This summer, I finally decided to tackle something that I have been either too busy, or too afraid to tackle: My very own garden. I know it sounds silly, but I have dreamed of growing my own food for some time now. I have to say, it has certainly been a learning experience. What to…
Tag: Dinner
My Top 10 in New York City
This summer, differing from my normal intentions of plenty of beach time and music, I spent my summer working hard during an internship, a taste of what my life is to become in the coming years post culinary school. I was lucky enough to land an internship at Gramercy Tavern, a New York institution as…
Recipe: Plum Coffee Cake
It’s no secret that I’m not the best at baking, mostly because I shy away from trying it. It intimidates me. When I saw this post from StrawberryPlum, however, I had to try it. I love coffee cake, and, ironically, how well it pairs with tea. Figured I’d give it a go, I mean, it’s…
Recipe: Moms Roasted Potatoes
What a crazy month it’s been. Besides picking up a third job, I’m moving this week and decided to visit my parents home in New York this weekend. I’m glad I did, because I was looking for a new recipe to blog about, and then my mom served me her roasted potatoes. Problem solved. Thanks…
Recipe: Quickest–Ever Glazed Salmon
In light of my recent laziness (and brokeness, thanks new car), I have been really excited about making simple, quality meals. This is one of them, adapted from a Martha Stewart cookbook my mom gave me ages ago. Served with jasmine rice and broccoli sauteed in a little soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes,…
Cheap Eats: Smoken Joe’s
I apologize in advance for these photos. They’re not perfect in the least, but it was dark and I didn’t want to use flash and kill the rocking vibe of this place, so I just did what I could and hoped for the best. That being said, I had the most awesome experience the other…
Recipe: Pork Dumplings
I love Chinese takeout. It’s definitely I vice I have, and I don’t care. I love the grease, the salty flavors and the rich meats. I decided it’s about time I learned how to make one of my favorite Chinese takeout dishes: dumplings. Turns out, it’s super simple and only requires few ingredients. Ingredients: 1…
Recipe: Stewed Beans and Sausage
It’s that time of year when the weather is confusingly warm during the day and frigid at night, so I think it’s safe to say winter is coming. To warm the cold bones winter brings, you need a hearty yet simple meal. Enter this bean and sausage dish I found from Emril Lagasse. Creamy white…
Cheap Eats: Barcelona Wine Bar
The Russian and I have recently made the move out to Brighton, and while its farther out than our old place in Fenway, it certainly has given me a whole new group of restaurants and areas to check out, which is awesome. It’s good to know the city in which you live. So after I…
Restaurant Week Bliss: Rialto
So its restaurant week. I’m super excited about it, and to start off my two weeks of paradise in Boston, I decided to start off with a long–overdue spot: Rialto. Not only is it considered one of the best in Boston, a friend of mine, Jacki from Just Add Cheese, works there and has told…
Frugal Foodie 