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When our friend Foroct Fralion celebrated a rather auspicious birthday a few weeks ago, it only seemed proper to make him a Boston Cream Pie, one of his favorite treats. Here are step-by-step instructions for how to make one at home.

Ya know, you can find treasure in the most unexpected places. For example, I never would have guessed that this small shop in Salem, Massachusetts would have some of the freshest—and most economically priced—spices...

If you go to any of the big steakhouses in the U.S., chances are that this is how they cook a lot of their meat. Fast and furiously on top of the stove to create that handsome, flavorful crust—then into the gentler, indirect heat of the oven to finish cooking. Here's a step-by-step guide to replicate those steakhouse steaks at home.

Recently, my mom and I took a little road trip around the countryside in Northern Connecticut. When we happened across The Garlic Farm in West Granby, we knew we had to pull in and...

Recently, my mom and I were driving around in the country, and found ourselves in the northwest corner of Connecticut, in the town of Granby. It's a sleepy little farm town with a handful...

Last week, my dear friend The Cocktail Queen suggested we meet at Bonfire, a contemporary steakhouse with a Latin American twist in the heart of Boston. It had been ages since we caught up, so I was totally game. Bonfire is one of Todd English's restaurants, and I'd been wanting to try it. Here's a peek around the restaurant and a look at what we ate.

Here's how to make your own vanilla extract. All you need is a nice bottle, your favorite vodka, and a few vanilla beans. You just can't beat the flavor—and a bottle makes a great gift for anyone who likes to bake.

I could eat bowls of buttery mashed potatoes for dinner—which is probably why I don't make them too often. (Hello, carb coma!) There are a zillion recipes out there for making mashed potatoes. Here's...

Oh my goodness, can my mom cook! We went down to visit my folks in the country this weekend. Here's a peek at what we ate. Give a holler if you'd like a specific...

  What's better than roasted pork? How about roasted pork wrapped in crisp bacon? I know. That's kind of what I thought, too. (Pig x 2!). This is so simple, but so delicious. (This is one...