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Grilling and Entertaining – A Labor Day of Love
I bet you’re looking forward to Labor Day Weekend – the summer’s bookend, a time to enjoy the harvest, get together with friends and family, and bid goodbye to these languid months. As for me, we’ll be entertaining my sister-in-law…
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When Grill Meets Vegetable
Grilling is the perfect way to take full advantage of fresh vegetables. The high heat boils out some of the water and enhances the natural flavors. Whether you have a gas or a charcoal grill, you can make a great…
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Future Food Sources: Reaping What We Sow
Here north of Boston, July was not a good month for vegetable gardens. Record rainfall. Cold temperatures. And a bumper crop of weeds. As for the vegetables, the tomatoes were not ripening as they should, and others were slow to…
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Reach for a Peach
With peaches hitting the local farm stands, it’s tempting to grab a few. But peaches are not just for snacks and dessert. That sweet, juicy fruit is a fantastic pairing in a number of summertime main dishes. That wasn’t my…
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How Do You Say “Custard” in Greek?
During a trip to New York City last month, we spent one evening with friends over dinner at a family-owned Greek restaurant in Astoria, Queens. This delightful area of the city abounds with a plethora of colorful restaurants featuring cuisine…
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Blueberry Ice Cream
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Saucy Salsas, So Simple and Savory
What a time to take advantage of all the fresh fruit and vegetables now available at local markets, farm stands, and maybe your own garden patch! The hot weather of summer means grilling time, and what better to pair with…
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Fish. Fresh and Simple: That’s What Makes It Sacred
Making a great dish can be simple. Get the freshest ingredients, prepare them in a manner that will take advantage of their best features and flavors, and serve. That was the lesson for Paul Chartier, a fishmonger, chef, and owner…
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Giving Those Underappreciated Vegetables Another Try
We’re entering the season of garden bounty when locally grown vegetables of all shapes and sizes are available from nearby farm stands and even from our own gardens. String beans, lettuce, cucumbers, and soon sweet corn will be ripe for…
