It’s hard to eat vegan in lobster country. When you think of Maine, you likely think of seafood — specifically, lobster. That’s to be expected, and the state apparently has plenty of it. But for those of us who refrain from eating crustaceans and all other animals, scoping out quality vegan food can be a task. I assure you, it’s definitely [...]
National Peach Month: nationally — all month Peaches all over the United States are ready for harvest and exploding on the scene at your local farmer’s markets. Luscious and juicy, peaches are just perfect in August. Grab a few and make a peach pie, a homemade peach salsa, or the classic peaches and cream. Feeling fancy? Give a grilled peach [...]
30th Annual Boston Chowderfest: Boston, MA — now thru July 3 Come out to enjoy all six days of Boston’s Harborfest (June 29-July 4th) but be sure not to miss the main event on July 3rd. The 30th Annual Boston Chowderfest will leave you smiling for days. Pronounced “chowdah,” by the locals this seaside stew is a New England staple. Fill [...]
“GOOOOO DAWGS SIC EM’ WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF.” Yes, this is what you will hear echoing from Sanford Stadium on a Saturday in Athens, Georgia during a home football game. Surrounded by 92,000 of your closest friends, you’re sure to feel a rush. But, when the bulldog nation isn’t cheering with pride, they can be found stuffing their faces [...]
With Food in Mind, New York, NY — now – June 25th “With Food in Mind,” organized by independent curator and critic Nicole Caruth, looks at artists’ use of food as subject matter or medium in book arts, print, and digital media. Inspired by the current food climate, this exhibition at The Center for the Book Arts includes over forty works [...]
Some foods are so delicious, a journey to the end of the earth would be a dietary mandate, or, on a smaller scope, would necessitate a cross-country road trip. Food is the impetus that makes us mobile; the hunter-gatherer in us tells us so. Traveling across the United States to find the best kitchens on wheels, author Heather Shouse captures [...]
Sick of being holed up in corporate meetings, daydreaming about noshing in far-off places, Chuck, the mysterious blogger behind ChuckEats and obscurely pictured above, quit his dot-com job in pursuit of the dream. Enough was enough — that old, rational impetus to drive anyone to action — and ChuckEats was born. Taking us places no food blogger has before, Chuck writes analytically about [...]
Do not start this book while eating. This sounds crazy; after all, How to Eat a Small Country is largely inspired by the author’s quest to eat her way around France. But spare yourself, at least for the first few pages. Amy Finley, the almost-celebrity-chef turned restless-stay-at-home-mom, has a gift for raw, vivid descriptions. And right away, she uses it [...]
Charleston Wine + Food Festival From March 3-6, take four days to indulge in one of the country’s most beautiful cities. Charleston Wine + Food Festival is a non-profit organization focused on enhancing the city’s culinary community and supporting charitable endeavors. Learn the perfect wine pairings during a three-course lunch, take a casual sip and stroll with barbecued foods, or [...]
Portland Seafood and Wine Festival: On Feb. 4, this two-day event not only showcases the peak of Dungeness crab being cracked in Portland but also features wines from all over the state’s countryside. Held at the Oregon Convention Center, this festival promises to bring about the best dishes while remaining full of entertainment. Cooking presentations will take place throughout both [...]
