A certain euro-centrism reigns in cheese appreciation circles. When I think of good cheese (really good cheese), what immediately comes to mind is an imaginary French or Italian sheep’s milk gem crafted from the milk of herds grazing in the Alps. On some level, there’s a logic to this; European cheese-making is a centuries-old tradition that produces some of the world’s great … [Read more...] about What Does Cheese Mean?
Food Writing Archive
This category could be about anything having to do with food: Food Haiku, Limericks, Contests, Essays, Trips down memory line, musings about life... whatever strikes my fancy, and doesn't fit into the other categories
Quoth the Food Dude, “Nevermore!” – How to Make Tonic Water from Scratch
How to Make Tonic Water from Scratch, Part II This recipe was updated on 11/44/25. You should note that the effects of drinking quinine, an ingredient found in all tonic water, is subject to debate in medical circles - read about it here or elsewhere before you decide to make your tonic. I'm not a doctor, but I will point out that if you drink enough gin & tonics to make … [Read more...] about Quoth the Food Dude, “Nevermore!” – How to Make Tonic Water from Scratch
Review: Life is Meals: A Food Lover’s Book of Days by James and Kay Salter
Life is Meals: A Food Lover’s Book of Days by James and Kay Salter Knopf 2006, $27.95 ISBN 0-307-26496-3Book Review by Hungry SoulOften memorable moments in life are marked by a meal. Graduation dinners at fancy restaurants. Family recipes used only during the holidays. In my family, vacations are centered around where and what to eat. At breakfast we discuss what is … [Read more...] about Review: Life is Meals: A Food Lover’s Book of Days by James and Kay Salter
Food Haiku Winner 2007
The results are in for our 2007 food haiku contest The finalists are listed below. The Winner received 27% of the votes. All of the others were popular, and ran a close race! Here is the winning haiku -airy is the crumb earthy, this crust of Pearl heavenly, the smellPlease contact us about your gift certificate to Park Kitchen!And here are the finalists per the … [Read more...] about Food Haiku Winner 2007
Interview: Adam Sappington
Chef Adam Sappington, fresh off of a 11-year culinary tour of duty at Wildwood Restaurant and Bar, is back in the food saddle again as he opens The Country Cat Dinner House and Bar at 7937 Southeast Stark - on the corner of Southeast Stark Street and Southeast 80th - in the east of Mount Tabor Montavilla neighborhood. The Country Cat, which will serve what is being described as … [Read more...] about Interview: Adam Sappington