Taco Bell Goes Gourmet With New Cantina Menu
If you’ve been to Taco Bell lately, you might have noticed their new Cantina menu. So, what exactly does this mean? According to their website, “Chef Lorena Garcia created Taco Bell’s new Cantina Bell™ Menu by using bold and flavorful ingredients, including guacamole, citrus-herb marinated chicken, and freshly prepared pico de gallo.” Choose from a bowl or burrito version, …
Vince’s restaurant closes
Have you heard? Vince’s, the Italian restaurant on Maysville Road, has closed, according to an article in the Journal Gazette. A sign on the door indicated that economic woes played a role in the closure. The restaurant opened in 2010 in the space formerly occupied by Uno Chicago Grill. We’re sad to see restaurants close. Hopefully a new business will open up and succeed in that locat …
What’s for dinner? Find some inspiration online!
Have you heard about Recipes.FortWayne.com? This might be a great place to find some inspiration, and show off your culinary flair. ” Whether you’re looking to curb a craving or just answer the daily dinner dilemma, we’ve got you covered from Apple dumplings to Zucchini cakes. You can even add your own recipe! Just create an account, then click the link to create a recipe,̶ …
Well, for starters: Top Appetizer Picks
Though I love all food, I especially love appetizers because they are meant to be shared. Whether entertaining family and friends or enjoying an intimate dinner with your significant other, sharing food draws us closer. I recently attended a seminar about our local food culture given by Ken Meter and he said something that struck me: “We interact with food at least three times a day. It̵ …
Want fresh produce? Check out Fort Wayne farmers markets!
Where can you go to buy locally grown fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, and more? Farmers markets of course! Fort Wayne boasts several options for farmers markets. Here are a few: East State Village Farm Market Days: Sundays, June 10-October 12 Hours: Noon till 4:00 Location:Tecumseh Branch Library Clinton Street Market Days:Friday & Saturday Hours:Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm Saturda …
In the mood for a cupcake? Check out Yum-mee’s!
The key to a successful business is filling an unmet need. Such is the case for Yum-Mees Bakery, located in the East State Village, in Fort Wayne. “I wanted Fort Wayne to experience an urban bakery…”“I lived the majority of my life in larger cities and always loved going to bakeries and trying new things,” says owner Terry Mee. “When I returned to Fort Wayne I discovered we lacked …
My Top 8 Summer Salads
News Flash: It’s hot outside, and it has been for weeks. According to the local weatherman, we aren’t getting a break any time soon. I don’t know about you, but it’s hard to find the motivation to cook dinner when it’s this hot. Lately, my husband and I have been resorting to take-out, fast food drive thrus and, occasionally, a bowl of cold cereal for dinner. I have a better idea! Rathe …
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Shopping for organic produce? Read this!
More and more families today are choosing organic produce. But are all organic items created equally? It seems not. If you’re interested in knowing which type of produce has the highest pesticide residues—and which do not—check out the following guide from the Environmental Working Group: 12 Most Contaminated: Peaches Apples Sweet Bell Peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherrie …
Munchie Emporium- A Fort Wayne Institution
From the moment I became a Fort Wayne resident, folks were telling me I had to try Munchie Emporium. It’s an institution in town. Purchased by Blaine Stuckey, Jeff Neels, and Todd Grantham in 1999, the restaurant serves up microbrews and signature dishes like Scooby Snacks and Politician Pizza at the corner of Broadway and Taylor. As a partner restaurant, you can enjoy the unique menu it …