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
11/29/2023
I have long loved promoted a company called Colletty’s Cookies that is run by a young woman with Down syndrome named Collette Divitto. Since I last sang her praises, she has not only expanded her delicious line of tasty treats, she has also made many strides that other entrepreneurs can only dream… Read more
11/28/2023
As is so often the case, I am here to dish about the latest trend in the healthy food space. While we continue to rave about the flavonoids in FlavaNaturals and the brain-boosting adaptogens in IQ Joe, Kickstarter Coffee, and Four Sigmatic coffee, another favorite trend is fermenting, an ancient… Read more
11/28/2023
As Senator Mitt Romney prepares to step away from politics, there are rumors circulating that one of his reasons is so he can spend more time at Crumbl cookies in Utah. Don’t worry, Your Excellency- Crumbl has over 800 stores in the U.S., including Cambridge, Dedham, Natick, West Springfield, and the… Read more
08/20/2023
As someone who loves chocolate, I am already a HUGE fan of Flava Naturals- a MA-based company that makes some of the most delicious varieties around by adding such in-genius ingredients as fresh blueberries, roasted almonds, and Himalayan salt to their delicious dark chocolate bars. Not only do these additions… Read more
08/07/2023
Especially around New England, Valentine’s Day is associated with boxes of tiny hearts with messages printed on them. And while the messages may reach the heart, the candies themselves may not make it to the stomach. Fortunately, there is a new way to use food to send a personal message. … Read more
07/28/2023
As a fan of diners and of local establishments with long histories, I have long been a regular at Johnny’s Luncheonette. For over 30 years, Johnny’s has been a staple of the Newton Centre community, drawing people in from far and wide and catering to such legends as David Mamet… Read more
07/24/2023
In New England, we are blessed with some of the best food and drink makers around. Among my favorites are Kane’s Donuts and UFO beers. And while these two companies may seem to share little more than a home state, believe me- When they combine forces- Look out! Through the… Read more
05/15/2023
Whether it is offering lower-calorie or lower-sugar chocolate that tastes as good as (if not better than) anything else on the market or giving away that chocolate to worthy organizations like Project Insulin (www.ProjectInsulin.org) to allow their sugar-sensitive supporters a chance to enjoy the sweet taste of success, RED Chocolate… Read more
05/15/2023
I have long been a fan of Rail Trail Flatbread Company and its sister ice cream stop New City Microcreamery and so was thrilled to hear how successful the Valentine’s Day event that we recently promoted was.! Apparently, people came from miles around to pick up the special heart-shaped pizzas… Read more
