April 2013

What We’re Loving: In Red, White and Blue

by Lauren Keiper
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Happy 4th of July, almost! To help you get in the patriotic spirit, and to take full advantage of all the gorgeous berries popping up at markets right now, we have rounded up a few stunning new takes on a notorious Independence Day dessert: the flag cake.  Yes, we’ve all seen the whipped topping and

Joy the Baker Cookbook and Avocado Fries

by Michelle Martin
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It’s not a secret here at Eat Boutique, we are big fans of Joy the Baker and are thrilled to celebrate her new book. I finally met her at “Blogher Food Seattle” earlier this month and she’s a gem in person too. On more than one occasion her recipes have helped round out some of

Flavored Water: Cucumber Lemongrass and Blackberry Ginger Recipes

by Denise Woodward & Laudalino Ferreira
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There’s something rustic and romantic about a cool pitcher of water adorning a summer picnic table and the ice cubes rattling about the glass jug.  There is also something relaxing about drinking those fruit and vegetable flavored waters on a spa visit that seems so…luxurious.  Thanks to Denise, now I can have both, at home.

What We’re Loving: Summer Platters

by Lauren Keiper
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Summer is officially here (hooray!).  No need to turn on the oven.  Grill and stove top, sure.  Invite some friends over or gather up the whole family,  pour some cocktails and, courtesy of some of our favorite food blogs, serve up a heaping platter of: A great big salad on a hot summer night makes

Summer Appetizer Plate with Honey

by Jill Chen
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Today, we officially welcome the first day of summer (hooray!).  According to the trusted Old Farmer’s Almanac, summer begins at 7:09 p.m. (EST) today. To celebrate the summer solstice, Jill has crafted a stunning summer appetizer plate where each morsel is drizzled or dipped or accented by some local honey we love.  Honey. Summer. Chic

An Illustrated Guide to Radishes

by Lucy Engelman
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This pretty how-to on radishes from Lucy Engelman, a new contributor to Eat Boutique, has me thinking so many things like, I desperately need to take a drawing class. I should spend more time in the garden. Recipes topped with a fried egg make me lick my lips. Lucy’s creative drawings, grocery list and recipe

What We’re Loving: By the Pitcher

by Lauren Keiper
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Sure the summer weekends are for great big cookouts.  But I don’t have a big backyard, or a grill, so I thought why not host an after work happy hour on the patio or in the kitchen with the air conditioning at full blast?  Either option gives me the chance to plate up some chic

Eat Boutique Brooklyn Mini-Guide

by Maggie Battista
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Brooklyn has carved out a special place in my heart. It’s gritty and cool and when I leave after a visit, I get a bit heavy, wondering if I’m ever really supposed to go. Having lived in downtown Manhattan for many years in the 90s, I always considered myself a Manhattan girl. I lived in

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam & a “Swapiversary” Party

by Tara Bellucci
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I’m thrilled to help Boston Food Swap celebrate it’s one year mark on June 21, which they’ve aptly dubbed the one year swapiversary.  Organizations like this,  founded to give local food lovers a place to swap abundant homemade, homegrown or foraged food, have a special place in my heart and my kitchen. -Maggie Last June,

Rhubarb Maple Muffins

by Christine Chitnis
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Springtime is all about waking up and stretching out, getting ready for something new and fresh. Where better to pull inspiration from than your local farmers market? And who better to have along with you than new contributor Christine Chitnis, author of a local favorite,  Markets of New England. Heidi Murphy was lucky enough to

What We’re Loving: Picnic Sides

by Lauren Keiper
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Last week we were inspired to grill.  But my picnic table looks empty with just a platter of the main dish adorning the center spot.  I want people to linger in the backyard all afternoon, grazing on snacks, sipping summertime drinks and filling their plates with picnic side dishes inspired by some of our favorite

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