Posts Tagged ‘foodie’
Ask 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…
Read MoreWe Cook! Valentine’s, the business behind the feast and E-book from Chef to YOU – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, “Ask Chef Walter” Friends: The business behind the feast Examining Valentine’s Day exclusively as a sentimental occasion overlooks its substantial economic dimensions. Beneath the surface of romantic symbolism lies a highly coordinated global enterprise involving producers, manufacturers, marketers, and retailers, all of whom convert abstract emotions into marketable commodities.…
Read MoreWe Cook! Italian Super Bowl Foods – Chef Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza (special before SuperBowl!) An Italian soccer purist’s guide to surviving (and secretly enjoying) the Big Game: Family chaos, helmet fashion reviews, and enough homemade Italian bites to keep everyone happy. Friends: Ah, Super Bowl Sunday. It’s the one day each year when I, Walter, an Italian-raised soccer purist, and a…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Eating in Season in February – Upside Down Blood Orange Cake – Walter Potenza
by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer A comprehensive guide for this month’s rich bounty, and a wonderful recipe for an Upside Down Blood Orange Cake. Friends: As February arrives and winter continues across the United States, the cold weather is a good reason to enjoy the season’s fresh fruits and vegetables. Even in the middle…
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