Instead of pottage & puddings & custard & piesOur pumpkins & parsnips are common suppliesWe have pumpkins at morning & pumpkins at noon;If it was not for pumpkins we should be undone. New England’s Annoyances– Folk song Described as “America’s first folk song,” this song was originally composed in 1643 …
Summertime is watermelon juice dripping down to your elbows, s’mores over the fire pit, popsicles and ice cream sandwiches. These days you can find dairy free ice cream for those who don’t eat dairy and Pamela’s makes delicious gluten free graham crackers for gluten-free treats anyone will enjoy. To make …
The Godfrey Hotel in Boston is chic and perfectly situated to enjoy the city.
I like baking cookies. I like eating the dough while I’m making cookies. I like a good cookie and cup of tea in the late afternoon too. Recently, though I find myself a bit cookie obsessed. Here are just a few of my latest cookie crushes. Maya’s Cookies were front …
This humble legume, the peanut, takes on different personalities in all kind of dishes from Thai curry sauces to the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. When it comes to dessert, peanuts add a richness in often salty/sweet cookies. There are the classic peanut butter cookies with the fork embossed …
This is such a cute recipe to make for a snow day or to bring to a holiday gathering. Crystal Tempesta of Alma Nove in Hingham shared her recipe for these Sugar Cookie Snowmen for Boston’s Virtual Cookie swap. Sugar Cookie Snowmen For the Cookies 1 cup butter (Room Temperature) …
Pull up a seat at the many new French tables in Boston.
When I first saw this ice cream sandwich in a pretzel bun I was not sure about it. I love salty and sweet but I thought it might be too bready. After the first bite though, I was obsessed. I’d trade this for a regular ice cream sandwich any day. …
I have always preferred the north shore to the south shore for my New England summers. I prefer the landscape, the smaller crowds and the less packed highways getting to and fro. I was recently invited as a guest to Bancroft & Co. Peabody. As always all opinions are my …
I was never a doughnut person, until I ventured out and discovered doughnuts of all shapes, sizes, and varieties around New England. For National Donut Day, I thought I should probably share some of my doughnut insights. Here is where you can find delicious doughnuts in New England. For those …
