Biaggi’s hits the spot for Italian
In case you haven’t heard, the October Restaurant of the Month is Biaggi’s. Have you enjoyed a dish or two from this fine establishment? If not, you’re in for a real treat! There is really something for everyone here. From fresh salads, to fish dishes, to the Italian favorite pasta, you won’t get bored with the menu. They even have features so you can switch it up a bit. Pe …
Get cookin’ at the Taste of Home Cooking School
Are you clueless when it comes to anything culinary? No worries there is hope! As part of the 2013 Kitchen and Bath Expo to be held at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum, Taste of Home Magazine is offering a demonstration by professional chefs. The show starts at 4:00 pm with the Cooking School beginning at 7 pm. You can sign up for the advance discount price of $15. Tickets at the door are $19. P …
Craving German food?
Hey, have you heard? Fort Wayne has a German restaurant now! Read all about it, in this post from Visit Fort Wayne!
Eating clean made easy
Do a quick Internet search on trends in nutrition, and you’ll likely come across the term “clean eating.” But what exactly does that mean? In simple simple terms, this is obtaining nourishment in its most whole, natural state, free of additives. It’s a lifestyle, not a short-term, quick-fix diet. Here are a few tips to eat clean: Choose foods in their purest state, such a …
Have you hopped on the kale train yet?
We all could benefit from eating more leafy greens. One in particular has gained a lot of attention lately for its benefits. Have you discovered the goodness of kale? Here are five facts about kale: 1. Kale is low in calorie, high in fiber and has zero fat. One cup of kale has only 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams of fat. It is great for aiding in digestion and elimination with its great …
Think Pembroke Bakery & Cafe for baked goodness
Every now and then you need to go outside of your box and try something new. I highly recommend Pembroke Bakery & Cafe, for a meal off the beaten path. Located in the Auer Center for the Arts, this bakery/cafe provides healthy breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and more! According to their website, the owners Angie Quinn and Steve Nagy use recipes from great-grandparents, friends and …
Join us at Taste of the Arts
Do you have plans this Saturday? If not, you should make it a point to check out Taste of the Arts! This fine arts and food festival Aug. 24 in downtown Fort Wayne promises an art marketplace, live entertainment and fare from local restaurants. Here, you can sample the different kinds of fine art, dance, theatre, music and more that Northeast Indiana has to offer. So, we had you at food, right? …
What are GMOs?
The term “GMO” has been in the news a lot these days. But what are they, and why are people upset about them? A GMO (genetically modified organism) is the result of a laboratory process where genes from the DNA of one species are extracted and artificially forced into the genes of an unrelated plant or animal. Such genes may come from bacteria, viruses, insects, animals or even humans …
End the summer with a bang with these party-planning tips
August is here, and that means there are only a few weeks left of summer. What better excuse do you need to throw a party? Celebrate the last of the warm days, with these party planning tips: Embrace tapas: Who doesn’t love choices? You might want to offer a selection of finger foods. Or opt for a build-your-own-burger station with bite-sized meat cuts and/or vegetables with choices of buns …
Cool off with a cold one at Brew Haven ‘13
Ahh…beer. It’s refreshing in the summer and can comforting in the winter. If you’re a fan of all things brewed, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Aug. 3. The Brew Haven Craft Beer Festival will resume for the third consecutive year from 2-6 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Trion Tavern, 503 Broadway in New Haven. The Trion is a favorite place to grab a bite to eat for locals. But did …