Author: theshack
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We Made the New York Times! …But the Conversation’s Just Getting Started
Huge thanks to Caroline, and New York Times “Well” team for taking an interest in this topic—and in our little restaurant here in Middletown, Rhode Island. We’re incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share a bit of our story and shed some light on why we do what we do. We’re especially stoked to have been…
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Understanding Fats: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Steering clear trans fats & processed seed oils. In the world of food and nutrition, not all fats are created equal. At The Food Shack, Island Time Catering, and Rising Tide BBQ, we take pride in One of the biggest misunderstandings in food today is around saturated fats vs. trans fats. While both have been controversial in…
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Cooking without processed seed oils… does it really matter?
The Food Shack is officially going SEED OIL FREE! We’re making a bold move toward better, healthier cooking by eliminating all processed seed oils from our kitchen. You can count on us and our “tacos and street eats” to be cooked clean with healthy, high-quality fats like olive oil, avocado oil, and tallow. This change means better…