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ReneeRobinson

  • Location: Providence, RI
  • Favorite foods: Mexican, Oaxacan, Caribbean, Latin, ethnic, spicy, chiles, chipotle, tomato, cilantro
  • Last bite on earth: Di Fara's

Cook the Book: 'Vegetable Literacy' by Deborah Madison

Cook the Book: 'The Chinese Takeout Cookbook'

Providence: Luxe Burger Bar Serves Decent Drinking Companions

Totally underwhelmed, there are definitely better places in Providence. Keep the Providence articles coming!

Only One Beer For Life: What Would You Pick?

Win Two Tickets to the Smoke Experiment at SXSW in Austin

Cook the Book: 'Vietnamese Home Cooking'

Definitely the Slanted Door!

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: The Sriracha Lover's Ultimate Gift Pack

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription

Holiday Giveaway: The Amazing Thermapen Thermometer

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Quercia's Pork Belly Heaven Package

with white beans and kale

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Counter Culture Coffee Subscription

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: The Sriracha Lover's Ultimate Gift Pack

eggs and oh my dear god I need this gift set

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Quercia's Pork Belly Heaven Package

as the base for a mussel dish

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Zingerman's Camp Bacon Gift Box

mixed with brussel sprouts

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Case of Pat LaFrieda Burgers

Holiday Giveaway: The Amazing Thermapen Thermometer

Cook the Book: 'The Art of Eating Cookbook'

Cook the Book: 'The Occasional Vegetarian'

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: The Sriracha Lover's Ultimate Gift Pack

Site Improvements: Faster Slideshows

I would like to second/third Leo_G's comment!

A Cookie A Day: 'The Treats Truck Baking Book'

This truck would have alcohol-infused desserts only (rum cake, sherry trifle, etc)

Cook the Book: 'Good Food to Share'

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: La Quercia's Cured Meat Experience

Last Week's Contest Winners

Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Southside Market Sausage, Chicken, and Steaks

So far it's Dinosaur. But I've got a lot to try!

Providence Pizza?

Moving from Connecticut to Providence in a week and looking for recommendations on good places for pizza. All other restaurant recommendations welcome too!

Munich for Oktoberfest

This is my first post!
My boyfriend and I will be spending about 8 days in Munich this year for Oktoberfest, and I'd love to hear any recommendations for restaurants/beer gardens/dishes/beers to try! Thanks!

(We'll also stop by Prague for a few days, so would love those recs too!)

Weekend Baking Project: How to make Canelés (Cannelés) de Bordeaux

If you spend much time in bakeries, you'll notice that a few classic French pastries have been thrust into the spotlight. Kouign-amann is one, canelés (or cannelés) are another. Canelés are a cylindrical pastry from Bordeaux with a soft, custardy center and a thick, caramelized outer crust. Ever wondered how to make them at home? We have a step by step guide and recipe—and we promise they will make a very rewarding Saturday. More

Shredded Pork in Ancho-Orange Sauce (Chilorio) from 'Pati's Mexican Table'

Carnitas make for one of the best taco fillings: slow braised pork, shredded and then crisped up before serving, is perfect unadorned in a warm corn tortilla. But what if you're looking to take it up a notch? In Pati's Mexican Table, Pati Jinich presents a different version of braised and shredded pork, this time fancied up with orange juice and a fragrant, tangy ancho chile sauce. With a generous pour of apple cider vinegar, the finished dish tastes almost like Mexican pulled pork—and I wouldn't consider that a bad thing. More

The Food Lab Lite: Pasta with Crab, Tomato, and Chilies

It's still snowing on and off in New York, but we're on the cusp of crabbing season, which probably explains why I've got crabs on the mind. It also helps that it's my wife's favorite seafood and she's about to embark on a six month west-coast sabbatical so I'm trying to squeeze in all the brownie points I can before she takes off for the sunnier climes. This dish, based on the spaghetti with crab and sea urchin at Marea fits the bill. More

Egg Drop Soup from 'The Chinese Takeout Cookbook'

Diana Kuan's egg drop soup in The Chinese Takeout Cookbook is a simple affair. Her broth is flavored with just a bit of ginger, rice wine, white pepper, and sugar; bolstered with meaty dried shiitakes; and thickened (just barely) with a cornstarch slurry. The broth's simplicity allows the just-set sunny egg to shine. Turning off the heat while stirring in the egg keeps its texture tender and light. More

My Thai: Thai Beef Jerky

Although fried sun-dried beef is often called Thai "beef jerky," know that it's not exactly like the American beef jerky that you find in the snack aisle at the supermarket. Thai beef jerky is only briefly dehydrated in the sun (hence "single sunlight beef") and some of moisture is still left in the beef, making it easier to chew than its American counterpart. More

Keep Austin Weird: 12 Unique Foods Found in Austin

There's a reason why you'll see "Keep Austin Weird" bumper stickers and tie-dyed tees all over the city. Austin is all about preserving its quirkiness, whether it takes the form of a live band playing in some bar's backyard, public art shaped as a swooping bat, or a rabbit and rattlesnake sausage. We've rounded up some of our favorite only-in-Austin dishes. Don't you just love Austin? More

10 Must-Eats in Austin Right Now

Assembling a list of only 10 must-eats is difficult in a city like Austin where new restaurants and food trucks are opening constantly. With many out-of-towners visiting for SXSW, we've assembled a collection of eats that are representative of Austin's personality: barbacoa taco, rabbit and dumplings, barbecue, and more! More

10 Food Trucks in Austin We Love

The number of food trucks in Austin is overwhelming. With more than 1,000 trucks (many with quirky and kitschy themes, like "Biscuits and Groovy"), some might even say the scene is saturated. Don't settle for mediocre food served from gimmicky trucks! For this list, we wanted to highlight the trucks that represent the Austin scene at its best—scrappy entrepreneurs making excellent food with minimal overhead. More