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The Boston Traveler

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 3rd, 2008

Silk Road Social: Savor the Wine and Sake

The only thing better than booze is free booze.
If you agree with that sentiment, take note because Monday, May 12, brings a free event for those in the Boston area who appreciate a good glass of wine or sake.
From 5:30pm–7:30pm, the award-winning restaurant and lounge Pho Republique and the new local wine publication The Second […]

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April 10th, 2008

Treat Your Taste Buds and Fight Child Hunger

It’s almost time for a not-so-cheap annual event that helps a very, very good cause. Thursday, April 10, Boston and American Express will host the 20th annual Taste of the Nation Boston.
Billed as a “Premier Culinary Event” that will help “make sure no kid in America grows up hungry,” Taste of the Nation Boston […]

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March 13th, 2008

No More Artificial Trans Fats in Boston for You

…soon.
If you already live in Boston or plan on visiting the city and have an inexplicable love for trans fats, I’ve got some sad, bad news to pass on today. This afternoon, the Boston Public Health Commission held a public hearing as the final phase of its deliberations on whether or not area food-service […]

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March 3rd, 2008

Eat Well During Restaurant Week

An annual tradition is just around the corner for those who enjoy eating great food at great prices. The occasion is Restaurant Week in Boston, which is set to run Sunday through Friday during the weeks of March 9–14 and March 16–21.
This tasty event sponsored by the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau and […]

By Chandra -- 1 comment

January 17th, 2008

Help The Greater Boston Food Bank Fight Hunger

January means it’s Super Hunger Month in Massachusetts, and accordingly, today’s hockey game between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs was a hallmark of sorts. For the first time ever, the local team held a 5 For Fighting Hunger Can & Cash Drive aimed at helping the non-profit Greater Boston Food Bank […]

By Chandra -- 3 comments