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February 2011

BOSTON

Local Bloggers Unite At BostonBloggers.com

Three cheers for the Boston blogging community! Recently, the lovely Kinsey Michaels popped into my inbox with an exciting announcement: a swanky new website dedicated to shining a spotlight on local bloggers. Please give a warm welcome to BostonBloggers.com.

Though I’ve been blogging since 2006 and read many local blogs, nothing could have prepared me for the extensive blogroll on BostonBloggers.com. Who knew there were so many of us? And, that we’re all such a talented bunch of writers, photographers, chefs and thought leaders? The words astonished, proud and excited come to mind.

In addition to linking to local blogs, this site features profiles of local bloggers, plus events to encourage the Boston blogging community to meet in person. A big thanks to Kinsey for creating and continually populating this site with fresh, relevant content.

Please visit BostonBloggers.com and immerse yourself in our amazing local blogging community. And, if you’re a Boston Blogger, don’t forget to get yourself on the list!

RECIPES

Home Cookin’: Easy Roasted Butternut Squash

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.

BOSTON, ENTERTAINING, FOOD, RECIPES

My Boston Valentine

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!