Farm To Market Bread Company Panettone Chef Jasper Mirabile is pretty good at giving challenges. Fortunately, I’ve managed to avoid the worst of his culinary conundrums for some time (which is no doubt his way of admitting that Velvetta fudge was just as awful as it sounds.) Still, if I had any shock when Chef […]
Year: 2010
Hell’s Kitchen Winner Chef Holli Ugalde Will Not Be At the Savoy
Hey everyone, I got a text from Chef Holli’s people. Apparently while I was sleeping, it was revealed that Chef Holli won’t be given the position of head chef at the Savoy in London and that there was never was such a position. She was nice enough to give me 30 minutes and give her […]
Eat, Pray, Love…Anywhere
Eat, Pray, Love… Anywhere (and Everywhere) Eat, Pray, Love is the about-to-be-released film where Julia Roberts portrays Liz Gilbert, a woman who has recently suffered a long, arduous divorce. In an effort to overcome her past and chart a new direction in her life, she travels around the world, trying new things, throwing out conventional wisdom, […]
Vegan Thanksgiving Sides
Also, another little nugget I threw together. Now, don’t freak, the title says vegan, but I promise you there’s nothing weird about the recipe. They’re just as delicious as the non-vegan versions, but these are a lot healthier. Check out Vegan Thanksigiving Sides on FabulousFoods.com!
Thanksgiving Round Up
** 1 WEEK ** This is your one week warning until Turkey Day! In case you are wondering, I have done several articles for various magazines on the subject of America’s favorite time to pig out. Here are a few: Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey on BigBlendMagazine 5 Things to Do with Sweet Potatoes on FabulousFoods.com 5 […]
I’m Jasper’s Full After The Hen House Holiday Celebration
To set the scene, as I write this post, I am currently Jasper’s full. What is Jasper’s full? Good question. As I have been blogging, I have come to realize there are four levels of fullness. Level of fullness 1: Full. You know, when you can’t eat another bite. That kind of full. Level of […]
Food and Wine Pairing … What Do You Want to Know?
HOWTO: Food and Wine Pairing Okay, so as I mentioned earlier in the week, this Friday (Nov. 5th), I will be doing a showcase on pairing wine (and beer) and food at the Hen House Holiday Celebration. I already have my pairings, featuring some pretty amazing drinks with some equally amazing wines, beers, cheeses, fruits, […]
Congratulations to Jasper’s Restaurant
Apparently, Jasper’s Restaurant was voted best Italian Restaurant in all of Kansas City by Zagat. Even though I personally voted for Fazoli’s, it’s a huge honor for everyone there! Congratulations should go out to 3J, Leonard, Anthony, the host staff, the entire kitchen staff and that other guy, Chef Jasper Mirabile.
Hen House Holiday Celebration
Hen House Holiday Celebration Hey everyone, next week, November 5th-7th Kansas City’s locally owned Hen House Markets are featuring their annual Hen House Holiday Celebration. Basically, Hen House is going to take over the Overland Park Convention Center and feature 3 days of food, fun, wine, food, activities, food and celebrities. Lots of really cool […]
#GoJunkFood Fish and Chips!
#GoJunkFood Are You Ready for Fish and Chips? I look over at that picture and I think that is what fish and chips is supposed to look like. The fish is golden brown and has the little crispy pieces of batter on it. The fries maybe a bit too thick, but you know, whatever, it’s […]