Cooking with Abby

10/30/2024

In my continuing series...if on Aruba...make sure you make a reservation at KOAL. A Chef's Table experience that will delight your tastebuds and warm your soul. Set in a rehabilitated apothecary-KOAL is a magical experience of perfect hospitality, delicious food, genuine connection and attention to every detail.

Every seating is only 15-16 people. Chef Albert and his business partner, & front of house, Tom, have created a restaurant I wish was in my hometown. The whole menu is posted here. The sweet corn soup, smoked crab, charkoal 😊 croutons, finished with 🌿 oil was an amazing exploration of flavor and texture. The broccoli miso purée was a wow! Chef got the texture of the purée so silky - it felt like a gift to ones mouth. If dessert is your thing - run to KOAL. Chef's warm chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge, lemon parfait, salted caramel, cacao caviar with almond pralines---is a work of art - and a taste sensation.

If you want to experience some the best hospitality and some of the best food in the world - made with such love, care and attention, make a reservation at KOAL. Consider it a gift yourself.

PS: As a chef 🧑‍🍳, I so appreciate the skill, love of food, and attention to details. As a consumer, I was wowed and I hope that is how my clients feel - bc that is always the intent. Chef Albert, you hit it out of the park. And Tom, we could not have felt more welcome or special. Bravo!

10/30/2024

In my continuing series...if on Aruba...make sure you make a reservation at KOAL. A Chef's Table experience that will delight your tastebuds and warm your soul. Set in a rehabilitated apothecary-KOAL is a magical experience of perfect hospitality, delicious food, genuine connection and attention to every detail.

Every seating is only 15-16 people. Chef Albert and his business partner, & front of house, Tom, have created a restaurant I wish was in my hometown. The whole menu is posted here. The sweet corn soup, smoked crab, charkoal 😊 croutons, finished with 🌿 oil was an amazing exploration of flavor and texture. The broccoli miso purée was a wow! Chef got the texture of the purée so silky - it felt like a gift to ones mouth. If dessert is your thing - run to KOAL. Chef's warm chocolate mousse, chocolate sponge, lemon parfait, salted caramel, cacao caviar with almond pralines---is a work of art - and a taste sensation.

If you want to experience some the best hospitality and some of the best food in the world - made with such love, care and attention, make a reservation at KOAL. Consider it a gift yourself.

PS: As a chef 🧑‍🍳, I so appreciate the skill, love of food, and attention to details. As a consumer, I was wowed and I hope that is how my clients feel - bc that is always the intent. Chef Albert, you hit it out of the park. And Tom, we could not have felt more welcome or special. Bravo!

10/27/2024

Inspiration for on Aruba.

10/04/2024

It's been a minute! This summer was a bit challenging for our family. But....my clients gave me opportunities to cook and create and center me! We also did a wedding that was beautiful- pictures to come -- and our Gala - pictures to come. I say it every time - but my clients and my staff are the best in the business. Cooking classes - there will be lots of them! Website updates and more! Stick with me - as Richard continues to heal well - I feel more like me! We are grateful for everything.

09/03/2024

The summer of 2024 was nothing that I thought it would be. I could not find the words to write very much until now. I had planned to have a slower summer than ususal - as we were moving - and I wanted time to set up my new office and my new kitchen - which I love! Then, on June 18th, Richard Gray had a freak accident - and fell down the stairs at our new house. That moment changed me forever. Your texts and notes, emails, calls and love -- helped sustain us, gave us hope, and truly, meant (means) the world to us. He was broken, and we needed your energy.

The BEST news: After one month in the hospital and Spaulding Rehabilitation in Charlestown (our old home), Richard came home and we started our healing journey. He is doing so very well! He is a good patient. He does PT and OT regularly (outpatient) and once a week, at Spaulding. We focused our attention on staying safe, listening to the doctors, and being at home - a home that we searched almost 4 years to find for our next chapter. We take one day at a time, and we are healing very well. Did I say THANK YOU for all of the prayers and love?

More good news: The Board of Health came and inspected my new kitchen - and we can begin our classes and dinners again at our new spot on Cross Street. I am sincerley trying to get to every text and email, note and scheduling request. Please know that I will honor every gift card and class - I am just finding my rythem again. I am concentrating on classes and special dinners and finally writing my cookbook. I am creating a peaceful, beautiful office to spend my "writing time" in - and hopefully, write a book full of stories and recipes you will love.

And in September 28th -- we are hosting our DoMor Gala Event (head over to domor.org to buy tickets or sponsor). The Gala is a labor of love as we raise money for MGHB Cancer Care. Our goal is $100K this year. We have 25 days to sell out the tables! We have John Turco as our Auctioneer --and many cool sponsors that I will share. We have 2 bands - Road Soda and the 155's. Most importantly, we want to continue this effort that we started. On June 17th, I thought I would also work all summer on this event. That did not happen. So as I write this today, I am also asking for your help! Please buy a ticket and come. We plan to honor those that we love and some that we have lost, including our dear, dear friend, and DoMor Advisor, Helen Gallo Bryan. We miss her so.

As we continue to evolve and heal, we look forward to welcoming you to our new Gray's Landing and CWA Kitchen. We hope you truly know how much you mean to us - and are forever grateful and thankful for your love and support.

07/25/2024

I have been quiet on here as my husband had a freak accident and fell down the stairs of our loft at our new house/studio. On June 18th - time stopped for me. We were in the middle of our big move. With the amazing EMTs, Trauma Care at SSH, Spaulding Rehabilitation in Charlestown-- and the unwavering love of our family and friends, Richard is recovering well - and home! Our friends helped us pack and movers were amazing. My nephew, Will .lgr22 was my rock. Mags started her new job and kept at it in difficult days. There is a lot more to say and share - but we look forward to welcoming you to 27 Cross Street for classes and events - the Gala - and with hope and happiness, many years of fun and food and good health. I am getting back to normal-ish. I am grateful to all of my clients. I am so proud of my Richard - he is a fighter and so strong.

06/06/2024

Click through and read some great things from my interns. I was blessed with two - Ava Gravina and Madi Davis. They are headed to college, but spent a good part of the Spring with me. I am so proud of them. In addition to the work they did for the blog, they organzied my cookbook project. I am so proud of them! :)

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04/10/2024

Some of my favorites - both dishes and clients!

04/05/2024

I am so thrilled to be a part of this evening! Especially because Judy Cambria Petraske and Stephen Petraske are being honored! Our Chamber does so many good things!

Have you heard that the Norwell Chamber has revamped the annual awards night? We have changed the format to be a casual cocktail vibe with appetizing bites from a selections of Norwell's chefs and restaurants. There will be a cash bar, music, a photo booth and some fun surprises. Our tasty bites are being provided by Beijing House Restaurant , Bô Café Mediterranean Food , Cooking with Abby The Cordwainer The Fours Restaurant & Sports Bar , Hornstra Farms , Lobster Express Norwell and The Tinker's Son . Don't miss out on this event to honor Judy & Stephen Petraske as our Citizens of the Year, Norwell Spotlight TV as our Business of the Year and our Rising Stars - Jill Donovan, Norwell Arts ; Margaret Lynch, Norwell Council on Aging ; Christine Johnson, Norwell Women's Club , the Norwell Commission on Disabilities, Autumn Hospice and Type One . Tickets are available https://bit.ly/NCCCN24.

03/29/2024

We are so happy to be raising money for the ❤️❤️❤️ $12K - the people were so generous and now, I can have so much fun cooking for them! So thrilled to be a part of the Gala!

03/22/2024

We’re having a garage sale tomorrow! 8am-3pm! Rain or Shine in the garage. Furniture, Housewares, Catering Stuff, Garden, Books, Etc. King size bed frame, bureau, Calico Corner ottoman, chairs, antique love seat fully reupholstered, media cabinets, etc. Pillow Covers and inserts… — 03/23/2024 !

10/20/2023

It is International Chefs Day - and I am so blessed to do what I love. This year has been a bit crazy and wonderful and hard and joyful, deeply challenging and divinely perfect. Operating a business in real life is hard - but I wouldn’t trade one beautiful experience or menu or happy person - for anything!

10/03/2023

There is so much more to the story behind this picture and the beautiful wedding of Michaella and Daniel. Friends and family and food and flowers - music and happy souls. More to come - grateful for my amazing clients and my amazing team of people that make it all work! Thanks to for joining CWA to create a perfect day.

09/25/2023

Wedding 💒 tents and yummy food and love are in the air this week! We love to partner with - such a good vibe and professional and helpful! Kindness and compassion are traits we like in our vendors!

09/20/2023

My life has been crazy lately - but in the midst of lots of things - I have my clients - the weddings, classes and events that keep me calm on the inside. An array of photos for different things. I have been quiet - but not I am always working. Looking forward to several special events the next few weeks.

09/03/2023

When one leaves our team it is always bittersweet! The “college kids” have worked for me, in a lot of cases, since High School! We are so proud of for landing her sales position ❤️ A few months in and she is clearly in her element. Richard and I got married at the Newbury, when it was the Ritz - and boy, her grandeur is back! Thanks to and her colleagues - notably Mohamed and Mia — and many others, we felt spoiled and loved for 24 hours! The world is your Oyster — and I know we will always see you do good things!

08/30/2023

If you see this girl on the right today, wish her a happy happy Birthday! 🎈 She’s back at Providence for her Junior year and we miss her!

08/28/2023

Join me!

Back by popular demand: Cooking with Abby ! Chef Abby will be sharing some baking recipes along with a demonstration on Tuesday, September 19th at 5:45 pm.

Register for your spot on our website at: tinyurl.com/5yk4tjpx