Author Archives for Rachel DeSimone
Boston’s Dishing It Out in the 2017 James Beard Awards
James Beard Awards Season The Oscars brought some drama this year and we were all shocked, but food folks have gotten over that and have their sights set on the upcoming James Beard Awards (aka the Oscars of the food world). The long list of nominees spans numerous fields from chefs to restaurant designers to…
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Recipe: Banana Muffins with Walnuts and Dark Chocolate Chips
This Sweet Muffin Recipe is Sure to Add Warmth to your Winter Days! As a nod to Joanne Chang and her Flour Bakery, one of our stops on the South End Tour, we are sharing a variation on her famous recipe for banana bread. We have made a few minor tweaks, but the integrity of…
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Boston New Year’s Eve Parties & Prix Fixes to Ring in 2017!
If you have already bought your glittery 2017 sunglasses and have your favorite champagne flute all shined up and ready to toast out this doozy of a year, you are not alone. We too have 2017 on our minds; and to help you welcome it in, we have food-forward thoughts (of course!). We all know…
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5 Boston Bakeries To Indulge Your Holiday Sweet Tooth This Season
The holiday season is upon us in all its merriment; and while snowflakes and carols and gifts are all nice, what is it that we really wait for this time of year?—Holiday desserts! It’s time to enjoy our favorites that only come around during this wonderful time. For those of you visiting us in Boston,…
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