Pickerel Ramen Restaurant Review – Providence, RI

Pickerel, which serves noodles and drinks, stands in Luongo Square in the location formerly known as Big King (formerly known as North before that). The restaurant keeps the intimate dining style of its predecessors while offering a simple and small menu. Pickerel 3 Luongo Square Providence, RI 02903 Service and Atmosphere The interior of Pickerel...

Reviewing the Crowd Cow Meat and Seafood Delivery Service

Crowd Cow offered me a free sample of their products to review. Always one for trying antother meat delivery service, I eagerly agreed to give it a shot. I received a box filled with a wide variety of some of Crowd Cow's offerings ranging from ground beef, to steak, to chicken, and seafood. They offer...

Reviewing the Good Ranchers Meat Delivery Box Service

I was fortunate enough to get a big sample of Good Ranchers' chicken and beef offerings to try out. While it's always exciting to get packages - especially ones of the food variety - I really looked forward to trying out another meat delivery service. Especially one focused on sourcing American products. Keep reading to see...

Cool and Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad Recipe

The idea for this spicy sesame cucumber salad came to me when I was trying to figure out what I could make as a quick veggie side when all I had was a cucumber and some seasonings. I thought about deli style cucumber salads, which are often a little spicy and have that great vinegary...

Egyptian Okra Stew with Ground Beef Recipe (Bamia Bil Lahma)

Okra stew (or bamia) is a household dish for most Egyptians. The preparations vary depending on who is making it and what is on hand, but the general idea is often similar. In this case, the okra stands out as the highlight accentuated by seasoning and made heartier with meat. The dish can easily accommodate...

Extra Fancy Egyptian Ful Medames (Fava Bean Dip) Recipe

Ful Medames (ful mudamas or just ful or foule) is considered by some as the unofficial National dish of Egypt (second only to Koshari). There are many preparation styles in Egypt, let alone across Middle Eastern countries. Among them, the simplest method involves some olive oil, cumin, salt, and maybe a little lime with the...

Sweet and Savory Meatloaf with Caramelized Onions

Meatloaf is one of those dishes most Americans grew up eating at some point or another whether at home, school lunches, or the occasional restaurant. Like any dish that's so widespread, meatloaf comes in a variety of shapes, textures, flavors, and even cooking methods. It's easily a comfort food in my book. Not all meatloaves are...

Beautifully Braised Short Ribs in a Red Wine Sauce

Sometimes I don't have a lot of time to cook and I need dinner ready by - well - dinner time. Slow cookers are perfect for easy meals that pack a lot of flavor. One of my favorite foods to make in the slow cooker is braised short ribs. When made in the slow cooker,...

Irresistible Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe with a Kick

I've always enjoyed a good spinach and artichoke dip. I say, "good," because sometimes it can fall short whether it's too watery or too bland. With that said, I rarely order it at restaurants. I even have friends that will write off a restaurant that offers spinach and artichoke dip on the menu as they...