Ocean State Magazine June 2017

OCEANSTATE JUNE 2017

HOW I PAID OFF OVER

$15K IN STUDENT LOANS IN 15 MONTHS

By: Becky Freeman

10 IN RHODE ISLAND By: Michele Meek

DEEP WATER RULES, REGS & RESEARCH By: Leslie Hogan

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22ND NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW DESIGN AND BUILD Wh i te C arrara Marbl e Ti l e

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WEARING “GREENERY”

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THE DAIRY FREE TREND Here Is Why.

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WICKED TULIPS Th e H ot test Ti cket In RI

ARTIST PROFILE J o s h Yelle

$15K+ STUDENT LOANS Pa id in 1 5 mo nths ...

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10 FAVORITE SUMMER DAYS I n Rh od e I sla n d

FEATURED WEDDING

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RESTAURANT DIRECTORY

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DEALER DIRECTORY

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real estate

Local Expertise. World Class Results.

Island Realty

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DEEP WATER docks

RULES, REGS & RESEARCH THE DREAM DOCK

Sailors in search of waterfront homes often dream of keeping their boat on a dock in front of the house.

With over 400 miles of coastline and some of the best sailing in the world, Rhode Island seems like the perfect place for a private sailboat dock. It turns out, however, deep water docks – the kind that Leslie H og a n work for sailboats with deep, co -o w ns H og a n long keels – are rare in RI Asso ciate s because they require three Real Estate i n very scarce commodities: New po r t , R I. She’s be e n a n 1.) Deep water close to shore, active R e a l tor 2.) Protection from wind and since 2 001 a nd weather, 3.) A CRMC water s pe c i al i zes in vacatio n & se cond classification of type 2, 3 or 4. h om e s ales o n Aquidnec k Isl a nd .

Hoga n Realty has 23 age nt s If a deep water dock interests and s e rves Aquidneck I s l a nd you, here are some resources and c oastal co mmunities a l ong for researching the feasibility N arraga nsett Bay. of a dock at your home:

HOW DO I FIND EXISTING RI DOCKS?

The best way to obtain a deep water dock is to buy a home that already has one. If it’s there, chances are you’re good to go, and you can avoid the application and permitting process. To find existing docs check Google Earth and the nautical online charts at OceanGrafix.com Zoom in and look for small black lines indicating existing docks.

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HOW CAN I TELL HOW DEEP THE WATER IS?

Determining water depth is tricky. Weather and tides change the bottom constantly.

OceanGrafix Charts will give you an idea of how quickly the floor drops off, but an actual measurement at extreme low tide is the only way to know with certainty if your boat will clear the bottom in all situations.

A weight on a string will do the trick in most situations.

WHAT IS CRMC AND WHERE DO THEY FIT IN?

RI’S Coastal Resources Management Council is a state agency with jurisdiction over the coastline and coastal waters of Rhode Island. CRMC classifies all of RI’s coastal waters. Much of the coastline around Narragansett Bay is Type 1 water where docks are prohibited. Maps of CRMC’s water classifications are a good place to start searching for dockappropriate waterfront homes or land. If you build, repair or alter anything in the water in front of your land, you must apply for permission from CRMC. This link will show all the current CRMC applications including applications for docks: crmc. CONTINUED ON ri.gov/applicationnotices.html PAGE 7>

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lifestyle

Wicked Tulips THE HOTTEST TICKET IN RI

about a week and a half ago. I’d stumbled across it while scrolling their site during brunch at The Garden Grille - Sunrise at Wicked Tulips (Farm) in Johnston. So, maybe everyone was checking in from, or posting all about, ‘Wicked’ (Search the hashtag Wicked Tulips on social, you’ll see.), but this 6am event was something brand-y new this year and I hadn’t seen thing one about it anywhere else online. Hence, there would most likely be #BraggingRights for attending, yes?

It was scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, April 25, but since I already had plans to attend a blogging conference in NYC that day, we agreed the following Tuesday, May 2nd, would be the big day. I mean, there was rain in the forecast for the 25th anyway and what’re the odds it would also rain that next Tues?

Cut to yesterday morning at around 3:30 am when thunder and heavy rain startled me up out of a deep sleep. After a minor anxiety attack (What to do? Should we still go?), and a few quality minutes stalking the Wicked Tulips’ Facebook Page, figured I’d send a private message to see whether or not they would be opening. Since it turned out they would in fact be open for biz (extra points for their getting back to me so darn quickly), we decided to motor over, in our inclement weather gear (Don’t even think about any dainty footwear, even if the sun is shining!), and give it a whirl.

Everything was beautiful, despite the rain (although it did let up some by 6-6:15am). The funny part was that I was certain we would be the only ones there, given the stormy conditions and super early hour. Not even close!

Right after we parked, a bunch of other cars and trucks started making their way in. I mean, that’s really saying something, as in - “This is THE hottest ticket in town!”

Another interesting observation is the amount of peeps, who (like us) were there taking pics, or having their pic taken, in the Show Garden. (As the name says, it’s not for picking, only for appreciating with your eyes or photo opps.) Again, that is MAY-JOR, especially at 6:30am on a drizzly Tues morning.

For more info about how to have your own ‘Wicked Tulips’ experience, visit www.wickedtulips.com. (Also, last I looked, “they” were even booking photo sessions with a professional photog, if you’re just not feeling the I-Phone fotos.) •

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Summer Days IN RHODE ISLAND

Ah, Summer Finally, we’re together again. Although I do enjoy ice skating and skiing, for me, they just don’t compare to lying on a warm beach, swimming, and surfing. And in Rhode Island, we’re lucky to find everything we need to enjoy summer right here in the Ocean State. This list is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather a list of ten of my favorite ways to spend a day during the summer in Rhode Island.

1. SURF, BEACH, & MINI-AMUSEMENT PARK IN NARRAGANSETT For

more low-key (read: novice) surfers like myself, Narragansett Town Beach generally offers small (one to three foot) waves, and the water tends to be freer of seaweed than some other local surf beaches. You can set up a surf lesson in Narragansett or rent a board with Warm Winds Surf Shop or Narragansett Surf & Skate, or just head out with your own board. The beach is separated by a surf side and a swim side, so if you’re only up for swimming, you can head to the other side of the beach. Note that Narragansett Town Beach has a fee both for parking and for entrance on the beach.

For lunch, I love Crazy Burger, which has a great selection of burgers, salads and sandwiches for vegetarians and omnivores alike.

If that’s not enough action for the day, then we’ll stop at Adventureland, a miniature amusement park with a carousel, bumper boats and a kids’ raceway.

We usually like to pick up some local seafood at Champlin’s to cook at home later (likely stopping for some ice cream at the Sweet Spot while we’re there), and picking up some local corn at Sunsets Farm on the way home.

2. BIKE RIDE AND LUNCH ALONG THE BAY If it’s not too hot, one

of my favorite things to do is take a bike ride along the East Bay Bike Path, which follows the coastline of the bay between East Providence down to Bristol, Rhode Island. The ride isn’t terribly hilly, and it’s so peaceful to ride along the water.

I like to stop along the way at the Audubon Society in Bristol to explore their outdoor grounds or indoor museum.

Although the food is underwhelming, it’s hard to beat the view at Agave in Bristol. Save room for ice cream at Gray’s Ice Cream, which is one of my favorites.

3. ROCKY COAST HIKE AND VIEW OF THE BAY IN JAMESTOWN When I’m up for a more adventurous activity, I love to hike

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up Fort Wetherill in Jamestown. It’s a fairly easy walk, even with children, and the views of Narragansett Bay are fantastic. If you think ahead, you can pack a picnic lunch.

Or, you can make your way into the town of Jamestown to pick a spot along the water.

The view Wetheri from Fort ll State Park .

There’s also the Jamestown Community Playground for kids that need to let off steam before or after their meal.

4. BEACH, BOATS, KITES AND SEAFOOD IN NEWPORT AND MIDDLETOWN I usually skip Newport’s Easton’s Beach (“First

Beach”) in Newport, and head to Sachuest Beach (“Second Beach”) in Middletown, Rhode Island. The water tends to be freer of seaweed, although the seagulls remain as aggressive as ever here, which is why I don’t recommend lunch on the beach. Plus, who needs lunch when you can go straight from the beach to Frosty Freez for delicious soft-serve.

We always like to try to make time to take a drive along the coast on Ocean Drive, stopping at Brenton Point State Park, which typically makes for a great kite-flying spot.

We’ve also spent many pleasant hours over the years in the rental boats available at Sail Newport in Fort Adams State Park.

For dinner, I usually head to Flo’s Clam Shack for my favorite lobster roll and clamcakes. Or if I’m in the mood for a more relaxing sit-down dinner, then I head to Scales & Shells for local seafood or Mamma Luisa for homemade Italian, both favorites that have stood the test of time.

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swimming (I like to do laps), I like a treat (shocking, I know). Depending on where I am, I might drive to Eskimo King.

the kids (and I suppose, over-heated adults). Don’t forget to squeeze in a few minutes to see some elephants, giraffes and gorillas while you’re there.

Another one of my favorites is an excursion to Wrights Dairy Farm for some coffee milk and strawberry shortcake.

And what better way to finish a summer evening than with an outdoor movie at the Rustic Tri-View Drive-In?

Then, it’s hard to deny the tourist appeal of Providence’s Waterfire. It was the first event that brought us into Providence before we moved here, and its success has led to its adoption in other Photo small cities. It’s one of caption: the only times you’ll Michele and see actual traffic in her family on the East Bay downtown Providence.

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I appreciate it as a novelty, especially Michele Meek is a writer, filmmaker, since I don’t have to and creative entrepreneur who lives in Providence, RI. This ar ticle is based drive. on posts from her blog The Rhode Less In my ideal day, I’d Traveled at www.rhodelesstraveled. begin with watching com. You can read more about her at them light the fires, www.michelemeek.com. then enjoy a meal at Figidini or Gracie’s, and finish off with a concert at Lupo’s.

6. FISHING, BASEBALL AND FIREWORKS What could be more American? Start with fishing and a ride on the carousel at Slater Memorial Park.

Then head to a Paw Sox game at McCoy Stadium, where you can grab some beers and a Super Pretzel, some shelled peanuts, or hot dog, and spread out on the lawn to watch the game. If you pick a night with fireworks after, then you can end the night with a close-up show.

7. BEACH, COCKTAILS AND OYSTERS One of my favorite state

beaches is East Matunuck Beach–it’s a bit rockier than some, but it’s has a great atmosphere for children. Plus, you can eat at the waterfront Matunuck Oyster Bar before or after. Am I the only one who finds the beach makes them hungry?

If I’m looking for a more lively beach day, I might head down to Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, RI and have cocktails and lunch at The Andrea’s newly restored bar, right on the beach.

8. AN ALL-PROVIDENCE SUMMER DAY On Saturday mornings,

you’ll typically find us at the Hope Street Farmers’ Market in Lippitt Park, Providence. There are dozens of farm vendors from Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and throughout the summer, the produce increases in variety. You’ll also find the Pat’s Pastured Pork stand for breakfast sandwiches, or Tallulah Tacos for lunch. There’s even a series of local craft vendors if you want to do additional shopping.

5. POOL, CAKE AND A DRIVE-IN MOVIE Although I do love the

ocean, swimming in a pool can often be much easier–no waves and sea creatures to contend with.

On other days of the week, I might head to Venda Ravioli, where you can eat outside in DePasquale Square on Atwells Avenue.

If you don’t have access to a pool, see if you can find a friend and get invited by someone with a membership to one (guest fees tend to be about $5-10 per person at local clubs). After

You might not think of the zoo as too appealing on a hot summer day, but the Roger Williams Park Zoo now has Hasbro’s Big Backyard with sprinklers and water play for

9. BERRY PICKING AND WINE TASTING ON AQUIDNECK ISLAND

When I get sick of the beach (it takes a lot of beach days in a row for this to happen), I love going to Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown for berry picking. They also have a small gourmet grocery shop with other tasty treats.

Then, I’d enjoy a relaxing snack and glass of wine at Newport Vineyards at their outdoor seating overlooking their rows of grapevines.

10. JOURNEYING TO BLOCK ISLAND Although you can certainly take the ferry over and enjoy a meal and a beach day at Ballard’s Beach, you’d definitely be missing out.

Instead rent a car (that in itself can be an “experience”), bring some bikes (although not ideal for young children), or get a taxi to Mohegan Bluffs, where you climb down a winding staircase of over 100 stairs down to the water. As treacherous as the descent seems, It is quite beautiful once you make it down – with the ocean up against an enormous cliff. •

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Friday, June 23 - Sunday, June 25, 2017.

22 ND NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW to Celebrate Fete Des Fleurs THE 2017 NEWPORT FLOWER SHOW,

Newport Flower Show Dates, Hours & Pricing: Advance sale and Preservation Society member admission tickets are $20 per person; tickets sold at the door will be $25. One-day Show tickets for children between 6 – 17 are $6.

Friday, June 23: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 24: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 25: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Opening Night Party: Friday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. $150 for Preservation Society members and $175 for non-members; after June 9, $170 for Preservation Society members and $200 for non-members NEW Fête de la Lune and “A Little Chaos” Film Viewing: Saturday, June 24, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. supper; film viewing begins at 7:45 p.m. $70 for evening admission and boxed picnic supper; $10 for viewing of “A Little Chaos” Afternoon Tea Reception: Friday, June 23, 3:00 p.m. $65 ticket price includes one-day Show admission Sunday Champagne & Jazz Brunch: Sunday, June 25, 11:00 a.m. $90 ticket price includes one-day Show admission Lecture Luncheons with Jeff Leatham and Dr. Eric T. Haskell: Friday, June 23 with Jeff Leatham: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 24 with Dr. Eric T. Haskell: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. $100 for Luncheon & Lecture; $50 for Lecture only; ticket price includes oneday Show admission

themed Fête Des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres, will celebrate its 22nd year with a variety of special events, expert guest speakers, beautiful floral designs, impressive horticulture exhibits, stunning garden displays, unique shopping opportunities, and more. Inspired by France, America’s premier summer flower show will transport guests’ imaginations to the place that has inspired generations of artists and gardeners. Attendees will travel on a French adventure, from grand gardens to Paris chic, at Rosecliff, one of Newport’s most beautiful historic mansions modeled after the Grand Trianon of Versailles. The Show opens on Friday, June 23 and runs through Sunday, June 25, 2017.

The magnificent three-day event welcomes back Bartlett Tree Experts as the Presenting Sponsor of the Newport Flower Show, which benefits The Preservation Society of Newport County. Additional sponsors include ALEX AND ANI, Atria Senior Living, Brooks Brothers, Coca Cola Bottling Company of Southeastern New England, Swarovski, United, , and The Newport Daily News.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:

The Show will feature celebrity floral designer Jeff Leatham and noted scholar on French garden history Dr. Eric T. Haskell as special guest speakers. Guests will have the rare opportunity to learn from the uniquely talented Leatham, who works as the Artistic Director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris in addition to designing events for celebrities and world leaders like His Holiness the

Dalai Lama, Oprah Winfrey, Madonna, and many more. Haskell, Professor of French Studies & Humanities and Director of the Clark Humanities Museum at Scripps College in California, will share his knowledge on French gardens, their history, and more with guests at the Newport Flower Show.

Fashion icon and interior designer Iris Apfel will also join the Newport Flower Show’s Afternoon Tea reception on Friday, June 23 for a conversation on her fabulous life, fashion, and style.

The Opening Night Party, the unofficial “kickoff to summer in Newport,” will take place on Friday, June 23 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a cocktail buffet, live music and dancing, a seaside supper, and other entertaining surprises.

The show will continue through the weekend with unforgettable garden exhibits, horticultural entries, floral designs, and children’s programs, all staged throughout the elegant reception rooms of Rosecliff, its oceanfront terrace and lawn.

New this year, the Newport Flower Show will offer a Fête de la Lune (Feast

by Moonlight) at Rosecliff on Saturday, June 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Guests can spend an evening strolling through the display gardens, shopping with Flower Show vendors on the front lawn, and viewing the floral designs inside Rosecliff before the sun sets, then can enjoy a summer picnic basket supper on the grounds while viewing the display gardens. Attendees can also opt to stay after supper for a viewing of the 2015 hit movie “A Little Chaos” starring Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, and Stanley Tucci; film tickets are sold separately.

The expansive front lawn of Rosecliff will once again be transformed, this year taking inspiration from the fountain at the Centre Pompidue in Paris. Colorful garden plantings and boxwood-edge parterre beds will complement a series of kinetic sculptures representing the elements earth, wind, and fire. A formal garden layout and grand allee, garden pavilions, and a French market will create a park-like setting for visitors entering the Show.

The Afternoon Tea reception will be held on the front lawn of Rosecliff on Friday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m. Guests will be treated to a sampling of savory and sweet delicacies as well as flavored versions of iced or hot teas. Interior designer and fashion icon Iris Apfel will engage guests in a conversation about fashion, style and life.

The Sunday Champagne & Jazz Brunch is a great way to ease into the last day of the Newport Flower Show on Sunday, June 25 at 11:00 a.m. Guests will enjoy a delicious brunch while sipping champagne and listening to cool jazz on the front lawn of Rosecliff.

Luncheon lectures by Jeff Leatham and Dr. Eric T. Haskell are scheduled on Friday and Saturday. Leatham is considered the most exciting floral designer in the world. Awarded the prestigious “Knighthood” (“Chevalier de L’Order des Arts et Letters”), the French Government’s highest honor for artists, Jeff designed the first major event to be held in the famed “Galerie des Glaces” (Hall of Mirrors) at Versailles since the time of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

His work is compared to contemporary art and his vase designs were so exquisite that the Dallas Museum purchased them for their permanent collection.

His work is featured at international cultural, business and entertainment events.

Dr. Eric T. Haskell will share his vast knowledge on French gardens with Newport Flower Show attendees during his lecture “Lasting Landscapes: The French Formal Garden.” Haskell received his Ph.D. in French Literature from the University of California, Irvine, and also studied Art History and Architecture in the graduate program

at UCI and at the École du Louvre in Paris. He has delivered over 550 public lectures and scholarly papers in 28 states and 11 foreign countries. In 2013 Haskell received two of France’s highest honors: Chevalier de l’Ordre des Palmes Académics (Knight of the Order of Academic Palms) and Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters).

Free lectures and demonstrations by noted plant experts, flower designers and gardeners will also be presented throughout the weekend.

The Newport Flower Show will be open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23, and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, June 24 & 25. For more information and to purchase tickets for the Newport Flower Show, as well as special events and featured lectures throughout the weekend, visit www.

NewportFlowerShow.org. You can also follow the Newport Flower Show on Facebook and Twitter and follow the Newport Mansions on Instagram. •

About Rosecliff and The Newport Flower Show: With Newport’s largest private ballroom, Rosecliff was constructed in 1902 as a party pavilion for one of the leading society hostesses of the Gilded Age. This snow-white terra-cotta mansion, modeled after the Grand Trianon at Versailles, was created for Theresa Fair Oelrichs, heir to the Comstock silver lode in Nevada.

It hosted many of the most fabulous entertainments of the period, including a fairy-tale dinner and a party, featuring magician Harry Houdini.

All proceeds from the Newport Flower Show benefit the ongoing landscape restoration efforts of The Preservation Society of Newport County, a private non-profit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts. Its 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.

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artist profile

INTERVIEW WITH RHODE ISLAND ARTIST JOSH YELLE 1. TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK: I usually have heavily dark or creepy compositions and “de-compositions” of traditional, digital, or abstract art in various mediums: 2D(pencil, chalk, watercolor), 3D(resin, clay, mixed media), typography/calligraphy, screenprinting, tattoos. Graphic design layouts for albums, shirts, posters, stickers, enamel pins etc etc etc. Almost always rooted in sci-fi, horror, fantasy or psychedelic.

2. IS THERE A STORY BEHIND THE NAME OF YOUR BUSINESS? I’m a big fan of sci-fi and fantasy.

Pencilmancer is just a spin off of Necromancer, whom raises and controls the dead to do his whim only with PENCILS.

3. HOW DID YOU COME TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST/CRAFTER/ DESIGNER? Art runs in my family, my mother was a great artist and blurred the boundaries of different mediums effortlessly while growing up. I’ve been doodling since I was 3 and it has been spiraling out of control ever since.

4. WHERE DO YOU DRAW YOUR INSPIRATION?

Providence Shop name: Pencilmancer, or Pencilmancer Art Website: pencilmancer.com Twitter: @pencilmancer Facebook: facebook.com/ pencilmancerart Instagram: @pencilmancer Etsy: pencilmancerart #pencilmancer

Josh@pencilmancer.com for inquiries and commissions!

Absolutely anywhere I can. A lot of talented friends, plus I follow an incredible amount of artist friends and acquaintances on instagram of various professions, so that I’m never short on muses. Main inspirations include, (but not limited to): HR Geiger, Zdizlaw Beksinski, MC Escher, Alphonse Mucha, Brian Froud, Heironymous Bosch, Allen Williams.... and too many.. local/underground artists near and far, special FX movie wizards, musicians etc

5. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE ITEM TO CREATE? My tiny grossling parasite sculptures and fossils are a lot of fun and are very effective in giving certain on-lookers a feeling of malaise, and scurry off. That’s always entertaining. I also get lost in practicing calligraphy quite often and forget what time it is in the wee hours.

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Online, right now my Rick and Morty enamel pins, calligraphy vector logos for bands, and parasite test tube sculptures. Locally, my I Lovecraft RI, and I Cthulhu RI shirts have been very popular, especially at the HP Lovecraft Film Festival and NecronomiCon conventions.

7. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN RHODE ISLAND? This March I’ll have lived in Providence for 10 years.

oceanstate featured wedding Maureen and Michael got married Saturday at the Providence College Chapel. It was a day that started with heavy rain, but things cleared up just before the ceremony ended. They were able to take pictures outside both on the PC campus, and also at Roger Williams Park. (where this image was taken)

8. WHAT DO YOU {HEART} ABOUT RHODE ISLAND? Providence is a creative hub and one of the earliest centers for science fiction (Lovecraft))

9. FAVORITE PLACE TO TAKE OUT-OF-TOWNERS? The Lovecraft Arts and Science Council in the Arcade downtown Providence, great vendors of weird artists and writers! Lovecraft gravesite in Swan Point Cemetery. Shelter Arcade Bar in Olneyville. Armageddon Shop on Broadway. Napolitano’s Brooklyn Pizza

10. ANY ADVICE FOR NEW/WANNABE MAKERS? Start and then never stop. It sounds simple but there aren’t any excuses anymore. There are tutorials for absolutely anything on youtube, to research starting any idea you can think of. GO

11. PLEASE INCLUDE ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO ADD: I’ll have a great amount of original shirts and pins coming out this year leading up to NecronomiCon 2017! Stay tuned! •

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WHITE C AR R AR A MAR B LE TILE HER R INGB ONE PAT TER N JAMESTOWN, RI

is a community that embodies the true spirit of the good life: great restaurants, beautiful views to the coastline from every spot on the island, and a strong community full of caring and supportive people. The team at DBCRI loves working with people in Jamestown because of their kindness and penchant for creativity.

I have noticed a trend in our Jamestown clients: they LOVE materials that reflect the natural beauty of the area, such as white carrara marble tile in a herringbone pattern.

The aesthetic of white carrara marble tile is the total package. This type of tile in the herringbone pattern is true understated sophistication. White carrara marble tile does have varying colors and markings, but you can depend on the result to be consistently beautiful and awe-inspiring. Using this tile in your bathroom will make everyday feel like a visit to your favorite spa. Additionally, white carrara marble tile is a great complement to the ocean views in Jamestown.

It’s gentle beauty will remind you of the rocks at Beavertail or the sand at Mackerel Cove.

Because white carrara marble tile is a natural product, I always recommend that you follow manufacturer guidelines for installation (if you are DIY-ing) and cleaning/maintenance.

Proper upkeep is key in ensuring that your white carrara marble tile last through the phases of your family.

Marble tile can be a finicky product: check out this article on Houzz for a few questions to ask yourself before incorporating this 40 1 .783.1 03 0 delicate material into in fo@ dbcr i.co m your design aesthetic.

1 1 9 Ma in S treet , Not interested in the Wakef ield R I herringbone pattern but A t D iS te fan o B ro ther s , we love the look of white u n de r s tan d this a nd will marble carrara tile. Check w o r k w it h yo u t hro ugh the out these other patterns? e ntire pro c e s s to ens ure Hexagon, basket weave, th at th e o u tc o me exceeds yo u r expe c tatio ns a nd octogon-and-dot, subway, re f le c t s w h o yo u a re. large-format rectangle If you love a clean, sophisticated look, white marble carrara tile will fit in perfectly with the aesthetic of your home. Call DBCRI today if you would like to add white carrara marble tile to your

CONTINUED DOES THE HARBORMASTER GET INVOLVED? FROM PAGE 7> No. The town harbormaster is not involved in

dock permitting, but the harbormaster does manage mooring applications and placement. To obtain a mooring, you must own waterfront land. Upon receipt of a mooring application, the harbormaster determines the mooring location and submits his proposal to CRMC. CRMC must sign off on the harbormaster’s placement recommendation before the mooring is installed.

ANY OTHER HELPFUL DEPTH-FINDING RESOURCES?

Harbor pilots use the U.S. Army Corps RI Navigation Projects page to navigate the big cargo ships through Narragansett Bay’s shipping channels. This site provides VERY detailed bottom depths for the listed areas. It’s a little tricky to access the sounding sheets themselves, but they are the PDF files within each area (ignore the others). Click the name of the area you are interested in, then click the “PDF Drawings” subfile. You will then see the raw bottom depth survey sheets themselves which display the actual water depths at that exact locations, at mean lower low water, in FEET.

IN SUMMARY, IT CAN BE DONE!

In the right spot, with the right water and the right depth you can probably build a dock for your sailboat, but CRMC will have the last word, so check with them before you invest in that waterfront property. •

favorite space! •

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Finance

H O W I PA I D O F F OV E R

$15K IN STUDENT LOANS IN 15 MONTHS This is the story of how I went from $29,898 in student loans with a minimum monthly payment of $342 to a balance of $13,671 and a minimum payment of $182, all in 15 months. Let’s start from the beginning shall we?

IN MAY OF 2013 I GRADUATED

from the University of Connecticut with my Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences. After 16 years of going to school, studying, getting A’s (okay… not always A’s), and being a good student I was more than ready to move on to the next step of my life. I wanted the next challenge, and more than that, I wanted to succeed in the next challenge just as I had succeeded Becky i s a nat i ve Rho de Isl a nd e r throughout my academic who live s career. and works i n Part of this, for me anyway, Providence . She was that I wanted to pay off uses her b l og , Fashio n Food my student loans early. Call Fo to s, to sha re me a habitual over achiever, h e r l i fe tips, exper ience s, a nd but paying a minimum m u s i n gs, alo ng w ith her favori te payment of $342 (I graduated re c i p e s , o utfits, travel, a nd be a uty tips. with close to $30k in loans, and those are just the ones that are in my name) for 10 years was not happening. I wanted to pay them off ASAP to avoid paying more in interest and also to free up a large chunk of monthly income. Well, at this point it was soon-to-be monthly income. I still needed to find a job.

I spent a month applying and all I had to show for it was one measly phone interview with a recruiter. He said I seemed like a great candidate, but there were no positions available for someone with my level of

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experience.

No positions were available for people with essentially no experience, is what he meant.

I had spent my college career tutoring basic chemistry and statistics, and working at the dining hall or mail room in order to earn money instead of signing up for independent research credits. I had spent the summers interning at my Dad’s bioinformatics company, which I thought would look great on my resume, but there was no lab experience there either; it had all been on the computer or secretarial work.

Panic mode. I had gotten too used to the world of academics. I had it ingrained in my brain that if you put in the effort, you would do well.

If I didn’t do well, I knew that it was because I didn’t put in the effort that was required to do so. That C I got in Basic Immunology? It was because I spent all lecture every lecture on my iPad looking at the most recent runway shows on Style.com. I knew it was my own fault for not paying attention, and I left that classroom not knowing as much as I should have about Immunology.

Fact: Senioritis is a highly contagious virus.

But this was the first time I had put a lot of effort into something and was completely unsuccessful.

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I made a few tough decisions, but at the end of the day I’m happy I made them because of all that I’ve learned. They helped me pay off over half of my student loan balance and decrease my monthly payment to $182 instead of $342.

Let’s get this out of the way now: this is not an article about how I skipped my 2pm latte at Starbucks and suddenly had piles of cash to throw at my loans. It’s definitely not that easy.

I also didn’t have a 2pm latte to cut.

HOW TO PAY OFF STUDENT LOANS FAST

I adjusted my game plan.

If I were to have had my way after graduation, I would have landed a job in New York City that paid enough for me to live comfortably with roommates. Ha! I’m sure anyone else who dreams of living in New York, and even the people who currently live in New York, will know that that’s a pretty big goal for a college graduate with a monthly loan payment of almost $350. Running the numbers at the time didn’t seem doable for me (I’m totally terrified of even the potential of credit card debt or being short on a bill or rent payment). So I needed to change my game plan and work on reducing that monthly payment, so I would be more capable of moving to a more expensive city in the future. After about a month and a half of (unsuccessfully) looking for a job I accepted my Dad’s standing offer to come and work full time at his company, where I had interned during the summers. Again, not exactly my plan for post graduation, but I appreciated the opportunity and the

ability to get some more experience while earning a salary. I was hired as a research assistant for the bioinformatics team.

I made $38,500 and was the lowest paid full time employee at the company.

I also decided to live at my parent’s house for a while (it wound up being about a year). With the economy the way it was, and rent prices the way they were, I didn’t have enough to move out on my own and no one I knew had enough to move out with roommates. This was upsetting for me on a few different levels, because I felt like I wasn’t capable of being a fully independent adult, and therefore I was somehow failing. Looking back, though I wouldn’t move back in with my parents now (sorry, guys), I’m glad I had the opportunity to save on rent for a while.

I’m also glad I took advantage of it while I was still fresh out of college, because if there’s any time to live at home, that’s it.

I LOOKED FOR LITERALLY ANY OPPORTUNITY

After starting my full time job, I pretty much immediately wanted to be making more money. I know, I have no patience.

Once I decided I was going to pay off my loans, I wanted to do it ASAP. I applied at the local outlet mall for a position at Michael Kors, my favorite designer at the time (I hate to sound hipster, but I loved him before he was cool). Luckily a friend of mine from high school already worked there, and I was able to list her as a reference. Thanks to her I got an interview! And then a second one! Then I got a call saying they wanted to hire me!

That was super exciting. I was going to earn extra money

talking about fashion; one of my favorite pastimes. Ok, let’s not kid ourselves, it’s pretty much my only pastime.

Right before my second interview at Michael Kors, I attended a work event where a Chemistry teacher from the University of Rhode Island said he was looking for TAs for his Chem 101 lab. Obviously with my experience tutoring Chem 101 I immediately applied and was also hired there.

And I accepted both jobs. I would be making an extra $10/hour at Michael Kors (working roughly 10-20 hours a week), and an extra $1000 for each class I chose to TA at URI (which was one in the Fall and two in the Spring, for 2 years).

I don’t work these other jobs anymore because 60 hour work weeks across three different locations eventually burnt me out.

At one point, I had not had a day off in over 6 weeks. After paying off half of my loans and decreasing my minimum monthly payment to $182, the cost became more than the benefit and I left the two part time jobs. Although, honestly, I would probably pick up another retail job in the future if I needed to because it was just fun.

I ALSO IDENTIFIED THINGS IN MY LIFE THAT I CARED ABOUT, AND THE THINGS I DIDN’T CARE ABOUT, AND THEN I BASICALLY ELIMINATED THOSE THINGS

THINGS I DON’T CARE ABOUT

Alcohol – the mark up at bars and restaurants is ridiculous, so I’m okay with either drinking my own at my place before going out or just having water with dinner Movies – It’s just cheaper to wait until it’s on TV or On Demand, tickets are expensive and so are the snacks there. Not worth it.

Temporary indulgences like manicures or hair coloring – Either I can do it myself or the constant maintenance fee is something I don’t want to deal with.

Apartment and Car – These are huge expenses, and once you move up it is really difficult to let yourself move down again, so I am keeping these as cheap as possible for as long as possible. I live in the least expensive apartments I can find, with roommate(s), and my car is from 1999.

I’m sure there are a million different variations of these priorities. What’s important is that you take the time to think about what you actually want to spend your money on, and what you can live without.

WHY WASTE MY MONEY ON THINGS I DIDN’T CARE ABOUT?

I CHOSE WHERE TO BE FRUGAL

The thing about having extra money, is that it’s really easy to spend it. You think: I have a balance in my bank account, and as long as it’s above X dollars, I feel comfortable. So if my balance goes above X, why not treat myself?

I’m all for treating yo self every now and again, but it shouldn’t be a spontaneous and/or sporadic habit. You need to budget for things or you’re always going to have a budgeting problem. I created a Mint account pretty early on and I use it obsessively.

I also identified things in my life that I cared about, and the things I didn’t care about, and then I basically eliminated those things from my budget (or at least reduced them significantly).

Why waste my money on things I didn’t care about? My lists look like this:

THINGS I CARE ABOUT

Fashion and accessories, Skincare, Beauty products – Hey, if you have to get up and get dressed and go to work, you might as well put on clothes you like and invest in beauty products that make you feel confident, right?

Travel – On the cheap when I can, and only occasionally since this is inherently an expensive category. I currently have a separate savings account that I transfer a small amount of

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money to every month in order to save up for future trips.

Food – I don’t go out to eat a lot, but when I do I like it to be at a nice place (it gives me an excuse to dress up).

I gave myself a monthly budget for these categories and did my best to stick with it.

AND THEN I KEPT UP WITH THIS SCHEDULE AND BUDGET FOR OVER A YEAR.

And the money piled up, literally. At one point I had over $14k in my checking account. I even got to go to Monaco for a long weekend to visit my college roommate, who was getting her Masters there (hello free apartment to crash at). But I used most of it to pay off 2 of my 4 student loans, establish an emergency fund, and be able to move out of my parents’ house and only have to work one job. This was a pretty exhausting year or so for me, but I wouldn’t change it for the world, because I learned so much along the way. I’d like to do a post on just how much I learned at each of these jobs and how that has helped develop my world view, given me more confidence and know-how, and prepared me for the next steps in my life.

Even though I wouldn’t change it, I definitely don’t want to repeat it. Guys, this was hard. I was exhausted. I lived with my parents. I had almost no social life outside of my various jobs. I didn’t date.

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Restaurant DIRECTORY

Cranston

RED STRIPE $$

465 Angell St Providence Bruch, Steakhouses

437-6950

BISTRO 22

$$ 22 Midway Rd American, New

383-6400

BASTA $$$

2195 Broad St Italian, Pizza

461-2300

Providence BIRCH $ $ $

200 Washington St (DownCity) American,

272-3105

ENOTECA UMBERTO $ $

256 Atwells Ave (Fed Hill) Italian

272-8466

THIRSTY BEAVER $$ PERSIMMON $ $ $

99 Hope St (Fox Point) Seafood, Salad, American

1 86 Union St (DownCity)

588-8755

432-7422

RED FIN CRUDO + KITCHEN $ $

71 Washington St (DownCity) Latin, Tapas, Small Plates

THE DISTRICT $ $

454-1335

421-0050

JAHUNGER $ $

54 S St (DownCity) American, Brunch

OBERLIN $ $ $

333 Wickenden St Fox Point, Desserts

ROSALINA

$$

50 Aborn St (DownCity) Italian

MILL’S TAVERN $$$ 101 N Main St Providence

Seafood, Steakhouses, Salad

437-6950

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205 Broadway (Federal Hill) American, Bistro

903 Chalkstone Ave (Elmhurst)

649-4911

EDDIE’S DINER $

877 Dyer Ave Breakfast & Brunch, Fish & Chips, American (Traditional)

654-6656

VINO VERITAS $ $

North Providence

486 Broadway (Fed Hill) Wines, American

383-2001

VINYA $ $

225 A Westminster St (Downtown) Tapas, Raw Bar

500-5189

861-2735

LOS ANDES RESTAURANT $ $

654-6656

270-7330

273-9090

BROADWAY BISTRO $ $

288 Atwood Ave Pubs, Burgers, American

THE DORRANCE $ $ 60 Dorrance St (Downtown) Bars, Venues

POSILLIPO RISTORANTE $$

103 Waterman Ave Italian

231-9606

MASALA INDIAN CUISINE$$ 1920 Mineral Spring Ave Indian, Halal, Pakistani

228-6554

Warwick

East Providence

TREE HOUSE TAVERN & BISTRO $$

OXFORD TAVERN $ $

1094 Centerville Rd Breakfast & Brunch, Bars, Comfort Food

821-1447

THE SHANTY $$ 3854 Post Rd American

884-7008

RED RICE $$

336 Bald Hill Rd Asian Fusion

737-9550

COOK & DAGGER $$

LIBATIONS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE $$

349-3927

598-2121

566 Putnam Pike American, New

2081 Post Rd American, New

446 Waterman Ave Italian, Portuguese, Cocktail Bars

572-3799

RED BRIDGE TAVERN $ $ 22 Waterman Ave American

438-3899

AVENUE N $ $

20 Newman Ave Breakfast & Brunch, American (New), Wine Bars

270-2836

THE SIMPLE GREEK $ $ 73 Highland Ave Greek, Mediterranean Opened 4 weeks ago

431-4030

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Pawtucket

Smithfeild

Bristol

Portsmouth

HERITAGE TAP BAR & GRILL $$

TAVERN ON THE WATER $$

CHRISTIAN’S- A WOOD FIRED GRILLE $$

15 POINT ROAD RESTAURANT $$

349-3888

396-9811

683-3138

LAURA’S PLEASANT VIEW DINER $$

STATESMAN TAVERN $$

Tiverton

266 Grand Ave American, Pubs

725-8245

BELLA PASTA $$

Restaurant DIRECTORY

223 Newpprt Ave Itslian

722-6297

10 ROCKS TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT $$

1091 Main StVegan, Tapas Bars, Seafood, Cocktail Bars

728-0800

RIVER FALLS RESTAURANT$ $

74 S Main St Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood

7235-9026

THE CASTLE LUNCHEONETTE $ $ 420 Social St

762-5424

THE TAPAS AND THE PAPAS $ $ 587 Willow St Spanish, Tapas Bars

580-1284

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132 Pleasant View Ave Diners

231-1015

Lincoln

382 Thames St American

31 State St Cocktail Bars, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

396-5115

BRISTOL OYSTER BAR $$$ 448 Hope St Seafood, Bars

396-5820

Barrington

398 Smithfield Ave Pizza

335-4400

THE REVIVAL CRAFT KITCHEN AND BAR $$

728-7330

Cumberland

TACOS DON NACHO $ 234 Barton St Mexican

688-2932

CHENGDU TASTE $$

701 Main St Szechuan, Seafood, Soup

729-5699

579 BENEFIT STREET RESTAURANT $$

579 Benefit St Wine Bars, Steakhouses, American (Traditional)

722-4400

SPUMONI’S $$

1537 Newport Ave Italian

726-4449

48 School St Mediterranean, Pizza

ADELINE’S SPEAKEASY KITCHEN BAR $$ 2352 Mendon Rd American (New), Speakeasies

405-0073

LA FAMILIA RESTAURANTS $$

1666 Diamond Hill Rd Italian, Salad, Sandwiches

305-3916

ANDREW’S BISTRO $$

15 Point Road American, Desserts

1848 MAIN RD $$ 227 Schooner Dr Mediterranean

816-5001

BRICCO COMFORT FOOD $$

PAWTUCKET HOUSE OF PIZZA $

Woonsocket

743 Putnam Pike American, Sports Bars, Sandwiches

50 Miller St Whiskey Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, American (New)

245-4500

BLACK PEAR $$ 312 County Rd Cafes

337-5895

Newport MALT $$

150 Broadway American

619-1667

22 BOWENS WINE BAR & GRILLE $$$ 22 Bowens Wharf American, Wine Bar

841-8884

FLUKE WINE, BAR & KITCHEN $$ 41 Bowens Wharf Wine Bars, Seafood

849-7778

Warren METACOM KITCHEN$$ 322 Metacom Ave American

245-1193

Middletown FLAT WAVES FOOD SHACK $$

1130 Aquidneck Ave Burgers, Hawaiian

847-9283

BYWATER $$$

3755 Mendon rd

54 State St American

Italian

694-0727

Jamestown JAMESTOWN FISH $$$ 14 Narragansett Ave Seafood

423-3474

Naragansett TRIO $$

15 Kingstown Rd American

792-4333

CHAIR 5 $$

1208 Ocean Rd American

363-9820

N. Kingston TATE’S ITALIAN KITCHEN $$ 64 Brown St Italian

294-0000

S. Kingston CHOPHOUSE GRILLE $$

191 Old Tower Hill Rd Seafood

284-0797

658-1515

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fashion

“SPR ING MIX ” NECKL ACE, $99

How to Wear THE 2017 PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR...

Greenery

ANNUALLY,

the Pantone Color Institute announces their choice for the color of the year. Their decision is based on trends they see across fashion, home decorating, automobiles, technology, and more.

Pantone describes the color of the year as, “A symbolic color selection; a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.”

“Greenery” has been announced as color of the year for 2017. What does this mean? More iterations of the dark green “Kale” I loved this fall as well as lighter, more yellow-y greens just in time for spring.

We’ll see this bright color in home decorating trends, housewares like the new Keurig, luxury items like the new 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT, and of course my favorites: clothing and jewelry.

So (assuming you aren’t going to plop down $112,000 for a new Mercedes), how can you incorporate this color into your world quickly and affordably?

Jewelry!

Whether you go monochromatic and wear green head to toe, or infuse your outfits with touches of “Greenery”, this color will brighten your winter days (and prevent you from wearing all black during these dreary months…)

I have two favorite pieces of jewelry I’ll be using to spruce up my wardrobe (both Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski):

1. THE “SPRING MIX” STATEMENT NECKLACE

I would honestly pop this on with a t-shirt and jeans or go a bit dressier and wear it with my dark green fringed cardigan sweater (repeating colors

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“C H AN E L L E ” N EC K L AC E , $89

in your outfits can look very rich). It will also look awesome with your favorite all-black outfit (I know you have one)! Note: Although I usually stay away from “matchy-matchy”, I will wear the earrings in this set with the necklace and in fact totally dig that they are a different green than the darkest green on the necklace. Again, a rich, multidimensional look is achieved by wearing varying shades of the same color.

2. THE “CHANELLE” NECKLACE IN PERIDOT

A classic look in a lovely length, I’ll use this necklace to add color and visually elongate my face and torso.

Perfect if you have a high or crew neckline or a top that otherwise looks a bit boxy, this piece will create a vertical line down the front of your body, keeping the eye moving up and down and therefore making you longer and leaner.

Magical.

Ji l l Mari nel l i i s a And you know my advice personal sty l i st and publ i c speaker about how every outfit as wel l as a sty l e should have color, pattern, c orrespondent for texture and shine? Well, CBS P rovi denc e’s T he Rhode Show. both of these pieces count She teac hes as your color and your shine her c l i ents and making outfit creation easy audi enc es how to expres s themsel ves peasy. i n authenti c , P.S. You can check the meani ngful way s and ask s, “ Does entire new Touchstone your i mage ref l ec t who you are and where you want to go?” For Crystal line in their new hel p c l eani ng out your c l oset , Spring/Summer ’17 catalog and look book video! •

dres si ng for your body ty pe, and devel opi ng your own personal sty l e, vi si t j msty l i st .c om.

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health

Dairy Free IS TRENDING. Here Is Why. IT IS NOT JUST CONSUMERS motivated by animal

rights (vegans) on the non dairy bandwagon.

People with dairy intolerances, different cultures, health concerns and taste preferences are all leading to the rise in non dairy beverages.

Consumption is increasing drastically. Upon contrasting and comparing, here is what I found.

According to a study released in May by the USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita fluid milk consumption has fallen from .96 cup-equivalents per day in 1970 to about .61 cup equivalents per day today.

Blue Diamond reported that sales of almond beverages are growing at 80 percent annually.

Supermarket shelves once exclusively reserved for dairy products have had to moooooove over.

Alternative non dairy beverages, cheeses and yogurts are in demand.

Consumers have growing concerns over dairy due to: Hormones and Antibiotics, Autoimmune Diseases Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, and Autism.

These are just of few of the reasons people are turning to milk alternatives. But are alternatives to milk the appropriate choice for everyone?

First let’s review the most popular non dairy alternatives:

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Almond Milk-Available in original, vanilla, chocolate (sweetened and unsweetened).

Depending on the brand an unsweetened cup has 30-50 calories. Sweetened almond milk can be up to 90 calories per cup with 17 grams of sugar. Almond milk has significantly fewer calories, fat and carbohydrates than Cow’s milk.

However, almond milk lacks protein at only 1 gram of protein per cup. Cow’s milk has 8 grams of protein per cup. Recently, some companies have started to add protein to almond milk.

Both are fortified with vitamins and minerals.

Soy Milk-One of the first milk substitutes to arrive at the market place. Soy is the only milk substitute that has the equivalent amount of protein as cow’s milk, at 8 grams per cup. Most companies fortify with vitamins: A, D, B12 and calcium. Soy is one of the top GMO crops in the United States. Therefore, you may want to choose organic brands that use non-GMO ingredients, if you decide to choose soy milk.

Coconut Milk-is similar to almond milk, but some find the taste better and texture creamier.

It is made by blending coconut cream with water. This milk is made from saturated fats in the coconut, which are actually beneficial.

Yes, some saturated fats such as coconut oil are made of medium chain triglycerides, which are good for your hair and skin for example. Coconut milk contains no fiber or protein which may result in earlier feelings of hunger compared to cow’s milk or soy milk.

Rice Milk-is lighter and sweeter than almond milk or cow’s milk. However, it is high in carbohydrates and sugar and has zero protein.

This has the lowest nutrient value of all the milk substitutes. However, it may be an appropriate choice for a person with allergies to nuts or seeds.

Flax Milk—is very low in calories at 25 calories per cup. Most companies make flax beverages by combining flax oil with water and emulsifying agents, plus thickening agents. Some companies add protein to equal about 5 grams of protein

per cup. Flax milk (depending on the brand) has 1200 mg of omega fatty acids which are beneficial for your immune system, cholesterol levels and may aid in lowering blood pressure.

As a food and nutrition expert, I believe that the recommendation of limiting dairy for prevention of cancer or autism is at best confusing. The science based evidence is inconclusive. Dairy products are the main dietary source of calcium, an essential nutrient for bone health. However, not all dairy products are made the same. Not all protein such as chicken are made the same either. For example, compare boneless skinless chicken to a deep fried fast food chicken.

Now let’s compare a fat free cheese with zero grams of fat per ounce (tastes like rubber) to a full fat cheddar cheese with 10 grams of fat per ounce. I explain to my clients that not all chicken is bad, neither is all cheese bad. I tell my clients to look for cheeses that have less than 300 mg of sodium and less than or equal to 6 grams of fat per a one ounce serving. In summary, we should focus on whole, healthy foods.

Calcium should be part of a well balanced diet.

For those of us who have intolerances or allergies to dairy, some of the alternatives listed above may be great options.

Meg O’Rourke is a Registered Dietitian. She practices Medical Nutrition Therapy. Meg and her Associates provide assistance with: Weight Issues, Diabetes, Eating Disorders, High Cholesterol, Food Allergies/Sensitivities, GI Disorders and More. Meg has offices in the east and west bay. Most insurances are accepted. Listen in to Meg’s radio show on 630 AM/ 99.7 WPRO, every Saturday from 5p.m.-6 p.m.

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auto

Auto Review

VOLVO’S V90 Volvo’s V90 is the latest iteration of the wagon that made Volvo famous, and the V90 Cross Country is the newest model in the V90 lineup. The Cross Country has a go anywhere look and feel, much more so than the standard V90 wagon.

Just take a look at the exterior….it is elegant, yet rugged. It is practical, yet refined.

The V90 Cross Country is not really a wagon, not really an SUV… Volvo calls it a cross over.

So for starters, the Volvo V90 Cross Country is a luxury all-wheel drive vehicle that goes anywhere and in any weather. It sits higher than a wagon or sedan-- with 8.3 inches of ground clearance which is about the same as a standard Jeep Wrangler. And there’s only one trim level—the T6 and there’s some optional packages you can add on.

The engine is is turbocharged and supercharged and delivers an amazing 316 horsepower. It has an 8 speed automatic transmission and achieves

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30mpg highway and 25 mpg combined.

And this new V90 Cross Country can tow up to 3500 pounds. Standard are 19-inch wheels, although you can opt for 20s.

So you can see this is a capable, go anywhere, do anything 5-passenger allwheel drive crossover with plenty of cargo space. But because it’s a Volvo, it also delivers a true Scandanavian design, sophisticated technology, luxury, and a driving experience that goes above and beyond.

Inside, it looks a lot like its upscale sister, the S90 sedan. This is a cabin full of highend materials and luxury. Let’s start with the seats—superbly designed for comfort.

Leather, heated, memory seats are standard. Also a heated leather steering wheel, two zone climate system. And of course, a power moonroof.

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auto

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DEALOR DIRECTORY

DEALOR DIRECTORY

Acura of Auburn Acura of Boston Acura of Warwick Antonino Acura First Acura Herb Connolly Acura Prime Acura

476 Southbridg e Street , Auburn, MA 1600 Soldiers Field Rd., Brighton, MA 88 3 Quaker Lane, West Warwick, RI 340 Gold Star Hwy., Groton, CT Route 6, Seekonk, MA 50 0 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA 103 Providence Hwy., East Walpole, MA

Audi of Westwood Audi of Warwick Hoffman Audi of New London

Bentley Providence

420 Providence Highway, Westwood, MA (781) 234-2000 1517 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI (401) 824-2377 490 Broad Street , New London, CT (860) 447-5000 1515 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI

(877) 361-237 1

BMW Gallery BMW Gallery of Norwood BMW of New London BMW of Warwick

98 Accord Park Dr., Norwell, MA 920 Providence Hwy., Norwood, MA 543 C olman St New London, CT 1515 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI

(781) 982-4556 (888) 647-1533 (860) 447-3141 (866) 574-0709

Alden Buick Bezema Buick C ape GM Buick C errone Buick

C ape GM C adillac Herb Chambers Cadillac

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