Elle's Kitchen

04/16/2026

TINNED FISH TASTE TEST: ROUND ONE - MACKEREL

We have been working on a super secret project these days and one piece of that involves tinned fish.

And with the rise in popularity of this food, you can find tins for as little as a dollar, and as much as $20 or more. So we were curious, how much difference does money make?

From top to bottom with price
$3
$10
$6

Our findings:
Our favorite was Conservas Santos. The lemon and thyme in olive oil stands well on its own or paired with a variety of toppings

Fishwife was excellent as always, but for our purposes, we ended up decided against using a smoked fish for mackerel. Side note: this was great on the creme fraiche toast

We were divided on the Oceans mackerel, mostly because of personal preferences. Still a good tin.

Nothing better on a nice day than enjoying some mackerel with friends!

03/29/2026

After a break for the winter, I'm back at it again!

Had a great time working for my friend at the WineX event at The Capital Grille yesterday afternoon.

We shucked some Matunucks and Wild Goose, and had caviar for the VIP hour. I love working with Katie, every time I do I learn something new. This time I was able to learn more about sustainable caviar and about the differences between the types we were offering (as well as tastings so I could fully understand how to describe it 😁)

Side note, I found my first pea crab of the season yesterday but I totally forgot to take a picture 😭

Stick around and see what I'm up to this year, it's going to get interesting around here 😎

01/12/2026

Proudly serving Rhode Island seafood 🦪

Oyster tasting class coming in February, message me for more information!

Supporting local seafood is a crucial part of Lauren Amos’ business, Elle’s Kitchen. Originally from Florida, Lauren attended culinary school at Johnson and Wales before becoming a permanent Ocean State resident. Lauren is a private chef based out of Bristol and operates Elle’s Kitchen. Her business name “Elle” is a play on the first letter of her name, “L” for Lauren! Lauren is the liaison to RI Seafood for the Ocean State Aquaculture Association (OSAA), representing the growers in the state, as well as being the first oyster ambassador in Rhode Island for the Oyster Master Guild (OMG). In 2025, Lauren shucked around the country and beyond, showing off her skills in Philadelphia, New York City, and Canada!

She travels throughout the state to curate intimate gatherings for private parties, offering elevated seafood experiences like New England seafood boils, oyster education and shucking classes, taste of RI oyster explorations, and customized menus for any occasion! Lauren is immensely passionate about food and focuses on Rhode Island seafood, oysters, and produce. She shares her love of seafood by teaching classes about how to shuck oysters, and how to cook with different local seafood items.

Lauren sources her from local venues and always eats what is in season. She loves being able to connect people with what is available to them locally. Lauren mentioned that often times she creates menus or serves food to clients, and they are impressed to learn that they can find those species and seafood locally available to them!

For more information, visit Elle’s Kitchen on Facebook/Instagram, or reach Lauren at (401) 340-6009!

Connect with the people of Rhode Island's seafood community and : visit SeafoodRI.com to learn more.

01/11/2026

I'm bringing back my pasta class and my oyster tasting class! Sign up now on QhaliKitchen s website!

🍳✨ Cooking Classes Are Back for the Year Ahead! ✨🍳
**EMPANADA CLASS IS SOLD OUT**
If you’re looking for something fun (and delicious) to do this winter, this is it. Our upcoming cooking classes are all about hands-on learning, great food, and even better company.
👩‍🍳 Learn new skills
🍽️ Cook, taste, and enjoy your creations
🥂 Each class includes an adult beverage paired with the meal (21+ for alcohol; non-alcoholic options always available)
👫 Perfect for group outings, friends, date nights, and younger adults ready to level up their kitchen game
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 End the class with a family-style sit-down meal featuring what you’ve made
❄️ A great way to stay busy during the winter months
⚠️ Space is limited and some classes are already filling up
📲 Sign up using the QR code or visit QHALIkitchen.com
📝 All reservations are online
🍴 Private sessions also available—check the website for details
📍 Location: QHAIL Restaurant
34 Gooding Avenue
Grab your spot now and cook something amazing!

11/23/2025

Pantry Refill and Awareness

If you are or know someone in need please know there is food here ❤️

11/06/2025

If you live in the Smith Hill area of Providence or the surrounding areas, meals, snacks, condiments and spices have been dropped off to take. if you or someone you know are in need, please swing by. I'll be dropping off more and I'll post when I do.

10/30/2025

If you're in the 600 block of Chalkstone Ave on Providence tomorrow evening...

Come by for some treats. Just look for the blue cooler pictured here. Help yourself. No, you don't have to be a kid to have some.

Inside
Assorted Candy
Chicken Ramen
Chef Boyardee cups
Pringles
Club crackers
Cheezits
Famous Amos cookies
Apple, banana and coconut chips
Belvita breakfast cookies
Nature valley oatmeal squares
Peanuts & cashews..I think that's it.

Happy Halloween, PVD 🎃

08/23/2025

Accidentally sliced thru this one 😭

08/05/2025

When I make comments on bringing oyster culture back, it's not that we don't have oyster culture here in Rhode Island. We do. We have people who love to eat oysters all over the state.

But then I see a beautiful shindig that recently happened and oysters were mentioned. But guess where those oysters came from? Massachusetts. Granted, the oyster farm they came from are known for great oysters. But we have plenty of farmers here in Rhode Island who raise just as good if not better oysters. And yet, many event planners here in Rhode Island will not support their local oyster farmers. Instead choosing to use the "trendy" farm. It hurts a little more knowing there are at least four farms within a 30 minute drive of those mansions that have catering licenses and were more than capable of providing that service.

So today, on national oyster day, if you live in the state of Rhode Island, I would implore you when you go out for oysters, if they're not serving Rhode Island oysters in any capacity ask them why. We have over 80 leases in this state of people growing oysters for public consumption. We have so many wonderful farms in this state that grow incredible oysters, why would you source out of state at all?

Happy national oyster day, go out there and eat some of those delicious bivalves today!

And if you need help finding Rhode Island oysters, let me know and I will hook you up!!

08/04/2025

Last night I had the opportunity to answer questions about oysters as part of a panel for and with and through my position as events manager for

It was my first time being on a panel and I really enjoyed it! It was so much fun interacting with the public on a different scale and continuing to share my love of oysters with everyone.

I only got a few pictures, because I was busy yapping 🤣 but the audience was engaged and that's all that matters!

06/28/2025

Found four pea crabs in a row shucking at a private event last night.

Got a snap of these three, it's giving Goldilocks

06/05/2025

Pea crab numbah 2

We'll be doing this all season long, y'all