Welcome to Another Man Fuel and KRAVE Jerky Giveaway! Sponsored by KRAVE and Angry Orchard Hard Cider UPDATE: Congratulations, Geoff Z. For winning the Man Fuel and KRAVE Jerky Giveaway! Thank you everyone that participated! In honor of National Jerky Day on June 12, 2016, I have the opportunity to offer one lucky reader another giveaway sampler... Continue Reading →
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe with Sesame Seeds
Most people just buy sauces at the store because it's convenient, simple, and easy. The only down side is that you are pretty much stuck with whatever flavor is in the bottle plus some mystery ingredients depending on the brand. I often do the same thing and there are some great brands out there. Nonetheless, I've... Continue Reading →
Fried Tofu Recipe with Scallions and Lemongrass
When I was younger and slightly more ignorant, I thought tofu was gross because I was supposed to think it was gross. I never actually tried it until I was a young adult. I then realized that not only was it versatile due to varying textures and preparation styles, but its mild earthy flavor allowed tofu to... Continue Reading →
Flaviar – Liquor and Spirits Club
I am an avid whiskey fan and when Flaviar contacted me to give their service a try, I jumped at the opportunity. Flaviar is a self-described liquor and spirits club for people who love to try different brands or varieties of alcohol. The draw of the club is that members can order sample boxes of... Continue Reading →
Braised Short Rib Beef Stew Recipe
Beef stew is one of those dishes that just begs to be eaten when it's cold out or when you're around a campfire. It's rich, comforting, and filling all at the same time. Most of the time people use pre-cut stew beef to make beef stew, because, well, it's cheap and it's called "stew beef"... Continue Reading →
Man Fuel KRAVE Jerky Giveaway 2016
Welcome to the 2016 Man Fuel and KRAVE Jerky Giveaway! As part of KRAVE Jerky's new campaign, "KRAVE Better," I have the opportunity to give one of my readers a special gift box of various KRAVE Jerky flavors (enter the giveaway below)! KRAVE's new campaign centers around achieving goals, health, and wellness. According to KRAVE,... Continue Reading →
Tallulah on Thames Restaurant Review – Newport, RI
The first time my wife and I tried to go to Tallulah on Thames was for Valentine's day. Unfortunately, a blizzard hit that night and while trying to make it to the restaurant, the police shut down the highway and turned us back. Not one to be deterred, I once again made a reservation for... Continue Reading →
Steamed Pork Shumai Dumplings Recipe – Dim Sum at Home
My love of dim sum is no secret and from that love came recipes for both shrimp and pork steamed shumai dumplings. Considering that these are my two favorites whenever I go out for dumplings, it only made sense that I would try and replicate them at home. I've been making shrimp shumai for years,... Continue Reading →
NOLA’s Salsa Review and a Game Day Chili Recipe
Fresh salsa is hard to beat and practically impossible to find at the grocery store. When a representative for Nola's Fresh Foods contacted me to try a free sample of their Salsa Fresca, I was more than interested if not a little skeptical. The name threw me for a loop because NOLA usual means New Orleans, LA,... Continue Reading →