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Archive for Food
Black History Month: Chef Jeff Henderson Serves Up Inspiration
Feb 22, 2012 | (0) Comments
Prison food isn't usually known for being anything special. But for Jeff Henderson, it was a lifesaver. Henderson was born in South Central Los Angeles, and despite the best efforts of his mother, his paternal...
Black History Month: Tiffany Derry Brings International Home to Texas
Feb 14, 2012 | (0) Comments
It's oddly fitting that chef Tiffany Derry's first restaurant job was at International House of Pancakes when she was just 15. Culinary school took her far from home, to Napa Valley, Paris, and even China....
Black History Month: Brian Duncan Brings Openness and Fun to Wine Education
Feb 6, 2012 | (0) Comments
February is Black History Month. Last year, we marked the monthlong celebration by showcasing the Harlem Restaurant Renaissance going on now. This year, we're highlighting a different African American culinary professional each week. Brian Duncan...
A Taste of New Orleans Follows the River North to Riverbend in St. Louis
Jan 23, 2012 | (0) Comments
The Mississippi River may flow south as it passes St. Louis, but happily, a lot of great southern music and food flows north, up the river to the Gateway City. It is the northernmost point...
Indian Food Goes Mainstream as Fast Food
Jan 11, 2012 | (0) Comments
Indian restaurants have been around for a while now, especially in bigger cities in America, tempting adventurous eaters with fragrant curries, vindaloos, and paneers. Often, the dining experience involves buffets and white tablecloths. Increasingly, though,...
Biosphere Industries Introduces Tapioca-based, Biodegradable Bakeware, Serveware
Jan 6, 2012 | (0) Comments
That aluminum pie plate that came with your store-bought pie is going to be around for a long time. So will the paper and Styrofoam plates from your weekend barbecue. That's not the case with...
Top 10 of 2011: Food
Dec 29, 2011 | (0) Comments
2011 has been a fascinating year for food. The now ubiquitous food trucks rolled on, exploring new directions. Fresh new chefs continued to excite us as they broke new ground, often by exploring ancient techniques....
Stockbox Grocers Aims to Fight Food Deserts with Tiny Grocery Stores
Dec 20, 2011 | (0) Comments
According to the USDA, "More than 23 million people in America live in food deserts--urban neighborhoods and rural towns without ready access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food." The result is often poor diets and...
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