Sesame Soba Noodle Salad by Jessica Gioglio
Fun fact: I’m a whiz at stir-frys and noodle salads. I love taking a few simple ingredients and turning them into a decadent, flavorful dish. This noodle salad recipe takes healthy whole wheat soba noodles and dresses them up with a mix of fresh, aromatic flavors including toasted sesame oil, white miso, mint and orange. The result – not your average noodle salad.
Fenway Park by Jessica Gioglio
There’s a new SavvyBostonian in town and she’s set up shop on a brand spanking new Tumblr page! Filled with vibrant photos of Boston, fashion, food, compelling quotes and more, my goal for this site is to make it a daily inspiration page.
Launched nearly two weeks ago, I’ve quickly realized that Tumblr is the perfect place to indulge in my photography obsession. And, indulge I have. From fab fashion bloggers, to foodies, social media strategists, my follower list is eclectic at best. Unfortunately, where I’m lacking is discovering where all of the dynamic Boston-area Tumblr enthusiasts are.
Any Bostonians out there on Tumblr? Know of a cool site I show follow? Leave a comment below with your Tumblr url, or follow my site. I’d love to see how you’re leveraging Tumblr as your personal inspiration page….
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Roasted Butternut Squash by Jessica Gioglio
Simple, yet delicious, roasted butternut squash is a side dish that I’ve been introducing to friends and family members for some time now. If you enjoy potatoes, or sweet potatoes, you should definitely consider swapping to butternut squash on occasion. Not only is it flavorful, but it’s also a lot lower in calories than the average potato. FitSugar.com notes that one cup of butternut squash is 63 calories, while one cup of sweet potatoes is 130 calories.
Nutritional stats aside, butternut squash is a versatile veggie. From pureeing into a soup, to lightening up breakfast potatoes, perking up a stir-fry, or tossing into a salad, I keep coming up with new ways to leverage my favorite squash. While I’ll eventually get to sharing all of my incredible squash recipes, I recommend starting simple by roasting the squash with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and fresh rosemary.
Let's Make a Heart by thefleeg From Flickr
Overly expensive pre-fixe meals? Ridiculously huge heart-shaped boxes of chocolates? Unnecessary amounts of red roses? I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of the hoopla surrounding Valentine’s Day. Therefore, in the spirit of celebrating Boston’s simple pleasures, I’ve decided to share a few of my top picks for quality vendors, nibbles, and more that will brighten up your Valentine’s Day in the city, without costing too much. From romantic, to indulgent, to DIY, these places, treats and ideas are special throughout the year, but are also Valentine’s Day appropiate. Please consider this my Valentine’s Day gift to you. Mwah!
Spiked Sparkling Cider, Mood Lighting Optional!
Thanks to my lovely roommate and her friends, I’ve been inducted into a cocktail club. Each month, a group of ladies get together at someone’s home to try a unique drink paired with a delicious nibble. The best part? The host takes care of the food/drink, allowing the guests to relax. How often are you a guest at someone’s home and are told to bring nothing, except for your delightful self?
A recent cocktail club introduced me to a delicious new drink that’s a play on sparkling cider. Ripped from the pages of Real Simple Magazine, this drink pairs my love of prosecco with two very unexpected ingredients – apple juice and goldschlager. Sure, you could purchase store-bought cider and add alcohol to it, but this drink feels and tastes slightly more sophisticated. From the fizzy prosecco, to the not too sweet combination of apple juice and goldschlager, this cinnamon scented cider has become a go-to winter cocktail in my apartment.
For a cocktail club or dinner party occasion, serve with roasted pork tenderloin, green beans and a mushroom risotto.
Spiked Sparkling Cider – Serves 20
4 bottles chilled Prosecco
6 cups chilled Apple Juice
3/4 cup Goldschlager
Mix, clink glasses with your friends and enjoy!
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