Farmers' Market at Kennedy Plaza
By FRANK MULLIN | July 31, 2007
PLACE: Friday Farmers’ Market at Kennedy Plaza in Providence.
NAME: Maureen Maloney.
AGE: Legal.
WHERE DO YOU LIVE? In a treehouse.
WHAT DID YOU BUY TODAY AND WHY? Arugula, chard, radish, corn, basil, carrots, and flowers.
HOW WILL YOU BE USING THIS STUFF? First, I’m going to photograph the carrots . . .
WHAT’S THE STRANGEST THING YOU’VE EVER COOKED? Goat curry.
ARE YOU INTIMIDATED BY ANY VEGETABLES? Spaghetti squash.
WHO IS YOUR MAIN CULINARY INFLUENCE? Cap’n Crunch.
WHAT’S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE FOOD? It’s gotta be liver.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANT? Spezia on Federal Hill, with chef Walter Potenza.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL FOOD ITEM? Fresh milk from Munroe Dairy!
WHAT’S THE MOST UNUSUAL THING IN YOUR FRIDGE? Pimp Juice — it’s an energy drink.
WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE TO OTHER CHEFS? “Keep it fresh, local is BEST!”
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