Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
Every now and then I try something out in the world that inspires me to try replicating it at home. That was the case with a roast beef sandwich from a local deli I've been a little obsessed with. They make their own roast beef in-house and it's just excellent. Normally, I don't really care... Continue Reading →
This recipe is an oldie, but a goodie. I got this recipe from my aunt and tweaked it slightly to accommodate my lack of a stand mixer. This recipe makes what I always think of as "old world" cookies like the kind you might find in France, Italy, Egypt, or the Middle East. I grew... Continue Reading →
The words "Fast" and "Easy" are red flags for any pho recipe. I admit that. This is not an easy recipe. It's an easy pho recipe. I'm also well aware that chefs, restaurants, and even Vietnamese grannies often simmer their pho broth for anywhere from 6 to 16 hours (though I've always suspected that anything... Continue Reading →
No brines, no oven bags, and no basting while cooking. This recipe maximizes on the fact that a turkey is wonderfully self-basting while cooking and utilizes simple techniques to produce a delicious bird on the table every time. It took me years of trying various approaches before I realized that short of deep frying a... Continue Reading →
When many Americans hear the word, "Ramen," they are often transported to memories of when they were young or perhaps in college where ramen meant a cheap package of dry noodles with a powdered flavor packet. That kind of instant ramen will always have a spot in my heart, but real ramen is so much... Continue Reading →
Newport, RI in the summer is known for seaside dining and fresh seafood. Nonetheless, many visitors don't know where to look beyond the famous Thames Street downtown. The Newport Lobster Shack is not too far off the beaten path, so it's easy to find and offers another option for experiencing outdoor dining in Newport. Newport... Continue Reading →
Family Dinner is a CSA delivery service that caters to the Metro Boston and South Shore areas. They reached out through a mutual friend to see if I would be interested in trying out a free sample of their service. I immediately jumped at the opportunity to have local produce, dairy, and proteins delivered to... Continue Reading →
Southern food in Rhode Island? That may not seem to make sense until one takes a visit to Bucktown featuring fast casual Southern style food. As a lover of good Southern comfort food, I knew I needed to take a trip to Bucktown and give it a try. One fact I've noticed, however, is that... Continue Reading →
Seafood is generally a favorite of many and while welcome year round, it's especially sought after during the summer months. There's something refreshing and uplifting about enjoying the flavors of the ocean while sitting outside in the warm weather that places like Dune Brothers Seafood capitalize on. Rhode Island and New England in general are... Continue Reading →
My second blogger recipe contest entry using Budweiser's new line of barbecue sauces and marinades. features flank steak as the star of the show. I'm not sure that I've written a simpler recipe than this one and that's because the Budweiser Brewmaster's Premium Sizzlin' Steak House Marinade Bag did most of the work! Some of the... Continue Reading →
Recently, I had the opportunity to get my hands on Budweiser's new line of barbecue sauces and marinades. I got a free sample of the entire line and as part of my taste test, I crafted a recipe to enter into Budweiser's Blogger Recipe Challenge! I wanted my entry for the burger category to feature... Continue Reading →
