Maraschino Cherries Are the Devil. Make Your Own. And Tell Everyone to Do the Same.
Seriously, though. Maraschino cherries are, like, the worst thing ever. It’s depressing to visit a great bar or a really nice restaurant, …
MAKE THIS FOR DINNER: Run Down – Jamaican Fish Curry
My students at last week’s curry class loved this dish, and you will too. Super easy dump-everything-in-a-pan-throw-it-in-the-oven-go-take-a-shower-hey-look-it’s-done dinner dish that’s really delicious. …
THE CURRY CHRONICLES: Notes from last week’s class!
So, I taught a class on curries last week, and had a great time! For those of you who missed the class, …
GR BEER WEEK DAY FOUR: L’ARTISTE AFFAME IL VIT AU VIVANT!
DAY FOUR: BREWERY VIVANT The second “most-new” brewery in Grand Rapids is a beautiful re-invention of a former chapel in the East …
MAKE THIS FOR DINNER: Pan Bagnat!
Sandwiches? For dinner? What do you think this is, a fratboy-run to Blimpie? But seriously folks… Pan Bagnat is ridiculously awesome. Imagine …
French Pastry Class Redux and Notes!
One of my favorite classes to teach is basic French Pastry. As far as I’m concerned, all French pastry is finding …
Local and Seasonal Food Sucks. (Or, “How to Ruin GR’s Local Food Renaissance”)
Ok, Local and seasonal food doesn’t SUCK… but it’s going to be the death-knell of the foodie revolution that west Michigan is …
MAKE THIS FOR DINNER: Lobster Thermidor!
Lobster Thermidor is a wonderful dish that too often gets ruddied up with way too much cream and butter, and then of …
The Starving … Mixologist
Photos from The Starving Artist’s recent trip to the SpeakEZ, a hip lounge in Grand Rapids, where I serve as the resident …
Full Moon Supper Club
Full Moon Supper Club Happenings: The Full Moon Supper Club on Facebook [Go >>] Follow our Facebook Page for event updates, photos …