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Molly grew up in Cambridge, where a diverse and eclectic local dining scene sparked her curiosity to explore the world. After several years of cooking and farming in three different countries, she went back to school to earn a degree in Food Science and Agriculture in France. A writer—and cheese lover—at heart, Molly returned home to Boston in 2015 to work at Culture, the national magazine devoted to cheese. In addition to her current role there as associate editor, she edits all content for TFL and contributes to a range of publications on food, science, and travel.
An avid rock climber, hiker, cyclist, and skier, Molly thinks that all food tastes better outdoors—particularly on top of a mountain. “I’m a firm believer in picnic breaks and summit beers,” she says, noting that she often finds stray food (chocolate bars, radishes, gummi bears, and Gruyère wedges) in her backpack after a fun weekend. “Every adventure should involve snacks,” she adds.
Fun Fact
Molly’s all-time favorite food is bread smothered in butter.
Articles By Molly McDonough
The Baldwin Bar
- Somerville · Bar · New American · $$
Highland Kitchen
Life Alive Organic Café
- Cambridge · Italian · New American · $$$
Pammy's
Bess's Cafe
- Allston-Brighton (+) · Food Truck · Sandwiches · $
Roxy's Grilled Cheese
Galleria Umberto
- Chef Recipes
Oatmeal Streusel-Topped Banana Bread: A Recipe from Chef Brendan Joy
- Fort Point · Cocktail Bar · New American · $$$
Drink
Tasting Counter
- Chef Recipes
Spiced Grilled Zucchini Tacos with Cabbage Slaw & Chipotle Crema: A Recipe by Chef Will Gilson
- Chef Recipes
Cod Chowder with Crispy Potatoes and Applewood Bacon: A Recipe by Chef Will Gilson
- Chef Recipes
Steamed Clams and Mussels: A Recipe by Jeremy Sewall
Sarma
- Somerville · Cocktail Bar · $$
backbar
- Chef Recipes
Corn and Tomato “Mason Jar” Salad: A Recipe by Chef Will Gilson
Christina's Homemade Ice Cream
- Chef Recipes
Roast Beef “3-Way” Slider Burgers: A Recipe by Will Gilson
- Chef Recipes
Spicy Tortilla Soup with Chicken: A Recipe by Juan Pedrosa
Formaggio Kitchen (Seasonal BBQ)
- Chef Recipes
My Mom’s Macaroni and Broccoli: A Recipe by Michael Scelfo
- Cambridge · French · New American · $$$$
Craigie on Main
- Chef Recipes
Island Creek Oysters with Stout Mignonette: A Recipe by Jeremy Sewall
- Chef Recipes
Steamed Clams and Mussels: A Recipe by Jeremy Sewall
- Chef Recipes
Blueberry Pound Cake: A Recipe by Jeremy Sewall
- Chef Recipes
Roasted Carrots with Pesto: A Recipe by Jeremy Sewall
- Back Bay · New American · $$$