Thursday, February 17, 2011
Tips for getting fit for warmer days!
With hints of spring starting to flirt with us, I can't help but get inspired to get outside and hit the pavement again. I don’t know about you, but I am definitely feeling the effects of the ruthless winter that we all just experienced. My body is a unique mix of sluggish and stir crazy all rolled into one, so I feel extra inspired to make up for lost time and get back outside and start running to feel like me again. But exercise alone wont be enough, its time to start eating right too. As someone who let exercise go by the wayside for well more than a decade of my life, I’m proud to say I picked up aggressive street running last year. When I began, I was badly out of shape. My body had felt the effects of 13 years of neglect. I knew I …
Friday, February 4, 2011
Searching for that perfect Valentine's Day Meal? Stick with what you know, but follow these tips to help add some spark to your perfect night!
As ponder the perfect gift this Valentine's Day, I ask myself this: why does my brain always end up back at the same old ideas? I find myself back to where I began, flowers, chocolates, jewelry, etc. I’m always searching for new ways to say "I love 'you'" when really what I’m trying to say is "I love 'us.'" Does that make sense? Valentine's Day is about appreciating that special someone, whether that is your girlfriend, boyfriend, husband, wife, life partner or whomever. But really it’s a celebration of the couple, a celebration of your love and togetherness. Now I’m certainly not trying to play the Culinary Cupid, but what better way to show that person how much you care than to do something that goes beyond monetary value: a night of …
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Here's a sneak peak at the menu for the new restaurant planned for Rumford Center.
There has been enthusiastic talk of a restaurant opening in the Rumford Center for some time now and I assure you all that day has finally arrived. Construction is scheduled to begin Jan. 11 and we hope to open in March. The restaurant is called Avenue N, named for its Newman Avenue address. It will be located in Building 3 of the Rumford Center, next door to Seven Stars Bakery. The goal is simple: to provide a local gathering place for the Rumford community and all of East Providence, while ensuring that the restaurant's great food and service is matched with a beautiful, inviting atmosphere. As a Chef, I have been blessed with a good career, with experiences ranging from high-end steakhouses and award-winning caterers to gourmet sushi …
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Friday, December 24, 2010
The family-owned business in East Providence has been selling great milk and much more since 1881.
When Alfred B. Munroe started Munroe Dairy in 1881, it was with the simple premise of providing friendly service and fresh products. That creed seemed to work, as the family-run dairy is still thriving at its original location on North Brow Street in East Providence. The original milkmen traveled by horse and wagon to deliver milk in 40-quart cans that they would pour off into customers' containers for six cents a quart. These days, customers can order a variety of products in addition to milk from the dairy, including pizza and grass-fed beef. "It's all about the personal relationships we form with our customers," said Rob Armstrong, president of Munroe Dairy. He's often referred to as "The Milkman," which is fitting, considering he is…
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Munroe Dairy
151 N Brow St, East Providence, RI
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Rumford resident KB Sherry's toffee makes a great gift.
It was about a year ago that I first heard about Kathy Sherry's insanely delicious toffee. KB, as friends call her, and I were having coffee when she mentioned that she makes gourmet toffee out of her friend's commercial kitchen. The Rumford resident uses her family's original recipe, which dates back to her childhood. Knowing I was a chef, she asked me if I would try it and see if there was any way that it could be improved upon. Of course, eating scrumptious sweets upon request is my specialty, so she brought me a tin to taste and critique. It took me one bite to realize this was the best toffee I had ever sampled. Not only did it not require improvement, it could rival the recipe of even the best pastry chef. The toffee has all the …
Tracy H
9:36 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2011
The food was AMAZING! It's so nice to have a gormet restaurant in East Providence! We will be back! more ›