Looking for a filling and flavorful winter soup? Why not be brave and try this purple soup, made with purple cabbage, mushrooms, carrots. Thick, creamy and filled with wintery goodness after a long walk outside.
Author: madeline2020
Living in MA, and working in the finance field while I wait for a time when my 9 - 5 boss is me! Writing on recipes, restaurants, breweries/wineries, and how they all fit into my life.
Returning to the Scene of the Crime – Our Second Walk at Bruce Freeman Rail Trail
Looking for a family friendly paved trail for kids, family and even leashed dogs? This is it! Great options for parking, pretty scenery, and there are many sections to access from Lowell all the way to Framingham. Plus we found a great place for coffee and tea in Acton!
A Quick Trip to Crane’s and a Winery
May be one of our last beach walks of the year. And while it wasn’t long, we squeezed every drop of “great” out of it! From gorgous ocean views, to a winery and an amazing Italian bakery/sandwich shop/grocery
Italian Sausage Bake – A Simple Dish with Variations
There is nothing like a tasty dinner baking in the oven to make everyone realize how important dinner is! Looking for a simple bake that has lots of flexibility? Try this italian sausage and potato bake!
Rustic Meatball Stew and “On Top of Spaghetti” as Sung By Lillian in the ICU
A simple soup, with a special recipe for homemade meatballs. And memories of my mother’s spirit in the ICU, that woman could make us laugh in the most unexpected places.
Lockdown Again, A Last Minute Walk on Marginal Way
The state of Maine is now closed to us Massachusettsians.. or Mass-Holes as some people call us. But we found out just in time to head to our favorite location for a final hike in 2020! If you love Ogunquit and Marginal Way, enjoy this photo essay and memories about this beautiful place any day of the year.
Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Marinated Artichokes
What’s better than creamy shrimp and corn chowder with artichoke hearts? Not much! This quick and easy recipe will impress many and provide you with a delicious lunch or dinner in no time! Why not give it a try?
Vegetable Barley Stew and a Walk Through the deCordova Sculpture Garden
The Saturday after the election we took a hike at deCordova Sculpture Park. It’s kid-friendly, an easy walk, and you’ll see some amazing modern art literally standing out in nature for you to enjoy at your leisure. So many pieces. And a yummy vegetable barley soup with wild mushrooms and lentils to make when you get home!
Pastitsio in Honor of a Friend
I remember stories of my friend Lou’s family and the amazing dishes his mom made at the holidays. This time I decided to create my own recipe for pastitsio… definitely a few unique ingredients, but it’s a new favorite in my house!
Memories of Halloweens Past and a Wintery Halloween Walk
On Halloween we took a hike in Arlington at the Alewife Brook Reservation. In this post I reminisce about Halloweens past, and the beauty we discovered so close to home, and a snowy Halloween that is so different than those celebrations of days past.
Mad Tastes from My World to Yours 