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 […]
AJ and I are detoxing! As if there is any question, I love to eat:) I’m not one to “diet”, I don’t like feeling deprived and, while no saint, I keep a balanced nutritious diet. However, a couple weeks ago, I woke up groggy and realized the “moving parts” in our lives were starting […]
Hot olives, creamy goat cheese and a crisp panko crust? Yes, I’m in love. Go beyond the cheese board and crudite- think hot, toasty amuse bouche and give your guests an extra bite that says you were expecting them. We all know the kitchen (no matter the size) is the favorite hang out in […]
As they say in Reality TV, if it didn’t air, it didn’t happen. Well, now this really happened. No doubt for dramatic effect, these ego-boosting clips had been left on the edit room floor. Husband verses wife? Game on. While AJ’s Dirty Lobster earned a resounding “YES” from all three judges that aired triumphantly […]
I love a rich, nutty granola. The deep flavor of the antioxidant-rich Grade B Maple Syrup balanced by the earthy-ness of the walnuts, flax and wheat germ make this a special treat on top of greek yogurt. I even keep a baggy of this in my glovebox for when I get tied up doing errands […]
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 […]
A crisp fall night, a cauldron of “Stone Soup“, al fresco dining family-style with neighbors and a play in the midst of the sunflowers, apple trees and hay bails… I must be dreaming. AJ and I own a small piece of land in the beautiful Town of Barnard, VT located in the Upper Valley Region […]
Sometimes the best souvenirs come in the most delicate of bites. Last weekend, AJ and I ventured seven hours north by car, then by ferry to Vinalhaven, Maine for our friends, Katie and Peter’s, wedding. Vinalhaven feels genuine and authentic and the wedding was a reflection of the close knit community that Katie’s family […]
This is an adaptation of my Oma’s Basic Scone recipe. Just for fun, I rolled the dough like a jelly roll loaded with some yummy Ficoco spread slathered inside. I loved the sweet treat but could also see going savory with cheese and herbs. So fun to twist it up every now and then and […]
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 […]
Monkfish, or “poor man’s lobster”, came in our Cape Ann Fresh Catch CSF this week! Monkfish are opportunistic feeders and have a sweet tooth for shrimp, shellfish and sand eels. The flavor is rich, sweet and succulent reminiscent of lobster, without the hassle of a shell. The texture of the meat is more firm than […]
Guilty pleasure confession: I love to sit with an entire, chilled watermelon half on my lap and chow. Give me a spoon and 15 minutes and there will be nothing but rind and one happy soul left over. However, that’s when I’m alone, without a witness, as it looks like I am about 7 months […]
Braised Bluefish with Baby Bok Choy in Saffron Jus We received a whole Bluefish last week in our Cape Ann Fresh Catch CSF. Bluefish is another great example of why buying whole fish really works to your advantage when it comes to quality and flavor. One of the reasons why this delicious fish has a […]
AJ and I love curing our own sausages and meats. As we live in the Back Bay and have a “galley” size kitchen, duck proscuitto has become a superb “alternative” to making room in our fridge for an entire dry cured ham. (Trust me, if it was up to AJ, our produce and condiments would […]
When I was 16, I lived in Denmark for 6 months. Some of my nearest and dearest friends are Danish and I grew up with special Scandinavian traditions and specialities mixed into my life back on Bainbridge. I think “rød grød med fløde” or Red Porridge with Cream is the prize of Denmark…well, at least […]
Pressure test? psssh! This dessert will wow🙂 My recipe is quick and easy. The trick is to measure and prep every ingredients so you can quickly combine once you get moving. This chocolate heaven is best served immediately out of the oven…(as you will appreciate if you watched episode 7 of season 3 of MasterChef) […]
Fisherman Nick brought us 4 gorgeous whole grey sole this week from our Cape Ann Fresh Catch CSF. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on a whole fish, here is a great fillet demo from their website. Flat fish have a different bone structure than cod or salmon so the technique is slightly […]
Kohlrabi is another new favorite of mine. Based on appearance, when it arrived in my CSA box, it could have easily been confused with cabbage. Instead, it reminds me of a cross between radish and potato. This great textured vegetable is extremely versatile- whether you shave it raw for a salad, puree it for a […]
I just tried Sorrel for the first time last week when it arrived in our CSA from Siena Farms. For those of you who haven’t tasted it before, it’s a beautiful, bright leafy green (upper left in photo above- it kind of looks like large arugula leaves but a bit brighter) that has a delicious, […]
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