5 easy-to-follow cooking tips
Think of your favorite cooking show. They make it look so easy, don’t they? Luckily, for you there are ways to cook like the greatest culinary masters, by following a few tips. Here’s a good place to start: Cook Often. The best chefs are the best chefs because they spend most of their time cooking. Make yourself cook at least three times a week and watch your skills im …
Summer picnic essentials
Picnics are great versatile activities — for families, dates or a get together with friends. Whether your picnic is in the park, on the beach or at a fun campsite, you will want to pack the following essentials: Picnic blanket: While any blanket will do, a waterproof picnic blanket is best. Nobody likes getting settled in for the perfect picnic, only to end up damp from wet grass. Picnic b …
Think Dash-In for a Lunch Pick-Me-Up
The Dash-In-affectionately known as “The Dash” by regulars- can best be described as a bar meets cafe, with a vibrant atmosphere thown into the mix. You’ll find this popular downtown hangout on Calhoun Street in the middle of the urban center, in a trendy restored building with walls adorned with art. Whether you stop in for a microbrew, or a sandwich, you will be equally please …
You can help to end childhood hunger!
Do you like cupcakes? (Who doesn’t?) Indulge your sweet tooth for a great cause this Saturday! Join the The Fresh Market’s Cupcakes for a Cause Cupcake Decorating Event on May 18th from 10 am - 3 pm. The event will benefit Share Our Strength®, a national nonprofit, that is ending childhood hunger in America by connecting children with the nutritious food they need to lead healthy, act …
Give in to your sweet tooth
Summer is here, and that mean your sweet tooth is in full swing. Who can resists summer treats like ice cream, apple pie, and other sweet temptations? The good news is there are plenty of local places to get your sweet fix. Here are a few of our picks: Cork n’ Cleaver: The Mud Pie is a must! Sink your teeth into a rich chocolate cookie crust with coffee ice cream and chocolate fudge, top …
Spring clean your fridge!
Spring-cleaning is in full spring this time of year. Closets and garages are cleaned out, but what about your fridge? This appliance is often overlooked, but it is a very important area to direct your attention. Food borne illness can lurk in the most unlikely places. Leftovers can be more than just an eyesore. Did you know they can be potentially hazardous to your health? (As if you need anot …
Don’t miss Cupcakes & Cocktails!
The cupcake craze has swept the nation, and Fort Wayne is no exception. If you’re looking for an excuse to indulge in these sweet treats you’ll want to mark your calendar for May 10th. That’s because Cupcakes & Co. is hosting their first annual Cupcakes & Cocktails event at the Wunderkammer Co., to kick off their IndieGoGo campaign. The campaign’s mission is to help …
Run for clean water!
Waiter on the Way is proud to sponsor COME UNITY’S third annual 6k for Water. Why a 6k, you ask? 6k is the average distance women and children must walk to fetch water in third-world countries. Can you imagine? Almost four miles to take a bath, have a drink, wash your dishes, and bathe! That’s why COME UNITY is trying to raise awareness (and funds) to help change lives. The organizat …
Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month!
Did you know April is National Grilled Cheese Month? How will you celebrate the creation of this gooey, hearty sandwich? May we suggest ordering from one of our restaurant partners? The DashIn: Their grilled cheese sandwiches are known around the city for their deliciousness. You can’t go wrong with any of the options. Pair it with a cup of their tomato bisque for the perfect meal. Black …
7 ways to get kids to eat veggies
It’s a battle likely as old as humanity itself: getting kids to eat vegetables, of course! While there’s no sure-fire way to ensure kids are getting their daily recommended servings, you can try a few tips to sneak in those greens. Here are a few tried and true ones: There’s no one way to get your kids to eat more fruits and veggies, but here are ten tips straight from expert mo …