Tuesday Tidbits

Baby Kiwis (Photo by Tammy)

“They were tender, super sweet and reminded me VERY MUCH of a gooseberry. Did you know that our standard kiwi is sometimes called a “Chinese Gooseberry”? Now I know why!” — Tammy, Boston Food & Whine

What, No Lobsta?
Nothing screams Maine cuisine like “Pork, lo mein, chicken fingers, crab rangoon, fried rice, eggroll and sesame chicken.”

Time to Water the Vegetables
Boston Food Garden gives us the right proportions required for your typical Boston-area vegetable garden.

ErinCooks Gets All 3.0 on Us
Check out her new improved sweet looking website chock full of sweet treats and sharp food writing.

The Fish and the Grape
Legal Seafood to offer “guided wine and food pairing sessions hosted by their wine steward Austin Ward” Tuesday evenings in June.

Cupcakes on Wheels
That renowned culinary news source the American Bar Association Journal reports on a cupcake delivery service.

Sign of the Times I
“One of the Hub’s classiest eateries is closing its doors as the economy serves up a painful dish of belt-tightening patrons.” Hat Tip: Julia Rappaport

Sign of the Times II
The Passionate foodie says Burlington’s L’Andana Enoteca Menu, which “offers an expanded list of small plates and inexpensive dishes in their bar and lounge.”

606 Congress Riffs on its Name
“Every Friday from 5:00 to 8:00pm, outdoor diners on the patio can enjoy either a bucket of four Coronitas, a signature 606 margarita or a raw bar sampler for just $6.06 apiece.”

Smoothie Tuesday
Carrots ‘n Cake starts her Tuesday with a “Strawberry Vanilla Chai smoothie, which was made with fresh strawberries, yogurt, vanilla soy milk, ice, and a packet of Vega Whole Food Health Optimizer (vanilla chai flavor).”

Holy Mole!
Cook. Grow. Eat. on the fine (and delicious) art of enchilada recycling.

I Prefer “Hadley Grass”
The Boston Localvores go on an asparagus trek in the Valley and discover the phallic etymology of the vegetables name.

Heard Through the Grapevine
Travessia Urban Winery in New Bedford (yes, you heard right), “has been quietly making and selling its homegrown varietals since December.”

Smorgasboards:

One Homesick Buffalo Bill
“Where I’m from, an establishment lives or dies by the quality of their wings.”

Top 5 on North Shore
“Maybe some hidden gems or best bang for the buck, or a great dive, or just plain awesome dining experience.”

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