Recipes, Restaurant Reviews, and Travel
Whether it's the Spring, Summer, or Fall (and sometimes even in the Winter) it's hard to go wrong with a cookout for friends and family. This list contains recipes that would make a great addition to any barbecue or cookout. Check back every once in a while because I'll update this page with any additional... Continue Reading →
The Superbowl means snacks, hearty comfort food, and I guess the game too! Whether it's chili, ribs, wings, or just a great dip, you can find something here to impress everyone's taste buds. Make your next Super Bowl or any event a real winner (even if your team loses) with an easy homemade recipe. Check... Continue Reading →
I had the incredible opportunity of not only trying a brand of hot sauce I'd never tried before, but also attending The Offspring (and Sublime) concert in Boston, MA where I got to go backstage to meet the lead singer and creator of the Gringo Bandito hot sauce line, Dexter Holland. Despite knowing The Offspring... Continue Reading →
As part of a CSA I tried out provided by Brookwood Community Farm, I received a pint of husk cherries (ground cherries), which I'd never even heard of before, a couple of pints of cherry tomatoes, and some shallots. Other than an overall enjoyable experience with the fresh produce of the CSA, I loved getting... Continue Reading →
Fresh salsa is hard to beat and practically impossible to find at the grocery store. When a representative for Nola's Fresh Foods contacted me to try a free sample of their Salsa Fresca, I was more than interested if not a little skeptical. The name threw me for a loop because NOLA usual means New Orleans, LA,... Continue Reading →
Carne Asada seems like a simple dish because the translation of the words basically amounts to "Grilled Meat," but the truth is that it's harder to find good preparations than one might think. No matter what kind of Mexican restaurant I try, I tend to judge their quality by their carne asada (and carnitas!). Some... Continue Reading →
It took some time for mango salsa to grow on me because in the past I just didn't enjoy the cloyingly sweet flavor that often accompanies many fruit salsas. What turned me around on the whole thing was trying a store-bought mango pineapple salsa that had a really spicy kick to it. There was just... Continue Reading →
Few dishes scream summer like fresh homemade salsas such as pico de gallo or green tomatillo salsa. While salsa's often have similar flavors, tomatillo salsa is unique in that it's not made with tomatoes. Tomatillos aren't tomatoes at all even though they look so similar. They are in fact more closely related to gooseberries! The best... Continue Reading →
There are few foods that herald summer like the freshness of homemade guacamole. For those of us well acquainted with the cool, deliciously earthy, yet creamy flavors contained in this dip or garnish we know that a good meal usually accompanies a good guacamole. Then there are those of us who may never have tried... Continue Reading →
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