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The Boston Traveler

June 23rd, 2008

Global Food Fixation

Who doesn’t like to eat? Okay, I know there are some people who don’t enjoy it, but for many, the entire ritual of consuming food is a fun activity, not to mention a necessity.
If you have a thing for food (and drink) and you enjoy learning about other regions and cultures around the world, […]

By Chandra -- 2 comments

June 11th, 2008

How to Make Boston Cream Pie from Scratch

I’ve wanted to post the recipe for Boston Cream Pie for quite a while now, ever since I wrote about the historic hotel Omni Parker House.
That’s where the world-famous dessert was reportedly created in the mid-19th century by French chef M. Sanzian. The dessert has become such an essential component of the state’s identity […]

By Chandra -- 11 comments

May 4th, 2008

Hotel Havens: Omni Parker House

Advantage: Landmark hotel — in continuous operation since 1855, the longest for an American hotel — located right in the heart of downtown Boston
Disadvantage: Previous visitors often note the tiny size of the rooms and the paper-thin walls
Interesting Fact: The place where the Boston Cream Pie, the official Massachusetts State Dessert that’s actually a cake, […]

By Chandra -- 1 comment