After attending the last Chefs Collaborative Summit in Boston, “Sustainability” was the discussion; present were chefs, farmers, ranchers and fishers. That word has been getting a lot of attention in the press and safe to say, it is here to stay. It is not a trend. Thank God! When I started “The Open Kitchen” in […]
Back in the late 70’s, when I was a cheerleader in high school (no groaning please), we used to stop by a little Chinese restaurant after practice and order up shrimp toast and eggrolls. I always loved the little fried triangle toasts topped with a strange flavored shrimp mixture. Since then, I’ve been on a […]
Gazpacho with Chile Lime Shrimp Garnish This recipe is so easy to make. Just chop all the ingredients up into a non-metal bowl and let meld for a few hours. Refreshing, very popular and delicious, especially with the chile-lime shrimp garnish! Yields around 3.5 qts. 3/4 lb. assorted tomatoes, diced small 2 cucumbers, seeded, diced […]
I think one of the advantages of being in the food business is I get to flaunt my knowledge of all the cool little places around the greater Boston area, especially Metrowest, to find not only unusual ingredients, but also great, ethnic fare. It would be great to hear about your favorites as well, so […]
OK, maybe I’m jumping ahead a bit, but after spending today outside preparing my yard for all the fun parties I want to throw this spring, I had this craving for a lobster bake. I then remembered an amazing rehearsal dinner we did a few years back in Osterville on the Cape. The dinner took […]
In my last blog, I highlighted two very different 50th birthday celebrations. Well, I couldn’t resist showing you all just one more. My client’s husband wanted to celebrate his big day in the company of his closest friends and family, hence, the plan for a small, intimate dinner party for 18. After careful measurements of […]
What better way to beat the winter blues than by gathering friends and family to celebrate your big 5-0. Susan Lane Events catered two such events within weeks of each other and they couldn’t have been more different. The first was for a favorite client of mine. She is a born foodie with a very […]
You’re all probably saying, “Oh, there goes Susan and her Asian-inspired dishes again!” I can’t help myself, O.K.? After a long day of work, I craved the comforting flavors of this “Lane Household” staple. My daughter, Jackie, counts it as one of her favorites, so when I came home with a bag of groceries from […]
Putting off that summer barbecue? You don’t have to. Here are some helpful ideas to simplify what seems to be just a big ordeal. The key is organization. Everything can be broken down into logical categories. I use lists, lots of lists. They come with me everywhere I go. Start your party list now before […]
Even in the midst of a busy catering season, I try and cook a nice meal once in a while for the kids. This one’s inspiration came from the door of my fridge (filled with condiments) and my desire to actually have the door close on it’s own! Out came the half used bottles of […]
