Posts Tagged ‘foodie’
Ask Chef Walter: The Rise of Plant-based Foods in the USA – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing chef Businesses must cater to the diverse needs of their customers by expanding their product line to include plant-based options like burgers, sausages, dairy-free cheeses, and ice creams. Friends: As a culinary researcher passionate about innovative cuisine, I have followed the growth of plant-based foods in the United States over…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Torta Pasqualina – Taste of the Liguria Region for your Easter Table – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: Happy Easter! So, I’m in my kitchen, which is currently covered in flour. People have been eating eggs to celebrate spring for a long time—ancient Egyptians, Persians, Romans, all of them saw eggs as life and fertility, part of their spring festivals. That idea was stuck. There’s that…
Read MoreWonder Mix and Match Food Ordering Comes to Cranston’s Chapel View. March 26 Opening
The Wonder store on Newport Avenue in East Providence featured above The rapidly expanding Wonder food app’s new Cranston location will offer delivery, pick-up, and dine-in from Tejas Barbecue, Streetbird by Marcus Samuelsson, Magnolia Bakery, and more. Marking the official opening of its new location in Cranston, Wonder will host a grand opening celebration featuring…
Read MoreA Different Kind of Spring Break: Closer, Easier—and Maybe Smarter
by Nancy Thomas, publisher With travel stress, rising costs, and safety on parents’ minds, more families are rethinking what it means to get away. A getaway that feels like a break—without the stress of getting there. Spring break used to be about getting away. Lately, it’s also about getting there—navigating rising airfare, packed flights, and…
Read MoreWe Cook! Three Bean Chili – Alison Mountford
By Chef Alison Mountford ACTIVE TIME – 15 TOTAL TIME – 30 SERVES 4 QUICK TIPS – When I was a personal chef this simple and addicting chili was on heavy rotation for the “Freezer Meal” for my clients. It’s packed full of veggies but also is conveniently made with canned beans and tomatoes. Double…
Read MoreMartha Stewart’s “The Bedford” opens at Foxwoods
On Friday, March 14, 2026, Foxwoods Resort Casino opened The Bedford by Martha Stewart to the public. It’s the lifestyle icon’s second restaurant and her first on the East Coast. Her first is Paris Las Vegas, opened in 2022. Located within the resort’s Grand Pequot Tower, the highly anticipated dining destination welcomed guests into a…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: How Irish Cuisine Shaped Rhode Island’s Classic Flavors – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Rhode Island’s culinary identity is a rich blend of immigrant traditions and New England fare. Irish cuisine, emphasizing simplicity and comfort, has made a lasting impact. Irish immigrants brought flavors that merged with Rhode Island’s seafood-rich dishes, creating a unique culinary experience. The potato, a symbol of Irish resilience, became a…
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Starting a Backyard Garden from Seed: Part 2, Transplanting Seedlings – Jenn Zina
A beginner’s guide to starting a backyard garden from seed in New England: Part 2, transplanting seedlings into your backyard By Jenn Zina, Rocky’s Ace Hardware Senior Category Manager, Garden Center By the time your seedlings are filling out their seed trays, gardening starts to feel real. You can see true leaves, stronger stems and…
Read MoreWe Cook! Cuban Sandwiches – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing chef archives This was a down city favorite lunchtime sandwich, and I hadn’t made one at home in a very long time. I used leftover roasted pork tenderloin I had made the day before. Roast Pork is easy peasy and you can make it for dinner and have these sandwiches the…
Read MoreMcDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s Never Met Stanley’s
National chains battle over burger bragging rights — but locals say Central Falls already settled the debate. A recent viral moment has sparked fresh debate around fast-food burgers after a promotional video from Chris Kempczinski tasting the chain’s new Big Arch burger drew criticism online. McDonald’s CEO HATES its new burger… and he’s not alone…
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