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  • Farmers’ Markets Are Brimming with Goodness

    Just when our farmers' markets are brimming with fresh, ripe, abundant products, some customers forget about them. It's as if Labor Day and the changes we make in our schedules after that holiday take them off our agenda. 

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    This abundant table at the Copley Market is just a hint of what's on offer.

    We are here to tell you that that would be a big mistake. Some of the best fruit and vegetables of the year are showing up now at your local markets and farm stands. Right now, we're getting the best of the summer and the early fall crops.

    We see lots of you clicking on our spring post with the weekly market schedule. As the markets begin to close for the season, we'll prepare an update. But remember, most markets are open into October. Some markets like Copley, Dewey Square, City Hall Plaza, and Central Square Cambridge are open until Thanksgiving week.

    You can find the closing dates for your favorite market over at the MassFarmersMarkets site. Click on the Find tab, select "market" and enter your information in the boxes.

    What's your favorite fall crop? We love winter squash and new potatoes! We make big trays of roasted, root vegetables and use them as an ingredient in hash, soup, and salads. Here's more about that trick!

    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
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  • Farmers’ Markets Are Brimming with Goodness

    Just when our farmers' markets are brimming with fresh, ripe, abundant products, some customers forget about them. It's as if Labor Day and the changes we make in our schedules after that holiday take them off our agenda. 

    PMC_6243 - Version 22012-09-07-farmers-market-harvest-abundance-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This abundant table at the Copley Market is just a hint of what's on offer.

    We are here to tell you that that would be a big mistake. Some of the best fruit and vegetables of the year are showing up now at your local markets and farm stands. Right now, we're getting the best of the summer and the early fall crops.

    We see lots of you clicking on our spring post with the weekly market schedule. As the markets begin to close for the season, we'll prepare an update. But remember, most markets are open into October. Some markets like Copley, Dewey Square, City Hall Plaza, and Central Square Cambridge are open until Thanksgiving week.

    You can find the closing dates for your favorite market over at the MassFarmersMarkets site. Click on the Find tab, select "market" and enter your information in the boxes.

    What's your favorite fall crop? We love winter squash and new potatoes! We make big trays of roasted, root vegetables and use them as an ingredient in hash, soup, and salads. Here's more about that trick!

    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
    Screengrab courtesy of Alimentum  

    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.

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  • Good News About Almonds!

    We love to share good news about things we love, and we love almonds! NPR's Food blog, the Salt posted this research report on almonds.

    If Almonds Bring You Joy, Enjoy More For Fewer Calories, saying that almonds may have 20% fewer calories than previously reported.

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    We're fussy about our almonds and prefer these freshly roasted, soft shell lovelies we buy from Fastachi at their shop in Watertown or at one of the farmers' markets they attend. 

    Almonds make the perfect pocket food. Put a few in a small container and pop that into your pocket or bag to stave off hunger and save you from less nutritious snacks. And, shelling each as you eat it will slow down your pace and let you feel fuller sooner.

    Are you a nut lover? Here are some Amazon items that might interest you!

    THE NUT GOURMET: Delicious Plant-based Recipes

    OXO Good Grips Slim Nut/Seafood Cracker

    Nambe Eclipe Nut Bowl with Nutcracker 

       

    Details:

    Fastachi

    598 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (map)

    www.fastachi.com

    Click here for Farmers' Market locations.

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: © 2011 Penny 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.

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  • Good News About Almonds!

    We love to share good news about things we love, and we love almonds! NPR's Food blog, the Salt posted this research report on almonds.

    If Almonds Bring You Joy, Enjoy More For Fewer Calories, saying that almonds may have 20% fewer calories than previously reported.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834014e8a2fab91970d-800wi

    We're fussy about our almonds and prefer these freshly roasted, soft shell lovelies we buy from Fastachi at their shop in Watertown or at one of the farmers' markets they attend. 

    Almonds make the perfect pocket food. Put a few in a small container and pop that into your pocket or bag to stave off hunger and save you from less nutritious snacks. And, shelling each as you eat it will slow down your pace and let you feel fuller sooner.

    Are you a nut lover? Here are some Amazon items that might interest you!

    THE NUT GOURMET: Delicious Plant-based Recipes

    OXO Good Grips Slim Nut/Seafood Cracker

    Nambe Eclipe Nut Bowl with Nutcracker 

       

    Details:

    Fastachi

    598 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (map)

    www.fastachi.com

    Click here for Farmers' Market locations.

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: © 2011 Penny 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.

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  • Good News About Almonds!

    We love to share good news about things we love, and we love almonds! NPR's Food blog, the Salt posted this research report on almonds.

    If Almonds Bring You Joy, Enjoy More For Fewer Calories, saying that almonds may have 20% fewer calories than previously reported.

    6a00e54fc42bb88834014e8a2fab91970d-800wi

    We're fussy about our almonds and prefer these freshly roasted, soft shell lovelies we buy from Fastachi at their shop in Watertown or at one of the farmers' markets they attend. 

    Almonds make the perfect pocket food. Put a few in a small container and pop that into your pocket or bag to stave off hunger and save you from less nutritious snacks. And, shelling each as you eat it will slow down your pace and let you feel fuller sooner.

    Are you a nut lover? Here are some Amazon items that might interest you!

    THE NUT GOURMET: Delicious Plant-based Recipes

    OXO Good Grips Slim Nut/Seafood Cracker

    Nambe Eclipe Nut Bowl with Nutcracker 

       

    Details:

    Fastachi

    598 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (map)

    www.fastachi.com

    Click here for Farmers' Market locations.

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: © 2011 Penny 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.

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  • Txakolina Extends Summer Fun

    DSC_4975 - Version 22012-05-23Txakolina-Spanish-basque-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We discovered Txakolinas a few years ago and really enjoy these light, bright Basque wines. They're a perfect match for the type of foods you crave on a warm summer night. This particular one is Txakoli Ameztoi. It's one of those rare wines that actually has the flavor of fresh, green grapes. It might also remind you of a green apple– dry, crisp, refreshing, and thirst quenching. 

    Here's a link to a New York Times article, by Eric Asimov, on Txakolinas including this one. And he gives this note on pronunciation, "In Basque it is mostly rendered as Txakolina (pronounced chock-oh-LEE-nah), but almost as often it shows up as Txakoli (CHOCK-oh-lee)."

    Txakolina, a Tongue-Twisting Name for Simple Pleasure

    DSC_4973 - Version 22012-05-23Txakolina-Spanish-basque-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Only 10.5% alcohol makes them easy to enjoy.
    By the way, we love to explore the food of a region with a wine. Over the years we've built a pretty good cookbook collection. One of our key reference books for Spanish food is 1008 Recipes by Simone and Inés Ortega. It's sort of the Joy of Cooking of Spain.
     
    DSC_4960 - Version 22012-05-23Txakolina-Spanish-basque-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino
    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
    Screengrab courtesy of Alimentum  

    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.

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  • Txakolina Extends Summer Fun

    DSC_4975 - Version 22012-05-23Txakolina-Spanish-basque-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We discovered Txakolinas a few years ago and really enjoy these light, bright Basque wines. They're a perfect match for the type of foods you crave on a warm summer night. This particular one is Txakoli Ameztoi. It's one of those rare wines that actually has the flavor of fresh, green grapes. It might also remind you of a green apple– dry, crisp, refreshing, and thirst quenching. 

    Here's a link to a New York Times article, by Eric Asimov, on Txakolinas including this one. And he gives this note on pronunciation, "In Basque it is mostly rendered as Txakolina (pronounced chock-oh-LEE-nah), but almost as often it shows up as Txakoli (CHOCK-oh-lee)."

    Txakolina, a Tongue-Twisting Name for Simple Pleasure

    DSC_4973 - Version 22012-05-23Txakolina-Spanish-basque-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Only 10.5% alcohol makes them easy to enjoy.
    By the way, we love to explore the food of a region with a wine. Over the years we've built a pretty good cookbook collection. One of our key reference books for Spanish food is 1008 Recipes by Simone and Inés Ortega. It's sort of the Joy of Cooking of Spain.
     
    DSC_4960 - Version 22012-05-23Txakolina-Spanish-basque-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino
    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
    Screengrab courtesy of Alimentum  

    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.

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  • Txakolina Extends Summer Fun

    DSC_4975 - Version 22012-05-23Txakolina-Spanish-basque-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We discovered Txakolinas a few years ago and really enjoy these light, bright Basque wines. They're a perfect match for the type of foods you crave on a warm summer night. This particular one is Txakoli Ameztoi. It's one of those rare wines that actually has the flavor of fresh, green grapes. It might also remind you of a green apple– dry, crisp, refreshing, and thirst quenching. 

    Here's a link to a New York Times article, by Eric Asimov, on Txakolinas including this one. And he gives this note on pronunciation, "In Basque it is mostly rendered as Txakolina (pronounced chock-oh-LEE-nah), but almost as often it shows up as Txakoli (CHOCK-oh-lee)."

    Txakolina, a Tongue-Twisting Name for Simple Pleasure

    DSC_4973 - Version 22012-05-23Txakolina-Spanish-basque-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Only 10.5% alcohol makes them easy to enjoy.
    By the way, we love to explore the food of a region with a wine. Over the years we've built a pretty good cookbook collection. One of our key reference books for Spanish food is 1008 Recipes by Simone and Inés Ortega. It's sort of the Joy of Cooking of Spain.
     
    DSC_4960 - Version 22012-05-23Txakolina-Spanish-basque-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino
    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
    Screengrab courtesy of Alimentum  

    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.

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  • Sunday Dog, Rocky Is Show-Dog-Cute!

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    Rocky is not only show-dog-cute, but also a natural when it comes to striking a pose! At only a year-and-a-half old, this handsome Norwich Terrier just loves the camera. Can’t you just image this face peering back at you from the pages of a canine calendar?

    DSC_7793 - Version 22012-09-03-rocky-norwich-terrier-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    But before you get the wrong idea, it’s important to know that Rocky is much more than just a pretty face. This spunky little guy is as bright as they come. His talents go far beyond the usual “sit” and “down” mastered by most dogs, to “roll over” and “high five” on command!

    Then, there’s the friendly, inquisitive side of this extraordinary character. When he first arrived in Boston last New Year’s Eve, Rocky admitted that he had no idea how much he was going to like living in the city and making new friends! Our Poppy found him irresistible as the two compared ears!

    DSC_7787 - Version 22012-09-03-rocky-norwich-terrier-boston-Westie-poppy-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We’re told that Rocky really likes two female Jack Russell Terriers (there seems to be a pattern here) that live in his building and he loves to play with them!

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    In his spare time, Rocky enjoys mixing it up with his favorite Hedgehog toy, gnawing on a good piece of rawhide, and getting to sleep with his person in the big bed. What a life! What a dog!

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

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny 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.

  • Sunday Dog, Rocky Is Show-Dog-Cute!

    DSC_7781 - Version 22012-09-03-rocky-norwich-terrier-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Rocky is not only show-dog-cute, but also a natural when it comes to striking a pose! At only a year-and-a-half old, this handsome Norwich Terrier just loves the camera. Can’t you just image this face peering back at you from the pages of a canine calendar?

    DSC_7793 - Version 22012-09-03-rocky-norwich-terrier-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    But before you get the wrong idea, it’s important to know that Rocky is much more than just a pretty face. This spunky little guy is as bright as they come. His talents go far beyond the usual “sit” and “down” mastered by most dogs, to “roll over” and “high five” on command!

    Then, there’s the friendly, inquisitive side of this extraordinary character. When he first arrived in Boston last New Year’s Eve, Rocky admitted that he had no idea how much he was going to like living in the city and making new friends! Our Poppy found him irresistible as the two compared ears!

    DSC_7787 - Version 22012-09-03-rocky-norwich-terrier-boston-Westie-poppy-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We’re told that Rocky really likes two female Jack Russell Terriers (there seems to be a pattern here) that live in his building and he loves to play with them!

    DSC_7798 - Version 22012-09-03-rocky-norwich-terrier-boston-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    In his spare time, Rocky enjoys mixing it up with his favorite Hedgehog toy, gnawing on a good piece of rawhide, and getting to sleep with his person in the big bed. What a life! What a dog!

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

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny 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.