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 →
Best Restaurants In Rhode Island Sorted By Cuisine Type
Welcome to Home Is A Kitchen's List of the Best Restaurants in Rhode Island sorted by cuisine type. It's a given that I haven't visited every restaurant in Rhode Island, however, I still maintain that this list is a great place to start for ideas or recommendations. There are, of course, many restaurants in Rhode... Continue Reading →
How to Make Tostones (Patacones) and Give Those French Fries a Break
A good friend of mine introduced me to Tostones (or Patacones depending on where you're from) many years ago. For those that don't know, Tostones are a Latin-American invention featuring twice-fried green plantains (very different from the ripened sweet plantains). Since then I've had many tostones, but my favorite are the super thin and crispy... Continue Reading →
Man Fuel Food Blog introduces Home Is A Kitchen!
Hello Friends, Subscribers, and First Time Readers,You may have noticed a small change to what was once "Man Fuel Food Blog." Rest assured that the only thing that has changed is the name and web address. At least for the time being, your old links should continue working. The blog will still feature recipes, restaurant... Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day Brunch at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (Sponsored)
With a great Mother's Day comes great responsibility to make those special caregivers in our lives know just how much they mean to us. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse is helping people do just that by featuring a Mother's Day brunch specifically for those special ladies in our lives. On Sunday, Flemings will open early at 10AM... Continue Reading →
Making a Simple Margarita Recipe from Scratch (no mixes or syrups)
I stumbled onto this really excellent margarita recipe completely by accident. I was actually trying to recreate a recipe I found online because I was having guests over, but in my rush, I goofed the proportions. My guests exclaimed that they really liked the cocktail and I was surprised at how well it turned out.... Continue Reading →
Statesman Tavern Restaurant Review – Bristol, RI
When Persimmon (a really excellent restaurant) left Bristol to move to Providence, I wondered if anything could really fill the empty shoes it left behind. Luckily, Statesman Tavern moved in and while they offer a different experience than the fine dining of Persimmon with its casual comfort food style, the quality makes it a welcome... Continue Reading →
The Difference Between Shepherd’s Pie, Cottage Pie, and How to Make Them
There's a really simple difference between Shepherd's Pie and Cottage pie and I won't even drag out the lukewarm mystery until the end of the post to make you read the whole thing! It just comes down to what kind of ground meat you use. Shepherd's Pie is traditionally made with ground lamb while it's... Continue Reading →
Menton Restaurant Review – Boston, MA
After receiving more than a few recommendations to try Menton (some from the same friends repeatedly), my wife and I decided to use our annual birthday dinner to splurge on a meal at this French-inspired fine dining restaurant. Even though we're a little late joining the bandwagon, we had an excellent meal that lived up... Continue Reading →