2010 June &196; Eating Real Food

Making coffee ‘local’

Published on: June 30, 2010 at 12 pm

For me, coffee is a daily routine. But I’m also a big-time proponent of eating locally. Obviously, there’s a conflict here.

What we’re cooking up in July

Published on: June 29, 2010 at 9 pm

Check out what we’ve got on tap: A new feature series, beer reviews, giveaways, even a book!

Why I (almost) never eat meat outside my own kitchen

Published on: June 29, 2010 at 12 pm

When I’m out at a restaurant, or at a party, or wedding reception, I avoid meat. This leads people to believe I’m a vegetarian—which I most certainly am not.

Mocha and crepes at Greyhouse

Published on: June 29, 2010 at 6 am

I have nothing but great things to say about Greyhouse Coffee (West Lafayette, Indiana): Clean, ample seating, simple menu, and natural food.

Ashker’s Coffee House in Youngstown

Published on: June 28, 2010 at 11 am

This veggie omelet was cheap and scrumptious. Fillings included spinach, zucchini, feta cheese, red pepper, red onion, and mild pepper.

What’s in Hidden Valley’s ranch dressing?

Published on: June 24, 2010 at 6 am

Ranch dressing is a food processor’s wet dream: Take water, inexpensive ingredients, emulsifier, and you can mark up the resulting sauce with wide margins.