Posts Tagged ‘foodie’
Beginner’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…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Hidden Danger Lurking on Your Kitchen Cutting Board – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer THE HIDDEN DANGER Next time you cook, take a moment to clean and sanitize your board. Your health and your family will benefit. Readers: And so, it’s a busy weeknight, and you’re making a quick Indonesian stir-fry. You cut raw chicken on your cutting board, rinse it quickly, then…
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Starting a Backyard Garden from Seed: Part 1, Planning – Jenn Zina
A beginner’s guide to starting a backyard garden from seed in New England: Part 1, planning for success By Jenn Zina, Rocky’s Ace Hardware Senior Category Manager, Garden Center For many New Englanders, the idea of starting a backyard vegetable garden from seed is exciting and a little intimidating. With our short growing season, unpredictable…
Read MoreA Taste of Naples at Avvio. A Tour of Portugal at Celeste. March at Newport Restaurant Group
Avvio, located at 90 Hillside Avenue in Cranston’s Garden City Center, is continuing its monthly prix fixe menu celebrating the unique regional cuisines of Italy. For March, they are featuring “A Taste of Naples.” This three-course menu is available exclusively during dinner hours for $40.00 per person, with optional wine pairings available for an additional $19.00.…
Read MoreWe Cook! Baked Brie with Roasted Garlic, Glazed Almonds, Spiced Honey & Crostini
This elegant yet simple to prepare appetizer or special snack combines creamy baked Brie with sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any gathering! So if you’ve had enough dip and chips to last you a season, try ending the winter with a little something special in front of that movie – with a great bottle…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Rice Fritters for Carnevale – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer In Italy, the fritters are best savored warm, along with a glass of sweet Vin Santo or a strong espresso. Readers: Carnevale in Italy is a vibrant celebration of indulgence, serving as a final jubilant farewell before the reflective season of Lent. This lively pre-Lenten festival is renowned for…
Read MoreThe Timeless Tradition of Lent: A Journey through Faith, Culture and Feast – Chef Walter Potenza
Readers: Imagine the last joyful notes of Mardi Gras fading in the busy streets, sequins and confetti swirling through the night air, as midnight ushers in a quiet hush. The next morning, crowds file into churches, the smell of incense hanging in the air as individuals pause, heads bowed, to receive a simple mark of…
Read MoreMike Tyson Brings Nutrition and SNAP Center Ring as States Act — Rhode Island Stays Ringside
SNAP Reform in 2026: A Political Test Case — and Why Rhode Island Is Standing Apart As federal rules governing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) shift in 2026, roughly 18 states have begun implementing or seeking approval for changes that go beyond baseline federal requirements. These include tighter work rules, restrictions on certain food…
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