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Bourbon Banana Bread Pudding

by Shelby Larsson
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I made a new baking discovery last weekend. As I sat inside, cozy and warm, watching the snow fall (finally!), I had the urge to whip up something delicious.  Looking through my rather bare cabinets, I briefly lamented that the season would not lend itself to a pretty tart brimming with fresh strawberries or blueberries,

Preserved Lemon Cocktail

by Denise Woodward & Laudalino Ferreira
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When Maggie reached out last week to see if we would be interested in sampling a preserved lemon syrup from Morris Kitchen, the polite thing to do was say, YES!  I have been dying to get an opportunity to introduce Morris Kitchen to our liquor cabinet, ever since reading about their spicy ginger syrup.  Visions

Winter Salad, Miso & Ginger Dressing

by Jill Chen
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KALE is one of the most nutrient-rich leafy green you could ever eat, and we’ve been eating this super food every which way possible, all in an effort to take better care of our body and soul in 2012. When Maggie asked me to do a post on a winter salad, I knew it had

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

by Denise Woodward & Laudalino Ferreira
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I love using homemade simple syrups in our cocktails.  Once I mastered the base recipe for simple syrup, I began experimenting with flavors.  You may be wondering, how does one “master” making simple syrup.  Isn’t it sugar and water?  It may be only made with these two ingredients, but different sugars, as well as the

Fig and Vanilla Vodka

by Maggie Battista
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I’m no stranger to infused booze. In fact, during a month when I’ve spent every free moment (quite happily) packing holiday gift boxes and planning our winter tasting programs, you could say that infused booze and I are best friends forever. My cocktail of choice these days is either straight Champagne or little more than

Fall Cheese Plate and Cider

by Shelby Larsson
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A few years ago, I met up with a few friends at one of the girls’ home in New Hampshire. It was a beautiful fall weekend, and we took full advantage of the gorgeous setting and great company. After a long hike in the woods, we headed to a nearby orchard to pick apples and

Roasted Pumpkin Pot de Creme

by Denise Woodward & Laudalino Ferreira
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Pot de Creme is simply a little pot of creme that is served in a lidded cup.  Or as we like to call it, a little pot of heaven.  This recipe is so delicious, that we made it two weekends in a row.  Pretty self-indulgent, but worth every creamy bite. We picked up two sugar

Concord Grape Jelly and Juice

by Heidi Murphy
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Heidi contacted me a few months ago. We met up for lunch, with cocktails of course, and the rest is history. She now photographs our gift boxes and, as a wedding photographer, knows how to capture such perfect moments in food too. I’m so happy to know her, and to have her share her family

Pear Liqueur

by Denise Woodward & Laudalino Ferreira
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Yesterday was National Food Day, and we had a lovely time participating in the Boston Food Swappers‘ community-sourced potluck in Boston. I was one of the judges, and everything was just delicious. I hope the winner enjoyed our Eat Boutique gift box! Still, I couldn’t get my mind off of this Pear Liqueur made all

Fig and Blue Cheese Tart

by Denise Woodward & Laudalino Ferreira
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It’s officially Fall and we’re all back in the kitchen. After a New York City visit to make new food friends and attend some Wine and Food Festival events, I’m roasting the Brussels sprouts from ripe stalks in my garden. Jill is doing beautiful things with beets and apples and Shelby is making some local

Apple Squash Gratin

by Shelby Larsson
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When we heard about Amy Traverso’s new apple-obsessed cookbook, Shelby and I were eager to give it a test drive. As Senior Lifestyle Editor at Yankee magazine, Amy knows New England and, lucky for all of us, she knows apples too. Amy will be signing her new book this Saturday, September 24 at our Local

Blueberry White Sangria

by Shelby Larsson
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When I first heard about Maine Distilleries earlier this year, I was mostly interested in their source for potatoes. Unusual, yes, but I noticed that they used potatoes from Fryeburg, the pretty, quiet town next to where my family owns a cottage in Western Maine. Anytime I see any of these little-known towns mentioned in

Blueberry Bread Pudding Recipe

by Shelby Larsson
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I’ve got a thing for Maine blueberries. I know I’m not the only one. All year long, I try hard to avoid the berries that show up suspiciously at the market out of season. By the time June hits, I sometimes can’t help myself and will buy a few pints of cultivated blueberries from New

Hibiscus Lime Shave Ice Recipe

by Meagan Micozzi
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I have a theory that extreme temperatures turn adults into children. It doesn’t matter which end of the thermostat we’re talking about, I have seen severe weather turn even the most straight laced, uptight adult into a swooning child. Let’s examine this hypothesis further. Take snow storms for example. Yes it’s a pain to shovel

Mango Citrus Bars Recipe

by Meagan Micozzi
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Lemon Bars were a lunchbox staple in my childhood household. So sweet and tart, simple and easy to prepare – it’s hard to resist a lemon bar, in my humble opinion. When I was in high school, I would make the bars myself from a boxed mix (I know, I know, but I was a

Summer Pavlova

by Maggie Battista
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Sometimes, Jill Chen is totally in my head. While she makes dandelion wine, I think about making rhubarb wine. When I make a honey and saffron cordial, Jill would gladly side up to the bar for a sniff or a taste or two. Sometimes on the very same night, we’ll both dream about making ice

Panna Cotta & Strawberry Jam

by Maggie Battista
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As I type this, stars are blazing overhead in a thick dark sky, unlike any stars I see in the city, and I hear absolutely nothing drifting in through the open windows. I whizzed up to Vermont for a quick weekend away and I’m grateful for the silence after what’s been a very busy few

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