Author Archives: Alanna

About Alanna

My name's Alanna and I am a senior at Emmanuel College majoring in English Communications. I live in Boston and I have a love for both food and writing.

Mess No More

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Alanna

A common pet peeve of mine, and I’m sure most cooks can agree, is the mess that’s left behind on the counter from your wooden spoon or spatula. Cooking anything from pasta sauce to scrambled eggs requires stirring, and inbetween … Continue reading →

 

Cutest Cookie Sandwiches

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Alanna

This week at Boston Bakes everyone is putting their best dessert forward. From cakes, cookies, pies and more, I decided to join the trend and talk about a gadget that will make some real tasty desserts, and it will take … Continue reading →

 

Garlic Gone Wild

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Alanna

Is there any such thing as too much garlic? Some would say yes, and I used to be the first to agree. But over the past couple of years I stopped caring about my fresh breath and started indulging in … Continue reading →

 

Birthday Cake Pops

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Alanna

It’s my birthday so cake I will eat! In honor of my own big day a cake-gadget had to be in order. Even though turning twenty three isn’t a major milestone like turning twenty one or twenty five, as my … Continue reading →

 

Strained Success

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Alanna

When I moved into my first apartment there were so many things that I would never have thought twice about but suddenly became a necessity to succeeding on my own. My collection of kitchen gadgets basically consisted of a frying … Continue reading →

 

Sliced Right

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Alanna

When I first came across the Spork, half spoon half fork, I thought it was the coolest invention around. A spoon with fork-prongs sticking out of the end seemed like an ingenious idea that would eliminate the need for the … Continue reading →

 

Salad City

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Alanna

Being a vegetarian means salad is one of my most beloved food genres. Packed full of nutrients and vitamins, with endless additions and options, salad never gets old for me. I usually have a salad for either lunch or dinner, … Continue reading →

 

Simmer Down

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Alanna

Cooking is fun and rewarding, but at times it can also feel overwhelming. Between chopping, peeling, sautéing and stirring I often feel like I need four more hands to get everything right. A pot of simmering sauce left alone a … Continue reading →

 

Ice, Ice Baby

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Alanna

Spring has sprung and winter is hopefully in hibernation until next year. But the warmer weather means we’re all in need of a refreshing cool-down to beat the heat. Today’s gadget is perfect for summer, or early spring, gatherings. Everyone … Continue reading →

 

wicked waffles

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Alanna

One thing I love about the weekends is putting the cereal aside until Monday and indulging in some real stick-to-your-ribs kind of breakfast. Chocolate chip pancakes used to be my Saturday usual, but these days anything from omelets with toast … Continue reading →