I recently mentioned how Curio Spice has opened a new space at Boston Public Market and what a wonderful and fitting edition, it is to this constantly-expanding constellation of culinary and cultural champions. On Monday, September 9, Curio Spice Founder Claire Cheney will bring her piquant products to Verrill Farm in Concord as part of […]
As September 13 is National Celiac Awareness Day, I wanted to make people of all dietary proclivities aware that there are plenty of great-tasting and healthy foods that can comply with any restrictions they may want or need to impose on their diets. For those who desire to eschew gluten, Mightylicious has recently released a
Before I had the privilege of working with Jordan Rich, I was an intern at the legendary WBCN in Boston it was there that I got to meet another broadcasting legend – Cha-Chi Loprete. As Cha-Chi was the man who got me access to interview Tony Bennett. I am eternally grateful, and so I wanted
I was recently at an event hosted by the Boston Authors Club at Whitelam Books in Reading where I met my former Emerson colleague and fellow writer Delia Cabe. When I saw her book, I knew I had to talk about it here as it is such a cool topic! Storied Bars of New York offers
When I recently interviewed Jordan Rich at the Needham Free Public Library about his wonderful book – On Air: My 50-year love affair with radio (proceeds from which go to Boston Children’s Hospital), many of my fabulous food friends donated samples to share with the audience. And while there was an impressive spread to go along with
I know that there are few people we talk about more than Steve Peljovich of Michael’s Deli in Brookline. However, as this meat-minded mensch just ran through another Relay for Life to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and is also celebrating his 13th year as the King of Corned Beef, I wanted to wish
While I love to talk about food, I also make a point to point out and support the many people who do not have enough. From touting the latest event for the Greater Boston Food Bank (which is June 28 and 29 at Fenway Park, by the way) to writing a cookbook to raise awareness
All over the food industry (and many others) terms like “organic,” “farm to table,” and “gluten free” are plastered on products in ways that are ultimately deceptive and dishonest. After all, everything we eat has something from the earth in it that was grown somewhere and things like water and chicken have always been made without gluten-
Even while we are out enjoying barbecues, farmers markets, and other summertime celebrations of food and fun, it is important to remember how many of our friends and neighbors are not so fortunate and have far less to celebrate, especially when it comes to food. That is why I am looking forward to visiting Fenway
Before inclusion and diversity were buzzwords, Boston’s Queen of Connection Colette Phillips was forging relationships across neighborhoods, aisles, and other barriers- both real and perceived. On July 30, Boston’s savviest soiree-ers and supporters will gather at Big Night Live to celebrate her pioneering work and the contributions of her Get Konnected network at the 10th anniversary
