ENTERTAINING
Rhody Reads Feast your eyes on these six
books with local ties about food
By Hug h Minor
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angia !” In this month’s Rhody Reads, we’re featuring six books that highlight the fantastic culinar y scene in Rhode Island. From cooking and eating to how food ser ves as the centerpiece of our lives, check them all out and be sure to purchase yours at your local bookstore. Now, let’s dig in! Chef and author Jeanie Roland runs two restaurants, Ella’s Food & Drink in Westerly and The Perfect Caper in Punta Gorda. With her new cookbook, The Perfect Caper, you can enjoy Roland’s delectable dishes in the comfort of your own home. Combining a refined French technique and Asian influences, ever y recipe offers a delightful experience for the food connoisseur. Rhode Island is probably best known for its Italian cuisine and you can find some of the best examples in Providence native Nancy Verde Barr’s book, We Called it Macaroni. From appetizers to desserts, Barr, who worked for years with Julia Child, covers the best recipes from southern Italy and gives them her own local flair. Lydia Walshin and Jennifer Leal take a different approach in their cookbook, Rhode Island Recipes, creating healthy choices for families with an emphasis on local dishes. From lasagna to fritters, you can explore the biggest meals from the littlest state but with healthy twists so you don’t have to feel g uilty about appreciating some homegrown favorites.
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