Mom’s Mouthwatering Chicken with Browned Brazilian Rice

Chicken & Rice. It’s a simple enough combination for a weeknight dinner. Ravenous on Monday night, I had a look at the chicken breast I’d defrosted and hadn’t a clue what to do with it, or with what to serve it. So, I simply didn’t think about it. I went over to the spice cabinet … More Mom’s Mouthwatering Chicken with Browned Brazilian Rice

Henrietta’s Table

My roommate’s friend came to visit, and treated us (we had no idea she was going to be so fast and sly with slipping her card to the waiter!!!) to this nice restaurant, Henrietta’s Table, in Harvard Square in the Charles Hotel (one of four, I believe).       Known for the unique home-baked … More Henrietta’s Table

Peanut Butter and Nutella Cupcakes

Although it was truly a laborious and detailed process (perhaps because I had to improvise, my kitchen not yet being as expertly equipped with wonderful tools), the end result was well worth it. I made them for my roommate’s birthday (which is today) and “just because.” I’m always up for a challenge. 24 cupcakes + … More Peanut Butter and Nutella Cupcakes

Crumbs

CRUMBS. That’s the name of the cute little place where they make the BEST cupcake I have ever eaten. Moving from California where friends raved about cupcakes,and would take a trip over to Sprinkles , that famous cupcakerie in L.A. to satisfy their cravings, I was a little less than inclined to voluntarily eat a … More Crumbs