Have you read or watched Eat Pray Love? It's one of my favorite books, and one of my favorite movies. There is a scene in the movie where the author, played by Julia Roberts,...

June 20, 2012

Georgetown Cupcake

Okay so I admit it, I get starstruck easily. I squealed with excitement when I saw Meryl Streep in New York, almost passed out when Donnie Wahlberg took off his shirt at a concert, and...

June 16, 2012

Steak on the Stovetop

This is a story about trust. And steaks. And statistics. When you're cooking a slab of steak, you have to trust. Trust that the marinade or rub has imparted enough flavor. Trust that each side will turn...

June 12, 2012

Mei Mei Food Truck

They're having fun, and it shows. The siblings and staff at Mei Mei Street Kitchen were all bright and smiley, quickly and efficiently serving the line of people waiting patiently for a rice ball, a...

June 7, 2012

Mini Quinoa Patties

When my friends first took a look at these appetizers, they thought these were crab cakes. After all, with the dollop of Greek yogurt and the sprinkle of chives, they do look like crab...

Let your inner fat kid rejoice: West Bridge in Kendall Square is now open and they serve... ... (wait for it) ... Fried Chicken Skin. Yup, shards of salty, crispy, fried chicken skin served in bowls, with...

May 30, 2012

Spicy Soba Noodles

I have a confession to make: I've never cooked with sesame oil before. I have another confession to make: cooking Asian food intimidates me. But last week I was feeling gutsy, so I decided to try...

I am unabashedly channeling Lionel Ritchie and his smooth, silky voice. Because these peanut butter fudge squares are easy. Easy like Sunday morning. Really, these salty-sweet squares are simple, casual, practically effortless. I've made easy fudge before...

GrandTen Distilling is a new distillery in South Boston that crank out small batches of gin, vodka, and rum. Housed in an old foundry and founded by cousins, GrandTen's operations are small and almost...

It was only a matter of time. Ever since I dipped a spoon into a can of thick, velvety, sticky sweet dulce de leche, I was hooked. I grew up obsessed with condensed milk, and dulce...