The creativity of chefs around the country and in our area increases every year, and I am fortunate to be able to witness the elevation of their game on a regular basis. Since 2007, when I started “documenting” what I eat, my eyes and tastebuds have been tantalized by some incredible dishes. Complexity is not […]
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Favorite Photos of 2012
This was such a fun post to put together. Each of the photos I selected has a particular meaning to me, either because of its composition, the presentation of the dish, or the memories it conjures up when I recall where I was and who I was with at the time the picture was taken. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Chocolate Almond Bark with Sea Salt
Looking for a quick, easy and delicious holiday treat? The search is over with this Chocolate Almond Bark. Your friends will think you’re a genius in the kitchen; no need to tell them you whipped up a batch in less than 30 minutes. AND, no candy thermometer is necessary to get it right, which was […]
Read the rest of this entry »Freebirds World Burrito
I think of Freebirds as a Chipotle on steroids. Same concept, same type of food, but more of it in a hyped up setting. Going through the line, customers have their choice of tortilla flavors, rices, beans, salsas and a wider variety of add-ons to their tacos, burritos or salads than at Chipotle. There’s also […]
Read the rest of this entry »Menu Writing Story in the Kansas City Star
Here’s a link to a story I wrote for the Food Section on menu writing. Who knew there’s a whole industry out there focused on this aspect of a restaurant operation?! http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/27/3935308/restaurants-menus-are-more-than.html FYI | FOOD Restaurants’ menus are more than just lists of dishes Words that make mouths water are vital to an eatery’s success. […]
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