Signature Drinks Trivia
Answers: 1. d. Vodka martini. Shaken, not stirred. 2. c. White Russian 3. a. Banana daquiri 4. e. A nice chianti 5. b. A good ol’ fashioned Old Fashioned
Food Truck Profile: Poppy’s Waffles
After years of going to Fenway Park and enjoying different ballpark snacks, Rhode Islander Steve Gilman developed an affection for kettle corn. He loved the bags he’d get at the games so much that he decided to go home and start making his own. On behalf of anyone who’s ever had the pleasure of tasting […]
Lunar Notes
Aries: A very busy period ensues from your public to your private life. There’s a lot of conversation going on between you and any significant others on your radar screen. Some secrets are revealed. There are some who would like to assume control and are not very subtle about it. You know where you stand and […]
Trump Watch – Spring 2018
The Spring Equinox occurs on March 20, 2018, at 12:16pm EDT. In mundane astrology, Donald Trump, as head of state, is represented by the Sun. In the Equinox chart cast for Washington, DC, the Sun is in a very strong position. But it is not all smooth sailing for the president because Mars and […]
Pin-Up: Karen
Many of the articles in this issue are about empowering women. Are there things you do regularly to help ensure equality or promote female empowerment? I’ll share events and groups with ladies that I think might be interested. I try to not tear anyone down, but instead encourage them in their goals. We’re also celebrating […]
Locale Profile: Xaco Taco
Rick’s Roadhouse was underappreciated. That’s right. I said it. When Motif hired me, they knew they were getting someone willing to expose the cold, hard truth when others would slink away into the shadows. I’m here to shout out the facts: RICK’S ROADHOUSE WAS UNDERAPPRECIATED. Much like Tony Stark in Iron Man 3, I feel so […]
Bon Me Oh My!
One of my regrets upon leaving Vietnam last year was that I never tried a Vietnamese coffee. I heard a rumor the night before we caught our flight that Vietnamese coffee was an artistic creation of strong brewed coffee with a layer of condensed milk that was more of an experience than a coffee. […]
Know Your Mom and Pop: Claudia’s Creations
Some people have been passionately training at a craft all their lives, never realizing that it could one day open the doors to a possible career path. Claudia Fratiello had a love for cooking and baking since she was 5. She would spend hours watching her mother and grandmothers cook desserts or holiday treats. Her […]
An Interview with Heather Rigney
Author Heather Rigney has made a name for herself with The Merrow Trilogy, which follows lovable screw-up anti-hero Evie McFagan as she deals with her nemesis/counterpart Nomia, a mermaid. Both experience self-discovery and both leave a path of destruction in their wake. All three books have garnered praise, and helped Rigney build a loyal fanbase. […]