content: social selling online

One of my basic lessons to any client wondering about social media and SEO is to “go where the people … More

sweet meadow: wallaby

I often tell friends that Sweet Meadow Farm is my happy place. I have bought Sweet Meadow’s guinea pig pellets … More

valve: antique vaudeville circus

Last Friday Boston Circus Guild presented VALVE: Antique Vaudeville Circus at Oberon in Harvard Square. The show featured a tea … More

underdog: Señor Ernesto

Ernie, photographed August 2011 and available for adoption through Underdog ResQ.org. To “visit” Ernie and other available Underdogs, visit the … More

don’t fear the weird.

My culinary upbringing was fairly normal for someone raised by an English cook: meat in gravy, canned vegetables, potatoes, and … More

Cooper, Abigail and Radar

From Underdog ResQ’s photos with Santa event.

Beantown Tails Reader’s Choice

This year I am a runner-up in the Beantown Tails Magazine Reader’s Choice awards. Now I have one of each: … More

lolly

….or it might be Renny; I have trouble telling the two Chihuahuas apart.

baie, rio, renny, lolly, and miso

One of my favourite photo shoots each year is for a family with five adopted dogs and a rotating cast … More

ACN

Arlington Community Network is a nonprofit organization seeking to provide a comprehensive town-wide resource to businesses, residents, and organizations. I … More

lucky bob

Sandwich board poster (22×28 in.) for Lucky Bob, a prop comic, juggler, and street performer. This was a fun project. … More

puglet 2.0!

I got a call today from a former photography client, who wants to bring back the adorable Sammy-Puglet for new … More

Kareem’s

Today I attended a Mother’s Day cooking class at Kareem’s Restaurant (formerly Yasin Culinary). I have attended several of chef Ahmad’s … More

Teas and accessories: an interview with tea sommelier Cynthia Gold

Cynthia Gold is a tea sommelier at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. In our last interview she discussed the history and culture … More

Tea history and culture, with tea sommelier Cynthia Gold

Cynthia Gold is one of the few tea sommeliers in the world. Boston Park Plaza’s Swan’s Café is the venue through which Cynthia presents … More

Kibbeh

Every culture has some variation of a meat pie; the simplicity of a holdable pocket of meat and spices transcends … More

Syrian cooking classes: Kareem’s offers healthy spring dishes

Spring officially starts on March 20, and with the change in season comes a new approach to food. Comfort food … More

brownies: good for stress.

I’m having the type of week (well, weeks, actually) that requires brownie intervention. Thankfully, with the help of the Brownie … More

Eating for health and balance

Nutrition counselor Tricia McCauley provides basics for healthy, balanced eating.

The best lentil soup ever made

Most people view lentils as a legume best left to expert cooks. However, their nutritional benefits and relative ease of preparation make … More