Searsucker for lunch
Our third day in San Diego started with back-to-back conference sessions. Changing rooms each time, we were catching glimpses of the California sunshine, so by lunch time we were anxious to get outside for a bit. We ditched the conference lunch coupon ($15 of fast food, ugh) in favor of walking over to 5th Ave in the Gaslamp, and had our sights set on Searsucker. … Continue reading Searsucker for lunch
Grazing in the Gaslamp
Even though Rob and I don’t work for the same organization, we do the same type of work, so we had the happy opportunity this year of being able to attend the same professional conference, which happens to be in San Diego. While we were extremely excited to get out of frigid Boston for a few days, it turns out the west coast is experiencing … Continue reading Grazing in the Gaslamp
Cheese & Onion Sandwich Knots
I had no plans to post this as a recipe here, given that I’ve been making it for years from an old cookbook I was given in 1997. But yesterday, I made a batch that came out particularly good, posted a pic on Facebook and got a couple of requests for the recipe. Since it doesn’t appear to be in print anymore, and I can’t … Continue reading Cheese & Onion Sandwich Knots
Grazing in the Old Port
Portland, Maine is one of our favorite local places to visit, and while we certainly love being here in summer, winter is great too (if much colder), with fewer tourists, lower hotel prices but just as much delicious seafood. We’ve had this weekend in Portland planned for several months, our Xmas gift to each other, and we have been anticipating what we’d eat once we … Continue reading Grazing in the Old Port
Sweet & spicy shrimp with soba noodles
I discovered what a great ingredient soba noodles were this past summer, when the temps hit the 90s here in Boston for several days in a row. Cooking a hot meal was just not an option, and sometimes salads get boring. Enter cold soba noodles: they can be boiled, cooled and then tossed with an easy dressing and some crisp veggies that just barely wilt, … Continue reading Sweet & spicy shrimp with soba noodles
Cranberry Sauce Scones
Even when we spend Thanksgiving day at someone else’s house, I usually cook some version of a turkey dinner for us later that weekend, in part because we like having leftovers but mostly because I really enjoy cooking. This year I made a whole turkey breast, deboned and rubbed with a savory ancho-scallion butter, sausage and apple stuffing, roasted brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash, and … Continue reading Cranberry Sauce Scones
On India, Nepal, and being thankful
It hasn’t quite been three weeks since we returned from our trip, and yet it seems like months. Even though we haven’t posted much about it yet, we’ve certainly been thinking about India and Nepal every day since we got back. I still have the yellow and red string a sadhu at Pashupatinath tied around my wrist, right before he showered me with bright orange … Continue reading On India, Nepal, and being thankful
Cheddar & Apple Scones
Is it possible to have too many scone recipes? Nah. There’s a scone for every season, I say, and this is the perfect scone for a chilly fall morning. This recipe is loosely based on this one at smitten kitchen, but tailored to my preferences. I cut back quite a bit on the sugar, upped the cheese (what a surprise), and used my preferred scone … Continue reading Cheddar & Apple Scones
India & Nepal: Memorable food
Context and memory play powerful roles in all the truly great meals in one’s life. -Anthony Bourdain We’ve been back just a week, and are still trying to get back into the swing of work and regular life. As we both had to start back at work almost immediately, there has been little time to really reflect on what was the most adventurous and momentous … Continue reading India & Nepal: Memorable food
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