Have no fear of Federal Hill, penny-pinchers! Tracy Lee Karner has sleuthed out food bargains just for you! You can follow my meal-plan and eat a lot of good restaurant food for $26 for the whole day (you need to click here, to hear the mighty mouse theme song right now)! 9:00 Breakfast: Caffe Dolce …
Everyone knows about Mystic, which is one reason I’d rather visit Essex. Of course, Mystic is very nice (that’s why everyone goes there). But Essex has charm. This small river town is so charming it’s nearly intoxicating. Its tree-lined streets dotted with some of New England’s finest examples of early colonial and federal architecture, its antique shops, specialty …
26 historic-seaport-charming, fall-foliage hours in Essex, Connecticut Read More »
Warm your belly with autumn soup and your soul with good company. It’s okay if you didn’t bring a dish to pass–we have enough here to feed any and all visitors. But before you dig in, let me tell you about this here community. We’re a cooperative group of bloggers. Oh, there are people out …
Looking for a restful, budget-friendly, down-to-earth, good food & good times New England escape? Consider Warwick, Rhode Island. Warwick, just 6 miles from downtown Providence, is the home of T.F. Greene airport and Revolutionary war hero Nathaneal Greene (who still writes a blog!) The city offers a plethora of accommodations for lower rates than what you’ll generally …
45 off-the-beaten-path hours in Warwick, Rhode Island Read More »
Their signature + my signature = signature-signature. One of their signatures is a Mexican Caramel Crepe with Almonds. Combine that with my signature–apple nut cake, and you get: Double Signature Dulce de Leche Apple Nut Cake. Last time I was at The Elephant Room, Tony and I were discussing the Mexican influences on his menu and …
Double Signature Dulce de Leche Apple Nut Cake inspired by The Elephant Tea Room Read More »
To meet my signature requirements a dessert must: Have fruit; Be easily put-together from ingredients I always have on hand; Not need an electric mixer or any other whiny-noisy appliance; Be requested by family members so often I almost get tired of making it; Induce guests to ask for the recipe; Be amenable to my sneaking in …
Whoa! Slow Down. Because, There is more to life than increasing its speed. –Ghandi. How to enjoy the tea ritual: Take time to read the extensive tea menu while considering your present needs and desires. Choose your tea: is this a day for a dreamy-tropical experience? something stamina-increasing? an exquisite-jasmine bouquet? mild-and-soothing-cinnamon? do you need …
Experience the Ritual of Tea at The Elephant Tea Room Read More »
My cute little brother wanted to be Popeye. So he asked my grandmother to get him a can of spinach. Have you ever eaten canned spinach? He gagged. He hasn’t touched the stuff since 1973 (yeah, he’s almost 45 now, but he’s still cute!). But I’m pretty sure spinach really does make you strong like …
Be strong like Popeye: Eat Your Crusty's-inspired Spinach Pie Read More »
Crusty’s at 1331 Warwick Avenue in Warwick, Rhode Island gets my vote for the best pizza in town. And the most fastidious and difficult-to-please pizza critic in the world, my chef-husband, votes it #1, too. But there are six more reasons, in addition to “because-we-say-so,” that Crusty’s is best: 1) The crust is home made and perfect. Owner …
6 reasons why Crusty's makes the best pizza in Warwick, Rhode Island Read More »
Nick and Joan have been serving breakfast and lunch at their Place near T.F.Green airport for over 29 years. Known for their meaty slices of real ham cut off the bone and their caring, friendly welcome and service, they also make a delicious, hearty, homemade pea soup, the old-fashioned way, from a stock made from …
Hambone, Hambone, Pea Soup (inspired by Nick and Joan's Place) Read More »