07/24/2023
Well, it is official- As we have long known, now all of America knows that North Street Grill does have the best breakfast in Boston! In fact, it has been certified by no less an authority than the nation’s #1 breakfast-time program Good Morning America. A few weeks ago, North… Read more
07/24/2023
Before I wrote about food, I wrote about Shakespeare and have been a fan for many years. I teach about him in most of my English classes and see every production I can. Among my favorites is the story of Macbeth- the noble lord who climbs to the heights of… Read more
05/16/2023
With the Greater Boston Food Bank bringing their Fresh Fest back, I thought it a good time to talk about other food-related organizations that are doing what they can to help eaters in need. The appropriately-named Good Charcoal Company partners with local communities nationwide to sponsor free weekly BBQs for… Read more
05/15/2023
Many moons ago, we touted the wonderful work of a woman who has become one of my dearest friends in the food industry- Jeanie Gruber. At that time, the experienced therapist and caterer was sustaining and supporting her clients’ and friends’ minds, bodies, and souls by making amazing homemade foods… Read more
05/15/2023
Regardless of your politics, it is pretty undeniable that the State of Israel has been an exemplar in scientific discovery and ingenuity and that, especially as a nation that was born of the desert and still has little water to begin with, is an inspiration for other nations that need… Read more
05/15/2023
After a four-year hiatus (thanks to your old friend COVID), the Greater Boston Food Bank is proud to re-present their fabulous Fresh Fest on May 17 from 6-9 PM at High Street Place which is quickly becoming a go-to spot for foodies in Boston- especially those who do not want… Read more
12/20/2022
Especially in these times when so many go without the basic necessities and so many more have challenges concerning healthcare, it is heartening to see a union between a hospitality organization and a hospital that benefits all involved. The Viscariello Hospitality Group (which includes such South Shore staples as Mamma… Read more
12/20/2022
As my fans know, I love chocolate! At this time of year in particular, however, there is certainly such a thing as too much of a good thing (no matter how good it may be)! That is why I am so grateful to have found a company called KLEIO who offer a… Read more
12/20/2022
From our many discussions of Michael’s Deli and the Gefilteria, fans of Matt’s Meals get a sense that one of my favorite types of food is deli. That is why I am so excited to check out the exhibit at the New York Historical Society which is entitled with some (kosher) tongue-in-cheek “I’ll… Read more
10/28/2022
A Sap-y Story From Indigenous Peoples to five-star hotels, maple is the sweetener of the moment By Matt Robinson Each spring, hundreds of farmers put taps in thousands of trees and collect the magical elixir that is derived from their xylem- sap. This sap is then boiled down at a… Read more
