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Gruel and Refuel – Rock Climbing and Burgers on a New England Weekend
For most people, the weekend is a time to let go. But for rock-climbing die-hards, holding on is the name of the game. Boston is often associated with its proximity to the ocean, its revolutionary history, and the winning records of its professional sports team. Boston, however, is also home […]
8 Father’s Day Recipes for the Barbecue
Father’s Day calls for big, bold meals with a side of outdoor sunshine. That’s why the grill is the perfect tool for a Father’s Day meal. Weather permitting, you’ll get to soak up some vitamin D while helping Dad barbecue his favorites. Overwhelmed by the potential time commitment needed for […]
5 Unusual But Amazing Ingredients to Grill
Grilling brings out new flavors from some of your favorite pantry staples. Grilling transforms food in a way no other cooking technique does quite so well. The smoke and flame create a deep browning that brings new flavors to the plate. We know how this is done in meat and […]
For the Future: A Spotlight on Farmer Dee Sandquist
Overalls. Boots. Red barns. Old tractors. These are a few of the things that might come to mind when imagining farmers.
Learning to Cook With Kids
I have to tell you: I’ve never been big on sharing the kitchen with my kids. I’m a writer with a couple of cookbooks and many recipes to my name, someone who cooks dinner most nights and who is happiest puttering in a (clean, quiet) kitchen, not gritting my teeth […]
Turkey Slider with Ginger Mayonnaise
Easy Braised Eye Round
Here’s Why You Need Ranch Steaks at Your Next Cookout
Would you believe us if we told you there was a steak that, when cooked properly, boasts the tenderness of a filet but the depth of flavor associated with pot roast or short ribs? This is not a mythical steak or a figment of the imagination; it’s the ranch steak. […]
9 Ways to Grill Steak Tips this Summer
Have you tried steak tips yet? Popular in the New England region, the cut is exactly what it sounds like: Tips of sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces that are perfect for grilling. Steak tips are most often cut from the sirloin, but they can be cut from any part […]
Just Peachy! BBQ Chicken Thighs
This is a guest recipe from Whitney Stuart, a clinical dietitian-nutritionist and certified diabetic educator. Her virtual practice, Whitness Nutrition, educates people on evidence-based nutrition concepts with an emphasis on real food for real joy. Summer approaches and with temperatures rising, you’re likely to be spending more time outside. Take […]
Fresh Leftovers
In these weeks where we’re all staying home, preparing the day’s meals can start to feel a little like Groundhog Day—wasn’t I just standing in this exact same spot yesterday, making this exact same grilled cheese sandwich? And possibly the day before that? Even for the most devoted home cooks, […]