Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
This year some friends and I had an early Thanksgiving in Connecticut because my friends weren't able to make it home this year. Our hostess called it, "Friendsgiving," in an appropriate attempt at distinguishing the event from its usual late-month predecessor. While trying to come up with what dish to bring, my friend, Flex (of... Continue Reading →
I've known about Farmstead for a long time, but for some reason every plan I made to go there somehow derailed and I kept postponing the trip. After finally having a meal at Farmstead, I can see the error in my procrastinating ways. Farmstead is known for its commitment to sustainability, local food sourcing, and... Continue Reading →
As it gets colder, a bowl of piping hot soup can often hit the spot. This version of potato leek soup is relatively low calorie, but it contains a ton of hearty flavor using very simple ingredients. The richness of the soup makes it filling, so it can serve as a side dish to a... Continue Reading →
This is a milestone post for two reasons. The first is that this is the 100th blog post on Man Fuel (!!!) and the second (although much more important) is that today is the second anniversary of when I started dating my fiance, Sophia. That's right, I said, "fiance." As a doubly special post, this... Continue Reading →
If you love peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies, then this recipe is perfect for you. While it isn't made from scratch, it does use pre-made ingredients to form an entirely new creation. You can't beat the simplicity of these cookies, especially during the Holiday Season when everyone is already so busy. They're great for Halloween,... Continue Reading →
Man Fuel Intro: Hey everyone, this post is written up by one of my best friends, Flex, who discovered his own passion for making breakfast and mastering certain staple recipes. In this post he covers basic Buttermilk Pancakes with a few insider tips and a great set of variations at the end of the post... Continue Reading →
I love fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. It's just the best time of year in New England with the best weather, the best food, and so much seasonal character. While I've only had the opportunity to go twice, the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo is one of my favorite new traditions. For those of... Continue Reading →
This fall, some friends and I went apple picking at Dame Farm and Orchard. Prior to this, I hadn't been apple picking since I was a little kid (at some other orchard). Back then, I remember secretly climbing the trees to get the best apples. This time around, I relived the joy of strolling around... Continue Reading →
Most people from Massachusetts and RI have probably heard of King Richard's Faire. If you haven't heard of it, the quick breakdown is that it's a medieval/Renaissance fair that runs only on weekends for about two months every year in the Fall. At first mention, anyone who has a preconceived notion of a Renaissance fair... Continue Reading →
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