Have you ever looked at those cute baby potatoes at the farmer’s market or in the grocery and wondered what you could make with them? Yes, roasting and tossing them with coarse salt is always a possibility. But what about grilling them whole and then making a non-traditional potato salad instead? Below is a link […]
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2013 Food Truck Guide
The food truck scene in Kansas City is dynamic, and the options ever-increasing. Check out my guide and take your pick! http://www.kansascity.com/living/food/
Read the rest of this entry »Pork Particulars
At dinner last month, a friend asked me what “Duroc” on a menu meant. After I answered him (see below), I realized that though I wrote a post on pork breeds back in 2010, it’s still very much a current topic. With the Local Pig garnering so much press, and new butcher shops popping up around […]
Read the rest of this entry »Harvest Kale Salad
Even if you haven’t decided to jump on the kale bandwagon, give this recipe a try. It’s full of nutrients and it tastes great. I’ve made it twice and I learned something each time. 1. It’s best made early in the day, as the flavors need time to meld together before serving. 2. Don’t toss […]
Read the rest of this entry »Kansas City Star–Healthy Eating
In case you missed my latest in Wednesday’s Food Section… http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/22/4019078/recipes-to-get-back-on-the-diet.html FYI | FOOD Recipes to get your diet resolutions back on track Professionals share tips and dishes that will help you make healthy lifestyle changes. Order Reprints JILL TOYOSHIBAAndrea Hudy, assistant athletic director for sport performance at KU, discusses weight training goals with […]
Read the rest of this entry »Best Dishes of 2012
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 […]
Read the rest of this entry »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 »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. […]
Read the rest of this entry »Salad Days
I love salads, and never get tired of them. You might want to give some of these a try before we have to say good-bye to the luscious summer produce. 1.Beet salad. Start with roasted beets, preferably of different hues for a more spectacular presentation. Add mixed greens, goat or blue cheese, and walnuts. […]
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