Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
Southern food in Rhode Island? That may not seem to make sense until one takes a visit to Bucktown featuring fast casual Southern style food. As a lover of good Southern comfort food, I knew I needed to take a trip to Bucktown and give it a try. One fact I've noticed, however, is that... 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 →
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 →
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 →
The beach is a beautiful place and I happily admit that. The lulling crash of blue-green waves, the sun bursting through the clouds reflecting off the sand crystals, and the smell of the ocean on the breeze are all wonderful. With that said, I'm just one of those extremely rare people who doesn't enjoy going to the... Continue Reading →
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 →
If you've ever thought about making breakfast in a more compact, portable, and delicious way, then the Scotch egg is the miracle product for you. It basically takes eggs, sausage, and toast and turns them into a singular, egg-shaped food delivery system. The crispy outside contrasts with the sausage, which in turn contrasts with the softer... Continue Reading →
Apple cider and apple cider doughnuts are the junior harbingers of fall in New England. They may not have the popular vote like pumpkin-spiced anything, but they do have their loyal constituents that seek them out when the changing leaves signal their return. Apple orchards looking to peddle more apple products often have boxes or... Continue Reading →
As someone who grew up in the Northeast U.S., it took me a while to understand that "Fried Green Tomatoes" wasn't just a quirky name for a movie that I never watched, but that my wife insists is absolutely fantastic. I always thought you eat tomatoes when they're red because that's pretty much the only... Continue Reading →
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