Here in little Rhode Island and all over New England, it has been unbearably hot & sticky out. I have not been motivated to do much of anything besides park myself in front of my fan. Even that has proved futile. By 3pm, my fan starts blowing hot air! No exaggeration. It was a welcome… Continue reading Beat the Heat
This past weekend, in between summer camp sessions, I took Zoë on a mini food adventure right in our own backyard! Rhode Island Red Food Tours offers cultural walking & tasting tours thru Newport and downtown (or “Downcity”) Providence. I’m looking to be a tour guide so I took Zoë along with me to observe… Continue reading Out and About with Zoë: Downcity Food Tour
Ham or Lamb?!! Decisions, decisions… This year I decided to host Easter rather than drive up to NH. I invited many, but this year just my Dad and Step-Mom would be joining us. Small intimate dinner, no problem right?! The week before I made my way to the grocery store. Spiral Hams were on sale… Continue reading Ham it Up
Believe it or not, there are times I forget items in my refrigerator. Whether it’s leftovers hanging in the way back threatening to become a science experiment or fresh strawberries sitting in the front, bursting with brightness begging me to eat them. Zoë wasn’t here this week and I’ve been consumed with my job hunt,… Continue reading Sweet, Savory and Silent
Snowstorm 2017 had just hit, Getting out of the house was appealing, but it was much cozier in my apartment with heat and good coffee. I’ve been on the job hunt since October and the stress of it was bringing me down. My friend Kate came to the rescue. “Let’s go taste some wine down… Continue reading Wining about Newport
This past Saturday I attended my friend’s 10th annual “Scrabblekah” party. Yes, it’s what your thinking, games of scrabble while celebrating Hanukkah. How fun is that?! Renee, our wonderful hostess was making an array of Jewish specialties like Matzoh Ball Soup, Gelfite Fish and Latkes. I was wondering what I could make to add to… Continue reading Getting Saucy
