With schools like Emerson, Berklee, and New England Conservatory nearby, the Public Garden often becomes a rehearsal hall. On Sunday, we spotted this young woman practicing belly dancing with golden Isis wings.
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With schools like Emerson, Berklee, and New England Conservatory nearby, the Public Garden often becomes a rehearsal hall. On Sunday, we spotted this young woman practicing belly dancing with golden Isis wings.
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We have years of wine selections in our posts on sparkling and other wines. Since 2007 we've greeted each new month with a bottle of sparkle. And along the way, we've also shared our experience with red, white, and rosé wines.
While you may not have time to hunt down our specific selections, you can use them as examples of something you might like. Then, a good wine merchant will be able to direct you to a comparable bottle from the store's own stock.
We have years of wine selections in our posts on sparkling and other wines. Since 2007 we've greeted each new month with a bottle of sparkle. And along the way, we've also shared our experience with red, white, and rosé wines.
While you may not have time to hunt down our specific selections, you can use them as examples of something you might like. Then, a good wine merchant will be able to direct you to a comparable bottle from the store's own stock.
We have years of wine selections in our posts on sparkling and other wines. Since 2007 we've greeted each new month with a bottle of sparkle. And along the way, we've also shared our experience with red, white, and rosé wines.
While you may not have time to hunt down our specific selections, you can use them as examples of something you might like. Then, a good wine merchant will be able to direct you to a comparable bottle from the store's own stock.
There are many reasons to add cider to your holiday menu – for meals, for cocktail hour, or mulled and warm on a chilly evening. And, there are many types of cider to serve to your family and guests.
1. Artisanal ciders will be a hit with fans of microbrews and fine wines. Our wine guru, Howie Rubin of Bauer Wine & Spirits, recently recommended Bantam Wunderkind, a new local cider from Cambridge, MA. He knows our taste and this crisp, clean, dry creation was perfect with a supper of salad with buttery croutons and goat cheese.
2. At farmers' markets and farm stands you'll find sweet, fresh cider for those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks. You can even find single source ciders like this one made from honeycrisp apples. And, most cider is gluten-free. Just be sure to check that the one you're choosing really is safe for those who restrict gluten. You never know what some producers might add to the mix.
3. Cider's history makes it a perfect fit in this season of traditions. We wrote more about cider's past in our post, You Only Think You Know Cider.
4. Cider gives you a new world to explore! Try an imported, sparkling cider from someplace like Normandy where there is a long tradition of turning apples into a companion for food. One of the most respected producers is Etienne Dupont. Penny loves the barnyard funk of their organic version. It has that same mysterious quality of some of our favorite Italian wines. We wrote more about it here.
5. If you want to keep up with the conversation among food lovers, you should add some cider knowledge to your repertoire. Everyone is starting to rediscover this once lost beverage. Here'a a primer from NPR, Americans Rediscover The Kick Of Hard Cider. And, remember, don't judge ciders by the mass produced versions. Try a small scale, local producer recommended by someone you trust.
Beer glasses, like the one below, are perfect for serving cider. Or, you can pour it into the same glass that other guests will use for wine or serve it in a brandy snifter
as we did in the top photo.
And, thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here. It doesn't cost you anymore, but it puts a few coins in our tip jar.
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There are many reasons to add cider to your holiday menu – for meals, for cocktail hour, or mulled and warm on a chilly evening. And, there are many types of cider to serve to your family and guests.
1. Artisanal ciders will be a hit with fans of microbrews and fine wines. Our wine guru, Howie Rubin of Bauer Wine & Spirits, recently recommended Bantam Wunderkind, a new local cider from Cambridge, MA. He knows our taste and this crisp, clean, dry creation was perfect with a supper of salad with buttery croutons and goat cheese.
2. At farmers' markets and farm stands you'll find sweet, fresh cider for those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks. You can even find single source ciders like this one made from honeycrisp apples. And, most cider is gluten-free. Just be sure to check that the one you're choosing really is safe for those who restrict gluten. You never know what some producers might add to the mix.
3. Cider's history makes it a perfect fit in this season of traditions. We wrote more about cider's past in our post, You Only Think You Know Cider.
4. Cider gives you a new world to explore! Try an imported, sparkling cider from someplace like Normandy where there is a long tradition of turning apples into a companion for food. One of the most respected producers is Etienne Dupont. Penny loves the barnyard funk of their organic version. It has that same mysterious quality of some of our favorite Italian wines. We wrote more about it here.
5. If you want to keep up with the conversation among food lovers, you should add some cider knowledge to your repertoire. Everyone is starting to rediscover this once lost beverage. Here'a a primer from NPR, Americans Rediscover The Kick Of Hard Cider. And, remember, don't judge ciders by the mass produced versions. Try a small scale, local producer recommended by someone you trust.
Beer glasses, like the one below, are perfect for serving cider. Or, you can pour it into the same glass that other guests will use for wine or serve it in a brandy snifter
as we did in the top photo.
And, thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here. It doesn't cost you anymore, but it puts a few coins in our tip jar.
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.
There are many reasons to add cider to your holiday menu – for meals, for cocktail hour, or mulled and warm on a chilly evening. And, there are many types of cider to serve to your family and guests.
1. Artisanal ciders will be a hit with fans of microbrews and fine wines. Our wine guru, Howie Rubin of Bauer Wine & Spirits, recently recommended Bantam Wunderkind, a new local cider from Cambridge, MA. He knows our taste and this crisp, clean, dry creation was perfect with a supper of salad with buttery croutons and goat cheese.
2. At farmers' markets and farm stands you'll find sweet, fresh cider for those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks. You can even find single source ciders like this one made from honeycrisp apples. And, most cider is gluten-free. Just be sure to check that the one you're choosing really is safe for those who restrict gluten. You never know what some producers might add to the mix.
3. Cider's history makes it a perfect fit in this season of traditions. We wrote more about cider's past in our post, You Only Think You Know Cider.
4. Cider gives you a new world to explore! Try an imported, sparkling cider from someplace like Normandy where there is a long tradition of turning apples into a companion for food. One of the most respected producers is Etienne Dupont. Penny loves the barnyard funk of their organic version. It has that same mysterious quality of some of our favorite Italian wines. We wrote more about it here.
5. If you want to keep up with the conversation among food lovers, you should add some cider knowledge to your repertoire. Everyone is starting to rediscover this once lost beverage. Here'a a primer from NPR, Americans Rediscover The Kick Of Hard Cider. And, remember, don't judge ciders by the mass produced versions. Try a small scale, local producer recommended by someone you trust.
Beer glasses, like the one below, are perfect for serving cider. Or, you can pour it into the same glass that other guests will use for wine or serve it in a brandy snifter
as we did in the top photo.
And, thanks to everyone who clicks over to Amazon from here. It doesn't cost you anymore, but it puts a few coins in our tip jar.
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.
Zoe is a little bit Maltese and a little bit Yorkie – a “Morkie” (sometimes called a Malkie or Yorktese). But, no matter what you call her, Zoe definitely has the cutes!
This adorable 9-month-old, who relocated from Florida last summer, is getting used to dressing up for the New England weather and of course looks great no matter what she wears.
Zoe loves playing with her pink, cloth Frisbie and is learning that the toilet paper is not her toy.
“Did someone say Toilet Paper?”
Her favorite person told us that Zoe, “absolutely loves attention and adores being around people and other dogs (big or small). And like most Yorkies that have a big personality, my Zoe will confront the bigger dogs like Great Danes and Pointers with no fear, not realizing she is only 7 pounds!"
Zoe was actually playing with our Poppy, here! But, it looks as though she could hold her own if the situation called for it.
By the way, we were fascinated by our Sunday Dog’s level of style and fashion sense, usually not seen at such a young age. So, before you ask, Zoe did not reveal her colorist’s name, but we’re betting this stunning color mix will be the new fall look. See you around, Zoe!
Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.
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Zoe is a little bit Maltese and a little bit Yorkie – a “Morkie” (sometimes called a Malkie or Yorktese). But, no matter what you call her, Zoe definitely has the cutes!
This adorable 9-month-old, who relocated from Florida last summer, is getting used to dressing up for the New England weather and of course looks great no matter what she wears.
Zoe loves playing with her pink, cloth Frisbie and is learning that the toilet paper is not her toy.
“Did someone say Toilet Paper?”
Her favorite person told us that Zoe, “absolutely loves attention and adores being around people and other dogs (big or small). And like most Yorkies that have a big personality, my Zoe will confront the bigger dogs like Great Danes and Pointers with no fear, not realizing she is only 7 pounds!"
Zoe was actually playing with our Poppy, here! But, it looks as though she could hold her own if the situation called for it.
By the way, we were fascinated by our Sunday Dog’s level of style and fashion sense, usually not seen at such a young age. So, before you ask, Zoe did not reveal her colorist’s name, but we’re betting this stunning color mix will be the new fall look. See you around, Zoe!
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!
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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