Life has gotten so fast that many of us are looking for ways to slow down. Health coaches and other influencer-guru-types remind us to “be present,” recommend meditation, and encourage us to join the “slow food” movement. I recently attended a virtual-mini-class taught by Boston-based chocolate-educator, Anya Zelfond, who owns Gourmet Boutique. I joined class thinking…
Category: Foodie
My [short-lived] Career as a Baker
I’ve always loved a good television commercial. My favorite commercials are the lifestyle-montages that resemble my Pinterest fantasies: videos filled with images of beautiful homes, claw-foot bathtubs on the beach, and my new favorite, watching the older-male baker, joyously baking treats. I recently decided that my new calling in life was to be a professional…
Mystery Oreos, Fruity Pebbles, and Sadness
I think that we can all agree that Oreos are the perfect cookie. I believe very strongly that they should be eaten in twos (or fours if they’re not Double Stuf) and milk is the only thing that maybe – makes them better. The only alternative flavor of Oreos I’ve ever been tempted to try…
Handmade Pasta, the Magical Pasta Woman, and the [not so] Magical Pasta Tool
Inspired by a magical pasta woman I saw on tv once, I set out to make handmade fresh pasta. I learned a lot from the experience and was able to test a new kitchen tool. Join me on the first part of my journey.