EAT IN, WORK OUT: Three things on a plate
The reality is that I cook very few of the recipes I find most enjoyable to read. I love lamb, but rarely cook it at home. Duck? No one does it like Sidney Street Cafe, so I allow them to retain their crown. In fact, I rarely prepare meat at home, so it’s a bit of a treat to savor it elsewhere.
Celebrate summer’s garden favorite at Chaumette tomato festival
Tomato lovers rejoice. Missouri’s tomato crop is here. And this year’s bumper harvest has yielded an extraordinary variety of tomatoes.
Eckert's celebrates 100 years of homegrown foods
Preserving farm traditions and providing farm-raised foods has been the hallmark of the Eckert family for over 100 years.
Fast, versatile grilled chicken is summer favorite
While some clamor for burgers or brats, when it comes to outdoor grilling nothing beats grilled chicken for fast, versatile, low-fat summer meals.
Getting the blues for better health
Getting the blues could help you live a healthier life. The summer blues, aka blueberries, are considered a super food since the discovery of its antioxidants content.
Building the best backyard burgers
Sizzling burgers hot from the grill defines the backyard barbecue. The best way to grill a burger is subject to opinion.
Variation on the summer refresher: Iced Tea
Since that first chunk of ice found its way into a glass, iced tea has become the quintessential beverage of summer.
Summer Ice: A neighborhood destination is Murray’s Shaved Ice
Snow cones are a summer oddity, appearing at street-side concession stands from late spring until the summer season ends with Labor Day.
Celebrating the craft of beer at Heritage Festival
St Louis Brewers Heritage Festival June 11 – 12
Locally made beer isn’t a trend or novelty in St. Louis. It’s a tradition.
Barbecue Budget Basics : The direct and indirect facts
Fire up the grill. Barbecue season officially opens this weekend. Chances are burgers, brats or pork steaks on the menu.
Asparagus 101: Numerous ways to prepare a gourmet delight
Along the roadside next to our house grew asparagus. No one we knew planted it there but appeared yearly, yielding a dependable crop until June.
Seasonal Berries bring renewed passion for pie
Pie lovers rejoice. Pie is experiencing a comeback as a favored sweet indulgence.
Cinco De Mayo - Fast Fix Mexican Fiesta
Each May 5, aka Cinco de Mayo, traditionally celebrates the Mexican victory over the French in the historic 1862 Puebla battle. Another victory I celebrate on May 5 is surviving winter and the unofficial opening of the summer entertaining season.
Casino Cuisine: A winning bet for diners
Executive Chef Bill Gideon is always hungry for a challenge. From cooking for the legendry Julia Child to facing his latest challenge - the menu design and recipe development for four out of the five restaurants at the newly opened River City Casino.
Eat healthier with Heart Smart cooking
Eating healthy is tough. With so many wonderful fat filled foods it’s hard to resist temptation. Begin in the kitchen and become heart-smart cook.
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