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What is Charcuterie [shar-koo-tuh–ree]? In essence, it is the art of preparing such things as smoked meats (I am partial to smoked Bluefish), various cut cheeses, fruits and nuts. In other w … read more

What does "Rustic" actually mean? In it's most natural form, "Rustic" describes things that are natural, rough, aged or casual. This description applies to anything from a lodge to a seaside cottage. … read more

The year 2020 is the year of "social distancing". The question becomes, "Where do I go to social distance?"Made from RI has an answer. We carry a book in our store called "Rhode Island Off The Be … read more

This is being written on the near eve of the anniversary of D-Day (6 June 1944) from a place in the world that these individuals, these heroes (albeit some of them reluctantly so, just doing their job … read more

What is music? By definition, music is an art form and cultural activity, whose medium is sound.  There is so much more that can be said about music. Personally, this writer does not have an … read more