As Matt’s Meals fans know, I am a BIG fan of Southern Food. And while I am yet to find a totally authentic experience in Boston, I am glad to say that I only had to go a bit south to get the flavor of some of my favorite foods While looking for places in […]
In addition to being a huge fan of condiments, I am also a devoted spice lover. One of my oldest friends in the spice space is Boston Spice. Born out of Steven Bortnick’s basement in South Easton (where he still hand-mixes and packs his spice selections), Boston Spice’s ever-expanding menu of offerings runs from the
I have long been a fan of Farm Grill in Newton and its sister store, the Greek International Market in Boston. The only problem I have with them is that, no matter what I try when I visit either place, there is always something new and amazing that I have not tried before, so I
As we prepare for skiing season, many of us will be headed up to VT to catch some great snow and beautiful scenery. Along the way, you will hopefully have a chance to enjoy some amazing maple syrup as well. While I have sung the praises of many maple-based favorites, including products from Ackerman and
Now that we are (hopefully) visiting others for the holidays it is time once again to get gifts for them all! As usual, our friends at Boston Public Market have everything we (and everyone we know) could ask for…and more! From gifts to groceries and treats to trimming, BPM makes holiday prep easy. And not
As Matt’s Meals fans know, I love independent makers and I LOVE condiments! Among my favorite food friends in this relished realm are J. Lee’s Sauces and True Made Foods (both of which are also run by Veterans!), and more local legends like Spicy Shark and American Vinegar Works. Recently, I came upon a new
I know that I talk a lot about Spicy Shark, but when their sauces are so good and they do so much good for the environment, they deserve all the lauding I can load on them! We recently talked about their first annual New England Hot Sauce Festival, which took place at the end of
As the old saying goes, you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. And while few of us would want to actively catch flies, the idea that sweetness can be more productive than sourness is valid. But don’t tell that to our friends at American Vinegar Works! In their eagerness to support other local
As Matt’s Meals fans know, I LOVE syrup! In fact, in addition to slathering pancakes and waffles with faves like Ackerman’s, Anderson’s, Sugar Bob’s, and Cochrane’s ski-inspired Slopeside (some of which I am not too proud to admit I drink from the bottle!), I recently came upon a new maple-based sensation at the Boston
