Mama Kim's Korean BBQ food truck

Every Tuesday in the summer a small, select group of food trucks park at the corner of Ship and Richmond streets, catty corner from the Brown Medical School and just a few short blocks form where I work. I had to try the Korean BBQ -- and it was superb!

sweet potato fries

Stinky cheese party on the East Side of Providence

After a fantastic opening day at the 2012 Winter Farmers Market, the French Tarte and I joined Magali and her friend Jane for their first annual stinky cheese party. (Magali's daughter Melodie was on hand as well to help coordinate things.)

 

The idea, simple in concept and wonderful in execution, was for each person to bring a cheese they deemed stinky but tasty, and a bottle of wine. Greens were provided and there was also pate, soup and various other goodies as well. Susie brought a lemon tart and a selection of financier (almond-based cakes) to wrap it all up.

 

The cheeses were delightful -- my favorite was the Epoisses, rich like smooth, whipped butter but with a bite that reminded you this is an incredible cheese. The wines were spot on -- French, Italian and California; the company was amiable and warm, and the conversation lively and pleasant all around. We couldn't have imagined a warmer group or a smarter idea.

 

Truffle tremor

Fourme d'Ambert

Gorgonzola

Perstelle du Beaujolais

Epoisses

Dorset

Saga and Roquefort

Goat cheese balls swirling in olive oil and herbs

Cabrales

French Tarte at the Winter Farms Market in Pawtucket

Caramel mascarpone creme filled profiteroles with kiwi and strawberries

Apple feuilltee

The French Tarte preps for the opening day of the Winter Farmers Market

Chocolate ganache tart, large

Caramel nut tart, mini

Chocolate ganache tart, mini

Pumpkin cranberry financier (almond cakes)

Caramel nut tart, large version

Broadway Bistro

olive oil with spices and herbs

ribs n' grits

ribs n' grits

salmon with white bean puree

salmon closeup

bluefish with fingerling potatoes

chocolate truffles

The French Tarte

Just a a few of the latest mouth-watering pastries for recent customers from the hands of the French Tarte. . .

Pain au chocolat



A mixed medley -



Lime sponge cake with mascarpone and mousseline cream and strawberry



Palmiers -



And a beautful fraisier -

Broadway Bistro and Tini's

Within the last week and a half we've returned (for the umpteenth time) to a couple of our favorite local eateries.

Broadway Bistro, on Broadways (surprise!)

Sauteed green beans with bacon -



Sweet potato croquettes -



Our standard ribs 'n grits - now this is comfort food!



Tini's on Washington Street downtown

Zucchini fries with basil and lemon -



Puree of country turnip (so sweet!) with "farmer pesto (made with kale) and drops of luscious olive oil -



Fresh pea and ricotta ravioli -



Bread gnocchi with rabbit -

Duck and Bunny - again!

On Thursday, April 5, back to Duck and Bunny. You get a funky warm atmosphere, filled with tasty food, delicious wine, all shared with equally funky artwork -- "Duck with a pearl earirng" followed, of course, by Vincent Van Bunny. . .