I muttered this question to myself as I clicked through reviews of nearby restaurants and markets in my little neighborhood of Fox Point, Providence. There are a lot of places boasting authentic Portuguese cuisine, along with bread and pastry or a wide variety of madeira. While I miss so much about living in Washington, D.C., Providence has surpassed my expectations related to food offerings. One of the greatest surprises has been getting to know Portuguese cuisine, and seeing how embedded this culture is within the area. Immigrants from Portugal heavily settled Fox Point at the beginning of the 20th century, drawn here for manufacturing and waterfront employment opportunities. I recently learned that thirty-two percent of residents claim Portuguese ancestry in our neighborhood.

December 26, 2017January 4, 2018 by KD

The Feast of the Seven Fishes

Looking for a new Christmas Eve tradition? Trying to avoid the same turkey and ham Christmas dinner you always make? This year, while wondering how to make the meal enjoyable and grand, I decided to try a collection of recipes that would add up to a Feast of the Seven Fishes. It was messy, challenging, and a lot of fun; I’d encourage anyone to try it one year as a part of their own celebrations!

June 14, 2017November 27, 2017 by KD

Wasabi Kale Salad

Kale is so often mistreated. I don’t just mean verbally and culturally; it’s also mistreated in the kitchen. Have you ever tried to serve a kale salad and found the leaves too firm and bitter to stomach? Well, you’ve been missing an important step: marinating the kale. Check out the below recipe for Wasabi Kale Salad, and witness the method and benefits of this extra step firsthand!

Lemon-Herb Sardine Salad

Sometimes, a light dinner is in order. You need something crunchy, savory, but bright, that requires as little “cooking” as possible. This recipe for lemon-herb sardine salad fits the bill; an excellent combination of flavors, with capers, lemon zest, and dijon mustard gives this salad a very French flair.

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April 28, 2017May 1, 2017 by KD

Thai Fried Rice With a Bit of Spice

In order to deliver a recipe with a tongue-twister of a title, this post was brought to you by: assonance /ˈasənəns/ noun, “the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible.” Your taste buds will get an even better workout than your tongue with this recipe for Thai pork fried rice.

April 19, 2017April 24, 2017 by KD

Chicken That Is Fried

Just in time to make you question your commitment to having a “bikini body” for summer, let’s make some fried chicken!

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April 12, 2017April 13, 2017 by KD

All About Oysters!

They say you should eat oysters only in months that contain the letter “r”, for your pick of the freshest, most flavorful of the bunch. Since April is the last month before the long drought til September, this seems like the perfect time to appreciate oysters. And also eat as many as possible.

Holy Guacamole

Have you ever had the nervous munchies? When a competition is unfolding on our television screens, whether it’s a baseball game or a dramatic shootout on Law & Order, we all need something crunchy and fresh to distract us from the tension. And what better snack for nervous munchies than some chips and a big bowl of guacamole?

Groundnut Stew

While there is still a bit of a chill in the air, it’s a good time to test a few more stews, and different types of stew, too. A few weeks ago, we posted a recipe for a chicken stew with squash and anise, a delicious flavor bomb. This one, with spicy peppers, peanut butter and ground dried shrimp, is another flavor bomb of a totally different sort!

Umami Sprinkles

Going vegan is difficult, especially if you’re a heavy meat or dairy consumer. But there is some fairly robust research indicating that a diet containing less animal product can be beneficial for our health and the environment. Instead of getting overly ambitious, going full-on vegan overnight, why not try incorporating some cheese, meat, and dairy alternatives into your everyday meals?

It’s A Wonderful Knife

Knives. There is no point to them if they’re not sharp. BA-DUM-TING. Terrible puns aside, a good knife is quite important no matter what level or syle of cooking you undertake. Today I’m going to give you a few tips on knife care and what to look for in a knife that will suit your culinary needs.

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