North Market Spices
I told you I was out of pepper. I rectified that sad situation by visiting the newest addition to North Market this morning. Ben Walters is the foodie that has filled the spice void at the Market....
View ArticleRules of the Game
I figured it’d be best to set some ground rules for the next week of cooking, eating and imbibing. I’ve looked up the definition of local food, and have been presented with a number of conflicting...
View ArticleKingsdale Market District: If Phineas and Ferb Made a Grocery Store
After I dropped Cherub off at school, I knew exactly how I would spend my morning: the new Giant Eagle Market District opened. There had been a definite buzz about it for quite a while, me along with...
View ArticleThe Official Persephone’s Kitchen Holiday Gift Guide
The turkey coma is fading, the leftover turkey carcass is simmering on the stove for stock, and now you can start thinking about what to do about your holiday gifts. ‘Tis the season to be giving!...
View ArticleGiveaway of the Day | Silver Bridge Coffee
I have enjoyed Silver Bridge Coffee since earlier this year. I sampled it at Whole Foods and was smitten. I’m a sucker for a really good flavored coffee. And Silver Bridge has some great ones....
View ArticleGiveaway of the Day | Heart of the Artichoke Cookbook
If you are or know a food lover, this is the Christmas gift. Really. The Heart of the Artichoke, by David Tanis, is beautifully written and photographed. Much like those showpiece cookbooks that you...
View ArticlePearl Farmer’s Market | San Antonio
“Back when I was growing up, there were no farmer’s markets in San Antonio.” This should be said using your grumpiest old person’s voice. For my recent visit I wanted to know: where can you get local...
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