A little bit about me
Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Jamaican Jerk Fish With Mango Sauce And Green Rice
In the depth of winter, I try to think warm thoughts. What better to think about than the flavorful foods from the sunny island of Jamaica. The tropical Caribbean island is famous for its sweet exotic fruits, fresh fish escoveitch … Continue reading
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Tagged Caribbean, Dinner, fish, food, Jamaica, jerk, mango sauce, Recipes, rice, seafood
145 Comments
New England Clam Chowder
Two things that tourists from all over the world seek out when they visit New England are New England clam chowder and lobster rolls. It doesn’t matter if they visit in the middle of summer or during the winter ski season…their trip … Continue reading
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Tagged clam chowder, Dinner, food, New England, New England clam chowder, Recipes, seafood, soup
199 Comments
Spinach And Mushroom Salad With Butternut Squash Croutons
I love salads, either as a main course for lunch or as a side at dinner. They can be prepared with a variety of seasonal greens, fruits and vegetables fresh from the market. This colorful spinach and mushroom salad with … Continue reading
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Tagged butternut squash, Dinner, food, pumpkin seed oil, Recipes, salad, spinach salad, vegan, vegetarian
211 Comments
Spaghetti Squash With Chicken Meatballs And Basil Tomato Sauce
When it comes to preparing a recipe, it is only natural to be lured into cooking one that is a little naughty. We see wonderful food on the covers of magazines and on food blogs that is very tempting. I … Continue reading
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Tagged chicken, chicken meatballs, Dinner, food, healthy cooking, Italian, Recipes, spaghetti squash, vegetables
171 Comments
Seared Salmon With Mustard Dill Sauce And Garlicky Potatoes
In our quest to eat healthier meals after weeks of indulgent holiday goodies, salmon is at the top of my list. One of the most popular accompaniments for salmon is a mustard dill sauce, no matter how the fish is … Continue reading
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Tagged Dinner, food, gluten free, healthy, mustard dill sauce, Recipes, salmon, seafood
174 Comments
A Taste Of Italy…Cavolo Nero Con Fagioli E Patate
If you have ever dreamed of traveling to Italy, finding a small trattoria out in the countryside, and sampling some of the wonderful foods you have read about for years, then you are like me. I think we all hope … Continue reading
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Tagged food, Italian food, Italy, kale, Recipes, soup, trattoria, Tuscany, vegetables, vegetarian
165 Comments
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
A picture is worth a thousand words so this post is short as my pictures will speak for themselves. I would like to share what I consider the best photos from Back Road Journal during 2012. It was a year … Continue reading
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Tagged best of 2012, food, Gardening, Nature, photography, travel, winter
181 Comments
