11/29/2023
Though the traditional cool-down of fall is yet to transpire (please recycle, y’all!), it is always a good time to spice things up with our friends at Boston Spice. Even though fall is not yet evident, the annual tradition of apple picking has already kicked off at many local farms.… Read more
11/29/2023
I have long been a fan of Veteran-run companies and even longer a fan of condiments. That is why I love to sing the praises of True Made Foods! Not only are many of their low- and no-sugar sauces (including those at Fenway and Nationals Park) made with vegetables that… Read more
11/29/2023
We have used many words for food over the years, but here are two I have not heard together before- jelly and alcohol! I have been a fan of PB&J since I was a kid, but now that I am…older, I sometimes seek a more sophisticated sweetener for my legumated… Read more
11/29/2023
As I talk about food so much, it stands to reason that I have a lot in my house. As a result, food waste is a BIG concern. Fortunately, I am not alone in my desire to stem the tide on the billions of pounds and dollars that are wasted… Read more
11/28/2023
While any of the items I discuss on Matt’s Meals can make for a great gift (if even for yourself!), I recently found a local maker who can solve pretty much any holiday giving jam. In fact, jam is the source of the solution! Starting with a parental promise to… Read more
11/08/2023
Especially at this time of year, many people are thinking of what to make for their family that will keep the gratitude and enjoyment up and the arguing and bickering down. With all the political and dietary limitations people bring to the table these days, it can be harder than… Read more
11/03/2023
As I continue to pour their low-sugar ketchup and amazing hot and barbecue sauces on pretty much anything I can find. I am very much looking forward to interviewing True Made Foods founder and proud Veteran Abe Kamarck as the first piece of my new radio series - Matt Robinson’s… Read more
07/24/2023
For those of you who did not catch their fin-ny feature on the hit show Hot Ones (check around minute 11) or hear me raving about how good their sauces are and how much good they do for the environment and the oceans, there will soon be another chance to… Read more
05/16/2023
Since the latest (and potentially hottest) Boston Hot Sauce Festival wrapped up, many area heat seekers may be coming down from their habanero high. Fortunately, nobody told our friends at Spicy Shark! In their continuing quest for the best and the brightest mouth igniters, the NH-based sauce bosses have taken… Read more
05/16/2023
I am a big fan of maple and a BIG fan of Branon Family Maple Orchards’ organic maple products. From their organic maple-to-go packs (which have saved me from many gallons of high-fructose corn syrup at various restaurants) to their maple Buffalo sauce, Maple Barbeque Sauce, maple-based seasonings, and maple… Read more
