Monthly Archives: March 2011

the dumplings

I am salivating a little bit as I write this and recall the wonder that is Vanessa’s Dumpling House in… Continue reading »

the teacup

I think I could walk around Fishs Eddy for multiple hours (it’s not a huge store) and slowly look at… Continue reading »

the pizza

If you can find a slice of pizza for one dollar, you can assume it’s not going to be amazing…. Continue reading »

the cupcake

Cake is mostly a waste of a dessert in my mind. I much prefer denser forms of chocolate — brownies,… Continue reading »

the cotton candy (or kotton kandy, according to the package)

I have a love/hate relationship with Boston’s grocery store scene. Shaw’s is not on my love list, but some of… Continue reading »

the condiment spoon

The dollar items at Crate & Barrel are few and far between, but don’t think that stops me from checking… Continue reading »

the spaghetti sauce

I’ve been a little bit into making my own sauces when we have pasta for dinner. (And we are pasta… Continue reading »

the bulk candy

I love a good candy store. I’ve been on the lookout for spots in Boston that offer bulk candy, because… Continue reading »

the book

We live in a world of plummeting punctuation standards, says Lynne Truss, author of the bestselling book “Eats, Shoots &… Continue reading »

the black beans

Black beans are a staple ingredient in my cupboard. It is not exactly a good idea to pay $1 for… Continue reading »