It seems that I quite often say something like, “if you’ve been reading along here for a while, you may have noticed that I can be a bit obsessive about (insert name of food here).” Recently, it occurred to me that to uncover this “secret” of mine, perhaps it’s really not necessary to read along… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Holidays & Entertaining
Saving Money on Food During the Holidays and Beyond
For those of you who don’t live in the greater Boston-area, or who didn’t have a chance to catch these money-saving tips on FOX 25 Boston this morning, here is video of Cindy Fitzgibbon and me discussing ways to save money on your holiday – and everyday – groceries. Before we all head off to… Continue Reading
Peas in Mint Cream
This winter, I’ve become addicted to a particular blend of baby greens that I get each week at the Providence Wintertime Farmers Market. They have just the right blend of peppery heat and interesting textures that keep me coming back – week in and week out, even if I need nothing else at the market… Continue Reading
Two Easy No-cook Sauces for a Spring Feast
My family has a long history of putting out copious amounts of food on any given holiday. Not one to break with tradition – at least not with food traditions, especially not as far as the tradition of plenty goes – each year, for Easter, we make a leg of lamb and a ham. Why… Continue Reading
Artichoke-Lemon Dip
My sister-in-law makes a killer artichoke dip that plays prominently into the night-before-Thanksgiving festivities each year. With Easter fast approaching, and a break-neck schedule that has kept me from inviting my family and JR’s family to our house for the holiday (Hi Family, if you’re reading this, yes, Easter is on at our house. Wanna… Continue Reading