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Spices & Tease, Grand Central Market, New York

Charming Tea & Spice Vendor Nestled in Grand Central Date of Visit: 2013 Price Range: $ Spices and Tease Working in Midtown so close

December 4, 2013 2 Comments

Girl date with Ms Berry to @cafebaristafl

I don’t think I’ve had waffles as amazing as these ever. I got the cinnamon pecan waffles, which were an absolute delight. The cream cheese drizzle sent me.

We’ve got some exciting stuff coming this fall so stay tuned

#centralfloridafood #centralfloridaliving #floridafood #visitflorida #kissimmeeflorida #kissimmeefood

Whats for lunch? @food52 Miso Mushroom Pasta! Seco

Whats for lunch? @food52 Miso Mushroom Pasta! Second time this week. It’s that good.

I subbed the heavy cream with cashew cream cause I’m in my 30s and dairy has forsaken me. I also subbed the pasta with shirataki to shave off some calories, but shirataki noodles are well matched for sauce - centric dishes anyway!

Catching up with my New England babes at the old w

Catching up with my New England babes at the old watering holes ❤️

#bostonfoodies #bostonfood

I’ve been wanting to go since it opened and it’s finally gotten to the point where you can get reservations! Sure it was 4:30 on a Wednesday but we got to eat, right??

Loved the vibes, food was good but surprisingly minimalist, and that toffee pudding….. holy crap did it steal the show. 🤤🤤

I would literally go back just to enjoy the wine and dessert.

#gordonramsay #ramsayskitchen #bostonfood #bostonfoodies #bosfeed #igersboston #backbayeats

Friday Night at @vialecambridge. We did the $45 3

Friday Night at @vialecambridge. We did the $45 3 course meal plus $1 oysters (4pm-7pm). What an amazing experience.

Viale has a wonderfully casual vibe but food that would make even some of the fanciest spots jealous.

The courses were perfectly portioned, so even with the three plus oysters and drinks we left feeling satisfied but not bloated.

Blog post with more pics coming very soon!

#bostonfoodies #cambridgefood #datenightboston #bosfeed #vialecambridge #oysters #bostonbites #dineoutboston #restaurantweekboston

Some highlights from @buttermilkbourbon at Arsenal

Some highlights from @buttermilkbourbon at Arsenal Yards! Freaking amazing dinner. Can’t wait to write about it 😍

What’s for lunch? Made my way to @lifealivecafe

What’s for lunch?

Made my way to @lifealivecafe to work on some project and fill my tummy with tummy and healthy food.

#whatsforlunch #lifealivecafe #bosfood #bostonfoodies

Before finding an amazing ramen shop nearby, my go

Before finding an amazing ramen shop nearby, my go-to cold weather hangout was #shabu.

I lived down the street from Shabu Zen when i first moved to Boston so this spot has been a forever favorite.

Lots of great memories and warm feels and healing moments from the broth.

#shabushabu #shabuzen #allston #allstonma #wintereats #bostonbytes #bosfeed

🍜What's the best ramen in Boston?🍜 Now that

🧁What’s your favorite cupcake flavor? I’v

🧁What’s your favorite cupcake flavor?

I’ve got a major love of baked goods and nothing does the trick to kick a craving like a cupcake.

There are lots of great spots, and @georgetowncupcake on Newbury Street is one of my favs. Every day has a new selection and you can find options for different allergies or food preferences as well!

Have you been here yet? What’s you get?

Couldn’t opt out of outside adventures yesterday

Couldn’t opt out of outside adventures yesterday, with the amazing weather we had. So we did the Beacon St. circuit and ended up at @timeoutmarketboston for dinner.

A perfect end to a wonderful day, I splurged a bit on the Fall #sangria, cause I’m thinking this may be at the end of its life fairly shortly.

On that note I’m also super stoked to check out the Taste of Time Out soon! Not that I haven’t tried almost everything here, lol. I’m so glad it’s open again!

🥪𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 ☕️⁣
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I’ve recently rebranded and revived my food blog to visit and review local Boston food spots! I think it’s so important to boost our local small businesses who’ve all taken a huge hit because of the pandemic!⁣
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This week I’m highlighting @thebittersweetshoppeonnewbury, one of my favorite hidden gems of Back Bay.⁣
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This cozy spot has delicious flavored coffees, amazing grilled cheese, and an impressive menu of snacks and pastries.⁣
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Check out the link in bio to read the full highlight and full album of photos. ⁣
@boston_bytes

So I’ve been using the #lockdown2020 time to exp

So I’ve been using the #lockdown2020 time to experiment with transitioning to a more plant-based diet. A lot of my throwback posts will still have meat, as a warning, but so far it’s been really fun playing with recipes and getting the hang of adapting my cooking styles.

So here I made Mongolian “beef”, subbing in both tofu and tempeh for the meat. It was a riot because this is the first time I struggled with translating a cooking technique (powdering the meat with starch to get that thick crispy outside and thick sauce). The tofu ultimately won this one, deep fried tempeh in starch was.... a choice.

The sauce still thickened great though so, I’ll def be trying this again!!

For Christmas dinner I snagged a delicious roast f

For Christmas dinner I snagged a delicious roast from @traderjoes. It was so simple and easy to make - literally just olive oil, salt, and pepper. I also stuck in a few cloves of garlic because... well, garlic lol.

So far this has fed us for 3 days and there’s still some left. It was a little pricey but considering the quality and how many meals it’s made it was super worth it.

Back to basics! The other night I decided I wanted

Back to basics! The other night I decided I wanted to try a very simple white wine sauce and i found a great recipe from @julieblanner that was like, 5 ingredients and took 15 mins.

Sometimes simple is best. It didn’t take long or much effort and was totally delicious. I went with spinach pasta from @eatalyboston (and some extra from @traderjoes) and added chicken and fresh spinach to make it a little robust.
I’m planning on doing whole30 next month so I’m trying to eat through all my grains and start eliminating food groups in dec so I’m better prepped.
Anyone else doing whole30?

Ok so, if you don’t already have an @instantpoto

Ok so, if you don’t already have an @instantpotofficial you NEED to get yourself one. Ignore the fad and embrace how amazing these things are. Among stews and soups, another great use for pressure cookers is with Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani). It’s actually decently easy to put together and the pressure makes the chicken just meltingly tender. It’s become a staple in our cooking rotation.
What are your non-traditional favorite #instantpot meals?

Excited to have a delicious breakfast at @pariscre

Excited to have a delicious breakfast at @pariscreperie today! One of the few perks of working retail is ya omg weekdays off where the place isn’t totally packed.
I’ve yet to have a bad item off the menu but in all honesty i always get the Lumber Jaques and rarely stray. This is breakfast and lunch so the large portion is perfect. It’s so damn good, and they servir it with real maple syrup!

Yummmm.

Got to enjoy some augmented @kettleandfire tomato

Got to enjoy some augmented @kettleandfire tomato soup to help survive the New England cold snap.

Sautéed chorizo, shallots, garlic, and roasted peppers in olive oil and chili peppers to add some kick to an already delicious base.

Really warmed things up.

How do y’all like your tomato soup?

Tis the season! I both love and hate #redcup seaso

Tis the season! I both love and hate #redcup season at @starbucks because the cranberry bliss bar, an evil seductress, comes back to destroy my life, and I happily let her. Here’s to the first of many. RIP my calories.

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