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Kim Kinzie

Kim Fogarty Kinzie is a former prosecutor turned writer. After many years arguing in court, Kinzie opted for a kinder, gentler career writing training manuals for cops and lawyers, the most popular being the one and only “Massachusetts Prosecutors Guide: Operating Under the Influence.” Now she is a stay-at-home mom of two young boys and a regular contributor for Motif as of March 2013. She recently published her first novel, Conscious Unparenting™: Our 1970’s Spin on Modern-Day Motherhood, which she co-authored with a childhood friend. Her book seeks to start a parenting movement that’s less kid-centric, more parent friendly. She and her co-author blog about their movement, and all things retro-parenting at www.consciousunparenting.com.

Got Beer?

Posted on December 6, 2017December 14, 2017
Kim Kinzie
Got Beer?, Lifestyle
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Tilted Barn Brewery and Christmas Farm: Like a Norman Rockwell Painting … with Beer

It’s that time of year when everyone’s looking for the perfect place to grab a tree. We all want bountiful trees, gorgeous scenery, festive ambiance, you know, the Norman Rockwell experience. Well I have great news for you: You can have all that and BEER at the Tilted Barn Brewery & Christmas Farm in Exeter. […]

Posted on October 4, 2017October 3, 2017
Kim Kinzie
Food
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Beer: It’s Not Just For Drinking

Forget wine, the new trend is to pair food with beer. It’s no longer relegated to hanging out with its buddy pizza. Restaurant chefs create intricate, unique menus to complement local craft beers. At home, beer goes beautifully with almost everything, especially tacos and spicy Asian dishes. It’s also a perfect accompaniment to both cheese and […]

Events

Posted on September 6, 2017September 6, 2017
Kim Kinzie
Events, Food
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Love Oysters? Don’t Miss the Ocean State Oyster Festival

Tom Robbins once equated eating an oyster with French kissing a mermaid. Others have likened it to swallowing a large wad of snot. I get both analogies, but for obvious reasons prefer the first one as it perfectly describes the sensuous nature of gulping down a bit of the sea, enjoying the salty brininess that […]

Scales and Tales Dinner Series: A New Way to See-Food

If you’ve been living under a rock or asleep for a really, really long time (think Rip Van Winkle), I have some news for you: Donald Trump is president (yes, that guy), Russia is the enemy again and local, sustainable food is all the rage. That last one is really great news. One reason for […]

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Culinary Incubators: The Perfect Solution for Hatching Your Own Food Business

Are you one of those people with a knack for baking perfect scones or putting together a unique, spicy salsa; a recipe so good that people are constantly saying, “You should sell this!”? I am not one of those people, but I know a few of them and often wonder how they could get their […]

Lifestyle

Camp No Counselors: You Just Might Have the Time of Your Life…

I never attended summer camp as a kid, but I’ve seen Meatballs and Dirty Dancing enough times to know that I probably would have loved it. Bugs and uncomfortable beds aside, the idea of meeting people from all over the country – possibly the world – while enjoying the great outdoors and bumping and grinding with the […]

Lifestyle

Have $100? Get a New Kitchen. Painting Your Cabinets 101

Maybe you’re looking around your dated kitchen with its ugly wood cabinets and thinking, “If only I could afford a remodel.” The good news? You can paint those ugly cabinets yourself for short money. But the bad news is that the process is not as easy as those gorgeous blonde YouTubers clad in tight-fitting jeans and […]

Posted on February 1, 2017February 1, 2017
Kim Kinzie
Food, Got Beer?
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Locale Profile: Fortnight — Not Your Mother’s Wine Bar

With craft cocktails and whiskeys being all the rage, sometimes you just want a great glass of wine. Not a Mark West or J. Lohr – something different; something that blows your mind. Where do you go? You could try the bar at an upscale restaurant and ask for a recommendation. But after spending […]

Posted on November 30, 2016November 30, 2016
Kim Kinzie
Food
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Locale Profile: Mosaic Restaurant — The Middle East Finds a New Home in Rolfe Square

If you’re like me, then you’re thrilled anytime you hear of a new restaurant that boasts an ethnic cuisine other than Italian. We all love Italian food, but Rhode Island has more than enough for the entire East Coast, never mind our tiny state. Personally, I’m pining for some great Thai or a place that […]

Monrovia: West African Soul Food Meets the Best of the South

Many years ago my husband and I vacationed on a tiny island off the coast of Belize called Caye Caulker. The island was split in two during a hurricane at some point, with all hotels, restaurants and homes on the bottom half. A few people lived on the upper half, including a woman named Miss Claudette who, if […]