Like for so many, the bombings during Monday’s marathon have impacted me and AJ on a profoundly personal level. Marathon Monday is a fantastic day in our neighborhood as we have the thrill of watching the runners race by, just two quick turns from the finish line. It’s a day of innocence, of drive, of […]
AJ and I are lovin’ our morning smoothies. This Blueberry Avocado Smoothie has become another one of our regular favorites. I can’t wait to pick and freeze my own berries this summer! The avocado adds a beautiful creamy texture and the mint makes this a refreshing *spa~like* way to start the day:) Surely summer will […]
AJ and I had were honored to be invited up on the Main Stage as presenters at the International Restaurant and Food Service Show of New York at Javits Convention Center last weekend. We had a blast doing what we love to do best together… cooking and dishing about MasterChef:) With over 18,000 attendees and […]
Blasted. Broccoli. Just the name alone makes me feel like an empowered, bad-ass, healthy-greens-eatin’ Goddess. Resolutions, I see you and raise you an extra side of ruffage. Hear me chew! This dish was inspired by a side AJ and I had with my folks at the Agate Pass Cafe in Suquamish, Washington over the holidays. There’s […]
I loved Curry Nights growing up. Imagine Trader Vics- 1969- San Francisco- style. My dad would enthusiastically prepare a huge crock of aromatic yellow curry with chicken and coconut and pot of rice. What would begin as a simple dish would take on an explosion of texture, color and flavor as we chopped, sliced and […]
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, […]
