Dark Chocolate Chickpeas
I was in CVS the other day looking for a snack. And I came upon dark chocolate chickpeas. I like dark chocolate and I like chickpeas, but I would never dream of melding the two together. I decided to try them. They’re…OK. I’m neutral. The chickpea is pretty tasteless, or maybe it’s just that the […]
Neighborhood Restaurants
I’ve lived in my neighborhood for 10 years and am in the process of moving to a new neighborhood (albeit within walking distance of my current one). I’m glad I made it to two neighborhood restaurants before I left. I’ve walked by both of them countless times, thinking, “I have to try this place someday.” […]
Jackson Homestead and Museum
Allen and I visited Jackson Homestead and Museum in Newton, MA, recently. It is the first house I’ve been to that was a stop on the Underground Railroad. The house was built in 1809 by Timothy Jackson. His son, William, became an abolitionist and was one of two community members who offered his home as […]
A Cheese-y Night
Any day that includes cheese is a happy day in my book. So I greatly enjoyed a cheese tasting event at a local cheese shop, Curds & Co. Some friends and I enjoyed its “after dark” event that took place after the shop was closed to the public. We tried around 6 different cheeses that […]
Providence Eats
My birthday is a week away. My list has stalled due to health issues, but I will keep at it. I’m almost halfway done. I attended a conference in Providence a couple of months ago and tried a slew of new restaurants… Caserta Pizzeria: made-to-order pizza with black olives (my favorite) The Malted Barley: specializes […]