We try out three food apps
Clueless in the kitchen, or just want to hone your culinary skills? There’s an app for that! Below are three apps for iPhone or iPad to keep you on your toes: How to Cook Everything: This one is great for those who don’t know where to start. Recipes are organized by ingredient, so you can create recipes based on the contents of your fridge. But that’s not all. Create grocery lis …
Qui’s is a crowd pleaser
It’s always exciting when our restaurant partners get some press. Did you see this review of Qui’s in the Dec. 2 issue of the Journal Gazette? In case you’re not familiar, Qui’s Vietnamese Chinese (formerly Mandarin Chinese) has been a Fort Wayne favorite since they have opened. Qui’s offers excellent Vietnamese and Chinese food at reasonable prices and also …
Fight dry skin with food!
It’s winter again, and that often means dry skin. Did you know you can help control those flakes with your diet? There are foods you can eat that can minimize dryness. Here are a few: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Think flaxseeds, walnuts, salmon, sardines, soybeans, halibut, shrimp, tofu, scallops and red snapper. Supplements like fish oil and cod liver oil work, too. Sulfur: Garlic, onions, red …
Say goodbye to boring; hello to flavor at BakerStreet
Fort Wayne is lucky to be home to several quality, locally owned restaurants. And BakerStreet is one of them. Whether you’re in the mood for fish, pasta, or just a cocktail, the folks at BakerStreet will take care of you. Executive Chef Chad Kyle and trained culinary staff have created a menu of traditional and specialty fare that is sure to excite and entice guests. In addition, ta …
Eating healthy this holiday season is easier than you think!
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, holiday party season is upon us. That means good company and rich foods. Unfortunately the latter isn’t so good for our waist lines. Here are a few ways to beat the bulge this time of year: Plan: Eat a light meal before arriving: Having something in your stomach will make you less likely to indulge on something high-fat and/or high-sugar. Get physical: Hit t …
Think fresh at Salsa Grille
I had the pleasure of enjoying a lunch at Salsa Grille recently. In case you haven’t heard, Salsa Grille is the brainchild of Chris Rongos, part owner of George’s International Market on Broadway. The grocery store supplies all Salsa Grille’s ingredients, and it’s evident by the freshness. I ordered a vegetable quesadilla, and I swear it was as big as my head! The tortilla was …
Flanagan’s: not just for St. Paddy’s Day
I have visited Flanagan’s Restaurant & Pub twice in the past month, and I must say was impressed! I had previously thought the establishment was just a bar with standard bar food(i.e. fried items). Boy, was I wrong! They have everything from spinach and artichoke dip, to calzones. If you can’t find something here, you’re impossible to please. I ordered the house dinner sa …
Save time and money with Waiter on the Way
Driving across town to pick up a take-out order can be costly. Add up the cost of gas, and the value of your precious time, and it’s easy to see why so many Fort Wayners turn to Waiter on the Way for delivery from their favorite restaurants! Having someone else cook you exactly what you want and then bring it to you is an experience that can’t be described in words. Blissful. Euphoric. …
How to Plan a Killer Dinner Party
Planning to have some friends over for dinner? Follow these five, fool-proof tips to ensure an easy and successful soiree: 1. Use tried and true recipes: Instead of trying to impress your guests with a new dish, I suggest reinventing a favorite to give it a new twist. This way you won’t risk potentially messing up a new recipe. 2. Pre-made dishes are your friend: Think options like a heart …
Favorite Soups, Stews and Chowders
Mother Nature tried to hold off the cooler temps, and I certainly enjoyed our short-lived Indian Summer, but it looks like colder temps are here to stay. When the weather turns, I get a hankering for a warm bowl of soup. Here are some of my favorites from local restaurants. Biaggi’s Lobster Corn Chowder I know it sounds decadent, or maybe even sacrilegious to put Lobster in soup, but a bo …