Mark your calendar for Foodstock 2013
Do you like to eat? Do you like downtown? Combine the two into one experience at Foodstock 2013 July 27! Brought to you by the Fort Wayne Food Truck Association, this annual event will make its triumphant return in 2013. And this time around, they are bringing it downtown, in partnership with the Downtown Improvement District. Enjoy food from your favorite mobile food vendors, such as JumBy …
Are you getting enough water this summer?
Ah, summer. Finally some time to get outdoors for some fresh air! But beware–with all that activity comes a trade-off. Your body can lose water due to perspiration. Are you getting enough liquids to make up for the loss? Here are a few, easy ways to stay hydrated: Fruits are an excellent source for water. Watermelon is 90% water, so it ranks highest on the list. Oranges, grapefruit, and me …
Mi Pueblo never disappoints
If you’re looking for consistency and friendly staff, Mi Pueblo is your answer. Their food is always served fresh, and piping hot. (Seriously, touch the plates!) The prices are reasonable, and the portions generous. The chips are crunchy with the right amount of salt. The salsa has a great mix of flavor–spicy but not too hot– with lots of cilantro and a cumin-y undercurrent …
How many calories are in your Frappucino?
Starbucks Coffee Company last week in a statement last week announced it will include calorie information on menu boards at all company-operated and licensed U.S. Starbucks® stores beginning June 25. The launch of menu board labeling and pastry case calorie labeling will complement the food and beverage transparency the company already provides to customers - through printed brochures, an easy- …
5 tips for easy summer grilling
Grilling season is in full swing. We can almost smell the steak, fresh off the grill! Whether you’re an amateur or seasoned pro, it never hurts to brush up on your skills. Follow these five tips to make sure you’re on your “A Game” this summer. Find the right temperature: Preheat your grill 15 to 25 minutes before you start cooking to make sure it reaches the right tempera …
800 Degrees is on fire!
Freshness and attention to detail are what make local pizzeria 800 Degrees stand out. Created in a Neapolitan style; their pizzas are made with Italian Caputo “00” flour; hand stretched to roughly 11”, topped with fresh ingredients, and made to order with no preservatives! Baked in our wood burning oven imported from Tuscany—at roughly 800 degrees–their pizzas bake directly on the …
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 …