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Many spots on Cape Cod have mediocre fresh and fried seafood: the Chatham Pier Fish Market is, by far, the best for both quality and proximity to the ocean (so good, in fact, that in my four days on the Cape, we visited twice). In the case are fish (read full article)
This past week I was vacationing on the Cape! I’m currently working on ‘A Guide to Eating Places on the Lower Cape’ (we spent most of our time between Chatham and Provincetown) that I hope to have up by next week. If you have any s (read full article)
The food section of a large bookstore is overwhelming. Particularly if I have no idea what I’m looking for, I tend to make a huge pile of books, sit down somewhere, and start organizing into piles. It’s a process – but I’m s (read full article)
There are Dunkin Donuts on every corner in the Metro West area, Boston, and the state of Massachusetts in general. I’ve had too many bad experiences to return for their coffee, except if I’m driving long-distance and it’s the only p (read full article)
The internet has made it easy to forget about purchasing cookbooks. Recipes online are free and use less space than books, plus they can be found in multiple variations, which is both fun and convenient. Nevertheless, there is something special about (read full article)
Don’t expect an update until Thursday…I’m moving to Boston!! (read full article)
This is a very important post because my dog Bella, pictured above, is making her debut appearance. I’ve realized lately that while some recipes require exact amounts and measuring, most of my cooking adventures follow a basic idea that can ea (read full article)
Cellophane noodles are great because of their neutrality. I made this cold, vinegar-based salad out of ingredients already in my kitchen/garden. Cellophane Noodle Salad (makes single serving) cellophane noodles fresh vegetables & herbs of y (read full article)
For this recipe, I used a Cuisinart ice cream maker. I used what was in the fridge (leftover whipping cream and my dad’s raw whole milk): you can easily use most types of milk/yogurt, just remember that less fat will result in a softer ice c (read full article)
When I was in college I spent a semester in Edinburgh, Scotland, so I was excited to see a new Scottish pub open in Jamaica Plain, MA! Before you go: brunch 10:30-3pm, dinner 6pm, bar open all day 4pm: Entering the small foyer of The Haven, five peo (read full article)
Cape Cod This has been a busy month. I graduated from college, signed a lease for an apartment in Boston, and I’m close to securing a job! So this is to let you know that I’m still here, cooking and eating. Between everything listed abo (read full article)
The weather this morning was beautiful! I made a mango and mixed berry smoothie with grapefruit juice and vanilla yogurt. Having fruit in the freezer is great so that I can make them without using ice cubes. Plus, I think the perfect smoothie is (read full article)
Terra Fletcher of Cloverly Farm makes glass vegetables. The two pieces on the left are from the series “Local, Organic” which she uses to “promote local, organic, and sustainable farms.” Fletcher started doing glasswork at (read full article)
This morning I made Jasmine Dragon Pearls (Green Tea) from Teavana. My boyfriend convinced me to purchase this and I’m glad he did: there is definitely a huge difference between tea bags and loose leaves when it comes to green tea (and most (read full article)
I love making a pot of tea in the morning. Cloud 9 Rooibos (from Teavana) is so fresh, delicious, and beautiful. It has light citrus flavors and there are little pieces of strawberry! I’m definitely going to enjoy this through the summer ( (read full article)
These scones are not nearly as rich as other recipes I’ve used (typically ones that use heavy cream rather than sour) and they were very light and crumbly. The recipe below is from AllRecipes.com, a site I don’t usually go to, but (read full article)
Happy Spring! I’ve been away for a while. Thank you for continuing to visit, though (and sorry you’ve been looking at the same pages!). Expect lots of new recipes, stories, and pictures in the next few days. (read full article)
Hasselback Potatoes Hasselback potatoes are a slightly yummier version of regular baked potatoes (and almost as easy). Plus the presentation is impressive. Hasselback Potato Recipe Potatoes (usually Russet, but I think I used Yellow…) Olive (read full article)
This delicious recipe for cake-like snickerdoodles is from Nigella Lawson’s cookbook titled How To Be a Domestic Goddess. Nigella seems like such a wonderful and talented person – I even heard her on NPR a few weeks ago! the final produ (read full article)
I made up these recipes while I was cooking. They are amazing on their own AND together. Plus it’s Passover and you need to eat. So try them out! Matzo Brie and Cabbage Matzo Brie Recipe There are five million ways to make matzo brie. (read full article)
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