I'm fascinated with the idea of being able to make any food at home. For example, in a post-apocalyptic world that still has electricity, but where bacon is illegal, would I be able to make it myself from scratch? Now I know that the answer is probably, "yes!" Before discovering that I could make bacon,... Continue Reading →
Sponsored: Kamikoto Kanpeki Knife Set Review
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 →
Eastern North Carolina Vinegar Style Barbecue Sauce Recipe
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 →
Cornmeal Fried Okra Recipe with Cajun Spices
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 →
Bywater Restaurant Review – Warren, RI
Date nights are precious and tend to become more infrequent the older people get, which coincides with taking on more responsibilities. As a result, it's especially important to make those times count whether it's a date night or just some free time out with friends. That's why it hurts so much when that time is... Continue Reading →
Blue Ribbon BBQ Review – West Newton, MA
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 →
Crispy Chicken Katsu with Tonkatsu Sauce and Sesame Cabbage Recipe
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 →
An Open Letter to “The Simple Greek” Restaurant – East Providence, RI: “Please be better…”
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 →
The Best Derby Cocktail Recipe with Bourbon and Lime
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 →