Photos Tours Posts
Fresh Goat Feta and a Visit to Sweet Pea Farm
My favorite stop on a recent drive through the country had to be Sweet Pea Farm in North Granby, where they make (you guessed it), homemade goat cheese.
Salem’s West India Goods Store
Ya know, you can find treasure in the most unexpected places. For example, I never would have guessed that this small shop in Salem, Massachusetts would have some of the freshest—and most economically priced—spices around Boston.
Garlic Scape Pesto from The Garlic Farm in West Granby
Recently, my mom and I took a little road trip around the countryside in Northern Connecticut. When we happened across The Garlic Farm in West Granby, we knew we had to pull in and investigate. Here’s a photo tour of the farm, a bunch of info on garlic scapes (including how to cook them), plus a super simple recipe for some of the most garlicky, mouthwatering pesto you’ve ever had.
Port Wine Macerated Strawberries & A Trip To Wilhelm Farmstand
Granby, CT is a sleepy little farm town with a handful of hidden culinary gems. Wilhelm Farm’s roadside stand is one of them. When we passed by, we knew had to stop and sniff around a little. Here’s a peek at the farmstand—plus a quick recipe for strawberries macerated in port wine.
A Photo Tour: Springtime Feast in the Country
Oh my goodness, can my mom cook! We went down to visit my folks in the country this weekend. Here’s a peek at what we ate. Give a holler if you’d like a specific recipe. Oh, and “springtime feast” is not quite accurate. It was upwards of 90 degrees on Saturday! Springtime Feast in the [...]
A Local’s Guide to Boston Irish Pubs & Bars
Ah, Boston. So many pubs. So little time. Especially around St. Patrick’s day. Boston is home to some of the oldest taverns in the nation. I’ve lived here for about 15 years now. The Angry Chef has lived in the city his entire life, and knows more than a handful of pub owners. Sadly, a [...]
A Photo Tour of London’s King’s Road Market
Has The Mouse gone abroad? Hehe, not at all. You know how I love pictures—especially when they involve food. (Check out my photo tours of Boston’s legendary Haymarket, Brooksby Farm in Peabody, Lyndell’s Bakery, and Salem at Halloween.) My dear friend Kang over at London Eater kindly agreed to do a photo tour of London’s [...]
Feasting on Cupcakes: A Photo Tour of Lyndell’s Bakery
One of my favorite things in the world is to get up early on a Saturday morning and go cupcake shopping. (I mean, what better way to start a day?) This means heading to Lyndell’s Bakery in Somerville’s Ball Square. Established in 1887, Lyndell’s is one of the oldest bakeries in New England—and one of [...]
Celebrating Halloween in Salem, Mass. (a.k.a. Witch City)
With Halloween right around the corner, Salem, Massachusetts is THE place around Boston to get your spooky on. We spent last night up there, eating and drinking well into the early morning hours with a handful of close friends. Welcome to Salem, Mass., a.k.a. Witch City Salem is old. You can feel it the minute [...]
A Photo Tour: Apple Picking at Brooksby Farm
I have a peck and a half of apples sitting on my kitchen counter. There are Macouns. Red Delicious. Courtlands. I know I’ll probably make some kind of pie or rustic tart, but I’ll still have a bunch leftover. What’s your favorite way to prepare apples in the fall? I’m definitely looking for ideas. Let [...]
