Back in 2018, the automated Spyce kitchen opened doors for the first time in Downtown Crossing, Boston. Whoever’s got the munchies can place their order online or at kiosks, and the kitchen does the majority of the work, searing and steaming ingredients to create globally inspired salads and bowls.

The New & Improved Spyce to Open in Harvard Square

The new Spyce kitchen is like version 2.0 as it has a “ton more customization,” looks different, and uses more advanced cooking techniques than its predecessor. The new kitchen is not cooking ingredients together in a stir-fry style. Instead, every ingredient is prepared separately, regardless of whether that’s a chicken cooked on a carbon steel plancha or steamed pasta.

One thing people love about Spyce is that before ordering, customers begin with choosing dietary preferences and allergies, which include gluten-free, vegetarian, pescetarian, and paleo. However, this doesn’t end just here. Instead of removing food ingredients, the smart kitchen finds something suitable to replace it with.

The New Spyce Will (at Least) Double Production

The first Spyce version produces roughly 120 bowls per hour, but the new one is estimated to handle over 300. This is not a faster cooking method, but more of a mechanical one, and it is just a more practical solution. For example, the old kitchen is moving food to a wok and then the wok to the bowl as the new kitchen moves the bowl to the food.

The new location has a beer and wine license, but due to the current pandemic, the beer, wine, and dining rooms planned for space are currently on hold. However, diners will be able to order for pickup or delivery on the Spyce app or website. The creators are planning to incorporate third-party apps and are also looking forward to the official opening in Harvard Square. One of them – Michael Farid, said: “The four of us went to MIT, and Harvard Square always has a special place in our hearts!”

Easter is a holiday that usually brings friends, families, and food together. Even though the coronavirus pandemic means that fewer families will be able to celebrate together, food is still here to bring the holiday cheer!

Everyone can participate in the seasonal fun by trying out a delicious, easy, and no-bake recipe. This recipe for 3-ingredient chocolate truffles is ideal, and it only takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Not only are these truffles perfect to indulge in on Easter Sunday, but they’re also full of healthy fats and protein. The star ingredient is grass-fed collagen + that is mixed in with the chocolate. The collagen powder supports strong hair and nails. It also contains vitamins C and E. If you don’t have collagen powder, you can substitute it with protein powder.

Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients for Chocolate Truffles

• ½ Cup of Dark Chocolate (80% is ideal) – the chocolate should be melted
• 2 Scoops of Grass-fed Collagen +
• ½ of an Avocado
• (Optional) ⅓ Cup of Cocoa (for dusting)
• (Optional Toppings) Crushed Peppermint Bark, Walnut Pieces, Sea Salt, Cacao Nibs, Coconut Shreds

Preparation

1. In a double boiler or in the microwave, melt the dark chocolate and set aside.
2. Remove the skin of the avocado, and using a food processor, process the avocado until it is smooth.
3. Add in the melted chocolate to the food processor along with the collagen and process the mixture until it is well combined – about 30 to 45 seconds.
4. Remove the mixture from the food processor, and place it in the fridge for 30 minutes in order to form a hard mixture
5. Once the 30 minutes have passed, remove the mixture from the refrigerator and use ½ to ¾ tablespoon of the mixture to form balls.
6. At this point, the truffles are done, but you can roll the chocolate balls in the optional cocoa dusting and add any desired toppings.
7. Store the truffles in the fridge until you are ready to eat them!