Nothing puts a smile on my face quite like a dumpling. These little bundles of hot, savory goodness bring me unfathomable joy. So whenever the opportunity arises to sample some manna from heaven, I simply can’t resist. On this particular … Continued
While trying to keep things interesting on the home front without doing much work, we decided to put a twist on a weekly staple. You may recall our love for Trader Joes frozen meals because they are really tasty and convenient for those … Continued
One of our new favorite salad toppings are candied walnuts. We usually get them from Trader Joe’s but they are $4.19 for a tiny little bag. Why are nuts so expensive??? Especially since the only ingredients are walnuts, sugar, oil … Continued
Let me start off by saying that I rarely find food hard to eat. People often compare me to a garbage dumpster because I happily eat anything and everything in sight. Nevertheless, everyone has their limits. We met up with … Continued
Have you even wondered what’s in taco seasoning? Probably not. It’s less than a dollar at most stores and comes in a perfectly pre-packaged pouch ready for use. So why would anyone bother to make their own you ask? Because … Continued
Chipotle will never admit it, but I’ve cracked their recipe for their signature cilantro lime rice. After years of delicious trial and error, I’ve finally come up with the perfect recipe that I believe beats theirs hands down. I’ve made … Continued
Each year, I’ve made it a point to ride the Boston Marathon route in the wee hours of the morning. I don’t really know why I do it, but for some reason I keep coming back year after year. The … Continued
This past weekend, Selma and I decided it was smart to do the Midnight Ride (coming soon) all the way out to the start of the Boston Marathon in Hopkinton and back. In theory, this is an awesome ride and … Continued
Whenever we feel like making pancakes or waffles, we reach straight for the pre-made mix out of a box and simply add water. However, the more we thought about it, the more we were grossed out by all of the … Continued
After our eventful trip to the Farmers Market, we went home to prepare our delicious feast. For some odd reason, I had been craving the smelts from our trip back to Selma’s house so I picked up a pound at … Continued
This past weekend, it was finally warm enough to venture outside for a change and explore the city. We were at the grocery store picking up food for dinner when I remembered that the farmers market was open that day. … Continued
Flour Bakery + Cafe is a very dangerous place for your bank account. I used to eat here at least 3 times a week but it was well worth the financial strain. They have several locations across town spanning from … Continued
It’s finally spring and love is in the air… Love for Fajitas & ‘Rita’s that is! We have heard so many good things about this place from friends so we were dying to try it out. Situated right next to … Continued
Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe isn’t as well known as the other big name cupcakeries out there but they can definitely hold their own with the best of them. Located right in Boston’s North End, they offer some of the best looking/tasting … Continued
There are very few restaurants that I truly crave on a daily basis. Sure, there are countless delicious establishments in Boston that are more deserving of my time and money. But when it comes to authentic Asian food, no one … Continued
Yes, I have decided to add yet another ride to my event list this summer. And it just so happens to be the same weekend as Bike MS. I will only be participating in the 1-Day, 100 mile ride but … Continued
Last weekend, Selma and I decided it was time to get serious and finally make some fish tacos. We’ve never made fish tacos before so this was another first for us. We were hoping that it would go a little … Continued
I have to be honest, I was a little skeptical coming here after reading some of the negative reviews about the food on Yelp. The place received amazing reviews for their drinks but people were not a fan of their … Continued
When life gives you cheap cuts of meat, you make delicious braised goods. Our local grocery store had an amazing sale on meat this past weekend so I picked up way too much because I just can’t pass up a … Continued
The Pour House comes through again with their awesome Wednesday night (tonight) 1/2 priced Chicken Sandwich Special from 6-10pm. The thing I really like about The Pour House is their prices. Even on normal days, their food is already ridiculously … Continued
A few people have been asking me about my recipe for my bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers (I don’t blame them). You may recall their brief appearance during our trip to Seattle but I decided to make them their own post … Continued
Brownstone – home of the $5 breakfast. And for Boston, that’s saying something. Selma and I met some friends here for brunch last weekend and this place certainly did not disappoint. Situated in the heart of back bay bordering the … Continued
Why I Ride I am very excited to be joining Team R&B for the Cape Code Getaway this year. As some of you may know, cycling is more than just a hobby for me. It’s my way of connecting (and … Continued
Dear Family and Friends, This year, I have been offered an amazing opportunity to support a great cause with the J&J Triathlon Team. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Cancer Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). This … Continued
I know what y’all are thinking…”this post isn’t about food…how dare he!” However, I’ve decided to add a section to my blog that details my other hobbies and interests like bikes and racing. Of course, food will most likely make … Continued
When life gives you black bananas, you make banana bread cupcakes. Duh. No but seriously, you do. Banana bread is one of my favorite types of bread but I’ve never actually made it myself. And I still technically haven’t made … Continued
This weekend, Selma and I purchased a Gilt City voucher for The Great Boston Chili Bowl! This was the perfect way to warm up considering how cold it’s been here in Boston. The event supported ALS research and was comprised … Continued
We are getting real loco with the loco moco this time around! In the past, we’ve made your standard loco moco, turkey loco moco and even loco moco with braised leftovers! However, while perusing the meat isle of the grocery store … Continued
If you ever happen to find yourself hungry in Allston with only a few bucks to spare, look no further than Super 88. Now, there are plenty of notable establishments in this food court but I’m only here to talk … Continued
I first stumbled upon butter chicken in Trader Joe’s frozen section. Yes, this is probably not the best introduction to butter chicken but it was delicious. I eat it so often that I decided it was finally time to try … Continued
This weekend, Selma and I decided to head to the Frog Pond and Scoozi for a nice night out on the town. Selma’s sister had an expiring Groupon for ice skating and I had an expiring LivingSocial deal for Scoozi … Continued
Last weekend, Selma and I went back to the Land of the Amish for some R&R with her family. We usually try to fly as much as we can (1.5 hours vs. ~7-9 hours) but sometimes the tickets are just … Continued
Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, it did. While visiting When Pig’s Fly Bakery we stumbled upon this amazing loaf of chocolate bread (it looks like a pile of elephant poops but its soooo good). We decided that … Continued
I pass Pizzeria Dante every day on my way to work and I’ve never thought to stop in. Selma and I don’t eat pizza often so I guess it’s never really on our list of places to try. But one … Continued
One of my new favorite foods are steel cut oats. I stumbled upon them by accident one day while trying to buy normal looking oatmeal. After doing some research, I found out that these are actually the healthiest/least processed versions … Continued
On Sunday, Selma and I went for a nice brisk afternoon run. It was probably a poor decision because we both felt like dying afterwards. So to reward ourselves, we (and by we I mean Selma) made a delicious charcuterie platter … Continued
I don’t come to Chinatown often. But when I do, I prefer Dumpling Cafe. Mike and I decided to come one night during the week for a bro-date. It’s been awhile since I’ve been to Chinatown so this was a … Continued
Selma brought this home for me one day. It’s so true. I’m so bad at doing the dishes so I just let Selma do them. She’s really good at them! 😉 Now stop reading my blog and get outside to … Continued
Being a Texan, I naturally love anything that is smothered in BBQ sauce. And every now and then, I don’t mind eating terribly like a southerner. So for dinner one night, we decided to make some BBQ chicken sprinkled with … Continued
Bonjour! Once again, Groupon has come through with another one of our favorite deals. This time, it was at the Paris Creperie in Coolidge Corner (they also have a food truck). We like this place because it’s in a super convenient … Continued
This post has been a long time coming. I’ve been so busy writing other reviews that I completely forgot about this one until now. So without further ado, I present to you an in-depth view of the Maker’s Mark Ambassador … Continued
Question: What is the most romantic day of the year? Answer: Trick Question. Every day should be the most romantic day of the year. This particular day was February 7th. What special event falls on February 7th you ask? It’s … Continued
Oh yes. We are back. But this time with our own Groupon! Last weekend, we had a really odd meal schedule (we went to Lower Depths at around 4pm because we’re animals) and didn’t feel like making a full dinner so we … Continued
A few weeks ago, I started my new job in Kendall Square which meant that there was going to be a whole new list of places to try and blog about! Around the same time, I got a Gilt City … Continued
Oh cupcakes…you will be my downfall. Most of the time, I try to eat healthier and exercise frequently but I’m only human. I have weakness and shortcomings just like everyone else. I simply can’t resist a good cupcake and this … Continued
Oh how the mighty have fallen…. Sunset Cantina will always hold a special place in my heart, no matter how ridiculous and overpriced it has become over the years. For those of you unfamiliar with Sunset Cantina, this is the … Continued
Hot damn. Thats all I have to say about this place. I honestly don’t know why it’s taken us so long to make our way over to Deep Ellum but I’m extremely happy we finally did. Our friend Samir came back … Continued
