Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
A representative from Kamikoto reached out to me with an offer to try their knives in exchange for an honest blog review. I did some quick research and jumped at the opportunity to try out the Kanpeki Knife Set made from Japanese steel. The set comes with three knives. The first is a long slicing knife... Continue Reading →
I used to think that I preferred Kansas City style barbecue sauces (those thicker, sweeter sauces found in most grocery stores) over thinner sauces like those found in Eastern North Carolina and surrounding areas. As it turns out, I often don't prefer a lot of sauce on my barbecue at all and consider the condiment... Continue Reading →
Okra is an acquired taste and I acquired my taste for it growing up. Usually, I had it in the form of stews, soups or on the stove top simmered with tomato sauce. Since I was a kid I've had it in various other preparations such as pickled or fried in the Southern U.S. like... Continue Reading →
The search for great barbecue in Southern New England is not a futile effort, but it is most certainly an effort. There is, of course, plenty of edible barbecue, but really great barbecue, like the kind you might find in the Southern U.S., is hard to come by. There are a few havens I've come... Continue Reading →
Fried chicken is one of the simple pleasures of life made immortal by almost every culture with access to chicken. They all do it a little different, but they're almost always delicious. The biggest differences usually involve the style of breading, seasonings, and occasionally the frying method. Simple is usually best, but when going for maximum crispiness... Continue Reading →
I love Greek food. I have history with Greek food as well as personal experience making it from scratch. My wife is Greek. My son is half Greek. Greek food is close to home and a point of pride for my family. It truly is simple food, but that recognition in the name of the restaurant... Continue Reading →
While this recipe is for a drink one might imbibe during the Kentucky Derby (like the famous Mint Julep), it is also confusingly called a "Derby.” In this case, the Derby is a specific cocktail that is less popular due to some bad recipes for it out there. After some tweaking, this recipe might just... Continue Reading →
A representative for Hamilton Beach contacted me to see if I would be interested in trying out their Electric Indoor Searing Grill in exchange for an honest review of the product. With the weather still unpredictable and a bit cold, I jumped at the opportunity to try grilling indoors with something new. I was especially... Continue Reading →
Fried calamari is probably one of the most popular appetizers at restaurants. I know my friends and family almost always have an order if it's available on the menu. That doesn't mean that every order of calamari is equal in the mouth of the beholder. There are a variety of ways to make the dish.... Continue Reading →
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