When you're a member of the media, you are allowed to enter the expo at 11:00 am. You are able to visit more wineries and sample more wines in those first two hours before the general public enters. As the expo becomes filled, you still can sample and chat, but it's louder and pretty crowded. So, this year we tried a different strategy.
First, we visited all of the wineries that were of interest to us. Second, we visited food vendors of interest to us. Third, we went to the cooking demonstrations at the Boston Globe stage. Fourth, we stayed
Pear Vinaigrette
by TT February 12th, 2010 | Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Salads
I am a foodie. I love trying new flavors, textures, cooking methods, etc. I also am a little bit finicky about how my food is prepared. I don't like fried food; I prefer not to have a lot of fatty ingredients, such as cream, oil, or butter, in my foods on a regular basis. Sure, I like to indulge occasionally, but for the most part I prefer healthier foods.
Because of this obsession with healthy foods, I prefer not to put salad dressing on my salad. Yep, I am that annoying restaurant customer who orders her salad, "With dressing on the
Because of this obsession with healthy foods, I prefer not to put salad dressing on my salad. Yep, I am that annoying restaurant customer who orders her salad, "With dressing on the
Review: REPUBLIC, Manchester, NH
by TT February 10th, 2010 | Restaurant Reviews
A couple weeks ago, my husband and I discovered a wonderful new café in downtown Manchester. As we were on our way to watch our 13 year old son at a wrestling tournament, we didn't have time for more than coffee and pastries. However, we told ourselves that we would return in the near future, which we did with two of our children. As we had two budding foodies in our midst, it seemed most appropriate to write this review as a group. So, in addition to myself, you will learn about our wonderful dining experience from my husband
Saratoga Garlic
by TT February 9th, 2010 | Food News
As I mentioned the other week, the Boston Wine Expo sn't just about wine. There are many tasty snacks and sweets to sample, which makes the expo a well-rounded culinary delight.
On day two of our visit to the expo we discovered several wonderful, new-to-us foods. The first was a decadent sweet, Wheeler's Black Label Sorbets. The second was a wonderful balance to this treat, Saratoga Garlic. As their name suggests, this company sells pickled garlic and a line of aiolis.
Saratoga Garlic was formed fifteen years ago in Saratoga Springs, New York, at Homestead View Farm, which is
On day two of our visit to the expo we discovered several wonderful, new-to-us foods. The first was a decadent sweet, Wheeler's Black Label Sorbets. The second was a wonderful balance to this treat, Saratoga Garlic. As their name suggests, this company sells pickled garlic and a line of aiolis.
Saratoga Garlic was formed fifteen years ago in Saratoga Springs, New York, at Homestead View Farm, which is
Warm Banana Cake
by TT February 4th, 2010 | Desserts, Recipes
A mom can break the rules every once in a while, can't she?
As part of our Christmas presents to our kids, we planned a trip to an indoor water park. To maximize our time there and make the trip more fun for the kids, we spent all day at the water park and then spent the night at the hotel attached to it. The following morning we enjoyed a filling breakfast and slowly made our way home, stopping at a small art museum on the way.
When we returned home it was late afternoon and quite chilly. After spending the previous
As part of our Christmas presents to our kids, we planned a trip to an indoor water park. To maximize our time there and make the trip more fun for the kids, we spent all day at the water park and then spent the night at the hotel attached to it. The following morning we enjoyed a filling breakfast and slowly made our way home, stopping at a small art museum on the way.
When we returned home it was late afternoon and quite chilly. After spending the previous