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  • Farmers’ Market Lobster Rolls: Lobster Roll Chronicles

    On our recent visit to the Central Square Farmers' Market, we were happy to meet Chris Manning of C & C Lobsters and Fish. Chris is a lobsterman from Hull who is bringing fresh seafood to Cambridge each Monday!

    CHE_7498 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We had just stuffed ourselves with dosas from the nearby Dosa Factory so something light and fresh, like a lobster roll, for dinner seemed a great idea. Chris showed us his containers of fresh lobster. He catches them and his wife Carolyn picks the meat, deveins the tails, and makes it easy to make your favorite dish with their fresh lobster meat.

    While hot dog rolls are traditional, we stopped by the Hi-Rise Bread Company table and grabbed some of their hamburger rolls. They offered lots of surface for piling on the lobster.

    CHE_7463 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The lobster included big pieces of claw and tail, so step one was cutting those into bite size bits.

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    Notice that we are not mixing anything into our lobster rolls. We lightly toasted the buns, spread the tiniest bit of melted butter on the bottom half, and then piled on the lobster meat.

    CHE_7473 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    With the lobster ready to fall off the sides, Penny dripped a bit of melted butter onto the meat …

    CHE_7504 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    … just enough to give it a golden glow. And, as you can see in the top photo, we each had a wedge of lemon and small dish of melted butter to adjust our lobster roll to our own taste. 

    Thanks, Chris and Carolyn! You did most of the work and we had two heaping lobster rolls plus leftovers. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

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  • Farmers’ Market Lobster Rolls: Lobster Roll Chronicles

    On our recent visit to the Central Square Farmers' Market, we were happy to meet Chris Manning of C & C Lobsters and Fish. Chris is a lobsterman from Hull who is bringing fresh seafood to Cambridge each Monday!

    CHE_7498 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We had just stuffed ourselves with dosas from the nearby Dosa Factory so something light and fresh, like a lobster roll, for dinner seemed a great idea. Chris showed us his containers of fresh lobster. He catches them and his wife Carolyn picks the meat, deveins the tails, and makes it easy to make your favorite dish with their fresh lobster meat.

    While hot dog rolls are traditional, we stopped by the Hi-Rise Bread Company table and grabbed some of their hamburger rolls. They offered lots of surface for piling on the lobster.

    CHE_7463 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The lobster included big pieces of claw and tail, so step one was cutting those into bite size bits.

    CHE_7467 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino 
    CHE_7471 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino (1)
    Notice that we are not mixing anything into our lobster rolls. We lightly toasted the buns, spread the tiniest bit of melted butter on the bottom half, and then piled on the lobster meat.

    CHE_7473 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    With the lobster ready to fall off the sides, Penny dripped a bit of melted butter onto the meat …

    CHE_7504 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    … just enough to give it a golden glow. And, as you can see in the top photo, we each had a wedge of lemon and small dish of melted butter to adjust our lobster roll to our own taste. 

    Thanks, Chris and Carolyn! You did most of the work and we had two heaping lobster rolls plus leftovers. 

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

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  • Farmers’ Market Lobster Rolls: Lobster Roll Chronicles

    On our recent visit to the Central Square Farmers' Market, we were happy to meet Chris Manning of C & C Lobsters and Fish. Chris is a lobsterman from Hull who is bringing fresh seafood to Cambridge each Monday!

    CHE_7498 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We had just stuffed ourselves with dosas from the nearby Dosa Factory so something light and fresh, like a lobster roll, for dinner seemed a great idea. Chris showed us his containers of fresh lobster. He catches them and his wife Carolyn picks the meat, deveins the tails, and makes it easy to make your favorite dish with their fresh lobster meat.

    While hot dog rolls are traditional, we stopped by the Hi-Rise Bread Company table and grabbed some of their hamburger rolls. They offered lots of surface for piling on the lobster.

    CHE_7463 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    The lobster included big pieces of claw and tail, so step one was cutting those into bite size bits.

    CHE_7467 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino 
    CHE_7471 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino (1)
    Notice that we are not mixing anything into our lobster rolls. We lightly toasted the buns, spread the tiniest bit of melted butter on the bottom half, and then piled on the lobster meat.

    CHE_7473 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    With the lobster ready to fall off the sides, Penny dripped a bit of melted butter onto the meat …

    CHE_7504 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    … just enough to give it a golden glow. And, as you can see in the top photo, we each had a wedge of lemon and small dish of melted butter to adjust our lobster roll to our own taste. 

    Thanks, Chris and Carolyn! You did most of the work and we had two heaping lobster rolls plus leftovers. 

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • At The Market: Central Square Cambridge Market Visit

    DSC_4669 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    With the Central Square Farmers' Market (Mondays, Noon to 6 pm, map to the location), we combine errands and fun. We can buy fresh, local food at the market and ethnic food elsewhere in the square. We also see some of the area's finest chef's shopping at this location.

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    We are also big fans of Hi-Rise Bread Company. Their presence at this market saves a trip across the city to their Concord Avenue or Harvard Square locations.

    DSC_4696 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Friends shopping with us indulged in a tasting of a full range of maple syrup grades from Nutting Farm and bought a jar of maple cream. That cream has also made a hit with Ed's sweet tooth. 

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    Hutchins Farm is certified organic and had lettuce on their stand that looked like a work of art.

    IMG_6333 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Parker Farm is proud to give shoppers the details of their growing practices. They had a nice selection of greens including Asian favorites like: pea tendrils, bok choy, and pac choy. 

    IMG_6331 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    These turnips from Parker Farm make a great raw addition to seasonal salads.

    DSC_4704 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    More bread (Ed's favorite farmers' market shopping) was available from Hearth Artisan Bread from Plymouth. 

    DSC_4676 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Tomorrow we'll tell you about our the lobster roll supper we had with lobster from Chis Manning from C & C Lobster & Fish. 

    Make sure you stop by the manager's tent and say hello to Market Manager Peter Ward. He's always on top of what's in the market, what's coming up next, and what you should get before it's gone for the season.  

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    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • At The Market: Central Square Cambridge Market Visit

    DSC_4669 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    With the Central Square Farmers' Market (Mondays, Noon to 6 pm, map to the location), we combine errands and fun. We can buy fresh, local food at the market and ethnic food elsewhere in the square. We also see some of the area's finest chef's shopping at this location.

    DSC_4683 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We are also big fans of Hi-Rise Bread Company. Their presence at this market saves a trip across the city to their Concord Avenue or Harvard Square locations.

    DSC_4696 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Friends shopping with us indulged in a tasting of a full range of maple syrup grades from Nutting Farm and bought a jar of maple cream. That cream has also made a hit with Ed's sweet tooth. 

    DSC_4701 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Hutchins Farm is certified organic and had lettuce on their stand that looked like a work of art.

    IMG_6333 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Parker Farm is proud to give shoppers the details of their growing practices. They had a nice selection of greens including Asian favorites like: pea tendrils, bok choy, and pac choy. 

    IMG_6331 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    These turnips from Parker Farm make a great raw addition to seasonal salads.

    DSC_4704 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    More bread (Ed's favorite farmers' market shopping) was available from Hearth Artisan Bread from Plymouth. 

    DSC_4676 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Tomorrow we'll tell you about our the lobster roll supper we had with lobster from Chis Manning from C & C Lobster & Fish. 

    Make sure you stop by the manager's tent and say hello to Market Manager Peter Ward. He's always on top of what's in the market, what's coming up next, and what you should get before it's gone for the season.  

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • At The Market: Central Square Cambridge Market Visit

    DSC_4669 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    With the Central Square Farmers' Market (Mondays, Noon to 6 pm, map to the location), we combine errands and fun. We can buy fresh, local food at the market and ethnic food elsewhere in the square. We also see some of the area's finest chef's shopping at this location.

    DSC_4683 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We are also big fans of Hi-Rise Bread Company. Their presence at this market saves a trip across the city to their Concord Avenue or Harvard Square locations.

    DSC_4696 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Friends shopping with us indulged in a tasting of a full range of maple syrup grades from Nutting Farm and bought a jar of maple cream. That cream has also made a hit with Ed's sweet tooth. 

    DSC_4701 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Hutchins Farm is certified organic and had lettuce on their stand that looked like a work of art.

    IMG_6333 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Parker Farm is proud to give shoppers the details of their growing practices. They had a nice selection of greens including Asian favorites like: pea tendrils, bok choy, and pac choy. 

    IMG_6331 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    These turnips from Parker Farm make a great raw addition to seasonal salads.

    DSC_4704 - Version 22013-05-27-central-square-cambridge-farmers-market-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    More bread (Ed's favorite farmers' market shopping) was available from Hearth Artisan Bread from Plymouth. 

    DSC_4676 - Version 22013-05-27-lobster-rolls-no-mayo-RI-CT-style-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Tomorrow we'll tell you about our the lobster roll supper we had with lobster from Chis Manning from C & C Lobster & Fish. 

    Make sure you stop by the manager's tent and say hello to Market Manager Peter Ward. He's always on top of what's in the market, what's coming up next, and what you should get before it's gone for the season.  

    What's on your Food Lover's Shopping List? Shop Amazon for all your kitchen & dining needs and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: ©2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino 

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • If You Missed the Back Bay Sun Last Week

    Back Bay Sun Cover

    Friends and neighbors still had a bit of difficulty finding copies of the Back Bay Sun that came out on Tuesday, April 23rd. Many of the places where they usually pick up a copy were locked down for part of the week.

    It was a difficult week to decide on what to use as a cover photo. We sent a couple of options to the editors. We're happy they decided to use this photo that Penny took from the photo bridge over the Boston Marathon finish line early in the morning on April 15th. Most of the week, these flags were still in place.

    You can read some of the stories at the newspaper's website www.backbaysun.com and download a copy of the paper by clicking on the "Full Print Edition" icon in the left hand column. The new issue is usually on the website by Wednesday of each week. Since that icon only lasts until the next paper is pubished, we have uploaded a copy to this link, so that you can find it anytime.

    Here's a list of the places where you can pick up a copy of The Back Bay Sun. We usually get ours in the Circulation Room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. There, you'll also find copies of the Beacon Hill Times and the North End Regional Review. 

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    Here's a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. 

    Disclosure: Yes, that is one of Penny's photos on the cover. The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of all three of these papers, is one of our freelance clients and you'll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers. 

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     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino (Location list courtesy of the Back Bay Sun.)

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • If You Missed the Back Bay Sun Last Week

    Back Bay Sun Cover

    Friends and neighbors still had a bit of difficulty finding copies of the Back Bay Sun that came out on Tuesday, April 23rd. Many of the places where they usually pick up a copy were locked down for part of the week.

    It was a difficult week to decide on what to use as a cover photo. We sent a couple of options to the editors. We're happy they decided to use this photo that Penny took from the photo bridge over the Boston Marathon finish line early in the morning on April 15th. Most of the week, these flags were still in place.

    You can read some of the stories at the newspaper's website www.backbaysun.com and download a copy of the paper by clicking on the "Full Print Edition" icon in the left hand column. The new issue is usually on the website by Wednesday of each week. Since that icon only lasts until the next paper is pubished, we have uploaded a copy to this link, so that you can find it anytime.

    Here's a list of the places where you can pick up a copy of The Back Bay Sun. We usually get ours in the Circulation Room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. There, you'll also find copies of the Beacon Hill Times and the North End Regional Review. 

    Screen shot 2013-04-18 at 8.49.57 AM
    Here's a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. 

    Disclosure: Yes, that is one of Penny's photos on the cover. The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of all three of these papers, is one of our freelance clients and you'll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers. 

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino (Location list courtesy of the Back Bay Sun.)

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • If You Missed the Back Bay Sun Last Week

    Back Bay Sun Cover

    Friends and neighbors still had a bit of difficulty finding copies of the Back Bay Sun that came out on Tuesday, April 23rd. Many of the places where they usually pick up a copy were locked down for part of the week.

    It was a difficult week to decide on what to use as a cover photo. We sent a couple of options to the editors. We're happy they decided to use this photo that Penny took from the photo bridge over the Boston Marathon finish line early in the morning on April 15th. Most of the week, these flags were still in place.

    You can read some of the stories at the newspaper's website www.backbaysun.com and download a copy of the paper by clicking on the "Full Print Edition" icon in the left hand column. The new issue is usually on the website by Wednesday of each week. Since that icon only lasts until the next paper is pubished, we have uploaded a copy to this link, so that you can find it anytime.

    Here's a list of the places where you can pick up a copy of The Back Bay Sun. We usually get ours in the Circulation Room at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. There, you'll also find copies of the Beacon Hill Times and the North End Regional Review. 

    Screen shot 2013-04-18 at 8.49.57 AM
    Here's a list of the other places where you can find copies of this local paper. 

    Disclosure: Yes, that is one of Penny's photos on the cover. The Independent Newspaper Group, owner of all three of these papers, is one of our freelance clients and you'll see our photographs, columns, and articles in their newpapers. 

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino (Location list courtesy of the Back Bay Sun.)

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Magnolias for Respite: Boston at Its Most Beautiful

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    This week, the Back Bay magnolias were in perfect bloom. We hope these photos will help you take a moment of respite to think about the beauty of our city as we begin to heal.

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    Pink or white they are all beautiful.

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    Single blooms or rows of trees, they do lift your spirits.

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    The white bloom first, then pink, and finally mauve.

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    And, today is our puppy Poppy’s first birthday so these flowers are a bouquet for our little love. 

    These and many more of our photographs are available as prints or to put on merchandise at our BostonZest Photo Gallery. Here’s the link to the Magnolia collection.

     

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino