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Marathon Monday Meets Patriot’s Day
If I’ve learned anything during my three years living in Boston, it’s to avoid the downtown area at all costs on Marathon Monday. It’s been a bit hard for me to enjoy getting lost in a massive cluster of rowdy college students, having to aimlessly walk through the maze of overenthusiastic onlookers in order to get a breath of fresh air, and being packed into overly-crowded subways cars. Not to mention, watching a 50-something-year old in MUCH better shape than me finish the race like it was a walk in the park really does a job to my self-esteem.
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Fenway Opening Day
It’s opening day in Boston, but for those of you who won’t be strolling along Yawkey Way and instead watching the first Red Sox home game of the season from the comfort of your own home, we’ve got three recipes you can make and enjoy there! For our game day menu, we’ve picked out three tasty snacks from our Fan Fare cookbook that are perfect for whatever plans you’ve got going on for the home opener. Go Sox!
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Best of the Web: Easter Edition
Finding Easter recipes for this week’s Best of the Web was an absolute blast! The blogging world is cooking up some really amazing things in light of the upcoming holiday, and I was nothing short of impressed by the thoughtfulness and creativity that went into each of these recipes. Make sure to check our Pinterest board for even more Easter treats!
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Easter Reminiscing
With Easter on its way, I can’t help but to get a little nostalgic. When I was younger my mom always went out of her way to make sure Easter was a holiday filled with elaborately-dyed eggs, egg hunting competitions (I always won), and most importantly, generously-stocked Easter baskets with enough candy to keep me and brother hyper for far more time than she had hoped. I remember sneaking down the stairs in the morning to see if the Easter Bunny had come in the middle of the night to bring us chocolate-covered marshmallows, or better yet, a big bag of jellybeans…. he always delivered. Needless to say, Easter was my second favorite holiday (only next to Christmas!) as a child, and still is. -
Best of the Web: St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage
Tired of the same old St. Patty’s Day staple of corned beef and cabbage? We hear you! Not to say we don’t love the flavors and taste of the traditional Irish dish, but this year, we want to spice things up a bit with some creative variations on the go-to St. Patrick’s day meal. Check out what these talented bloggers are cooking up for some funky corned beef recipe ideas!
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A Quintessential St. Patrick’s Day Meal
With March 17th only a few days away, the promise of Guinness, soda bread, and the much-anticipated opportunity to embrace the smallest percent of your Irish blood (even if you have none) is just around the corner. It’s the one day of the year in which donning a ridiculous leprechaun get-up, consuming dyed-green beer, and sporting “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” pins are all perfectly acceptable and highly encouraged. And when it comes to a quintessential Irish meal, nothing says St. Patrick’s Day quite like corned beef and cabbage.
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Winter Farmers’ Markets
Think farmers’ markets are just for summertime? Think again! Farmers’ markets have been popping up all across the city this season and are braving Boston’s frigid winter weather to bring us a much-needed taste of summer. From fresh fruits and veggies to homemade banana bread and apple pie, farmers’ markets are the best way to stock up on delicious, locally grown food that won’t break the bank. As someone on a “broke college kid” budget who still loves making home-cooked meals, farmers’ market are the best places to to buy all of the ingredients I need to make a low-cost meal.
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National Pancake Week
For all you pancake enthusiasts out there, you’ll be thrilled to know that this entire week is devoted to celebrating the king of all breakfast foods. Yep, February 19-25th is officially National Pancake Week! This is news to me, but you can bet that I’ll be joining in on the festivities by eating as many pancakes as humanly possible over the next few days. Carbs? What are carbs? Splurging in honor of one of the most glorious food holidays is totally worth it.
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Roasted Red Pepper Pancakes with Hot Goat-Cheese Sauce
Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Pancakes with Hot Goat-Cheese Sauce
Summary: Makes ten 3-inch pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
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Cornmeal-Yogurt Pancakes
Recipe: Cornmeal-Yogurt Pancakes
Makes twelve 4-inch pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄4 cup milk
- 1⁄4 cup corn oil
- 1 1⁄4 cups medium-grind yellow cornmeal, preferably stone ground
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Best of the Web: Mardi Gras
If you’re looking for Mardi Gras-inspired dishes that embody the flavor and flair of New Orleans, you’ll definitely want to check out these recipe ideas for some classic Louisiana grub. From jambalaya packed with Cajun spices, to elaborately decorated King Cake cupcakes, this week’s Best of the Web is serving up traditional southern eats, just in time for Fat Tuesday tomorrow!
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Mardi Gras Menu!
Beads, parades, and excessive partying in the streets are the three main things I associate with Mardi Gras. After doing a little digging of my own though, I discovered that Mardi Gras is so much more– a celebration seeped in tradition and rich with history. Besides an excuse to eat heaps of jambalaya and slap on elaborately-painted masks, Mardi Gras (also known as “Shrove” or “Fat Tuesday”) is the “feast before the fast.” It is always the day before Ash Wednesday, when it it’s deemed acceptable (and, by many, encouraged) to get carried away with the abundance of food and festivities leading up to Lent. It is said that the first celebration of Mardi Gras in the United States commenced in Mobile, Alabama in 1703. And it has now developed into one of the biggest parties in America.
