Summer Fun in Rhode Island

Jun 01, 2019

Top 5 RI Summer Bucket List Must-Do’s

1. Go to the beach -This is the Ocean State! Make sure to check out all state beaches for the full summer experience!

2.  Eat lots and lots of seafood! - Aunt Carrie’s and Iggy’s Chowder House offer their famous clam cakes, as well as traditional New England lobster dinners and other seafood!

3. Connect with nature - Take advantage of the East coast nice weather and check out the nature around you. The Audubon Society is a great place to walk around and take in the breath taking views!

4. Waterfire –Waterfire is one of the most amazing and charming things about this great little city! Bonfires are lit up and down the river that runs through the center of the city!

5. Catch a Drive-In Movie- Packsome snacks and head to theRustic Drive in! Stuff your car with your friends and you are bound to have a great night!

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day!

Apr 02, 2019

Who doesn't love an amazing cookie with the two best food combos of all time? 

Total time: 45 min

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup grape jelly
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, combine shortening, peanut butter, both sugars, milk and vanilla.
3. Add egg and beat until incorporated.
4. Gradually add flour mixture and mix until combined.
5. Roll tablespoons of dough into balls with hands.
6. Place on ungreased baking sheets and press into the centers with thumbs to form wells.
7. In each well, place 1/2 teaspoon of jelly and 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Let cool and serve!

In Providence, RI cooking up this awesome recipe? Stop by for a tour, we'd love to meet you! 

Spring Break Time! Staying Local?

Feb 28, 2019

Travel local this Spring Break!

Check out the 6 best Spring Break Destinations in your own backyard:

Newport: Take time for fun recreational activities such as kayaking or canoeing along the waterside! Or you can admire stunning beach views from a waterfront Rhode Island vacation rental!

Block Island: Block Island is the ideal spot when you want to sit back and relax while soaking up the sun or even go fishing! Crescent Beach is a popular hotspot for biking and hiking! The downtown district offers local galleries and vendors!

Bristol: Looking for something more educational this Spring Break? Check out the Blithewold Mansion or the Coggeshall Farm Museum. Once it gets warmer, you can explore Colt State Park with a hike on the walking trails or bike the East Bay Bike Path!

Providence: You can stay in the city and enjoy so many fun activities in Providence! Start your adventures with a trip to the Roger Williams Park Zoo, or sign up for the East Side Walking Tour to see the historic homes. You can also visit the State House on Capitol Hill and tour the RISD museum!

Middletown: Aquidneck Island, located in Middletown, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Rhode Island, and a perfect setting for a SELFIE! Middletown hosts the annual Wine and Tasting tour in the Spring so make sure to check out the times and sign up to attend! 

Johnston: Lastly, treat yourself to a day of hiking trails at the Wolf Hill Preserve and wildlife on display at the Neutraconkanut Hill Conservancy. This town is also well known for their Botanical Center, the Zoo and the Planetarium.

We hope you have a fabulous spring break!