For the past ten days, I've been tracking the scape harvest across the microclimates of Massachusetts and can announce with surety that the time is now: Scapes are out there in the gardens, farms, and markets of Boston's South Shore this week. Do you know scapes? Or garlic … [Read more...]
A Calorie is a Calorie is a Calorie
Steven Sullas knows his calories. He also knows his carbs, sodium, gluten, and fat. Better yet, he knows how to modify popular dishes for people with particular dietary needs. You don't feel like cooking and you want a gluten-free dinner? A low-sodium entre? Call Norwell's … [Read more...]
A Promise of Dinners to Come
In Italy, where my mother's family is from, almost every place where there's even a bit of dirt, people have vegetables growing. Small spots and of course enormous fields. But it's the small spots I like. I like them because I imagine that regular people do the planting in a … [Read more...]
With Cherries on Top
Last week, I found some delicious pasta sauce at Trader Joe's for cheap. Because it cost three times less than my previous reigning favorite ready-made marinara, I bought eight jars. Some people cherish their Manolo Blahniks, cars, and iPods, but I treasure food. Oh, I love … [Read more...]
