The Hungry Mouse

I've always had an active imagination. I am that auntie who likes to tell your kids stories. If you know me, you know what I'm talking about. And if you have kids under five, chances are that I've told your wee ones a tall tale or two. For example, if your kids think that squirrels grow on trees, they probably got...

Now, as you might imagine, Salem, Mass. can be a pretty interesting place to live. And when it comes to celebrating the rites of Spring, I'd argue that no one does it better—this side of ancient Rome, that is. Last weekend, we hit Salem's fourth annual Spring Fling event, hosted by our favorite kitchen shop in town, Pamplemousse, and Magic...

See, I do eat vegetables. (Granted, they're almost always wrapped in some kind of pork product, but still.) Asparagus, even! Some folks would say it's not possible. When I was a kid, I hated asparagus so much that I used to hide it behind the couch. True story. Oh, how times have changed. So, this is a fancy and fun way to...

We're excited to announce that we're one of three blogs asked to participate in a holiday celebration program sponsored by Kraft and Breakstone's sour cream. Read on for the details--including how you can enter to win $2,500.

Prime Rib: It's not just for Christmas dinner. I'll make this whenever I can get my paws on one at a good price (or the rare super sale). It's a great excuse to have a party. In fact, if you're sick of ham on Easter, consider giving Roast Beast it's day in the (springtime) sun. This is a restaurant technique that’s practically guaranteed to produce a moist, juicy, evenly cooked roast beast. And it couldn’t be simpler.

So, a handful of years ago, I worked out of my house full-time as a freelance writer and editor. When business was slow, I'd fill in behind the counter at Priscilla's, a little catering/gourmet take-out joint owned by a friend of mine. Priscilla's was a ton of fun. And you know how I love food: It was like a second...

If you know me, you know that I'm not a huge fan of making fussy desserts. Creamy. Buttery. Rich. Yes. But fussy, not my speed. (Don't get me wrong, I love fancy pastry, but life's too short to make certain things at home...) This dessert is actually the best of both worlds: It *seems* fussy, but it's actually pretty darned easy...

Sel de la Terre, Boston's bastion of Provencal cuisine, is infamous for its rosemary pomme frites. With good reason. They're cut thin as shoestrings, fried perfectly (crisp not greasy), and seasoned well with salt and rosemary. Believe me, my picture doesn't do them justice. I hit Sel de la Terre the other day for lunch with my friend Nicole. Hands down, it's...

What's the difference between brown eggs and white eggs? Ask your grandmother, and I almost guarantee that she'll make a strong case for one—or the other. But honestly? Aside from shell color, there's not really much difference, at least when it comes to cooking. Nutritionally, all eggs are created (almost) equal. When a recipe calls for eggs, you can pretty much use...

I'm pretty sure I'd be tempted to eat almost anything if you wrapped it in bacon or prosciutto. This is my take on the classic appetizer, bacon wrapped scallops. This recipe swaps in prosciutto, bacon's paper thin, salty cousin, which practically guarantees that your scallops will always come out of the oven wearing a crisp little coat.