Between illegal sidewalk signs and open doors, pedestrians are forced to walk in the tree pits on Newbury Street.
We didn't catch one in this photo, but if you're really unlucky, you can also have the fun of dodging a speeding bike on this obstacle course.
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Some simple cheddar and farm fresh tomatoes became something special when I melted them into a couple of slices of “Red Pepper Hummus with Sesame Seeds & Garlic bread.”
Here are our bread tools of choice. We bought this bread knife two decades ago and still use it daily. Friends who use it are quick to see the difference in this and lesser-quality bread knives.
The bread cutting board with crumb box lives on our kitchen counter where it saves us from constantly cleaning up crumbs from the crusty breads we love.
The oversized flour sack towels are perfect for wrapping breads to keep them fresh and still crusty.
Some simple cheddar and farm fresh tomatoes became something special when I melted them into a couple of slices of “Red Pepper Hummus with Sesame Seeds & Garlic bread.”
Here are our bread tools of choice. We bought this bread knife two decades ago and still use it daily. Friends who use it are quick to see the difference in this and lesser-quality bread knives.
The bread cutting board with crumb box lives on our kitchen counter where it saves us from constantly cleaning up crumbs from the crusty breads we love.
The oversized flour sack towels are perfect for wrapping breads to keep them fresh and still crusty.
For years, when August brought me local tomatoes, I've chopped some of them with cucumber, scallions and herbs, dressed them with olive oil and vinegar, and enjoyed serving this fresh, healthy salad.
Recently I was talking to Fatima, a friend from Morocco, about the dish and she gave me her version. She uses lemon instead of vinegar. I'm a fan of lemon zest so I used both the lemon zest and juice and loved the result. In the photo (above) there is also some celery I found in the crisper and a sprinkle of my favorite Aleppo pepper over the salad.
It also has a mix of tomatoes. I cut up a big Cherokee Purple heirloom tomato and then added a few cherry tomatoes cut in quarters.
In the most basic version of this salad, you chop tomatoes, cucumbers, and scallions; season with salt, pepper, olive oil, and some kind of acid ingredient – vinegar, lemon, lime, etc. Then you can take it to what ever culture you choose.
Add some feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onion, and green pepper with a sprinkle of oregano and you have a Greek version.
Dice tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley and you have an Israeli salad. Add garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime– and it's salsa.
You can switch up the seasoning and have a different salad each day of the week. And, this base also takes on additions like cheese, beans, and legumes to turn it into a meal. All those lovely juices that come from the mix are perfect for dipping grilled slices of bread or tossing with toasted croutons to make a version of Italian panzanella!
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For years, when August brought me local tomatoes, I've chopped some of them with cucumber, scallions and herbs, dressed them with olive oil and vinegar, and enjoyed serving this fresh, healthy salad.
Recently I was talking to Fatima, a friend from Morocco, about the dish and she gave me her version. She uses lemon instead of vinegar. I'm a fan of lemon zest so I used both the lemon zest and juice and loved the result. In the photo (above) there is also some celery I found in the crisper and a sprinkle of my favorite Aleppo pepper over the salad.
It also has a mix of tomatoes. I cut up a big Cherokee Purple heirloom tomato and then added a few cherry tomatoes cut in quarters.
In the most basic version of this salad, you chop tomatoes, cucumbers, and scallions; season with salt, pepper, olive oil, and some kind of acid ingredient – vinegar, lemon, lime, etc. Then you can take it to what ever culture you choose.
Add some feta cheese, Kalamata olives, red onion, and green pepper with a sprinkle of oregano and you have a Greek version.
Dice tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley and you have an Israeli salad. Add garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime– and it's salsa.
You can switch up the seasoning and have a different salad each day of the week. And, this base also takes on additions like cheese, beans, and legumes to turn it into a meal. All those lovely juices that come from the mix are perfect for dipping grilled slices of bread or tossing with toasted croutons to make a version of Italian panzanella!
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Too late! We tried to warn you. Masked beauty Miika has stolen another heart and you’re smiling, aren’t you? It’s perfectly okay. We couldn’t resist her hypnotic charm either.
This 14-week-old Siberian Husky mix is getting to know her new home in Boston and winning over everyone she meets! With the help of the Sterling Animal Shelter, Miika arrived in town a few weeks ago and is already adapting to city life.
While she’s liking the city, Miika admitted to having been a little scared during a recent, heavy rain storm. But, after making friends with the puddles it left behind, this inquisitive puppy just might be warming up to all that wet stuff.
Her favorite toy is a huge, stuffed dog (almost as big is she is) that Miika likes to sleep with.
Miika has been quick to learn that only going while outside makes her housemates happy– not a surprising achievement for this highly intelligent breed.
Thanks for being such a great model, Miika. You’re one special girl. We’re looking forward to watching you grow.
Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.
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Too late! We tried to warn you. Masked beauty Miika has stolen another heart and you’re smiling, aren’t you? It’s perfectly okay. We couldn’t resist her hypnotic charm either.
This 14-week-old Siberian Husky mix is getting to know her new home in Boston and winning over everyone she meets! With the help of the Sterling Animal Shelter, Miika arrived in town a few weeks ago and is already adapting to city life.
While she’s liking the city, Miika admitted to having been a little scared during a recent, heavy rain storm. But, after making friends with the puddles it left behind, this inquisitive puppy just might be warming up to all that wet stuff.
Her favorite toy is a huge, stuffed dog (almost as big is she is) that Miika likes to sleep with.
Miika has been quick to learn that only going while outside makes her housemates happy– not a surprising achievement for this highly intelligent breed.
Thanks for being such a great model, Miika. You’re one special girl. We’re looking forward to watching you grow.
Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.
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These pointy, twisty mandevilla buds are very cool.
When they unwind and open they look like this.
With a curious new puppy, we are paying more attention than ever to plants. This one, we'll keep her from tasting or sniffing. It has some toxic properties.
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These pointy, twisty mandevilla buds are very cool.
When they unwind and open they look like this.
With a curious new puppy, we are paying more attention than ever to plants. This one, we'll keep her from tasting or sniffing. It has some toxic properties.
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Our lunch began with a toast with a glass of sparkling wine from Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery. When I mentioned that my dining companion was visiting from Paris, our very gracious waiter presented the lovely board of charcuterie shown in Mary Kay's photo (above) as a gift from the kitchen. It was the perfect opening to a leisurely lunch.
After lunch we slipped into the Salon at L'Espalier so I could show Mary Kay a spot to treat her husband to some fine cheese and wine in the heart of the Back Bay. The staff there was just as welcoming and took us on a quick tour of the restaurant, provided menus for us to review, and even supplied the current cheese list to Mary Kay.
When you visit Out and About in Paris, be sure to put Boston into the search box and enjoy seeing our city through the eyes of a frequent visitor who certainly seems to love it here.
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