Once you’re in a new place more than once, you really tune in to the societal flow. The sounds are different. The way you pay for food is different. People greet you differently. The napkins and water bottles are different (the lid actually stays attached to the opening). Cafe culture is different. It’s the nuances…
A good bakery starts with a long line. Even on a weekday post kiddo drop off, jog, or workday break— in the morning, already!? I think cafes and bakeries make the excuse for the community to take it easy; “that thing can wait.” And, “come again tomorrow! We’re here to feed your indulgent side” Well,…
Margarine tried to steal the crumb cake show so I switched it out for Kerry Gold butter. Yes, I know this is bit luxurious but I really wanted to splurge. One of my trivial goals in life is to frequently stash European style butter in the fridge for occasions like this. European butter is known…
It’s typically all about The Number Four; a panino layered with crispy thin chicken cutlet, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and herb pesto on bread you won’t eat anywhere else. The infamous Long Island Italian Cugine was one of the first to put it on the map—I love that he did. However, the variety…
We are in peak tomato season, which is why we should all be eating our tomatoes and wearing them too— printed on clothes, drippy juice stains, sticky hands the whole thing. I’m honest when I say I’ve never known myself to be the housedress type, but I tried a few out thanks to Maddie Bing,…
Raf’s I walked into a dimly lit foyer facing a cute banquet and pastry counter. I marveled at the offerings that were placed in a mid century vintage pastry case. The Italian French inspired eatery would be a great spot to have breakfast or brunch, quietly. Pastry Chef Camari Mick is amplifying the pastry game…
I’m claiming it- Newport, Rhode Island is my second home. I’ve lived here for a brief period in college and I’ve visited multiple times with friends and family. I don’t know what it is but it draws me back time and time again. This year my parents and I drove out here for a long…
Here me out. This is not exactly what I thought I’d be making this weekend but anything is possible, right? Spam is a synonymous pantry ingredient associated with U.K., USA, Korea, and Pacific Islands. Also, spamelot the goofiest monty python show to be. There’s just so much to say about spam. And I never thought…
I made a charred tomato sauce years ago when I first started cooking and styling photos for my blog. I wanted to revisit the grill with fresh perspective to make Grilled Tomato & Pepperoni Tagliatelle. Somehow it doesn’t seem fair that there aren’t enough grilled tomato recipes on the web! It’s kind of an awkward,…
See Tidbits make it 1.5 oz. Tanqueray Gin ½ oz. Aperol 2 fl oz Blood orange 4 fl oz tonic water ¾ oz Rhubarb simple syrup 1 stalk rhubarb ½ cup sugar ½ cup water Rhubarb sugar to coat rim 1 stalk rhubarb from syrup 1-2 T sugar gather the goods Measure equal parts sugar…
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