by Marisa Olsen
If you're craving handcrafted beers and local food truck offerings with friends, check out Night Shift Brewing in Everett, MA.
Healthy, protein- and fiber-packed lentils takes centerstage in these weeknight quesadillas.
Legal Sea Foods teams up with cult-favorite Stonewall Kitchen for some tasty sauces just in time for the holidays.
Chances are you may have all of these ingredients in your home. This vegetarian salad is surprisingly hearty, and of course, delicious.
Billed as one of the best restaurants in Madrid, this restaurant was stunning and a favorite of all time.
Start the year off well with this cruciferous, tart, and sweet salad.
Andiamo is filled with homemade Italian love in the charming village of Newburyport, MA.
A relatively quick, oven braised pulled pork that will delight.
A little shameless self promotion for my first piece for Chowhound's Boston edition featuring the delicious Moody's Delicatessen & Provisions.
If you're craving stick-to-your-ribs Southern cuisine and you're ready to forego your January resolution, then try Southern Kin!
Denver is sunny, friendly, and is dotted with microbreweries and creative food. Here are some of my faves from my recent trip.
These Jerusalem latkes are light and sweet with potatoes and parsnips.
Looking to stay healthy while dining out this holiday season or adhering to a gluten free diet? The HowUDish app lets users search for healthy dining options right in their own backyard.
I'm still in leggings post-Thanksgiving, but it was worth every bite.
These Mexican-inspired eggs are scrumptious and easy to make.
The sweetness of the eggplant is an excellent contrast to the spicy sausage, in this simple and satisfying recipe.
This Bordelaise institution is perfect for the locals and tourists of Bordeaux.
Madrid lured us in with croquetas, vinos, art, and beauty.
Food Huggers are a must-have for your kitchen. Plus, they're pretty cute.
Bordeaux and the charming region outside the city is picturesque, full of sites, and also boasts delicious gastronomy and wines.
Making your own herb lemon water gives some flair to your daily hydration routine.
Adoro Lei in downtown NYC is a swanky and delicious Italian restaurant.
Sushi with Peruvian flair is what Nobu is all about. And it's delicious.
This pesto and veggie-heavy pasta is my new summertime favorite.
My latest addiction; the new, green Nutella.
I recently attempted a family friend's famous cake recipe for Marin's birthday. It was a hit.
Dining at Daniel is akin to being a part of a very fancy and special play.
A simple Summer pizza. With wine. Perfection.
Yes, I made Milk Bar's Birthday Layer Cake and you can too!
A simple, grain-free pancake recipe that will sweeten up your weekend mornings.
No matter how you celebrated, I hope you had a lovely motherly day!
Le Bernardin, let's talk seafood.
Why I'm loving this organic baobab powder from PandaVita, plus a healthy-packed smoothie for your mornings.
Years ago when I was living in Boston, a friend cooked pork chops sautéed with apples. It was delicious. Here is a rendition using apples, onions, and fresh herbs braised in beer.
With a fun whirlwind of three holiday celebrations this past weekend, I headed straight to the kitchen to bake, bake, bake.
Discovering neighborhood bbq and delights.
We tested about the famed Fiore's Saturday Special. Here's how it went.
L'Atelier du Chocolat features homemade artisan chocolates, pastries, and more. A perfect boutique when you're craving Paris.
Finding the best brownie recipe during a cozy snow storm made this day quite a treat.
With winter still lurking, a sweet and savory beet and green pasta may be just the ticket.
Dining at Eleven Madison Park.
Tired of tuna salad? Give smoked trout a try!
I will always have a special place in my heart for Sedona.
We just returned from a fabulous stay in Phoenix and Sedona, Arizona. Here are our Phoenix highlights.
This wintery beet green soup will warm you up with comforting carrots and a zing of ginger.
Read about my pizza sojourn to Elizabeth, NJ to taste the famed Sicilian pie of the state.
Learn about my new favorite dinner option, Sun Basket, and get 3 meals free!
Read my most recent guest blog post at Mom vs Jess, featuring five quick mom hacks for surviving motherhood!
Getting together with other moms and making your own baby food is a fun and social way to connect and feed your baby.
Got a Spiralizer? Consider this healthy and hearty zucchini dish for your next dinner.
Thanks Van Hook Cheese for this delicious cheese and meat event!
If you're looking for a fun activity with friends or a partner, I highly recommend taking a cooking class. They can be creative, interactive, educational, and best of all, you can eat and sometimes drink!
The cuisine and culture of Portugal is romantic, inventive, and really holds its own.
Union Republic features homemade ramen, salads, seasonal vegetables, and a selection of butcher meats.
An autumnal, one-bowl dinner
A recommended sojourn to Princeton, NJ.
Impressive menu, but...
Crazy about Milk Sugar Love.
You can hold onto summer a little longer with this salad.
Hope you enjoyed a summery long weekend!
This may be the best breakfast sandwich yet.
Mark Bittman discusses the benefits of a plant based diet.
This Southern-inspired Lowcountry shrimp boil is a huge hit and easy to pull off for dinner parties during the summer months.
Tonight's Edible Manhattan event featured brews and bites from local vendors.
Harold Dieterle's Kin Shop features trendy and contemporary Thai food in the West Village.
I re-fell in love with France tonight at the French Cheese Board Launch party. Vive La France!
These Asian-inspired pork dumplings pack a lot of punch. I think the lemongrass is the key to the burst of flavor.
This recipe riffs off an old Sicilian dish I loved many years ago.
I'm finding this tomato oil a nice change from the usual garlic, basil, or lemon oils.
Martha's Vineyard is a haven for food lovers. Read my top five, featuring fresh and local fare.
Celebrating 30 at Colicchio & Sons was a unreal experience. Go now!
Roman Nose is an Italian trattoria boasting local, fresh fare.
Thanks to my father for creating a peppery seared tuna for my birthday lunch.
This basket of tomatoes makes me very happy.
The art of chopsticks.
A little overnight away to Westport, CT.
We recently feasted at Tallulah on Thames in Newport, RI and sampled local farm-to-table fare and took in the vibrant plating masterpieces like the image above.
Middle Eastern turkey burgers. Get the grill ready!
Healthy and full of protein, this meal can easily be adapted to include your favorite vegetables or skip the sardines entirely.
Survival of the morning after...a juice cleanse.
A juice cleanse can be a quick way to jump start a health kick, but it can also be hard as nails!
Chowing down at Grand Harmony in Chinatown.
What were your highlights during Easter weekend?
It's the food marathon for the half-and-half of us; Passover and Easter. Happy Pesach and flourless chocolate tarte.
A simple weeknight Asian-inspired meal.
Has anyone been to L'Apicio in the East Village? My thoughts here.
Loving NOLA
Binging on beignets in New Orleans...
Girls Trip! I am so excited for my girls trip with some must-needed female bonding. I can't wait to indulge in some live music, beignets, Creole food, Hurricanes, and much, much, more. New Orleans here we come!
I'm loving these easy Indian simmer sauces.
Get over winter with this spring-time risotto. Get the recipe here.
Heading to Denver? Here are a few ideas for your trip out West!
Spring break in Puerto Morelos.