As runners, A & I try to follow some generic pre-race mandates: hydrate the day before, solid night of sleep, coffee and pancakes two hours before the start. In terms of "carb loading," we're both a bit hesitant to use a race as an excuse to load up on bagels and white pasta. We generally have a pretty hearty intake of "good" carbs, so no real need to make changes leading up to race day. However, experimenting with an unusual type of flour...
Saturday, 28 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Mama Palma's
Posted on 15:54 by balbindra nath
The idea of a "neighborhood favorite" dining spot is rather nice- that one place you can always depend on as a nearby, no-hassle, familiar restaurant that provides a solid meal. Maybe not anything mind-blowing, but genuinely heart-warming food. We know a few friends who classify Mama Palma's in this category- a small, family friendly Italian cafe complete with a wood-fired brick oven for pizza production. A & I pass by every day on our way...
Monday, 23 May 2011
Parc
Posted on 06:06 by balbindra nath

Living around the corner from Parc, I spend a lot of time walking by this admittedly very visually appealing restaurant. With its outdoor seating, open windows, and very European flair- plus, it's ALWAYS bustling, no matter the day of the week or time of day- I can't help to be drawn to it. Of course, I've had a few meals there as well, always impressed with the menu, the service, and the general atmosphere. However, I don't love it as a dinner...
Friday, 20 May 2011
Hao's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on 07:28 by balbindra nath
Growing up, our mom's specialty in the kitchen was chocolate chip cookies (oh, and pumpkin bread!). We used the recipe on the back of the Tollhouse chocolate chip bags, which I've heard is a very popular one. The end result was a jar full of thin, slightly crispy cookies (and stomach aches from eating too much raw dough). These cookies have always been my favorite- both in flavor/texture and in the comforts of childhood memories they provide....
Monday, 16 May 2011
Zaftig's
Posted on 16:02 by balbindra nath
After almost two years of a long distance relationship that has involved numerous trips to Boston, I finally convinced A to come along for a weekend visit. This allowed me plenty of time to amass a weekend's worth of "favorite" spots to eat that I could now share with A. In my opinion, a weekend in Boston is not complete without a late brunch at Zaftig's, a Jewish-style deli in Brookline. It's no secret that this place is good- we typically wait...
Friday, 13 May 2011
Rhubarb Tarts
Posted on 12:57 by balbindra nath

We received our first CSA delivery last week (whoohoo!) and it certainly came with an interesting assortment of veggies right off the bat. We found a few good recipes for mizuna (this salad recipe is a must-eat) but were at somewhat of a loss for what to do with a few stalks of rhubarb. A found a couple of interesting savory recipes that called for a quick toast in the oven. However, since it didn't really fit in with our menu plan for the week,...
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