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.

January 4, 2017January 5, 2017 by KD

How to Cut an Avocado

The best thing about avocados is their versatility. It’s an excellent topping on burgers, tacos, eggs, and grain bowls; you can chop it up in a salad; use it in a vegan dessert; or deep fry it for some crazy game-day appetizers. Whatever you do with avocados, you’re going to have to peel that alligator skin off first. Today I’m going to tell you how to do that, with the fewest messy dishes and bloody kitchen towels possible.
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December 30, 2016January 2, 2017 by KD

New Year’s Eve Party Appetizers

It’s almost New Year’s Eve! Time to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of the next. Some of us will be going out to big parties, and some of us will be chilling with friends at home. Whatever type of NYE plans you have, I’ve got an appetizer recipe to match. Read more “New Year’s Eve Party Appetizers” →

December 28, 2016May 10, 2017 by KD

How To Make The Most of Garlic

Today, let’s talk about a foundational ingredient in cooking. It just so happens to moonlight as a treatment for numerous ailments, from the common cold to high cholesterol: garlic. You know what garlic is thanks to my post all about alliums. But do you know how to prepare it for use in your kitchen?

December 26, 2016December 27, 2016 by KD

Oh, For the Love of Popcorn

Popcorn is the best snack food around, hands down. There are endless combinations of toppings you can add to keep it interesting, and depending on how you cook it, it’s can be rather nutritious! Today, I’m going to share with you the MAGIC, the MYSTERY, and MASTERY of cooking popcorn on the stovetop. Never again will you sit in front of the TV with those microwavable bags, oozing things like “transfats”, “carcinogens”, and probably “gluten”*. Nope, it’s time to learn to do it the old-fashioned way: make stovetop popcorn in your own kitchen.

December 23, 2016December 26, 2017 by KD

Christmas Breakfast: Savory French Toast

Quick! What is the most important meal on Christmas day? If you said anything other than breakfast, you’re wrong. It is definitely breakfast. Today I am going to share a favorite Christmas morning recipe: savory french toast.

December 21, 2016February 5, 2017 by KD

Peperonata

Today is the shortest day of the year. We are all missing the sunshine and warmer weather, but if you can’t escape to the southern hemisphere, maybe you could get by with a meal reminiscent of the summer bounty. This red pepper stew, called peperonata, is just what the doctor ordered.

How to Never Run Out of Vegetable Broth Again

Vegetable broth is a workhorse in the kitchen. You can cook your grains in it to add some extra depth. You can use it as a soup base, or in sauces. Many and most times, you can use it in place of chicken or beef stock to a create a lighter dish, or a vegetarian/vegan friendly one. Today I am going to show you how to NEVER RUN OUT OF VEGETABLE BROTH AGAIN, and your brothers, sisters, cousins, children and children’s children will thank you for it.
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December 16, 2016December 19, 2016 by KD

Seaweed Tartare

Are you ready to try something new? Something complex, tasty, weird, but easy to make? I imagine it might help if I told you it features an ingredient that is about as sustainable an eco-friendly as they come: seaweed.

Treats For The Holidays Involving as Little Baking As Possible

Homemade holiday treats sound like a great gift in theory. If you aren’t comfortable baking, however, you might find it intimidating to start during this time of year. Suffering from a mild form of hestiaphobia myself, I can sympathize, and that’s why I’m going to share some easy holiday treat recipes with you today. You’ll have overflowing cookie tins and lots of extras to sample yourself!

December 12, 2016December 13, 2016 by KD

DIY: Allspice Dram & Some Cocktail Ideas

Infusing liquor! Not as difficult as it sounds. Turns out, if you’ve got a bit of time and attention to spare, you can infuse your own batches for holiday gifts, and have leftovers to learn how to make some great cocktails, too. Today I am going to tell you how to create your own allspice dram. After the recipe, I’ll give you some ideas for what cocktails to make, perfect for warming us during these long winter nights.

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