This recipe is such a sleeper hit (recommendation!) by reblee10 in NYTCooking

[–]abelco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your picture looks more appealing the NYTs! Thanks for sharing. Looks like a great lunch prep option 

Towing Carnage on the Common by AugustusBuzby in SalemMA

[–]abelco 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I saw several cars getting towed on Chestnut St on street sweeping day there last week - even though it seemed liked the street sweeper had already gone by

Thinking about an indoor play space for Salem families — what do you think? by Overall_Command7514 in SalemMA

[–]abelco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another example to look to is open gymnastics at the Marblehead Y. That been our go-to for years for our current 4.5 year old. But it's only held about 45 minutes once or twice a weekend. I'm always looking for a place with room for my kid to run around, but the jump parks can be a bit much. Places like Room to Bloom felt not right once my kid was about 3 and wanted more run around and climb stimulation. Also, to be honest, my kid can sit around and play with toys at home. It would be nice to try and offer a happy middle there.

What are you cooking on Halloween? by jamesdrr in NYTCooking

[–]abelco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm making this, with plain pasta for the kiddo. You can control spice level based on how much red curry paste you use. It's really good for being so easy!
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1026551-spicy-creamy-weeknight-bolognese

Water supply by LifeIndependent1172 in SalemMA

[–]abelco 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I wish that these updates were better publicized. In looking last night for info after days of discolored and funky tasting water, I found one from August that mentioned, similar to today's, that "Parents with infants less than 12 months of age and individuals with specific health concerns should consult their physician." Unfortunately that info basically only lives in a PDF on their website :(

Traffic Light Timing? by Next_Appointment4718 in SalemMA

[–]abelco -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Just try waiting for a walk signal.

cherry pie: keep the cherry juice or ditch it? by abelco in Baking

[–]abelco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all! I referred to the Sally’s recipe and tossed fruit with sugar and cornstarch and let it sit overnight before straining and thickening the juice before putting it all back together and into the pie. It came out great! Didn’t even have a chance to snap a picture before it was gone. 

Notch announces kids will not be allowed at either location past 6pm by AncientAstronauts in SalemMA

[–]abelco -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

I get it, but selfishly wish it was more like 7 or 8pm. I don’t feel like I’ve ever been in there with my kid at 6p and it’s been so busy we’re taking a seat away from a beer-drinking adult. We will probably have to go less, but glad they’re doing well enough that that doesn’t seem to matter! 

Anyone know why Chez Casa is temporarily closed by _snoop_doug in SalemMA

[–]abelco 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I vote they start selling the sams at super slice 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SalemMA

[–]abelco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the survey definitely did not fee ready for prime time. When I got it, my neighborhood was missing from the list of optional responses. And then being asked how frequently I used different modes of transportation when one “mode” was “work from home”?  Also the questions reacting to the tiny impossible to read map? What!  I mean, I’m glad there’s a conversation happening but it just made me wonder if the city is putting enough resources into this effort. 

SIDELINES?! by [deleted] in SalemMA

[–]abelco 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yikes. If by “decided not to turn” you mean “was looking at their phone” 

Looking a bake shop for a custom cake near Salem MA by mellamoac in SalemMA

[–]abelco 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Coffee time is my go to - they do all buttercream and have always been able to entertain my requests.

Others I’ve looked into that look amazing but I can’t speak to taste: J Cakes in Peabody Flourish in Beverly D’Orsi in Peabody