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  • Edible Boston Spring 2013 Issue Has Arrived!

    Ediblespring - Version 22013-02-27edible-Boston-spring-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    When my preview copy of Edible Boston arrives, it goes to the top of my reading file. Not only because I want to read about all the local food news and meet some of the people who supply the food I love, but also because I want to look at it. As always, this month's cover is another stunning photo by Michael Piazza.

    I often smile and nod as I read Publisher/Editor, Ilene Bezahler's letter from the editor. This month, it was her comment on her gratitude to those who have made winter farmers' markets a part of our long dull winter and again when she wrote about cooking more meals at home. I've been doing that too!

    This edition, the incredible Edible Boston team and their readers have given you the information you need to become a master of lamb. Writer Elizabeth Gawthrop Riely takes you to Springdell Farm in Littleton, MA and then gives you a primer on lamb, its history, recipes, and talks about the increasing interest in this red meat. A second article provides more lamb recipes from Edible readers who entered their favorites in a recent recipe contest. 

    (I never got around to entering, but here is my favorite lamb recipe: Lamb Shanks Braised in Chipotle-Coffee Sauce.)

    Of course, there is much more to read in the issue from a tour of the Medford food scene to a piece on growing those beautiful mushrooms on the cover. Here's where you can pick up a copy.

    How do you support a publisher like Ilene Bezahler and her remarkably talented team?

    May I suggest that you let their sponsors know you saw them in the magazine and grab an extra copy and get it to someone else who cares about supporting the local food movement. Also, if you have a blog, twitter account, or facebook page, write about them, link to them, follow them, retweet their tweets, like them on Facebook, and in general, spread the word about this great asset to our community.

    And, to be sure you never miss an issue, you can subscribe over on their website!

    You can also buy the Edible cookbook! Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods or find more local food in The Boston Homegrown Cookbook

     

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Artwork: Courtesy of Edible Boston 

  • Edible Boston Spring 2013 Issue Has Arrived!

    Ediblespring - Version 22013-02-27edible-Boston-spring-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    When my preview copy of Edible Boston arrives, it goes to the top of my reading file. Not only because I want to read about all the local food news and meet some of the people who supply the food I love, but also because I want to look at it. As always, this month's cover is another stunning photo by Michael Piazza.

    I often smile and nod as I read Publisher/Editor, Ilene Bezahler's letter from the editor. This month, it was her comment on her gratitude to those who have made winter farmers' markets a part of our long dull winter and again when she wrote about cooking more meals at home. I've been doing that too!

    This edition, the incredible Edible Boston team and their readers have given you the information you need to become a master of lamb. Writer Elizabeth Gawthrop Riely takes you to Springdell Farm in Littleton, MA and then gives you a primer on lamb, its history, recipes, and talks about the increasing interest in this red meat. A second article provides more lamb recipes from Edible readers who entered their favorites in a recent recipe contest. 

    (I never got around to entering, but here is my favorite lamb recipe: Lamb Shanks Braised in Chipotle-Coffee Sauce.)

    Of course, there is much more to read in the issue from a tour of the Medford food scene to a piece on growing those beautiful mushrooms on the cover. Here's where you can pick up a copy.

    How do you support a publisher like Ilene Bezahler and her remarkably talented team?

    May I suggest that you let their sponsors know you saw them in the magazine and grab an extra copy and get it to someone else who cares about supporting the local food movement. Also, if you have a blog, twitter account, or facebook page, write about them, link to them, follow them, retweet their tweets, like them on Facebook, and in general, spread the word about this great asset to our community.

    And, to be sure you never miss an issue, you can subscribe over on their website!

    You can also buy the Edible cookbook! Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods or find more local food in The Boston Homegrown Cookbook

     

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Artwork: Courtesy of Edible Boston 

  • Edible Boston Spring 2013 Issue Has Arrived!

    Ediblespring - Version 22013-02-27edible-Boston-spring-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    When my preview copy of Edible Boston arrives, it goes to the top of my reading file. Not only because I want to read about all the local food news and meet some of the people who supply the food I love, but also because I want to look at it. As always, this month's cover is another stunning photo by Michael Piazza.

    I often smile and nod as I read Publisher/Editor, Ilene Bezahler's letter from the editor. This month, it was her comment on her gratitude to those who have made winter farmers' markets a part of our long dull winter and again when she wrote about cooking more meals at home. I've been doing that too!

    This edition, the incredible Edible Boston team and their readers have given you the information you need to become a master of lamb. Writer Elizabeth Gawthrop Riely takes you to Springdell Farm in Littleton, MA and then gives you a primer on lamb, its history, recipes, and talks about the increasing interest in this red meat. A second article provides more lamb recipes from Edible readers who entered their favorites in a recent recipe contest. 

    (I never got around to entering, but here is my favorite lamb recipe: Lamb Shanks Braised in Chipotle-Coffee Sauce.)

    Of course, there is much more to read in the issue from a tour of the Medford food scene to a piece on growing those beautiful mushrooms on the cover. Here's where you can pick up a copy.

    How do you support a publisher like Ilene Bezahler and her remarkably talented team?

    May I suggest that you let their sponsors know you saw them in the magazine and grab an extra copy and get it to someone else who cares about supporting the local food movement. Also, if you have a blog, twitter account, or facebook page, write about them, link to them, follow them, retweet their tweets, like them on Facebook, and in general, spread the word about this great asset to our community.

    And, to be sure you never miss an issue, you can subscribe over on their website!

    You can also buy the Edible cookbook! Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods or find more local food in The Boston Homegrown Cookbook

     

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Artwork: Courtesy of Edible Boston 

  • Sunday Dog “Baloo” Is a Little Bear!

    DSC_2292 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Say hello to Baloo, an 8-month old Chow Chow who’s named after the bear in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. This curious little guy seemed to be as interested in us as we were in him! Just look at that face!

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    When we first noticed Baloo walking through a Kenmore Square park, we thought he had just stepped out of the show ring.

    The magnificent Chow Chow is often described as regal, very intelligent, beautiful, aloof, loyal, affectionate with family members, dignified, independent, and sometimes stubborn.

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    Baloo Doing His Best Bear-Like Pose

    You may have first come to know the name Baloo from the Disney version of The Jungle Book,
    where the fun-loving, laid-back singing bear became the movie’s most
    popular character. And, since the Chow Chow has roots in China where
    the breed is sometimes referred to as Hsiung Kou or bear dog, we think
    the name is genius!

    DSC_2308 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Sunday Dog Baloo is not capable of singing (as far as we know), but he does possess extraordinary “healing powers.” This furry funnyman managed to rouse his person from a deep funk by trotting up to her with an enormous branch, 3-times his size, as she describes experiencing “the purest joy!”

    Baloo, you are amazing!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    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 & 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.

  • Sunday Dog “Baloo” Is a Little Bear!

    DSC_2292 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Say hello to Baloo, an 8-month old Chow Chow who’s named after the bear in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. This curious little guy seemed to be as interested in us as we were in him! Just look at that face!

    CHE_2270 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    When we first noticed Baloo walking through a Kenmore Square park, we thought he had just stepped out of the show ring.

    The magnificent Chow Chow is often described as regal, very intelligent, beautiful, aloof, loyal, affectionate with family members, dignified, independent, and sometimes stubborn.

    DSC_2304 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Baloo Doing His Best Bear-Like Pose

    You may have first come to know the name Baloo from the Disney version of The Jungle Book,
    where the fun-loving, laid-back singing bear became the movie’s most
    popular character. And, since the Chow Chow has roots in China where
    the breed is sometimes referred to as Hsiung Kou or bear dog, we think
    the name is genius!

    DSC_2308 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Sunday Dog Baloo is not capable of singing (as far as we know), but he does possess extraordinary “healing powers.” This furry funnyman managed to rouse his person from a deep funk by trotting up to her with an enormous branch, 3-times his size, as she describes experiencing “the purest joy!”

    Baloo, you are amazing!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    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 & 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.

  • Sunday Dog “Baloo” Is a Little Bear!

    DSC_2292 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Say hello to Baloo, an 8-month old Chow Chow who’s named after the bear in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. This curious little guy seemed to be as interested in us as we were in him! Just look at that face!

    CHE_2270 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    When we first noticed Baloo walking through a Kenmore Square park, we thought he had just stepped out of the show ring.

    The magnificent Chow Chow is often described as regal, very intelligent, beautiful, aloof, loyal, affectionate with family members, dignified, independent, and sometimes stubborn.

    DSC_2304 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Baloo Doing His Best Bear-Like Pose

    You may have first come to know the name Baloo from the Disney version of The Jungle Book,
    where the fun-loving, laid-back singing bear became the movie’s most
    popular character. And, since the Chow Chow has roots in China where
    the breed is sometimes referred to as Hsiung Kou or bear dog, we think
    the name is genius!

    DSC_2308 - Version 22013-02-28-Chow-Baloo-Boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Sunday Dog Baloo is not capable of singing (as far as we know), but he does possess extraordinary “healing powers.” This furry funnyman managed to rouse his person from a deep funk by trotting up to her with an enormous branch, 3-times his size, as she describes experiencing “the purest joy!”

    Baloo, you are amazing!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    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 & 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.

  • The Green Muddy

    CHE_2302 - Version 22013-02-28-green-muddy-river-Boston-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    In the right light, the Muddy River reflects a touch of green for the month of March!

    Click here to see prints and merchandise with this photo and more of our readers' favorite photos.

    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 & 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.

  • The Green Muddy

    CHE_2302 - Version 22013-02-28-green-muddy-river-Boston-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    In the right light, the Muddy River reflects a touch of green for the month of March!

    Click here to see prints and merchandise with this photo and more of our readers' favorite photos.

    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 & 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.

  • The Green Muddy

    CHE_2302 - Version 22013-02-28-green-muddy-river-Boston-ma-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    In the right light, the Muddy River reflects a touch of green for the month of March!

    Click here to see prints and merchandise with this photo and more of our readers' favorite photos.

    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 & 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.

  • March Sparkles with Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It’s a Sure Thing!

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    Unlike the often unpredictable month of March (heat waves, Ides of March, sequestration … ), Argyle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut is a sure thing! While we’re always looking for a worthy sparkler that’s capable of wowing us as we celebrate the arrival of a new month, this astonishing bottle of wine actually is the celebration. 

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    52% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Meunier

    As longtime Argyle fans, we’ve come to expect greatness, but this sparkler gets an extra star.
    Penny thinks it, ”makes its Argyle pinot roots very apparent! Not only do you taste pinot, but Argyle pinot! This must have made Rollin smile.” (The man behind Argyle, Rollin Soles, told us about his love of pinot noir and sparkling wine in this 2011 Video Interview.)

    We both say, “Don’t over-chill this gem.” While we loved the cold bubbles, it doesn’t need cold. Drink through the temperatures. This wine deserves the respect you’d give a Krug!"   

    Ed tasted, “Vanilla … butter” and suggested, “rolling it around in your mouth for maximum flavor.”

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    Argyle Wines 2001 Extended Tirage Brut Tasting Notes include:

    • Nose – “honey drizzled chevre on warm toasted artisan bread” … “brioche”
    • “delicate, tiny bubbles”
    • “creamy yet … clean acidity”
    • Flavors, “vanilla bean, creme brulee, baked pear”…“hints of licorice, peach, spun sugar.”

    Although the 2001 Extended Tirage is officially Sold Out, you still might be able to find a bottle, or you could simply move on to the 2002 version. Judging from its stellar reviews, you will not be disappointed.

    Here’s to March! We’re ready for whatever it brings!

    Argyle’s Rollin Soles Talks Wine with BostonZest (VIDEO)

    Featured bottle of Aryle’s 2001 Extended Tirage Brut from Gordon’s Fine Wines & Liquors  

    Our Sparkling Resolution 

    Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

     

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.