Food

Luckily, we hold on to some warm weather in September in Boston. One of the best ways to enjoy it is by eating outside. If you didn’t get to hit all of the places you wanted to try this summer, here are three restaurants you have to visit before it’s too cold:

September is National Potato Month, which means it’s time to tip our caps to the state of Idaho and eat as many potatoes as possible.

If you’re in the mood to try a new recipe, check your social media. Facebook has some great recipe pages you should like, in addition to those mouthwatering videos you’ve seen from Tasty or Delish pages.

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With only a few more months of summer weather, make sure to hit these food festivals:

Fighting Cape traffic on a Friday afternoon can be brutal. That’s why we’ve given you an insider’s guide to the best drink spots in town once you reach paradise.

Though it seems Boston has an endless supply of restaurants, you might find yourself craving something new this summer. Housed in a gorgeous, reclaimed 150-year-old church and located on Main Street in downtown North Easton, Towneship has a casual elegance that focuses primarily on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Last year, we asked Bostonians about their favorite ice cream shops in and around the city. This year, we want to follow up with where to get great summer treats. Here are some tasty suggestions to try as the weather gets warmer:

According to Eating Well Magazine, traditional pasta salad recipes are typically 500 calories or more per serving with unnecessary amounts of fat and oil – yet, they are often a staple of summer barbecues. Below are some ways you can make those salads healthier so you’re still able to enjoy them this summer:

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month. This is one of my favorite months, because as a general rule, most of your plate should consist of fruits and vegetables of all colors.

With summer approaching quickly, watermelon season is officially upon us. For those of you who crave this delicious fruit, here are a few ways to incorporate watermelon into your daily summer diet.

Steel & Rye wants you to embrace Americana. I want you to embrace their monkey bread. Treat your mom (and yourself) to the G.O.A.T of all Mother’s Day brunches this year at this historic Lower Mills destination.

If you’re tired of the standard American breakfast, try switching it up with this plant-based Pineapple coconut granola. Making it at home allows you to control what ingredients you use, so you can make a healthy version that still tastes good.

Organic farming and food production is one of the major ways to reduce harmful human impact on the environment. Farm-to-table eating ensures your food is fresh while enhancing quality of life for our whole society.

Expect to wait weeks on OpenTable to a secure a seat at Citrus and Salt, one of the hottest restaurants in Boston right now. But if you can’t wait that long to snap a picture of their #UNFOLLOW cocktail or impress that upcoming date, here’s what to do:

Winter is the perfect time to get creative by infusing spirits from the comfort of your own home. This cocktail combines an at-home infusion recipe with locally owned KEEL Vodka.

February is Heart Health Month, and on the 3rd we wear red to raise awareness for cardiovascular disease, which causes one in three U.S. deaths. Many are preventable through significant lifestyle shifts, especially reshaping the way you eat! That doesn’t mean you have to give up all of your tasty treats. You just might have to get creative with your recipes.

Winter is here and it seems that everyone is sick. One of the most effective strategies to combat the passing illness is to load up on zinc, water and chicken soup! My favorite is Whole Foods’ “Mom’s Chicken Soup,” and I made my own version at home, which yields more soup than buying a pint at the store.

Happy New Year, everyone! As a nutritionist I spend much of my time researching food, and I want to share some food trends I can see impacting 2018:

‘Tis scallop season in New England! Beginning in November and ending in March, we have the freshest scallops in the country – from Cape Cod to Maine. As a chef for over 22 years, this is one of my signature dishes.

Winter is almost here, but many of us are still holding onto fall flavors. If you believe your pumpkin-spiced latte was snatched right out of your hand just as you started enjoying it, fear not – I have a solution for you!

Dining out for Thanksgiving may be depressing for some, while it’s a blessing for others. Whatever the reasoning is, chefs in Boston are getting ready to serve up popular holiday dishes including mashed sweet potatoes, flavorful stuffing and more on November 23. Here’s where you can enjoy Thanksgiving minus the cleanup:

Apple picking is a favorite New England fall activity. After which, everyone is usually left with more apples than they know what to do with, and without fail, I find myself wanting to use them in a freshly baked homemade apple crisp, a classic.

Looking for the perfect gift for yourself or wine connoisseur this season? Consider a VINOvations wine club membership.

When it comes to fall dishes, pumpkin pie clearly takes the spotlight. Hearty pumpkin flavors mixed with a flaky crust goes great with a dessert wine. Try: Gewurtztraminer, Tokaji, Sauternes or an Ice Wine.

Cinnamon, nutmeg, maple, pumpkin, vanilla… the spices and ingredients that make fall food so delicious. However, most flavored items are heavily processed and full of junk. They’re easy to grab on the go, especially when you’re busy at work, at home, with family activities, etc.

Pumpkin beer is only around for a few months, but it’s not an option for those who are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease. Luckily hard cider has become very popular and there’s plenty of local cider options, especially in New England. Below are a few favorites to try and places to visit!

We can eat like Tom Brady with his Purple Carrot TB12 performance meals… but who wants beans and tofu on Halloween? Nobody. So, we asked some former New England Patriots what their candy of choice is… now you can make a basket full of Patriots’ favorites for your trick-or-treaters!

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While we leave behind the warm, sunny days of summer, we look forward to crisp air, colorful fall foliage and comfort foods. Pumpkin is one of the greatest, albeit rather overdone, signature staples of fall. Here are some great ways to enjoy: