There are some recipes that this Bostonist has up her sleeve for those lazy busy days when you just don't have time to cook. This particular one is the perfect dessert to bring to a 4th of July picnic and can easily be thrown together by anyone. It may be made of mixes, but it's always a crowd favorite. For more of Lisa's recipes visit her blog Transplanted Taste Buds.... [continue]

It's hard to live in Boston and not be excited for the Celtics. From rallies to baseball games, our World Champions are everywhere, and we love it! To honor our finals MVP Paul Pierce (whose favorite thing to eat is rumored to be soul food) here is a fantastic soul filled recipe for a BBQ pulled pork sandwich. For more of Lisa's recipes visit her blog Transplanted Taste Buds.... [continue]

According to its website, Anthony's Pier 4 is "an exceptional dining experience". In fact, it boasts: "Anthony's Pier 4 offers fine food prepared to Anthony's exacting standards, an award winning wine list, superb service, and a spectacular view of the city overlooking historic Boston Harbor." Perhaps it's because the restaurant was supposed to be fantastic-so old school classy, not trendy and a little pretencions-that it turned out to be one let down after another.... [continue]

These days, things seem to be shrinking-MP3 players, cell phones & cameras and even cars are being made small. It shouldn't surprise you then, to see this shrinkage spilling into menus. "Sliders" or mini-burgers are popping up in restaurants and pubs across the country. These tiny versions of America's favorite sandwich come in many varieties and seem to be all the rage. Continue reading about sliders after the jump. Post contributed by Lisa Dacundo.... [continue]

Recipe and tips to make Shrimp Bisque after the jump. Post contributed by Lisa Dacundo. Image from Wikimedia Commons. For more of her writing, visit her blog, http://www.transplantedtastebuds.blogspot.com. ... [continue]