What’s
so great about dynamites?
The color, the texture, the taste, and oh, the memories …
Here are quotes from some of the
contestants in the Sept. 15 Great Dynamite Cook Off, sponsored by the
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, taken from the forms they filled out
to enter the contest.
“What I find so special about
dynamites is that everybody has an opinion on what actually makes a real
dynamite! I very rarely have had one that I don’t like, but I believe
there is a secret to adjusting the spices just right!” – Linda
Miller, of Moon’s Restaurant, Cumberland.
“I quickly learned from mom that
making dynamites is more of an art than a science. I can’t ever make a
batch without thinking of her, especially as the unmistakable aroma
evokes olfactory memories, filling the kitchen with scenes of childhood,
of comfort, and of home.” -- Elizabeth Coderre, North
Smithfield.
“As my Grandmother used to say,
‘the secret ingredient is love.’” – Kathleen Rancourt,
Whitinsville.
“We were serving dynamites at our snack
bar during a hockey tournament one year, and a team from New York loved
our dynamites. When they returned the following year for the same
tournament, one of the players kept asking us for our sandwich that
sounded like a ‘disaster.’” – Ronnie Dumas, of Uncle Ronnie’s Red Tavern
in Burrillville.
“Mom and Dad lived on Diamond
Hill Road, the route of the Autumnfest Parade, every year there were
dynamites slowly cooking while friends and family came to watch the
parade. They all knew there would be Mom’s dynamites and a hot cup of
coffee to keep them warm while they enjoyed the parade.” –
Therese T. Dixon, Burrillville.
“Together the departments, staff
and residents have been making dynamites for many events. They are
always a favorite at our annual Christmas bazaar. We believe that our
dynamites are the best in town.” – Lynne Leroux and Michelle
Marcotte, The Friendly Home, Woonsocket.
“I have five children who are
always hungry and, as far as I know, who haven’t complained in the
consumption department. The fact is not much is left over after a meal
(of dynamites).” – A.J. Grenier, Pawtucket.
“My dynamite sauce can also be
incorporated into the best five-alarm chili you ever tasted. Just add a
few simple ingredients and voila … chili. If I win, I’ll tell you how!”
– Brian Tryhubczak, Woonsocket
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