Showing posts with label boston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boston. Show all posts

Hummus at the Pub? Oh, Yes!

Veggies and hummus at Doyle's. Photo by Angela Tague
Not all pub food is crispy fried, covered in cheese or drenched with salt.

During my recent trip to Boston, I was overjoyed to find healthy options on the menu at Doyle's Cafe, a pub in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston. You might have heard of (or seen) Doyle's talked about by Emeril on his TV show The Originals or used as a backdrop in a movie (Mystic River, 21, Celtic Pride, My Best Friend's Girl).

I settled on the veggie plate appetizer, and asked the server if I could sub the ranch dressing for hummus. Without a blink of an eye she said "Sure thing!"

As I sipped on my Angry Orchard cider (let's think of it as a serving of apples for the sake of this healthy blog, shall we?) the hubby and I admired the Samuel Adams decor in the pub. After all, this was the first pub to take on Sam Adams as a client, which gave the brewery a huge boost in sales and launching point for success.

Not long into our admiration of the bar, the appetizer arrived. My veggie plate was a crisp, fresh mix of grape tomatoes, celery sticks, sliced bell peppers, plump mushrooms, yellow squash slices, chunks of zucchini and carrot sticks. A creamy, zesty hummus was served on the side, perfect for dipping.

So, who says you can't eat healthy at the pub? I did!

Do you look for healthy options when eating away from home? Tell me about your delicious, nutritious discoveries in odd places!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

Whales and Watermelon Salad

Watermelon salad at The Granary. Photo by Angela Tague
June 22, 2013 was pretty fabulous.

The hubby and I started our day with a Whale Watch cruise on the Atlantic just off the Boston Harbor. During our cruise we spotted a 25-year-old whale named Satula diving and feeding near Jeffery's Ledge. We'd watch for the spout of water, then a few moments later a dorsal fin and finally the iconic scalloped whale tail would emerge. Amazing!

So, I know, this is a food blog--why am I talking about whales. Well, why not?

After watching Satula dine on a truckload of fish, we were hungry too. So, we ventured down Milk St. in Boston and stopped at The Granary for dinner. Since I'm vegetarian and gluten-free, it can be difficult to find restaurants with "safe" meals.

I was delighted when we browsed the menu at The Granary and spotted the watermelon salad. I took the plunge and decided to try it. It was fabulous! Chunks of bright red melon were sprinkled with thin slices of baby spinach, green onions, crumbles of white cheese and a lime-mint vinaigrette to die for. I never would think to put this combination together on my own, but it was amazing.

Have you ever had watermelon salad? What do you add to the melon?

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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Eating My Way Through Boston

Photo: SXC.HU
Let the adventure begin!

This Midwestern gal is off to Beantown in a matter of hours! I'm always concerned about dining out when I travel because I'm vegetarian by choice, and gluten-sensitive by bad luck.

For the next several days I'll be in Boston for work. (I was named Writer of the Year by Skyword, a content marketing company that keeps my writing schedule busy!)

Do you have any suggestions for healthy, whole foods dining while I'm on the East coast? I'm also open to a few pub suggestions. The hubby likes to consume his barley and rye in liquid form.... :)

If I can figure out my Blogger mobile app, I'll post a few pics from the road, er, restaurants!

Have a great weekend!

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

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Gluten-Free Dunkin' Donuts Coming Soon?

Dunkin' Donuts. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Ok, so doughnuts aren't healthy or a whole food.

But, if you're gluten-sensitive or have Celiac Disease you eat healthy most of the time, right? I do! So, it's ok to want to splurge on a sugary treat every once in awhile. (Hey, I'm human!)

Dunkin' Donuts is taking a proactive approach and reaching out to folks following a gluten-free diet. The company temporarily added two new items to store menus in Boston and Miami to see if customers are interested in having gluten-free treats, according to the Miami New Times.

Individually wrapped blueberry muffins and cinnamon sugar donuts are now available. You can read more about the menu change in my news commentary article on Gather News.

Do you live in Miami or Boston? Have you tried these treats? I'm curious! Many pre-packaged gluten-free items I've tried are dry or have a tough texture. Since a Dunkin' Donuts is opening in my neck of the woods soon, I'd love to have a gluten-free option to enjoy.

Until Next Time,
Choose Healthy!

Angela Tague
Whole Foods Living

PS: Did you miss these posts? Check out these gluten-free topics!

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins that Actually Rise!

Gluten-Free Soy Sauce Alternative: Liquid Amino Acids

What Is Xanthan Gum?


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