http://foodblog.projo.com/ Providence Journal Food Editor Gail Ciampa dishes here en Copyright 2009 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.23-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Katie Lee Joel writes cookbooks and appears regularly to cook on CBS's The Early Show. She was also married to Billy Joel. When I interviewed her for her last cookbook, it was the first time a publicist stayed on... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/katie-lee-joel-dishes-on-food-caree.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/katie-lee-joel-dishes-on-food-caree.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 A new, no-name restaurant with all food priced $8 or less opens at AS220, 115 Empire St., Providence. It will spotlight local artisan and farm food. "In light of our mission to support local artists and entrepreneurs, we look... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/the-restaurant-at-as220-opens-today.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/the-restaurant-at-as220-opens-today.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 Gasbarro's Wines, 361 Atwells Ave., on Federal Hill in Providence will have a free wine tasting event tomorrow night, Friday, Nov. 6 between 5:30 and 8:30 PM with wines from producer Marchesi di Barolo. Marchesi di Barolo is a family... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/a-free-federal-hill-wine-tasting-fr.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/a-free-federal-hill-wine-tasting-fr.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:42:03 -0500 Food Network stars Mario Batali, Bobby Flay and Emeril Lagasse will travel to the White House for a two-hour episode of "Iron Chef America" to air Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. This culinary competition is being called a Super Chef... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/batali-flay-and-lagasse-to-cook-at.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/batali-flay-and-lagasse-to-cook-at.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:14:24 -0500 Narragansett Fest, Narragansett Beer's Oktoberfest selection, will only be available a few more weeks if you haven't had a taste. This seasonal craft brew is only on tap in at a handful of spots including: The Wild Colonial Tavern... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/narragansett-fest-only-on-tap-for-a.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/narragansett-fest-only-on-tap-for-a.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0500 The list of local restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner is now online.... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/whats-open-on-thanksgiving.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/whats-open-on-thanksgiving.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:17:20 -0500 Perhaps it was because I got an endless stream of Emails from the public relations team for Pollo Campero for the past week that made me hungry; or because I wanted to confirm the East Providence roads weren't closed... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/pollo-campero-for-dinner.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/11/pollo-campero-for-dinner.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:14:52 -0500 Ken Guercia closes his Conversations Restaurant for the last time on Saturday, Oct. 31. He bought the restaurant at 441 Forge Rd., East Greenwich five years ago from Rose Farina. She opened Conversations after closing the Golden Lantern, restaurant to... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/say-good-bye-to-conversations-resta.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/say-good-bye-to-conversations-resta.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:35:44 -0500 Pollo Campero restaurant opened today at 45 Newport Ave. in East Providence. It is the first in Rhode Island and the 55th in the U.S. It is known for its pressure-cooked, grilled and fried chicken and Latin side dishes including... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/worlds-largest-latin-american-chick.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/worlds-largest-latin-american-chick.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:01:03 -0500 I wrote a column today on the trials and tribulations of getting family together for Thanksgiving. I know I'm not the only one with these stories. Share yours with me and we'll raise everyone's holiday spirit by sharing a... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/share-your-holiday-tales-of-family.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/share-your-holiday-tales-of-family.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:05:11 -0500 Here's a Q&A with Mary M. Flynn, PhD, RD, LDN, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Brown University, from Guylian Chocolates who have a new No Sugar Added Belgian Chocolate to sell. Flynn is an expert in the field of nutrition.... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/the-role-of-no-sugar-added-foods-in.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/the-role-of-no-sugar-added-foods-in.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:29:37 -0500 Five Rhode Island women are among the 30 semifinalists for HP Hood's New England Dairy Cook-Off to be held in Portland, Maine. The winner takes home a $10,000 grand prize. Each semifinalist is guaranteed a $100 prize. Four finalists will... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/five-local-women-are-contest-semifi.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/five-local-women-are-contest-semifi.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:59:13 -0500 http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/breakfast-for-10-for-a-cause-on-sun.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/breakfast-for-10-for-a-cause-on-sun.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:37:14 -0500 Here's a car from last year's race. The Food Network is sending a crew to Brown University next week to film an annual event at the school, the Edible Car Challenge. Teams comprised of students, faculty and others compete... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/the-food-network-is-coming-but-you.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/the-food-network-is-coming-but-you.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:15:38 -0500 On Monday I shared a chicken recipe from the James Beard Foundation member newsletter. But I know we all like a great cookie and so today here's one that fits the bill. It was shared with JBF by member Claire... http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/cranberry-pecan-oatmeal-cookies.html http://foodblog.projo.com/2009/10/cranberry-pecan-oatmeal-cookies.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0500