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Holiday News Bites: Easy Entertaining / RI Community Food Bank / Roger Williams University

by David Dadekian December 10, 2015
written by David Dadekian

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Easy Entertaining Inc. Releases 2015 ‘Holiday Cheer’ Catering Menus!

Cranberry Pinot Noir Meatballs, photo via Easy Entertaining Inc.

Cranberry Pinot Noir Meatballs, photo via Easy Entertaining Inc.

If you’re looking to fully cater or supplement your holiday gatherings this year look no further than Easy Entertaining Inc. This homegrown, farm-to-fork catering company has been successfully preserving the local flavors of Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts for the past nine years and has just released their 2015 “Holiday Cheer” catering menus!

The hustle and bustle of the holidays has already arrived and if you’re finding yourself short of time to put together an office luncheon, cocktail party with friends, or dinner with those you hold dear then it’s time to reach out to Easy Entertaining to assist!

“The holidays are meant to be about friends and family and tradition leads us to gather around a meal. Our Holiday Cheer menus can cater to any occasion so leave the food to the professionals and put more energy into gathering your friends and loved ones for a celebration to be remembered.” states Kaitlyn Roberts, Proprietor and Executive Chef of Easy Entertaining Inc.

These creators of all things elegant and delicious were voted the Best of Rhode Island “Private Party Pros” by Rhode Island Monthly magazine and in choosing them to cater your holiday soiree you’ll learn why. Attention to detail and superior service are two things Easy Entertaining Inc. has been noted for, not to mention their delectable locavore fare.

Enjoy your cocktail party with the most professional service staff passing around Cranberry Cheddar Tartlets, bite sized Chicken ’n Waffles with a sriracha & honey glaze, or New England Style Calamari Cones. If you’re just looking to supplement your soiree with a few platters to pick up, Easy Entertaining’s Holiday Cheer menu has your back with bites such as Winter Squash and Bean Falafels, their signature Cranberry Pinot Noir Meatballs, Homemade Mozzarella Balls, and much more.

If you’re looking for more of a “take and bake” service then Easy Entertaining has you covered, too! This year they’re offering Holiday Gathering Packages designed for cocktail soirees, holiday dinners, office get togethers, and more! These packages are available for pick up or delivery throughout the entire holiday season and come with reheating instructions to make you look like a pro at this year’s holiday table.

Take a look at Easy Entertaining’s entire holiday offering and online ordering system for their Holiday Gathering Packages on their website at www.EasyEntertainingRI.com. Pick-up orders and corporate catering must be placed a minimum of 48 hours in advance. If you’re hosting an event and would like some help, check your date’s availability and call Lead Event Coordinator Vanessa LaPorte at (401) 437-6090 or e-mail her at vanessa@EasyEntertainingRI.com.

For more information about Easy Entertaining please call Nik Delfino at (401) 437-6090 or e-mail him at nik@EasyEntertainingRI.com.


RI Food Bank Hosts Open House on Saturday, December 12

Free event encourages food donations and merriment while supporting the work of the Food Bank.

On Saturday, December 12 from 9 am to 12 pm, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank will be open to the public for the annual Holiday Food Drive Open House. Guests will be invited to take tours and enjoy holiday music and cheer at the Food Bank located at 200 Niantic Avenue in Providence.

The family-friendly event is free and no registration is required. Donations of non-perishable food are requested to help the Food Bank stock its shelves for the winter ahead. Most needed items include: canned tuna, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, dried or canned beans, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, healthy breakfast cereal, and canned soups, stews or chili.

“The Open House is a great opportunity for folks to visit the Food Bank to see the scope of our work,” said Andrew Schiff, Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. “We welcome everyone to take a tour, enjoy some music and refreshments, and donate a non-perishable food item to support our neighbors in need of food assistance.”

The First Gentleman, Andy Moffit, is this year’s Event Chair and the First Family is scheduled to attend from 9:15 to 10:15 am. Music will be provided by the a cappella group, “Voices of Christmas,” Rhode Island teen singer/songwriter Emeline Easton and the Wheeler Jazz Ensemble.

Currently, the Food Bank serves 60,000 Rhode Islanders each month through its network of member agencies. One in three served is a child under the age of 18. One in five is a senior 60 years of age or older. Last year, the Food Bank distributed nearly 9.7 million pounds of food to ensure that no Rhode Islander goes hungry.

For more information, visit: www.rifoodbank.org/events


Holiday Giving Tradition Continues at RWU

A Winning Annual Turkey Basket at Roger Williams University

A Winning Annual Turkey Basket at Roger Williams University

To kick off the holiday season on campus, the Feinstein Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement presents two beloved RWU traditions to give back to the community: the annual Turkey Basket Competition and the Giving Tree.

. . .

The Giving Tree program sponsors five families in need from the Colt-Andrews Elementary School in Bristol. The tree will be set up in the Upper Commons beginning Nov. 11, adorned with tags outlining requested gifts that participants claim and are responsible for purchasing and delivering to campus.

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More than 40 complete thanksgiving dinners were delivered to the East Bay Food Pantry today as part of the RWU Annual Turkey Baskets competition. Teams of students, faculty and staff competed in the Turkey Basket Competition to creatively put together a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings to benefit Bristol and Warren families.

“It’s important to give to others, especially during the holidays when many families struggle,” says KC Ferrara, director of the Feinstein Center. “To work at RWU and go to school here is a great privilege, and so to give back is our responsibility.”

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News Bites: 2015 Scouting for Food Drive / Easy Entertaining Inc. 2015 Thanksgiving / Backdoor Bread by Seven Stars Bakery / Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market

by David Dadekian November 3, 2015
written by David Dadekian

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Boy Scouts Prepare for 28th Annual Food Drive, Ask Community to Give Generously

Scouts Will Deliver Door Hangers for RI Community Food Bank Donations on October 31

Food will be collected on November 7, Beginning at 9 a.m.

Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America

Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America

Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America is preparing for its annual “Scouting for Food Good Turn” drive for the 28th consecutive year. On October 31st, thousands of Scouts from across the state will be distributing door hangers to neighbors’ homes seeking donations of nutritional, non-perishable canned goods. Donation pick-ups will take place the following Saturday, November 7 starting at 9 a.m., and will be delivered to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

More than 200 troops will participate in the drive, collecting canned goods from homes throughout Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts and Connecticut.

“As members of the community, we want to ensure that all of our neighbors have access to nutritional food,” said Joe DeStefano, Volunteer Coordinator for the annual Scouting for Food drive since it began in 1987. “Scouting for food does just that while teaching Scouts the importance of helping those in need.”

Each month, 60,000 Rhode Islanders seek food assistance through the Food Bank’s network of emergency food programs. 14.4% of Rhode Island households are food insecure, and 4.6% of Rhode Island households experience severe hunger. 150,000 Rhode Islanders are living in poverty.

Over the years, the Scouts have collected more than 8.5 million pounds of food for the Food Bank.

“We are thrilled to have the support of the Boy Scouts for the 28th year,” said RI Community Food Bank CEO Andrew Schiff. “We rely on these dedicated young people to help stock our shelves just in time for winter, providing food for the 60,000 Rhode Islanders we serve each month.”

For more than 25 years, the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America’s commitment to this cause has inspired community members to get involved.

“As we look forward to another successful drive, we ask the community to give generously,” said John Mosby, Narragansett Council, Scout Executive/CEO. “This year, we hope to reach record numbers.”

Scouting for Food, the largest food drive in New England, is a cooperative effort supported by the Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, WPRI-12 News, Fox Providence, the Rhode Island National Guard, The Valley Breeze and area fire stations.

Following the USDA’s guidelines for healthy eating, donors are encouraged to fill their bags with the Food Bank’s most needed items:

  • Canned Soup, Tuna, Canned Meats, Peanut Butter, Nuts
  • Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Dried Fruit, Tomato Sauce
  • Nutritious Breakfast Cereals, Whole Wheat Pasta, Rice
  • Granola Bars and other healthy snacks
  • Canned or Dried Beans

If the Boy Scouts are not able to cover your neighborhood, please visit your local food pantry or the RI Community Food Bank located at 200 Niantic Ave., Providence.


Easy Entertaining Inc Releases 2015 Thanksgiving Catering Menu!

Easy Entertaining Thanksgiving, Photo Credit: David Dadekian, Eat Drink RI

Easy Entertaining Thanksgiving, Photo Credit: David Dadekian, Eat Drink RI

It’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving menu and what better way to enjoy this year’s harvest than with a Thanksgiving feast that’s been sourced directly from farms in your very own backyard? Easy Entertaining Inc, Rhode Island’s premier farm-to-fork Cafe and Catering Collaborative, has released their 2015 Thanksgiving catering menu to make this year’s holiday spread more about time spent with family and friends and less about the stress of planning and preparing a meal.

This homegrown catering company has produced a locally sourced Thanksgiving meal for their clientele for the past 7 years, each year growing more successful and mouthwatering than the last. A gourmet and sustainable Thanksgiving is easily attainable with the help of Easy Entertaining’s catering services whether it’s for the entire meal, just a few sides, or even simply a ready to roast turkey sourced from Baffoni’s Poultry Farm in Johnston.

“New England is one of the most bountiful places to live [and eat] this time of year. Our Fall season produces exuberant amounts of hand picked fare so why not enjoy a Thanksgiving that’s been sourced and produced from your neck of the woods?” says Kaitlyn Roberts, Proprietor and Executive Chef of Easy Entertaining.

Easy Entertaining Inc has taken pride in sourcing more than 70% of its products from within a 250 mile radius year round for the last nine years. Their mantra enforces their focus on fresh, seasonal, and gourmet cuisine. A Thanksgiving from Easy Entertaining Inc is lavish with locally raised vegetables, breads and pastries baked in-house, humanely raised poultry, and so much more to provide a true taste of Rhode Island. Effortlessly enjoy a locavore’s feast this year and stock your table with items such as their Signature Stuffing made with day old house made breads, caramelized onions, dried cranberries, maple syrup, and all natural sausage, or a Southern Sweet Potato Casserole featuring whipped Schartner Farm’s sweet potatoes with a touch of orange, nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar. If you’re the family that craves something sweet after your feast the pastry department will be baking away creating Cranberry Apple Pies, Chocolate Cranberry Tarts, and more to satiate your sweet tooth.

Clients have raved over Easy Entertaining’s Thanksgiving menu for years stating, “Easy Entertaining makes Thanksgiving very easy and affordable to contribute delicious farm-to-table food to a Thanksgiving celebration for families of every size.” (Teri P., RI).

Easy, delicious, and affordable are just a handful of the reasons clients return to Easy Entertaining year after year to cater or supplement their Thanksgiving feast. “The Thanksgiving Dinner I ordered from Easy Entertaining made my holiday much more enjoyable! The turkey was fresh from the farm and the best I’ve had. The vegetables and homemade gravy were amazing. My family loved it! Everything was fresh and delicious and the best part was I didn’t have to shop for anything or spend hours preparing.” states Caroline Corrente, a repeat client of Easy Entertaining’s Cafe and Catering services.

For this year’s Thanksgiving Menu head to Easy Entertaining’s website at www.EasyEntertainingRI.com. For more information on Easy Entertaining Inc and Thanksgiving please contact Nik Delfino at (401) 437-6090 or e-mail him at nik@EasyEntertainingRI.com.


Backdoor Bread, a whole grain project presented by Seven Stars Bakery

Seven Stars Bakery co-owner and baker, Jim Williams, will be offering an exclusive and rotating selection of organic whole grain breads for sale during the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market beginning on Saturday, November 7. He will be opening the backdoor of the production bakery at the Hope Artiste Village, where he will be selling a variety of all whole grain breads that he makes himself from start to finish. Jim is part of a whole grain movement happening in the U.S., sourcing and supporting farmers who are growing long forgotten grains again. Grains will include: Emmer, Spelt, Redeemer, Red Fife, Kamut, Einkorn and anything else that becomes available that sounds interesting. These whole grains are being grown for flavor, rather than yield alone.

In January 2015, Seven Stars Bakery purchased a stone mill from Austria and is now milling all of the whole grains used at the bakery, over 200 pounds per day. It has brought the craft of baking to a new level for the bakers at Seven Stars. An added bonus is that many people who have not eaten white bread in years are enjoying these whole grain breads as part of their diet.

Come see Jim and support this inspiring new project on Saturdays at the Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, 9am-1pm, starting on November 7, 2015.

Follow Backdoor Bread on Instagram : https://instagram.com/backdoorbread/

Please direct any questions to Jim Williams jim@sevenstarsbakery.com


Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market Celebrates November Opening

New England’s Largest Winter Farmers Market Announces 2015-2016 Season

Saturday November 7th celebrates the opening of 9th season of Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market. The market, which is the largest wintertime farmers market in New England, hosts over 70 vendors and occupies 16,000 square feet throughout the Hope Artiste Village. The market is open every Saturday from 9AM to 1PM beginning November 7th through May 14th, 2016.

“Farm Fresh opened a winter market in 2007 with seven vendors in Downtown Providence at AS220,” said Farm Fresh Co-Executive Director Sheri Griffin. “Since then, increased support of farmers and local food in Rhode Island has resulted in more demand for local produce year-round.” Farmers that participate in the Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market have been able to meet this demand through incremental expansion of their businesses and by utilizing growing and storage techniques for cold-weather climates.

The Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market expanded in 2013 to host more farmers, food artisans and prepared food vendors in both of the spacious main corridors and courtyard of the former Hope Webbing Company The market has since thrived in both hallways allowing a more comfortable customer experience while still offering high-quality, locally-grown and sourced products in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.

As you stroll through the historic halls of the Hope Artiste Village each Saturday this winter, you can enjoy a diverse medley of local farms and vendors, listen to live music, sample fresh produce and enjoy lunch on the spot from prepared food vendors or some of Rhode Island’s favorite food trucks in the central courtyard of the building.

Wintertime market-goers can expect a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables including: apples, beets, cabbage, carrots, onions, cranberries, mushrooms, greens, potatoes, radishes, winter squash, and more. Vendors will also be offering: locally-raised eggs, pork, chicken, beef, fish, charcuterie and shellfish; locally-produced applesauce, tomato sauce, jams, jellies and pickles; as well as prepared cheese, granola, bread, cupcakes, crepes, pies & baked treats and dog biscuits.

The Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market is now easier to get to than ever before. The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority’s (RIPTA) new R-Line bus route drops shoppers off right at the front door of the farmers market. For information on the R-Line’s stops and schedules, visit www.ripta.com/11-1. For customers driving or biking to the market, it is located at both 999 and 1005 Main Street in Pawtucket. Parking lots are located around the perimeter of the building as well as street parking in the surrounding neighborhood. Bike racks are located in the central courtyard.

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News Bites: Easy Entertaining Fundraising for National Breast Cancer Month & New Harvest Menu, Hope & Main Turns One, Foolproof Brewing with Nuts ‘N More

by David Dadekian October 2, 2015
written by David Dadekian

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Easy Entertaining Inc. Fundraising for National Breast Cancer Month

Donuts, photo via Easy Entertaining Inc.

Donuts, photo via Easy Entertaining Inc.

Feed the cure at the Café at Easy Entertaining during the month of October. This farm-to-fork catering collaborative fundraises for the National Breast Cancer Foundation out of their retail location each year and this year is more mouth watering than ever.

Easy Entertaining plans to donate five percent of their regular breakfast and lunch sales, 100 percent of their Donut Friday donut sales, and all proceeds from their breast cancer t-shirt sales directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

“Breast cancer awareness is something very personal to me and to some of my co-workers so we’re elated to participate in fundraising each year. We’re hopeful that we’ll beat last year’s donation of over $2,000.00. Stop by and enjoy a donut, its for charity. The calories don’t count when it’s for charity!” exclaims Kaitlyn Roberts, Proprietor and Executive Chef at Easy Entertaining.

The Café at Easy Entertaining is located at 166 Valley Street, Building 10, in Providence. Head over to enjoy a locally sourced breakfast or lunch and treat yourself to their homemade donuts, sold only on Fridays, all to raise awareness and support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

For more information on Easy Entertaining please e-mail Nik Delfino at nik@EasyEntertainingRI.com or call him at (401) 437-6090.

Easy Entertaining Inc. Releases All New Harvest Menu!

Pastrami and Apple - shaved pastrami - Chef Ashley's apple mustard chutney - cheddar - house mustard - Danielle's whole wheat pumpkin seed bread, photo via Easy Entertaining Inc.

Pastrami and Apple – shaved pastrami – Chef Ashley’s apple mustard chutney – cheddar – house mustard – Danielle’s whole wheat pumpkin seed bread, photo via Easy Entertaining Inc.

Easy Entertaining Inc. has released their entirely new Fall menu for their retail location, the Café at Easy Entertaining, where they serve local comforts for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 8a-2p. The Café’s new menu features signature sandwiches, soups, and salads along with homespun sides and fresh baked sweet treats and breads.

If you’re looking for a quick stop on your way to the office then Easy Entertaining’s Café is your answer. Located in a restored loft space in Providence’s Rising Sun Mills, the Café at Easy Entertaining is the perfect stop on your commute. Breakfast here consists of hot off the stovetop eggs sandwiched between freshly baked English muffins with cheddar, homemade pastries baked fresh daily, and more. Let’s not forget the fresh brewed New Harvest Coffee Roasters coffee to fill your cup.

Your search for a new lunch spot has come to an end as well. The Café at Easy Entertaining’s Fall lunch menu can appeal to any locavore. Nothing suggests Autumn like their Turkey and Fig sandwich showcasing shaved turkey breast, a house made fig spread, NH Country Smokehouse bacon, aioli made with Narragansett Creamery’s Atwells Gold, and baby kale all stuffed on freshly baked ciabatta.

In addition to their Harvest staples, the Café offers classic sandwiches with signature twists such as their Pastrami and Apple sandwich filled with shaved pastrami, cheddar, their apple mustard chutney, and house made mustard. If you’re in the mood for something more basic give their Sun-dried Chicken Caesar Wrap a try. The wrap is stuffed with smoked chicken breast, mixed greens, Narragansett Creamery’s Atwells Gold cheese, homemade croutons, and Easy Entertaining’s sun-dried tomato Caesar dressing. Alongside their mouthwatering sandwiches, Easy Entertaining offers a multitude of vegetarian fare, salads, and seasonal soups.

Enjoy a meal made by a team who takes extreme pride in their food, a team that doesn’t cut corners, and a team that serves a true taste of what Rhode Island has to offer. The Café at Easy Entertaining’s full breakfast and lunch menu can be found on their website, EasyEntertainingRI.com. If you’re looking for a cozy and comfortable lunch spot, look no further and give this quaint little eatery a try. The Café at Easy Entertaining can be located at 166 Valley St, BLD 10 in Providence RI, right in front of the Rising Sun Mill Lofts.

For more information about Easy Entertaining please call Nik Delfino at (401) 437-6090 or e-mail him at nik@EasyEntertainingRI.com.

 


Once Shuttered Main Street School in Warren, RI Celebrates Historic Centennial

Birthday Bash hosted by new tenant, Hope & Main, as the State’s first culinary incubator marks its own one year anniversary
Calling on all alumni to celebrate the spirit of reinvention!

Pie-Eating contest featuring Humble Pie, photo by Alex Braunstein

Pie-Eating contest featuring Humble Pie, photo by Alex Braunstein

As Hope & Main celebrates its first birthday, the historic schoolhouse that it calls home turns 100. Built in 1915, the 18,000 square foot elementary school was faithfully rehabilitated by its new owner, Hope & Main. With the help of a $2.9 million USDA loan, classrooms were preserved, blackboards were restored, and even the maple floors were polished to reveal the places where wooden desks were bolted to the foor. The entire first floor remains a community space devoted to public education about cooking, nutrition and the need to recapture and sustain the local food system.

Hope & Main is calling all alumni who attended the Main Street School to return to their “alma mater” as special guests on Sunday, October 11 from 2-6 p.m. at 691 Main Street in Warren, RI. This historic gathering is so significant, that the Warren Preservation Society will be on hand to video the stories and memories of Main Street School alumni as part of the town’s oral history project.

The Centennial Celebration also coincide with the last Schoolyard Market of the season (Schoolyard is Hope & Main’s makers market), and will be a turn-of-the century themed, fall festival open to everyone free of charge. In addition to the fare that market-goers have discovered at the Schoolyard Market all season long, the Centennial Celebration will feature:

  • 2:30 p.m. Pie-Eating contest featuring Humble Pie
  • 3 p.m. Square dancing with the Town Howlers
  • 4 p.m. Class Reunion for everyone who attended school at 691 Main Street
  • 5:30 p.m. $100 Raffle Prize Winner Announced
  • Plus, Old-timey photo booth and games, Historical artifacts from 1915, Carnival-style food and treats, Photo submission contest, and Live music
  • Festivities are being sponsored by Navigant Credit Union– also celebrating their 100th year of serving Rhode Islanders; and Dave’s Marketplace

There is much to celebrate as Hope & Main boasts a solid report card in its first year of business. The nonprofit food business incubator has jump started more than 50 food businesses, poured more than $1.14 million in into the local economy, and created 124 new jobs. President and Founder, Lisa Raiola says, “When I first saw the building it took real imagination to see the potential for what Hope & Main has now become. It is a vibrant place of reinvention. At the same time we created state-of-the -art production kitchens for food entrepreneurs, we also preserved the school as a community resource where people of all ages can learn about the benefits of healthy eating and local food. Now that we’ve been open for a year, I cannot believe the voracious appetite people have for this novel concept.”

While capturing the stories of Main Street School alumni, Hope & Main will also tell the story of some of its “star pupils” and break-out businesses:

  • Both D​eelish No Scare Skin Care and Ocean State Smoked Fish w​ere among only five finalists in the recent “Get Started Rhode Island” business competition
  • Hola Baked Goods i​s in production full-time to satisfy demand.
  • Fox Point Pickling Co. i​s marinating in 70 stores across five states, plus 6-10 restaurants and corporate cafeterias. Fox Point won a RI Monthly Best of RI award, and is a finalist in the Martha Stewart Living American Made competition.
  • Tito’s Cantina q​uadrupled production and launched four new products, thanks to Hope & Main’s technical support, equipment, and resources.
  • Delsie Catering & Events c​lients include Alex and Ani, RISD, Brown University, The Office of Governor Gina Raimondo, The Dean Hotel, The Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum, Lark Hotels, and the Junior League of Rhode Island.
  • Essentially Coconut h​as seen impressive online sales, and their products can be purchased at Whole Foods and eight other stores across RI and MA.
  • Backyard Food Co. ​is selling 51 stores, including every Dave’s Marketplace in Rhode Island.

Hope & Main invites alumni to submit your school picture or a​ photo of the Main Street School b​y October 9, 2015 for $20 worth of free raffle tickets. For more information about this ticketed event, and for photo contest details, please go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/740013216125621/

 


Foolproof Brewing Launches Peanut Butter Beer Collaboration with Nuts ‘N More

Foolproof Brewing Company has partnered with fellow Pawtucket small business Nuts ‘N More to brew a peanut butter version of Foolproof’s popular Raincloud porter.

The beer, which will be brewed, canned, and kegged by Foolproof, features a new dehydrated peanut butter produced by Nuts ‘N More. Peanut Butter Raincloud will be released in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, and New Hampshire before the end of September. The beer will be available in draft and four-packs of 12 oz. cans with a suggested retail price of $9.99.

“I can’t tell you how excited we are to be partnering with another local food artisan, particularly one that shares our hometown,” said Nick Garrison, president and founder of Foolproof. “If you like peanut butter and dark beer, this one is going to be right up your alley.”

“When Foolproof approached us with the notion of producing Peanut Butter Raincloud, we instantly knew this was going to be a terrific collaboration,” said Neil Cameron, co-founder of Nuts ‘N More. “Nothing makes us happier than two local companies joining forces.”

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News Bites: Easy Entertaining for Valentine’s Day, M.S. Walker & Battle Road, Waterman Grille’s Burger and Beer, and The Preserve at Boulder Hills Winter Champagne Brunch

by David Dadekian February 10, 2015
written by David Dadekian

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Easy Entertaining Inc to Host Third Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner!

If you’re looking for something different this Valentine’s Day look no further than the Cafe at Easy Entertaining. This farm-to-fork Cafe and Catering collaborative is producing it’s third annual Valentine’s Day Tasting Dinner to provide a romantic and appetizing date spot for couples celebrating the holiday.

Easy Entertaining has been hosting successful tasting dinners with varying themes each month at their Cafe for the last two years, and this Valentine’s Day marks the second anniversary of these dinners.

“We’re so excited that our dinners have been so well received and we’re even more excited to be sharing our third Valentine’s Day Dinner with everyone. We’ve worked to create a menu that’s unique to provide an unforgettable Valentines Day experience.” stated Kaitlyn Roberts, Proprietor and Executive Chef of Easy Entertaining.

The menu for this tasting dinner has starters such as an Anti Pasti for Two with locally cured Daniele meats, house pickled vegetables, and Narragansett Creamery Cheeses or Grass Fed Beef Tartare with Easy Entertaining’s house made mustard aioli and grilled breads. Couples can also enjoy a Yogurt Marinated & Grilled Flank Steak, Pinot Noir Mustard Glazed Baffoni Farm’s Chicken, Mushroom Risotto, and more for their entree. Guests are invited to finish the night with a sweet bite of Chocolate Cake for Two or Citrus Panna Cotta.

The entire Valentine’s Day menu is available on Easy Entertaining’s website at EasyEntertainingRI.com. Reservations are required for the Valentine’s Day dinner and two seatings are available, one at 6 p.m. and one at 8:30 p.m. To reserve a table please call (401) 437-6090 or e-mail info@EasyEntertainingRI.com.
For more information on Easy Entertaining please call Nik Delfino at (401) 437-6090 or e-mail him at nik@EasyEntertainingRI.com.

 


Battle Road Brewing CompanyM.S. Walker to Distribute Battle Road Beer

Beloved Brand to Be Available in MA & RI as Early as Spring 2015

For the first time since the 1980s, M.S. Walker will distribute beer—in addition to its enviable portfolio of wine and spirits—throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The fifth-generation wholesale distributor based in Somerville, MA, will take on the distribution of Battle Road Brewing Company when the beloved beer brand re-launches as early as Spring 2015 with a new design, format, and eventual brewery and brewpub slated for later this year.

“After 30 years, we are excited to return to beer distribution with full confidence that M.S. Walker can assist Battle Road in becoming an industry leader,” says Michael Brody, Vice President of Sales for M.S. Walker. “As a family-owned business founded in Massachusetts not far from the Battle Road, we are intrinsically tied to and inspired by Battle Road Brewing Company’s mission and best-in-class products.”

The M.S. Walker distribution deal is the latest development in the re-launch of Battle Road Brewing Company, which is being spearheaded by Whole House Group and Managing Partner Greg Hill, in partnership with Battle Road Brewing Company founders Jeremy Cross and Scott Houghton. Whole House Group will lead the charge through 2015 to further establish Battle Road as a nationally-recognized beer with strong ties to its Massachusetts birthplace. When Battle Road re-launches in Spring 2015, a number of improvements will be made, including:

Look                                         Battle Road will unveil a new logo (see above right corner), branding, product design, and website.

Format                                    Instead of 22-oz bottles, Battle Road will now be available in 12-oz cans.

Distribution                         In a distribution partnership with respected wine and spirits distributor M.S. Walker, Battle Road will be available at hundreds of retail shops and bars and restaurants throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Brewing/Brewery             Jeremy Cross and Scott Houghton will continue to contract brew until their vision to establish a dedicated brewery and brewpub in the Battle Road area comes alive in 2015.

 


Waterman Grille Announces Beer & Burger Pairing On Thursdays

Providence’s Waterman Grille Offers Two Favorites Paired Together- Burgers and Beer

WHO: Providence’s Waterman Grille Executive Chef Tim McGrath has launched an ever-changing new Burger & Beer Pairing every Thursday.

WHAT: Providence’s Waterman Grille, one of the Newport Restaurant Group’s fine dining establishments, has debuted a $10 special offering a beer and burger pairing every Thursday this season. Waterman Grille Executive Chef Tim McGrath’s current pairing was inspired by the flavors of New England. Maine family farms burger, beet mostarda, kale and red cabbage slaw, great hill blue cheese, whole grain mustard and poppy seed butter brushed brioche roll. Delicious pairings will change every three weeks highlighting the creativity of the Waterman Grille culinary team and Foolproof’s array of Foolproof’s craft brews.

WHEN: Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the bar and lounge only

WHERE: Waterman Grille
4 Richmond Square
Providence, RI 02906
401.521.9229
www.watermangrille.com

MORE: Waterman Grille’s Thursday $10 Burger & Beer Pairing is available only in the lounge and bar.

 


The Preserve at Boulder Hills Winter Champagne Brunch

Starting January 11th every Sunday, from 10am to 2pm The Preserve at Boulder Hills will be serving Brunch. For $14.99 per person, enjoy a wide variety of breakfast and lunch items expertly prepared by our executive chef. Each week will feature a chef’s choice carving station, pasta station, chicken, and salad. Weekly staples will include fresh local scrambled eggs, Texas French toast sticks or pancakes, maple breakfast sausage, Applewood smoked bacon, roasted potatoes, seasonal fruit salad, an assortment of baked goods, and a dessert station full of sweet treats! For more information please contact Kim at 401.539.4653 or email us at info@ThePreserveRI.com

The Preserve at Boulder Hills, 87 Kingstown Rd., Richmond, RI 02898

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