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sweet meadow: wallaby
I often tell friends that Sweet Meadow Farm is my happy place. I have bought Sweet Meadow’s guinea pig pellets…
valve: antique vaudeville circus
Last Friday Boston Circus Guild presented VALVE: Antique Vaudeville Circus at Oberon in Harvard Square. The show featured a tea…
underdog: Señor Ernesto
Ernie, photographed August 2011 and available for adoption through Underdog ResQ.org. To “visit” Ernie and other available Underdogs, visit the…
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…
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:…
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…
ACN
Arlington Community Network is a nonprofit organization seeking to provide a comprehensive town-wide resource to businesses, residents, and organizations. I…
lucky bob
Sandwich board poster (22×28 in.) for Lucky Bob, a prop comic, juggler, and street performer. This was a fun project.…
puglet 2.0!
I got a call today from a former photography client, who wants to bring back the adorable Sammy-Puglet for new…
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…
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…
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…
Kibbeh
Every culture has some variation of a meat pie; the simplicity of a holdable pocket of meat and spices transcends…
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…
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…
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…
rubicat 