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Updated: November/24/2009
Tips for entertaining
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While shopping this fall I've seen an interesting culinary item in store after store: electric chafing dishes with three compartments to warm food on a buffet table to keep it hot for the duration of a party. It's popular for the approaching celebrations when family and friends gather.
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Updated: November/22/2009
Gourmet dinner planned for St. Francis Knight's Ball
St. Francis de Sales High School will hold its 18th annual Knight's Ball at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the SeaGate Convention Centre. The gala event, "O What a Knight!" begins with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a wine tasting followed by a gourmet dinner, entertainment, and dancing until midnight to the music of the Homewreckers.
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Updated: November/17/2009
Foods for the 'Border Battle'
Whether you cheer for the scarlet and gray of Ohio State's football team or the maize and blue of the University of Michigan, this Saturday's matchup in Ann Arbor promises to create as much team spirit as ever.
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Updated: November/10/2009
The life of a circus chef
When the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Over the Top Circus arrived in Toledo this week for performances at the Lucas County Arena, performers and crew traveled by train, and Chef Michael Vaughn's job is making sure everyone in the troupe eats well.
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Updated: November/08/2009
Cookies, gingerbread house contest for Tours de Noel
Two culinary events will be featured as part of the 2009 Tours de Noel, when six Old West End homes decorated for the holidays will be open for tours Dec. 6. The cost of the tours is $15 per person or $3 for one house.
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Updated: November/03/2009
Kids don't have to be picky eaters
Last month while traveling, I needed a quick breakfast. I looked for an airport kiosk that was selling milk, but there was none to be found. What do parents do when traveling with children? I wondered about the limited beverages options for children too young to drink coffee, energy drinks, and soft drinks.
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Updated: November/01/2009
Bazaar features Middle Eastern foods
Hummus, the spread or dip of mashed chickpeas (garbanzo beans), sesame paste (tahini), lemon juice, and garlic will be among the featured foods sold at St. Elias Holiday Bazaar 2009 on Thursday at St. Elias Orthodox Christian Church, 4940 Harroun Rd. in Sylvania.
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Updated: October/27/2009
Cleveland chef, restaurateur has a full plate
Cleveland restaurateur and chef Michael Symon, who has long been a Toledo favorite with his participation in Taste of the Nation events, has taken his culinary talent to a whole new arena. The Cleveland Cavaliers and ARAMARK have teamed up with Symon to bring his signature cuisine to Quicken Loans Arena.
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Updated: October/20/2009
Louisiana dinner showcases sugar
When cotton candy ended up as part of a dessert, I knew that people in Louisiana take their sugar seriously. At the Sugar Baron's Dinner, the menu designed by Chef Jeremy Langlois of Houmas House Plantation & Gardens created a whimsical yet classic look at how cane sugar can be used in every course of a menu.
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Updated: October/18/2009
St. George prepares for 64th Lebanese Dinner
Last week the women of the Ladies Benevolent Society of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Cathedral were baking those delicious date cookies and arroon, a nut-filled cookie. These will be among the Lebanese pastries sold at the 64th annual Lebanese Dinner held from noon to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Church Hall at 3754 Woodley.
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Updated: October/06/2009
Vegetarian fare expands repertoire
This is National Vegetarian Month, and it’s easy enough to make a few meals each week without meat. Classic meat dishes that can be “remade” into vegetarian fare include Eggplant Parmigiana using a marinara sauce, pasta al fredo (skip the chicken), and a vegetable pot pie.
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Updated: October/04/2009
Public is invited to Owens’ student-run cafe
International cuisines and regional foods will be showcased at Owens Community College’s student-run Terrace View Cafe, which will open its fall semester menu Tuesday and continue through Nov. 19.
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Updated: September/29/2009
New cookbooks for those on a restricted diet
Cooking for anyone with a restricted diet can seem formidable. But don’t let that keep you from entertaining. Go to the library or the nearest bookstore and get a cookbook that addresses special diet restrictions.
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Updated: September/27/2009
Event welcomes ‘Kids in the Kitchen’
The fourth annual Junior League of Toledo Kids in the Kitchen will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 10 at SeaGate Convention Centre Hall C. It is free and open to the public and will feature a health expo focused on educating children and their parents on issues of nutrition and fitness.
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Updated: September/20/2009
Blissfield restaurant plans Oktoberfest
Main Street Stable & Tavern Oktoberfest 2009 will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3 at Main Street Stable & Tavern in Blissfield, Mich.
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Updated: September/08/2009
Julie and Julia captivates Toledo cooks
The Columbia Pictures film Julie and Julia starring Meryl Streep as the legendary chef has created a cooking phenomenon nationwide as well as locally.
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Updated: September/06/2009
Food showcased at Greek-American Festival
The parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral will celebrate their Greek heritage by presenting the 39th annual Greek-American Festival Friday, Saturday, and Sept. 13 at Summit and Cherry streets in downtown Toledo.
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Updated: September/01/2009
Makin' bacon
Earlier this summer while visiting my son in Columbus, he gave me a whiff of bacon lip balm.
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Updated: August/30/2009
Valentine Gala will have Hollywood theme
When this year’s Valentine Theatre Gala, From Broadway to Hollywood, starring Marvin Hamlisch, is held Oct. 2 at the theater, foods reminiscent of New York and Hollywood will be featured.
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Updated: August/25/2009
Cookbooks bring global tastes
You don't have to travel far to get international flavor onto your plate. It can be as close as your home kitchen. To assist, consult some of the new cookbooks with global tastes.
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Updated: August/23/2009
Hathaway House tasting pairs wine, food
The Hathaway House in Blissfield presents its Graze the World Garden Wine Tasting from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The fourth annual event will feature gourmet tastes from Asia (sesame-crusted ahi tuna), Europe (pasta with fresh seafood), North America (seared duck breast), South America (Argentinian beef barbecue), and other foods paired with 10 wines.
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Updated: August/04/2009
Follow 'Food Highway' at the state fair
The Ohio State Fair offers great food and a few surprises, some of which you can find on the "Food Highway." The fair, which is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. until it ends Sunday, when the hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., is at 717 East 17th Ave. in Columbus.
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Updated: July/28/2009
Get your fill of ribs
If it's August, it must be time for barbecued ribs. Three area rib events promise to bring great flavor for barbecue aficionados on back-to-back weekends.
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Updated: July/26/2009
Festival of India to center on food, traditions
When the 20th annual Festival of India is held Aug. 7-9 at the Hindu Temple of Toledo, 4336 King Rd. in Sylvania, the theme will be Jhalak, A Glimpse of India. The program will feature Indian traditions, delicious food, lively music, graceful and energetic dances, and colorful costumes.
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Updated: July/21/2009
Country cooking is evolving
A visit to Sauder Village in Archbold, Ohio, is a reminder of how much country cooking has changed.
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Updated: July/19/2009
Ann Arbor restaurateur to compete on ‘Top Chef’
When the sixth season of Top Chef: Las Vegas, Bravo’s Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series returns at 9 p.m. Aug. 26, Ann Arbor chef Eve Aronoff will be among the 17 new chef-contestants.
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Updated: July/14/2009
Make French food for Bastille Day
Armed with a little bit of French history and a little bit of the French language, I attended the Alliance Francaise de Toledo Summer Picnic and Bastille Day Celebration last Sunday held at Georgeann Brown's country home near Ida, Mich.
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Updated: July/12/2009
Product development contest was 3-way tie
Imagine the challenges of bottling grape soda pop made with regional grapes, or processing a barbecue sauce that can be used as a marinade or a dipping sauce, or unveiling a new paprikas simmering sauce for Hungarian foods.
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Updated: July/07/2009
Cooking at the beach
Feeding our family for a week at the beach begins with a well-stocked picnic basket that always includes surprises.
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Updated: June/30/2009
Tastetoledo is the place to celebrate
Celebrate Independence Day with The Blade's Red White & KABOOM Fireworks and tastetoledo. The event will be held from noon to midnight Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday on the downtown Toledo riverfront, and will showcase food from 13 area restaurants. There also will be a specialty beer garden and a wine garden.
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Updated: June/23/2009
Giving a cookbook
A cookbook makes a great gift for any occasion. But selection of the gift cookbook is crucial. You should have some knowledge of the intended recipient.
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Updated: June/21/2009
Festival celebrates Philippine cuisine Fruit Tarts
Philippine fiesta and traditional cuisine will be featured at the fourth Filipino Festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today in the Philippine American Cultural and Civic Center, 1975 West Ridgewood Drive in Parma, Ohio.
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Updated: June/16/2009
Green, greener, greenest ways of cooking
The traditional cooking methods of some classic recipes may not be considered "green" by today's standards. Long, slow cooking in the oven or on the stovetop may have made sense years ago. Today neither may seem eco-friendly as consumers try to save on the cost of utility bills and reduce the use of electricity or natural gas.
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Updated: June/09/2009
Protein adds to good health
At a time when vegetarians and environmentalists are urging consumers to reduce the animal protein they buy and consume, others say that protein, including animal protein, is nutrient-dense and has positive health benefits.
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Updated: June/07/2009
Bananas Foster Sundaes are cool treats
I made my first batch of homemade ice cream of the year over Memorial Day weekend. It was banana pecan made with frozen ripe bananas, cream, and brown sugar, and flavored with a cinnamon stick steeped in water. It had a very banana-y taste, but was a good way to use up ripe fruit.
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Updated: June/02/2009
Grilling in the Midwest
Think about grilling traditions in the Midwest. There's grilling and there's barbecuing. In the Midwest, we are known for grilling. There's no regional barbecue sauce that rivals the dry spice rubs of Memphis or the mops of North Carolina, unless you count the cherry-inspired glazes and sauces of Michigan.
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Updated: May/31/2009
ZOOtoDO event to showcase Toledo area restaurants
Guests will sample foods from more than 50 of the area's finest restaurants and caterers at ZOOtoDO from 6 p.m. to midnight June 12 at the Toledo Zoo. The journey begins at 6 p.m. when guests are greeted with a glass of champagne for a reception near the Africa! exhibit. At 7:30 p.m. they may cross the bridge to the zoo's historic side for music, food, and fun.
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