Author Archives: Jamie

About Jamie

Hi! My name is Jamie and I am a Boston native, amateur baker, food nerd, macaron & nutella addict, travel junkie, and fitness enthusiast. Currently, I manage grants at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. I'll be blogging every Friday about my baking endeavors, food interests and travel, restaurant reviews, and reports on the latest food trends.

National Burger Month

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Jamie

May is National Burger Month, so I thought I’d share with you where I go for my favorite burgers in the …

 

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Jamie

When life gives you lemons… make lemon cookies! I’ve found that people either really love lemon-flavored treats or dislike them. …

 

Restaurant Review: Island Creek Oyster Bar

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Jamie

  One of my favorite restaurants in Boston is Island Creek Oyster Bar in Kenmore Square. It is currently ranked …

 

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jamie

Strawberries are definitely one of my favorite fruits. They’re juicy, summery, delicious and healthy – they even have antioxidants to …

 

Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jamie

Last Easter, I undertook a major baking project and made two versions of Easter bunny cupcakes: one with bunny ears, …

 

Carrot Cake Cookies

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Jamie

With Easter around the corner, I am seeing more and more Easter-themed treats lately, especially with carrots. I have made …

 

A Piece of Cake

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Jamie

I’ve been celebrating a lot of family birthdays lately – five, to be precise – and we’re only three months …

 

Boston Ramen Tour

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Jamie

Lately, all the rave has been about ramen noodles, which appeared on the list of 2013 Food Trends that are spreading …

 

Restaurant Review: Strip T’s

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Jamie

Many notable restaurants and chefs in the Boston area made it to *the list* this year. I’m talking about the 2013 …

 

Pop-up Restaurant

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Jamie

Last Friday, I had my first pop-up restaurant experience at Whisk for a 5-course aphrodisiac tasting. A pop-up restaurant is one that does …