Category Archives: Dining In

Flavors of Fall: Porcini, Parmesan & Pumpkin Risotto

There are an infinite number of reasons to love fall: the foliage, the apple picking, that colored corn people hang on  their front door. Plus you can say bye bye to humidity-induced hair frizz for another 6 months. Yayyy fall! Fall also … Continue reading

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Guest Post | First Annual Can Jam

Today we have a tag-team guest post from our friends Sam and Lucy (our resident pickle pro) about the day they spent in Providence with my brother and all his crazy talented chef friends….enjoy! Something magical happened when Ms. Lucy … Continue reading

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Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

When I was in Whole Foods the other day, the huge display of acorn squash caught my eye. I love seasonal produce and oddly shaped gourds, so I got it and headed to the interwebz for some cooking inspiration. As … Continue reading

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Ad Hoc Southie Pizza | Who Needs A Rolling Pin Anyway?

Jacki and I stopped by American Provisions in Southie last week to pick up our gift basket for the New England Dessert Showcase. It was supposed to be a quick in and out, but since it’s physically impossible for me to walk … Continue reading

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A BBQ Of Sorts

This is the photographic tale of a momentous culinary collaboration. Two chefs with distinctly different backgrounds and gastronomic knowledge teamed up to turn Sammy’s birthday BBQ into an exquisite 5 (or was it 6?) course meal. Lucy, our resident pickle-master … Continue reading

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Food Porn Friday | Fresh To Death Caprese

Caprese in the summer is like soup in the winter, essentially… essential. The best thing about our favorite combination of tomato and cheese is that you can enjoy it in any way you want. Caprese is great as a sandwich, … Continue reading

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Guest Post | How to Pickle Like a Pro | Lucy Bullock

Today we have a guest post from one of our great friends Lucy, who is a pro at pickling and canning. Enjoy!  What would Winter be without Summer’s bounty neatly, beautifully and deliciously packed into mason jars? Nothing. So with … Continue reading

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Asparagus and Radish Salad | George Orwell

Since we didn’t have spring this year, I decided to pretend and make a spring salad anyway. I found this recipe for Asparagus and Radish Salad on Food52 and loved it because it has every spring herb and vegetable that … Continue reading

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Lessons in Braising Artichokes

Artichokes are one of my all time favorite vegetables but it is a truly rare occasion I decide to cook with them. They never seem to come out right and all the preparation dealing with sharp spikes and annoying fuzz turns out … Continue reading

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Food Porn Friday | Eggs Florentine with Hollandaise

For Easter my friends and I got together for a homemade brunch complete with Eggs Florentine, HOLLANDAISE, asparagus, BACON and mimosas. (Yes I only capitalize things that are bad for me.) We had never made poached eggs or hollandaise from … Continue reading

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