My friend Kirstie posted on January 1st a fantastic summation of 2012 come 2013, “Last year my good friend Molly proclaimed 2012 the year of doing…and we did. We did many things. But it was more like the year of building the scenery. Setting the score. Building the foundation. So let 2013 be the year of accomplishment. This year […]
Brave Apron just turned 1! What started as a “fire-side” project during 2011′s October Nor’easter has evolved into a blog platform that has received over 50,000 visitors from all across the world. This past year has witnessed the simple pleasures of chocolate brownies on a Wednesday night and potluck dinners with friends, to the […]
Last Friday, we kicked off Fashion Week in Boston! I had the thrill of partnering with Roffi Salon and Day Spa for an evening that brought together two of my greatest pleasures- food and fashion. The Hair and Beauty Stylists at Roffi hosted HauteItIs.com to create the ultimate “girls night out”…couture clothing and accessories, […]
An afternoon of tasty bites, decadent sweets, a splash of vino and some girl talk? I’m there! I recently had the pleasure of hosting a private cooking lesson in our home. If you’ve seen our kitchen, you know that it’s cozy. It cranks and bakes and refrigerates proudly chanting Gordon’s quote, “the best food comes […]
Cool and creamy soup with a snappy bite of citrus-spicy shrimp…sink your teeth into the last week of summer. This soup is a mood and complexion booster thanks to the cukes and avacodo. Serve it as a satisfying starter or as an appetite whetting amuse bouche in a shot glass or demitasse…great for passing as […]
It’s the first week of August and basil is in abundance. Not only is it thriving on our back patio, it has also arrived spilling over the top of our Farm Share from Siena Farms for the past 2 weeks. That’s my queue to whip up some PESTO! I first learned how to make pesto in […]
AJ and I are passionate about seafood. This was our first year participating in the Cape Ann Fresh Catch Community Supported Fishery out of Gloucester, MA. Their direct-to-you model has been awesome, allowing us to chat with Fisherman Nick when he comes into Cambridge on Monday afternoons for the weekly share drop and enjoy […]
I grew up next to Judy. She is one of the many gems on Bainbridge who I wish still lived a stones throw back in Boston. Anyone who knows Judy, knows that she is an extraordinary, generous and enthusiastic woman and is a force of inspiration and skill in the kitchen. Among her circle, she […]
