Parkes are happiest when everyone is fed.

Since we'll be in Roe Dyelin for the reunion, you'll need to ask your family if they've eaten yet. [From The Rhode Island Dictionary by Mark Patinkin] It's best to say it how the locals do - "Jeejet?" or "Jeet? Me neetha. Whaddaya say we head down t'Sow Kingstin and get hot dogs at that roadside stand? If that's too fah, we'll just hit a Sub Shop. Ready? Sco."

When in Rhode Island, you must know your Chowdas!

New England Clam chowder or “white” clam chowder includes milk or cream
Manhattan or “red” clam chowder includes tomatoes
Rhode Island Clam Chowda is “clear”

Say what?

Do you know what a Quahog (Ko-Hog) is?

When in Rhody, you need to try one.

It is a large stuffed clam referred to as a “Stuffie”.

I double dawg dare you!

Do you know the difference between a Hot Dog, a Saugy, and a Wiener?

Hot Dog

Think of Fenway Franks.

Saugys

Hot Dog

Saugys are a Rhode Island tradition since 1869!

Wieners

Hot Dog

Wieners

Wieners are a Rhode Island original. It's a natural-casing frankfurter, usually made of pork or veal, in a steamed bun topped with mustard, chopped onion, celery salt and a 'secret' (ground beef) sauce. Visit Wally's Wieners in Newport!

A Must

Hot Dog

Wieners

You can't forget Olneyville N.Y. System. Check out their video!

You cannot leave Rhode Island without having a Del's Lemonade!

And you must have Rhode Island's official state drink, which is Coffee Milk.

RHODE ISLAND FOOD AND DRINK

Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!

Dr. Seuss

July 13, 2024

Kempenaar's Clambake Club

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