Appetizers

JELLY THAT CAN GET YOU PICKLED

by Haider K

11/29/2023

We have used many words for food over the years, but here are two I have not heard together before- jelly and alcohol! I have been a fan of PB&J since I was a kid, but now that I am…older, I sometimes seek a more sophisticated sweetener for my legumated… Read more

JELLY THAT CAN GET YOU PICKLED

SHARING YOUR DOUGH

by Haider K

11/28/2023

I love to support Veteran businesses and I also love to support those who give back to their community, so I LOVE talking about Chris Wysong at Bucket of Bread! As he was intricately involved in Operation Provide Comfort in Iraq, it may be no surprise that Wysong now makes… Read more

SHARING YOUR DOUGH

The Brothers are BACK ;)

by Haider K

05/15/2023

Many years ago, I sang the praises of a great restaurant just outside of Boston called Brothers. It not only offered great food made by - you guessed it - a set of brothers, but it also featured amazing music by two of the most talented brothers in the area… Read more

The Brothers are BACK ;)

Expanding the Villa

by Haider K

02/01/2023

I know that I have said it before, but I LOVE Donut Villa. And though the name may not do justice to the amazing and amazingly varied menu (all of which is, as I said, amazing!), the fact that the name has stuck for over 50 years and what started… Read more

Expanding the Villa

Great Greeks

by Haider K

02/01/2023

I have long been a fan of Farm Grill in Newton and its sister store, the Greek International Market in Boston. The only problem I have with them is that, no matter what I try when I visit either place, there is always something new and amazing that I have… Read more

Great Greeks

MEET ME AT THE CLUB CLUB

by Haider K

12/20/2022

Though I firmly believe that most golf courses should be used for low-income housing, I am a fan of the miniature edition. Unfortunately, around New England, the “putt-putt” season is relatively short. That is why I was psyched to find a place where I can play regardless of the weather… Read more

MEET ME AT THE CLUB CLUB

BLISSFULLY MISNAMED

by Haider K

12/20/2022

A few months ago, I thanked the gods of food that the Donut Villa Diner had doubled in size from its original location in Malden to a new spot in Cambridge. Apparently, the gods heard me because the donut-forward eatery recently added a third Villa in Newton! And while the… Read more

BLISSFULLY MISNAMED

HOLDAYS AT HAYMARKET

by Haider K

12/20/2022

Now that we are (hopefully) visiting others for the holidays it is time once again to get gifts for them all! As usual, our friends at Boston Public Market have everything we (and everyone we know) could ask for…and more! From gifts to groceries and treats to trimming, BPM makes… Read more

HOLDAYS AT HAYMARKET

WORK WITH WATCHA’ GOT

by Haider K

12/20/2022

Though many of us may not be cooking at home as much as we had before the masks (thankfully!) started to come off, when we do have the urge, it can be frustrating to be foiled by a lack of foil (or other pantry staples). Fortunately, our friends at America’s… Read more

WORK WITH WATCHA’ GOT

Generally Great

by Haider K

10/24/2022

As kids go back to school and holidays lurk just around the corner many are looking for places to stock up on supplies and other good stuff. In my town of Needham, we are fortunate enough to have most of it taken care of at the Needham General Store! Located… Read more

Generally Great
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