Posts Tagged ‘foodie’
Outdoors in RI: Go Fish! – Big Tree Needed – Harvest Fest (TODAY) – Parks Advent Calendar
24 Waterways to be Stocked with Trout The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is stocking brook and rainbow trout in selected areas throughout RI starting Friday, Oct. 17, through Thursday, Oct. 23. Some previously stocked ponds and lakes cannot be stocked due to cyanobacteria alerts. The following areas will be stocked: Alton Pond,…
Read MoreWe Cook! Coconut Almond French Toast – Anthony Salemme
by Anthony Salemme, contributing writer, chef Weather turns chilly. Time for Sunday morning family breakfast, slow down the pace, let the food set the pace. Serves 4 On several trips to Isla Mujeres, I always made sure not to miss this French Toast from Mango Cafè. I recreated it using Portuguese Sweet Bread. Ingredients 1…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Is it scrod or is it cod – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: Imagine walking into a classic, old-school Rhode Island seafood house. The air is salty, the floors are worn wood, and the menu has terms that sound like they come from another time. Next to the clam chowder, you’ll likely see the word “scrod.” And if you’re not…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: 40th Annual Columbus Day Festival, Friday through Monday
The Federal Hill Commerce Association is presenting the 40th Annual Galbani Columbus Weekend Festival, happening October 10th – 13th, 2025, in the heart of historic Federal Hill. Stretching from Dean Street to Sutton Street on Atwells Avenue, this beloved tradition presents something for everyone to enjoy. They are thrilled to welcome back the fan-favorite La…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Tipping Fever – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer How America’s gratuity culture spiraled out of control. It seems like everyone is on the grab and go without any particular logical explanation. Friends: In the past, tipping in America was a simple way to say thank you. Now, it feels like a constant demand wherever you go.…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: King Tides, Bobcats, Govt Shutdown, WNV, Grown Week, Farmers Markets, Flames of Hope
New statewide project calls on public to report bobcat sightings URI-led research utilizes technology and citizen science to better understand Rhode Island’s growing bobcat population Once eradicated from the state, bobcats have returned over the past few decades and are now being spotted more frequently across Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Bobcat Project is led…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Poached, Chilled Sea Bean Salad. Dried Tart Cherries, Cherry Tomatoes, Crispy Parmesan
Poached and Chilled Sea Bean Salad with Dried Tart Cherries, Cherry Tomatoes, and Crispy Parmesan (Serves 4): A bright, textural salad highlighting briny sea beans, sweet-tart cherries, juicy tomatoes, and crisp parmesan for a refined starter or side dish. Sea beans can be purchased online and in some grocery stores. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: The Classic Frittata – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends: The story of the frittata is not found in the grand cookbooks of royalty but in the humble, sunbaked kitchens of rural Italy, a testament to the beautiful ingenuity of cucina povera—the art of making do. It’s very name, from the verb friggere, meaning “to fry,” whispers…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Saffron Butter–Poached Lobster Tail with Jeweled Freekeh Rice
Saffron Butter–Poached Lobster Tail with Jeweled Freekeh Rice (Serves 4): Luxurious saffron-poached lobster tails are paired with a vibrant jeweled freekeh rice studded with dried fruits, toasted pistachios, and warm spices for an elegant main dish! Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes INGREDIENTS: Lobster Tails 4 lobster…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Cooking Pasta Tutorial – Walter Potenza
by Executive Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer COOKING PASTA 101 – Some basic pasta cooking refreshments for your ultimate success. Image: Mezzi Rigati Pasta with shell fish and crustaceans broth, above Friends: Today, we’re sharing some straightforward tips for preparing delicious pasta. Whether it’s salting the water properly or picking the proper pasta shape, these…
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