As I mentioned in the documentation of my corn asparagus leek tart, I overstocked my fridge with leeks a few weeks ago … and needed to take care of the problem this weekend. When I mentioned this to my friend Meghan, she first suggested a potato and leek soup. I countered with “they all want…
A few weeks ago I bought leeks at the Haymarket market. It seemed like a good idea at the time. But then, I ended up not using them that week, and then last week I was in NYC, and well they were going to kick the bucket real soon. I’m not sure how they managed…
I’m a sucker for a good tradition. Especially one that involves heritage and the USPS. Fairly consistently for the last 7 years or so, I’ve been making Irish Soda Bread for friends and loved ones. I’m not quite sure how it got started but I remember making my first few loaves and sending them on…
I’ve been on the lookout the past few weeks for healthier recipes. I’m not exactly cooking with a stick of butter every time I hit the kitchen … but it is always nice to try and be a little more conscious. This recipe isn’t going to blow your mind like a good beef stew or…
I’m not sure what I’ve done to give back in a meaningful way in a long time. I’ve been thinking about this a fair amount, especially as I approach 30. Life isn’t just about me, it’s about those around me. What am I doing to impact the lives of others? Well, yesterday it came to…
First of all, I will start by saying I don’t have a picture of the final product. Just trust me that they look like muffins. A muffin is a muffin folks. When I remake these little cinnamon gems, I’ll update this post … maybe. But don’t hold your breath. Now for the color commentary. I…
I’m not sure how many of these posts I start off by saying “I hate being behind on posting” … but this is certainly one of them. This blog is a balance of thoughts and cooking … and until I document all the cooking … it’s hard to document the thoughts. So, it’s like nobody…
When I was a senior in college, my friend Kevin concocted this elaborate scavenger hunt around Boston as a way to send us on our way to graduation. There were a few stops that day that were particularly memorable but I’ll always remember visiting the Haymarket Market. I’m not sure exactly what the challenge was…
I don’t really have lasagna all that often … but I would label it one of my favorite comfort foods. Sure, there are many on that list … but lasagna makes it. Lasagna has some of the qualities that I love in my favorite recipes. Cheese, pasta … and versatility. Lasagna is a great base…
The ability to braid one’s hair is a skill most people have. The ability to braid one’s bread dough? A completely different story. With the number of times that I’ve rocked a side braid, regular braid, french braid, french pigtails …. you’d think braiding dough was easier. But, it was seriously worth it. I mean,…
