So it was my birthday last Saturday, and I don’t really like making a big deal over my special day. Luckily for me, The Russian is an awesome guy and hooked it up. Knowing my love for local chef Ken Oringer, he took me to Clio, Oringer’s flagship and an institution in Boston restaurants (the…
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Eating for Monkeys
This past weekend, I was lucky enough to represent my job at a benefit for Helping Hands, a wonderful organization that pairs the paralyzed with a Capuchin monkey to help them with tasks and provide companionship throughout their lives. The cause is incredible, and I really wish the monkeys could have been there (although we…
Recipe: Strawberry–Nectarine Cobbler
I have a confession to make…I’m not much of a baker. Most of my desserts are made with pre–made pie crusts, or are tarts that are made from pre–made pastry. Not saying they don’t taste good, they do, but something about actually baking, like making my own biscuits or anything that rises, freaks me out…
Recipe: Peach–Bluberry Tart
First off, happy 100th post to me! It’s been so fun writing this blog and I hope my readers enjoy my cooking as much as I enjoy making it. Here’s to another 100 blog posts. Sometimes you can get inspiration from anywhere, and just a picture can set off a wonderful cooking experience. That’s what…
Restaurant Week Bliss: No. 9 Park
Restaurant week is almost over (sad), but I have a few more stories to share (fun). Last week, The Russian and I headed over to the very fancy No. 9 Park, which is owned by Barbara Lynch, another great Boston chef, and the mentor of last season’s Top Chef winner. We walk inside, and I…
Marathon Patriot Gala Nomfest
Last night, I was lucky enough to get to check out the Marathon Patriot Gala hosted by the Newbury Street League. Once again, people coming together to help others by eating. My kind of event for the food, but I missed the memo on the fancy level. I’m decidedly causal pretty much all the time,…
Frugal Foodie 