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September 2023 by Lisa Fiely
Love the buttermilk pancake mix
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July 2023 by Melissa454
Growing up in South Kingstown, we always had Johnny Cake Meal in the home. Hot Johnny Cakes with butter and maple syrup, yum!! The Grist Mill is amazing and has been there since my childhood. They are always happy and willing to give you a tour!!
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December 2022 by Ken C.
Well, this is a simply charming and oh-so-old New England Yankee feel. Right on the banks of the Queen River (imagine getting to see and hear this pristine waterway every day at work), the Kenyon Grist Mill is still a working mill, grinding grains from the local farmers. It's no longer powered by the river (it's now electric) but the taste of the johnny cake meal, clam cake mixes, Boston brown bread flour, is still old-time nostalgia. I don't think tours of the mill are given (but I'll bet if you ask real nice, they'll probably give you one if not too busy), but you're welcome to take in the gorgeous water view and visit the little gift store across the street. There you'll find all things local and Rhody goods and souvenirs. We walked away laden with an assortment of jams and mixes - now to get some old-fashioned coffee cans to steam up some bread; and some good bacon to go with crisply fried johnny cake!
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October 2022 by Amanda Carroll
What a cool place to visit in person! I had heard that this was the best place to get cornmeal for Johnnycakes, but I didn't know they'd have such an impressive variety of different meals and mixes (I would have bought MANY more, if I hadn't had to worry about getting it home on our flight ? ) nor did I expect that it would be in such a unique and picturesque location! I loved talking to the owner--hearing a bit about the history of the mill and getting recommendations for other great local places to visit made this a highlight of our drive around Southwestern Rhode Island!
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July 2022 by Joanne D.
Have never been to the mill itself, which is crazy since I have lived in RI all my life. I have been buying the clam cake mix for many years from my local supermarket, but haven't been able to get it in over a month. I had 3 boxes shipped to me when in Fl last winter, but shipping was outrageous! Today I'm going to venture to West Kingston and buy at least 8 boxes, as my Daughter in-law wants some, also her sister, and my friend in Fl wants a couple of boxes too. I keep mine in the freezer till the day I'm going to use them, it will last forever there.Also a hint to users. Always let the batter sit for 5 minutes before frying. It makes the clam cakes, or corn fritters come out smooth instead of crusty. Truly the best fritter mix you will ever use. The only one I ever use.
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August 2021 by Brian Derr
Stopped from Wisconsin. Left with a nice selection from the mill, including some great conversation/history. I love everything about this place and the people!
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June 2021 by Kenyon Krause
Love the name.
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April 2021 by Terry Caldwell
Beautiful area, waterfall. Next visit to the store when it is open again.
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September 2020 by Kina King
One of my family's favorite places to go to get delicious corn muffin mix, pancake mixes, Johnny cake mixes,etcChristmas begins for my 5 scattered children and their families, when a big box of Kenyon products arrives for their traditional Christmas breakfast. I throw in Syrup too. Thank you Kenyons!!!
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September 2020 by David
We routinely purchase and use cornmeal from Kenyon's Grist Mill. We recently obtained some of their cornbread and muffin mix. It was amazing. Came out light and fluffy and we couldn't stop eating it.
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September 2020 by Jason Bowley
This is a true "small business". I now live in FL and we visited Kenyon's in person recently on a trip home to RI. After eating my mother's "johnny cakes" since I was a child I wanted to buy some of the white corn meal and try making them myself. It's a very tiny store but the young man was very friendly and mentioned it's just him and his Dad running things. Made my first batch of johnny cakes today and they are just as good as I remember!
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September 2020 by Patsy Cunningham
As fresh as it gets, straight from the old stones. Great corn meal and flours. Beautiful area too
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September 2020 by Deborah Cahoon
I love there clam cake mix it makes nice fluffy clam cakes not all greasy also love johnny cakes some good stuff.
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September 2020 by kim crockwell
Josh provided so much insight to the history of the mill. We were delighted by his knowledge and passion .
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May 2020 by Dave G.
We usually buy our Kenyon's cornmeal at our local grocery store. We recently ordered directly from the mill and decided to try a couple other products. We were delighted with the cornbread and muffin mix. We were able to add the eggs and oil that we had on hand to the mix and make the most wonderful light and fluffy cornbread. We shared a big piece with our neighbors when it came out of the oven warm and delicious.
