Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
It doesn't get much easier than this lentil soup recipe. I learned this recipe from my mother who made it especially during lent, but also any time we had a craving for lentil soup. One of her favorite idioms is that less or simple is often more when it comes to cooking. That's especially true... Continue Reading →
At first glance Chengdu Taste might seem like just another Chinese-American restaurant. The big difference is that Chengdu Taste features authentic Szechuan cuisine in addition to Chinese-American favorites. Many of the menu items showcase familiar Chinese-American fare like crab rangoons and General Tso's chicken. However, the restaurant really shines when serving its authentic Szechuan cuisine.... Continue Reading →
I got very excited when Nellie's Free Range Eggs (the official egg of the Boston Red Sox!) reached out to me to sponsor my spin on a non-traditional shakshuka recipe. Not every company I work with produces products I normally use in my own home, but in this case we do regularly enjoy Nellie's Free... Continue Reading →
I heard so much about the ButcherBox Meat Delivery Service and saw so many ads on Facebook that I finally caved in to try the service. I loved the message of the company that they source only sustainable, organic, and/or humanely produced meats. The beef is grass fed and grass finished, for example, while the... Continue Reading →
Pork tenderloin is notoriously difficult to really cook properly, but it's so affordable that you can take the risk to practice (that's what I did before I tried my hand at a much more expensive beef tenderloin). Many people roast it in the oven, which can result in overcooking. That takes a tender piece of... Continue Reading →
The Slow Rhode is kind of a well kept secret by those that have been there. It's often busy, but because it's small and because of its location, a lot of people don't know about this West Side gem. The area where the Slow Rhode is located has blossomed in recent years with the addition... Continue Reading →
What meat-eating person doesn't love a good steak tip? When it comes to quality steak, I'm a proponent of less is more. A little salt, a little pepper, maybe a pat of butter melting on top if you're feeling fancy and that's all you need for a good steak. Good beef shouldn't need anything else... Continue Reading →
Whether it's the Spring, Summer, or Fall (and sometimes even in the Winter) it's hard to go wrong with a cookout for friends and family. This list contains recipes that would make a great addition to any barbecue or cookout. Check back every once in a while because I'll update this page with any additional... Continue Reading →
My friends and I went to visit the Trillium Brewery in Norwood, MA. Our goal was to get some lunch and have a couple of beers. The swarms of people at the brewery were a bit more than we could handle, so we decided to look locally for a lunch spot. We did a little... Continue Reading →
