Every fall my mom makes this awesome Chicken Chili recipe. When I was in high school, we always had these blow-out Halloween parties, and this was the main dish that everyone loved! It’s not just for halloween though… This sweet, spicy dish is perfect to warm up the body & fill up the stomach. It’s [...]
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Hot Chicken Chili for Cold Nights
Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Recipe on November 24, 2008 | 6 Comments »
A Weekend in DC
Posted in Breakfast, Confectionery Gem, Dinner, Restaurants, Washington D.C. on November 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
As I mentioned last week, I spent the weekend catching up with some amazing friends down in the District of Colombia… …don’t I have beautiful friends?? Our weekend reunions usually consist of three things: eating, going out, and cuddling with each other while watching a movie like we used to in college. I think that [...]
Orinoco in Boston, MA
Posted in Appetizers, Boston, Confectionery Gem, Dinner, Lunch on November 15, 2008 | 3 Comments »
One of the many blessings when living in Boston, MA is the variety of restaurants available to both residents & visitors. The list of choices is endless… Want great Italian? Go to the North End. Want chic atmosphere & excellent seafood? The South End is a great bet. Does Pub Food fit your fancy? There [...]
Butternut Squash & Broccoli Risotto!
Posted in Dinner, Healthy Ingredients, Healthy Recipe, Lunch, Recipe on November 13, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I was walking up my road this morning, on the way to the “T” (for all of you non-Bostonians, this is our main source of public transportation), and noticed that all of the beautiful orange, red & yellow leaves that once coated all of the trees…were now at my feet. It was about the same [...]
5 Tips to Healthify Your Pizza Cravings
Posted in Dinner, Healthy Ingredients, Healthy Recipe, Lunch, Quick Tip, Recipe, Sauce on October 24, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Pizza and “healthy” don’t often go hand in hand. So what are you supposed to do if you love the cheesy cuisine but are a health conscious person? There are actually many ways that you can alter your pizza recipe to make it healthier. And, to be perfectly honest, I think it makes your pizza [...]
Mango Sunshine Chicken
Posted in Dinner, Healthy Ingredients, Healthy Recipe, Lunch, Recipe on October 23, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I was at the Copley farmer’s market with my friend Madeleine the other day. If you haven’t been, you should absolutely check out a farmer’s market. These markets are the best source for fresh produce, great prices & fun new (freshly made at home) products! On this particular outing we stumbled upon a stand selling [...]
When Gourmet and Home Made Combine…
Posted in Dinner, Healthy Ingredients, Local Sustainable Farming, Lunch, Recipe, Sauce on October 22, 2008 | 10 Comments »
…their forced become one heck of an affordable meal! I am lucky in that two of my very best girlfriends from college, Alexa and Libby, live within 3 blocks of me here in Boston. Though it is a relatively small city, nothing beats having close, amazing friends near by. We try to cook together as [...]
Pizza Pie: That’s Amore!
Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Recipe on October 13, 2008 | 4 Comments »
My roommate and I locked ourselves in the apartment for the weekend to study: her for an exam on Wednesday & myself for the GMAT on the 18th (wish me luck!) So as a special treat, we decided to make home made pizza for dinner! Of course, I opted for a whole wheat crust, low [...]
Happy (Jewish) New Year!
Posted in Breakfast, Confectionery Gem, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch on September 30, 2008 | 6 Comments »
We are in the middle of Rosh Hashana – the Jewish New Year. So, what better time to promote one of my favorite restaurants in my neighborhood than today? The place is called Zaftigs. It is a Jewish Deli/Restaurant in Brookline, MA & is a must-try for anyone living in or visiting Boston! They serve [...]
Healthy Gourmet Tortilla Pizza
Posted in Dinner, Healthy Ingredients, Healthy Recipe, Lunch on September 28, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Often I find myself craving a deliciously cheesy, hot lunch of none other than Pizza. Aside from the FitnFree Pizzas in an earlier blog (which, by the way, are delicious), I have rarely found a pizza option delicious enough to curb my craving while avoiding the calories, carbs & fat of your standard slice of [...]
