If you want to know more about Plated in general, click on over to my Plated Unboxing and Pricing post to get the run down. —- For out second order of Plated, we ordered tried to stick with dishes that … Continued
With spring finally in the air (sort of), I can finally put the trainer away and hit the open roads. And what better way to fuel my rides than cookies! In the past, I used to take along the traditional Cliff … Continued
Got another order of Plated! If you enjoyed our previous posts detailing our experience with the food subscription service Plated, then get ready for some more delicious reviews! Since Selma and I both got the GiltCity voucher a few months back, we … Continued
Earlier this week, Selma underwent some oral surgery so she’s limited to a diet of primarily soft foods for the next new days. This meant that I needed to come up with a menu that she could comfortably eat but was … Continued
So as you may have noticed throughout some of last weeks post (like the DIY Lowel Ego Light Box guide), I had incorporated some pretty pictures from this recipe but somehow forgot to actually post it. Better late than never right? So if … Continued
When I was a little, my mom would always buy us those little frozen cream puffs from the freezer isle of the grocery store and we would go crazy for them. Selma knows me all too well so when she offered … Continued
Flew a kite! It was the first nice day of spring in Boston so Selma and I decided it would be fun to let our kite (Optimus) get some air time. There’s nothing like two fully grown adults flying a … Continued
This week, my office had a bake sale to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and I somehow forgot that I signed up to bring a baked good. The only problem is that I don’t really know how to bake. I … Continued
This past weekend, I had myself a fun little DIY project. If you know me, then you know that if I can save a few $$$ by doing something myself, I’m certainly going to do it. Don’t believe me? Then … Continued
If you enjoyed our past recipes utilizing Reduction Ready, then you’re really going to love this one. It’s so simple and easy to prepare you’ll want to make this for dinner every night! What you’ll need: 2-4 6oz. fillets of … Continued
DIY Light Box! So something you may have noticed over the past few weeks is that the pictures on the blog have become increasingly better. Part of that is due to a new DSLR that helps me take fantastic photos, … Continued
I remember trying my first deviled egg when I was a kid and thinking how gross it was to have egg yolks mixed with mayonnaise on top of a hard boiled egg white. But after taking my first bite, I … Continued
One of our new favorite dishes to make is stir-fry. It’s quick and easy to make on a busy week night but still looks like you took all day preparing it. The great thing about stir-fry is that there’s really … Continued
While perusing the interwebs one afternoon, Selma stumbled across this amazing recipe for Sweet Austrian Yeast Bread from another blog, Li’l Vienna, that looked absolutely amazing. Because we love anything that has to do with bread in general, Selma decided to … Continued
If there is one thing that I love more than bacon, it’s any sort of ground meat on rice or noodles. I know…it sounds strange but just trust me on this one. Maybe it’s because I grew up eating it … Continued
CrossFit Fenway Open 15.5 This past weekend, I finally made it down to the last CrossFit Open event to watch friends and fellow crossfitters suffer through the last workout of the open. For those unfamiliar with the world of CrossFit … Continued
As we wrap up the week, I just wanted to post a few final thoughts on our experience with Reduction Ready. First off, a huge thank you to Miles for letting us sample all of his amazing reductions. We were … Continued
A few weeks back, our good friend Miles came into town bringing with him 3 bottles of his very own reductions from his new company, Reduction Ready. What are reductions you may ask? Excellent question. A reduction is simply the … Continued
A few weeks back, our good friend Miles came into town bringing with him 3 bottles of his very own reductions from his new company, Reduction Ready. What are reductions you may ask? Excellent question. A reduction is simply the … Continued
Welcome back to our review of Blue Apron! If you want to know more about Blue Apron in general, click on over to the Blue Apron Unboxing and Pricing post to get the scoop. —— Last on the menu was the Pan-Roasted Chicken … Continued
A few weeks back, our good friend Miles came into town bringing with him 3 bottles of his very own reductions from his new company, Reduction Ready. What are reductions you may ask? Excellent question. A reduction is simply the … Continued
Reduction Ready Our good friend Miles Branman recently started his own company selling ready-made reductions and was nice enough to hand-deliver some samples for us to try. This past weekend, Selma and I went to town utilizing the reductions in … Continued
This past weekend, Selma found this fantastic recipe for these individual chocolate cakes from Sally’s Baking Addiction and we just had to make them. These are the perfect indulgent treat for two and only take ~30 min to make from start … Continued
Welcome back to our review of Blue Apron! If you want to know more about Blue Apron in general, click on over to the Blue Apron Unboxing and Pricing post to get the scoop. —— Next up on the menu was the … Continued
Welcome back to our review of Blue Apron! If you want to know more about Blue Apron in general, click on over to the Blue Apron Unboxing and Pricing post to get the scoop. —– First on the menu was … Continued
A few weeks back, a friend of mine (thanks Lauren!) sent me a few free meals so I could try out Blue Apron for a week. Selma and I recently tried Plated (another popular food subscription service) and were pleased with … Continued
So the blog has been undergoing a few design changes that I think y’all will enjoy. Not only does it look cleaner, it’s also much easier to navigate (at least I think so!). I have also decided to start these … Continued
This past weekend, Selma and I attended the second annual Great Boston Chili Bowl in support of ALS TDI’s efforts to end ALS. If you recall (I don’t blame you if you don’t), we actually attended this event last year and … Continued
Welcome back to part 2 of our trip to Seattle. If you missed part 1, you can go here to get the low down. —– The next few days were filled with…you guessed it, more food! Lots and lots of ridiculously … Continued
A lot has been happening behind the scenes since the last post so I wanted to keep everyone in the loop as to why things have been so stagnant for awhile. Site got hacked. Not a fun time. Recovered site. Also … Continued
If you want to know more about Plated in general, click on over to my Plated Unboxing and Pricing post to get the run down. —- The last meal in our box was the Vietnamese Caramel Fish with Vermicelli and … Continued
If you want to know more about Plated in general, click on over to my Plated Unboxing and Pricing post to get the run down. —- Next up on the menu was the Thai Peanut Chicken Curry with Sticky Rice. … Continued
If you want to know more about Plated in general, click on over to my Plated Unboxing and Pricing post to get the run down. ———— First up on the menu was the Seared Pollock with Blood Orange, Olives, and … Continued
Despite popular belief, every night isn’t full of new and exciting recipes that are eagerly awaiting to be featured on the blog. In fact, most nights are filled with quick and easy recipes that we repeat again and again. Selma … Continued
In my quest to find the best DIY home monitoring camera, I stumbled upon Simplicam. It has very positive reviews on Amazon (4 out of 5 stars) and is currently touted as the official “Dropcam killer.” Because I couldn’t decide between the Dropcam … Continued
Aside from my love of cooking and bikes, I also dabble in technology every now and then. Okay lets get serious, I LOVE technology. If it’s tech related and makes my life simpler, I have to have it. And although … Continued
Last year during a Black Friday sale, I came across an awesome deal for a classy Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in York, Maine and decided to get it for Selma as part of her Christmas present. This past weekend, Selma … Continued
Did you like brussels spouts growing up? Or do you really even like them now? Me neither. They were and still are in some ways the worst. They have a strange taste and are really bland on their own. I’ve tried … Continued
Downeast Cider is hands down my favorite hard cider to date. How is it different from other ciders you ask? Well for starters, it actually looks like apple cider because they leave it unfiltered. Next, it actually tastes like apple … Continued
I hold a special place in my heart for diners. There’s just something about them that reminds me of home and more importantly, comfort food. Some of my favorite childhood memories involved going to late-night diners (mainly Waffle House) with … Continued
Looking for the perfect New Year’s Day brunch option? Or maybe your New Year’s resolution is to finally learn to poach your first egg. Well look no further my friend. Follow these simple steps below and you will have the … Continued
If you know me, then you know that I’m a die-hard fan of Maker’s Mark. Not only is it a taste thing, but it’s also an awesomeness thing. If you’re not familiar with the Ambassador’s program, check out my review to … Continued
Each night before bed, I make it a point to watch one of Gordon Ramsay’s cooking videos on YouTube. Selma likes to make fun of me for it but after she tried these amazing chili beef lettuce wraps, her laughter … Continued
If you missed parts 1 and 2, be sure to check them out before reading on! ———————- Our last few days in SF consisted of doing as many touristy things as possible. We didn’t have any real plans so we just … Continued
If you missed part 1, be sure the check it out before reading on! Or don’t if you just want to look at the pretty pictures. ————————– The next morning, after having our fill of Bob’s Donuts, we headed out … Continued
Every now and then, people will ask me which bank account or credit card I use (don’t act like this doesn’t happen in your conversations as well). My answer is always very simple – Capital One 360 and Chase Freedom. … Continued
A few weekends back, Selma and I had the amazing opportunity to travel out to San Francisco for an engagement party for two of our very good friends – Mike and Natty. It’s a bittersweet conundrum having friends who live … Continued
What is time? Another year gone and another year ahead. But one thing is sure to stay constant – my appetite. For my 25th birthday, Selma took me to a little all-you-can-eat sushi place right down the street called Yamato. … Continued
Just when you thought we were done making crafty things for our apartment, we are back at it with an awesome bar cart complete with a nifty stemware rack! No matter now many creative ideas we come up with, we always … Continued
Do you love Swedish meatballs? Do you love stroganoff? If the answer is yes to both of these questions, then you’re in luck. Just like PB&J or biscuits and gravy, Ikea meatballs are a harmonious addition to any stroganoff dish. Don’t … Continued