Admittedly, asparagus isn't a favorite. However, thinly shaved and tossed with a honey vinegar dressing, I think asparagus and I could be friends. This pencil-like vegetable is best in the spring and sourced from your farmer. The mizuna is a hearty green that can be...
Bacon. Bacon. Who's got the bacon? Common Ground would be the answer. Boston Brunchers visited Common Ground, a bar and grill located in Allston on Harvard Avenue, on a sleepy Mother's Day morning. CG has a new owner, new chef, and new menu. The group was greeted...
As a spring semester social media intern for the Harvard Common Press, I was paired with one of HCP's blogger authors, Michael Natkin. Last week, I along with a small group of Boston Brunchers had a chance to chat with Michael about his new book Herbivoracious and enjoy...
Today was spent visiting Stillmans at the Turkey Farm in Hardwick, MA. A few of us farmer's market assistants spent the afternoon at the farm. Kate, the owner/farm girl/mom of an almost four year old, is in the middle of lamb-ing season. He is cute baby ram...
What's a little brunch before watching the Academy Awards? A group of Boston Brunchers visited the catering machine known as Bakers' Best, a catering company located in Needham. Michael Baker, founder and owner, started his business due to a poorly constructed turkey...
I recently joined a small group of Boston Bruncher bloggers to have lunch and conversation with the noted and published author Crescent Dragonwagon. The setting was Ducali, a casual Italian restaurant in the North End. Crescent's publisher, Workman, graciously sent each...
So many granola recipes, and not enough time to recipe test all of them. What makes this recipe crunchy and delicious is the extra virgin olive oil. The maple syrup lends a sweetness along with the brown sugar. The pieces of fruit add pops of color. Granola can...
These cookies are a hit. Expect an empty plate so be prepared to snag a cookie before sharing with your next party. A Meyer lemon (cross between an orange and a lemon) is the aromatic choice with intense and fragrant juice and zest. Rosemary is equally pleasing, but thyme...
