RootsLiving

08/27/2026

Our latest recipe find:

These “Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies” are rich with bold chocolate flavor that will have you and your guests craving more.

08/21/2026

We went on a safari in Boston today,

08/05/2026

An authentic Greek salad has no lettuce. And no vinegar. This is a summer favorite. Will make this tonight after a trip to the Malden Farmers Market.

We all know Greek salad as one of the most delicious summer dishes, but we may not be aware of the traditional way to prepare it. Our expert food editor shares the way to make an authentic Greek salad and why the Americanized version isn’t true to Greek cuisine.

08/01/2026

Met Fiorela, a lovely young entrepreneur and owner of Your Coffery , this morning. Check out her new coffee shop at 283 Salem Street in Malden, Mass. The cappuccino was delicious. And she's now serving ice cream too.

07/25/2026

07/16/2026

More good news for "Paloma, Angel of the Sea." Our short doc will be shown at BoriFest in Puerto Rico Aug. 13-16, and then later in New York. BoriFest is a multi-day event celebrating Boricua roots, the diaspora, and local artistry through film, art, music, and gastronomy.

05/08/2026

It's insane how well blueberries go with chicken. Made this chicken and blueberry grain bowl from Jamie Oliver for dinner. And my homemade Zinfandel paired beautifully with it.

04/20/2026

What a great experience addressing the audience at the International Ocean Film Festival after the screening of my short doc, "Paloma, Angel of the Sea." They are an inspiring group of people who are dedicated to saving the oceans, and therefore our planet.

04/12/2026

It was a packed house at the screening of our short documentary, "Paloma, Angel of the Sea," last night. What a great film festival with warm people dedicated to preserving the health of our oceans and therefore preserving the health of our planet.