Rhode Island

Coffee Milk

Some states' official state beverage seem exotic, like 'Awa in Hawaii. Others couldn't be more plain. Water in Indiana? Really?…

3 months ago

Reverse Culture Shock. Returning to the States after 2 years away

Brent visits some stunningly beautiful spots including Watch Hill and Narragansett, Rhode Island while talking about the surprises of visiting…

3 months ago

Federal Hill, the Little Italy of Providence, RI

Brent visit's Providence, Rhode Island's "Little Italy," Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…

3 months ago

Classic Rhode Island drinks with a spiked twist

Brent visits Rhode Island for some classic Ocean State drinks. He may or may not add a little something extra…

4 months ago

Culinary Adventure: Best cocktails in Newport, Rhode Island

Brent visits Newport, Rhode Island and samples some cocktails including one with ties to a painful past. He also checks…

4 months ago

Witches of Wickford Paddle

An offshoot of the popular Witch Dance, Rhode Islanders dress in costume and paddle around the harbor. Witch Dance Walpurgis…

7 months ago

Ancients & Horribles Parade

Unlike other reverent parades, Rhode Island's Ancients & Horribles parade skewers local and national figures and satirizes popular culture. Big…

10 months ago

Garlic Scapes

This little-known part of the garlic plant makes an amazing pesto. What are Garlic Scapes? Notice the distinctive curly-cue shape…

3 years ago

Beavertail Lighthouse

A beacon guiding ships through the treacherous waters of Narragansett Bay has been on this spot in Rhode Island for…

3 years ago

Pizza Strips

Everyone in Rhode Island loves Pizza Strips. Any gathering in Lil' Rhody is sure to have a box of the…

3 years ago

Castle Hill Lighthouse-Newport, RI

Some of the most stunning views in all of New England are at this little lighthouse with a fascinating history.…

3 years ago