http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:09:34 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/15/savoring-summer-squash-recipes-bountiful-zucchini/stories/20260816005 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/15/savoring-summer-squash-recipes-bountiful-zucchini/stories/20260816005#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/15/savoring-summer-squash-recipes-bountiful-zucchini/stories/20260816005 If you grow zucchini or support local farms that do, you likely still have lots of summer squash to work with as the season comes to an end.  “You're all excited when it first comes,” said Corinna Bench, co-owner of Shared Legacy Farms in Elmore, Ohio. “And then it just Zucchini is in season at Shared Legacy Farms in Elmore, Ohio, through most of August. Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites made with shredded squash, panko bread crumbs, and cheddar cheese July 30 in Toledo. One Pot Lemon, Ricotta, and Zucchini Pasta comes together in under 30 minutes July 30 in Toledo. Fresh zucchini at Shared Legacy Farms in Elmore, Ohio. Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites are a healthier, less messy version of a fritter July 30 in Toledo. One Pot Lemon, Ricotta, and Zucchini Pasta starts with an aromatic base of minced shallot and garlic July 30 in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/08/maddie-knows-best-chili-crisp-and-birthday-gifts/stories/20260809021 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/08/maddie-knows-best-chili-crisp-and-birthday-gifts/stories/20260809021#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/08/maddie-knows-best-chili-crisp-and-birthday-gifts/stories/20260809021 Is it important to chill cookie dough? https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/08/one-year-later-perrysburg-native-thrives-at-eleven-madison-park-3-star-michelin/stories/20260727082 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/08/one-year-later-perrysburg-native-thrives-at-eleven-madison-park-3-star-michelin/stories/20260727082#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:53:16 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/08/one-year-later-perrysburg-native-thrives-at-eleven-madison-park-3-star-michelin/stories/20260727082 New York’s got nothing on Jake Hermann. Jake Hermann, second from left, with his mentor, Nick Walters, left, mother, Betsy Hermann, and brother Zak Hermann, right, while dining at Eleven Madison Park in Manhattan in the spring. The dining room of Eleven Madison Park in Manhattan. Jake Hermann started as a kitchen server at the three-Michelin star restaurant Eleven Madison Park toward the beginning of July in Manhattan. In the last year working at Eleven Madison Park, Jake Hermann said he learned more about the science behind food. Perrysburg native Jake Hermann made the move to Brooklyn in July, 2025, to join the team at Eleven Madison Park in Manhattan. Soon after Jake Hermann started at Eleven Madison Park, the menu switched from exclusively vegan, which it’s been for four years, to a plant-based menu with select animal products to accompany certain dishes. A glimpse of the interior of Eleven Madison Park in Manhattan. https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/08/02/meals-with-maddie-summer-seltzer-and-berry-cold-foam-with-queen-bee-honey-coffee/stories/20260802032 https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/08/02/meals-with-maddie-summer-seltzer-and-berry-cold-foam-with-queen-bee-honey-coffee/stories/20260802032#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/08/02/meals-with-maddie-summer-seltzer-and-berry-cold-foam-with-queen-bee-honey-coffee/stories/20260802032 A customer at Queen Bee & Honey Coffee said its Garden Party seltzer inspired her to grow fresh summer berries so she can make the drink right at home. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/01/sharpening-skills-young-chefs-compete-in-summer-cooking-camp/stories/20260802019 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/01/sharpening-skills-young-chefs-compete-in-summer-cooking-camp/stories/20260802019#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:19:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/08/01/sharpening-skills-young-chefs-compete-in-summer-cooking-camp/stories/20260802019 Vivienne Meyer lived out her cooking show dreams at Cork & Knife Culinary Camp for Young Chefs in mid-July. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/25/love-thy-neighbor-new-coffee-shop-opens-in-downtown-rossford/stories/20260726014 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/25/love-thy-neighbor-new-coffee-shop-opens-in-downtown-rossford/stories/20260726014#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/25/love-thy-neighbor-new-coffee-shop-opens-in-downtown-rossford/stories/20260726014 When the Rasberrys and the Murphys moved right next door to each other last summer, little did they know this was just the start of their story. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/23/slice-into-summer-pizza-palooza-returns-for-14th-year/stories/20260723015 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/23/slice-into-summer-pizza-palooza-returns-for-14th-year/stories/20260723015#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/23/slice-into-summer-pizza-palooza-returns-for-14th-year/stories/20260723015 Frankie Hornik said the best thing about pizza is you can’t get tired of it because of all the different toppings to choose from. Allie Ramsey prepares a PBR (pickle, bacon, and ranch) pizza on July 16 at Hungry Howie's Monroe Street location in Sylvania Township. Hungry Howie's BBQ chicken pizza, pictured July 16 at Hungry Howie's on Monroe Street, will be served at this year's Pizza Palooza. Hungry Howie's owner Courtney Tilley prepares a pizza on July 16 at the restaurant's Monroe Street location in Sylvania. The pie flies at the 13th annual Pizza Palooza at Centennial Terrace on July 18, 2025, in Sylvania. Hungry Howie's owner Courtney Tilley cuts into a PBR (pickle, bacon, and ranch) pizza July 16 at Hungry Howie's location on Monroe Street. Twins Molly and Isla Kackley have seen enough pizza at the 13th annual Pizza Palooza at Centennial Terrace on July 18, 2025, in Sylvania. Hungry Howie's PBR (pickle, bacon, and ranch) pizza, pictured July 16 at Hungry Howie's on Monroe Street, will be served at this year's Pizza Palooza. Hungry Howie's PBR (pickle, bacon, and ranch) pizza, pictured July 16 at Hungry Howie's on Monroe Street, will be served at this year's Pizza Palooza. Mama Mary's Pizza serves patrons during Pizza Palooza at Centennial Terrace on July 19, 2024 in Sylvania. A sweet 'n' spicy pie looks for takers at the 13th annual Pizza Palooza at Centennial Terrace on July 18, 2025, in Sylvania, Allie Ramsay and Hungry Howie's owner Courtney Tilley stand at the storefront of the the restaurant's Monroe Street location in Sylvania Township July 16 Celebrity judge James Starks tries a slice at the 13th annual Pizza Palooza at Centennial Terrace on July 18, 2025, in Sylvania. Hungry Howie's owner Courtney Tilley prepares a pizza on July 16 at the restaurant's Monroe Street location in Sylvania Township. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/18/a-new-spud-in-town-baked-potato-truck-serves-up-loaded-taters/stories/20260719022 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/18/a-new-spud-in-town-baked-potato-truck-serves-up-loaded-taters/stories/20260719022#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:32:56 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/18/a-new-spud-in-town-baked-potato-truck-serves-up-loaded-taters/stories/20260719022 Toledo is known for its food truck scene. Cassandra Hanson, owner, and Mackenna Gallaher, employee, inside the Master Baker food truck near the Orchard Inn in West Toledo on July 2. Cassandra Hanson puts a dollop of sour cream atop the Pullin Pork loaded baked potato in her food truck, Master Baker, near the Orchard Inn in West Toledo on July 2. The Master Baker food truck, owned by Cassandra Hanson, serves loaded baked potatoes near the Orchard Inn in West Toledo on July 2. Mackenna Gallaher hands baked potatoes to a Master Baker customer near the Orchard Inn in West Toledo on July 2. Customers await their orders from the Master Baker food truck near the Orchard Inn in West Toledo on July 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/11/maddie-knows-best-odd-food-combinations-and-seasonal-recipes/stories/20260712023 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/11/maddie-knows-best-odd-food-combinations-and-seasonal-recipes/stories/20260712023#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/11/maddie-knows-best-odd-food-combinations-and-seasonal-recipes/stories/20260712023 What flavors/foods sound like a bad idea but actually go really well together? Whole wheat crackers with peanut butter and cheese https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/11/crafted-still-syrups-company-provides-flavor-intention/stories/20260712011 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/11/crafted-still-syrups-company-provides-flavor-intention/stories/20260712011#comments Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/11/crafted-still-syrups-company-provides-flavor-intention/stories/20260712011 Making drinks is a creative outlet for longtime bartender Logan Cook. An apricot lemonade made using Still Syrups sits at Logan Cook’s booth at the Maumee Farmer's Market on July 8 in Maumee. Debbie Westmeyer and her daughter, Maddie, tries a sample next to her friend, Addison Greenwalt at the Still Syrups booth at the Maumee Farmer's Market on July 8 in Maumee. Logan Cook, founder of Still Syrups, makes a lemonade using his syrup at the Maumee Farmer's Market on July 8 in Maumee. Logan Cook, founder of Still Syrups, and his friend, Dawson Engel, stand holding drinks made using his syrups at the Maumee Farmer's Market on July 8 in Maumee. Logan Cook, founder of Still Syrups, makes a drink using his syrup while his friend, Dawson Engel, watches at the Maumee Farmer's Market on July 8 in Maumee. Still Syrups sit at Logan Cook’s booth at the Maumee Farmer's Market on July 8 in Maumee. Logan Cook, founder of Still Syrups, pours Debbie Westmeyer a syrup sample while his friend, Dawson Engel, watches at the Maumee Farmer's Market on July 8 in Maumee. Still Syrups with flavors such as apricot, chai, hibiscus, and more sit at Logan Cook’s booth Maumee Farmer's Market on July 8 in Maumee. Logan Cook, founder of Still Syrups, pours Addison Greenwalt a syrup sample while his friend, Dawson Engel, asks with customers at the Maumee Farmer's Market on July 8 in Maumee. https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/07/05/meals-with-maddie-1/stories/20260705027 https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/07/05/meals-with-maddie-1/stories/20260705027#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/07/05/meals-with-maddie-1/stories/20260705027 Summer screams tacos. Chef and owner John Kerstetter stands with Blade food editor Maddie Coppel, holding the walleye tacos prepared inside The Adams Street Cafe in downtown Toledo on June 18. Walleye tacos,with fresh pico de gallo and avocado crema prepared by chef John Kerstetter, inside The Adams Street Cafe in downtown Toledo on June 18. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/05/america-250-a-nation-blessed-with-good-food/stories/20260705051 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/05/america-250-a-nation-blessed-with-good-food/stories/20260705051#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/05/america-250-a-nation-blessed-with-good-food/stories/20260705051 I have settled into my escape room to write a mission column. It is where I hang out with my computer, television, and cell phone when I can find it. The food featured in the celebration flag includes mushrooms on a bed of eggplant. The stripes are Bing cherries, peaches, radishes, onions, corn, strawberries, bibb lettuce, lemon, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, cauliflower, and red potatoes. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/04/new-slice-block-dough-co-pizzaria-joins-downtown-toledo-community/stories/20260705015 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/04/new-slice-block-dough-co-pizzaria-joins-downtown-toledo-community/stories/20260705015#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:11:46 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/07/04/new-slice-block-dough-co-pizzaria-joins-downtown-toledo-community/stories/20260705015 Tyler Scherting thinks of himself as the Rain Man of flavor. The Devil’s Hive pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, house-made hot honey, and ricotta. The Toledo Gold pizza, a pesto base with paper-thin Yukon Gold potatoes, caramelized onions, mozzarella cheese, and fresh parsley. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/28/food-addiction-chef-christopher-miller-shares-story-culinary-convention/stories/20260628009 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/28/food-addiction-chef-christopher-miller-shares-story-culinary-convention/stories/20260628009#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:47:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/28/food-addiction-chef-christopher-miller-shares-story-culinary-convention/stories/20260628009 Substance abuse is an ongoing issue, and one that’s historically been present in the food and hospitality industry. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/20/sarnie-s-deli-back-business-shop-downtown/stories/20260621037 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/20/sarnie-s-deli-back-business-shop-downtown/stories/20260621037#comments Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:56:09 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/20/sarnie-s-deli-back-business-shop-downtown/stories/20260621037 Downtown Toledo just welcomed another restaurant. Gareth Jones, middle, Sarnie’s owner, stands with his two sons Theo Jones, left, and Ian Rapp, right, outside of their sandwich shop in downtown Toledo on June 4. A fried chicken cutlet sandwich at Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. Theo Jones, general manager and son of Gareth Jones, owner, prepares food in the kitchen inside of Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. Ian Rapp makes a Spicy Thai Red Curry soup for the soup of the day in the kitchen at Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. Dymenique Fears adds cheese to a Bruce’s Roast Beef sandwich at Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. Dymenique Fears hands a customer their order from behind the register at Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. A mural painted by Ruby Rapp is displayed on the wall as customers wait in line for their orders inside Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. Gareth Jones, owner, tosses fries for an order inside the kitchen at Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. Gareth Jones, owner, puts fries into a fryer as his son, Ian Rapp, makes the soup of the day at Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. Maxwelll Odenthal, left, and Gareth Jones, owner, laugh while preparing a customer orders behind the counter of Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. Gareth Jones, owner, prepares a customer's order behind the counter of Sarnie’s in downtown Toledo on June 4. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/18/israeli-chef-leads-hands-on-workshops-at-congregation-etz-chayim/stories/20260618014 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/18/israeli-chef-leads-hands-on-workshops-at-congregation-etz-chayim/stories/20260618014#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:59:35 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/18/israeli-chef-leads-hands-on-workshops-at-congregation-etz-chayim/stories/20260618014 Food brings people together. Chef Uri Arnold stuffs pita bread with a mixture of turkey, onions, garlic, parsley, and spices to make his turkey arayes during a cooking demonstration at Congregation Etz Chayim on June 10. Kathryn Linver passes cherry tomatoes across the table during a cooking demonstration at Congregation Etz Chayim in West Toledo on June 10. A participant in a cooking demonstration led by Chef Uri Arnold dresses her salad with olive oil at Congregation Etz Chayim on June 10. Cheryl Himmel stuffs her pita bread with a turkey mixture during a cooking demonstration at Congregation Etz Chayim in West Toledo on June 10. The arayes prepared by participants in a cooking demonstration exit the oven with a golden-brown crust at Congregation Etz Chayim in West Toledo on June 10. Arayes prepared by participants in a cooking demonstration exit the oven with a golden-brown crust at Congregation Etz Chayim in West Toledo on June 10. Chef Uri Arnold's arayes were served with a fresh salad during a demonstration at Congregation Etz Chayim in west Toledo on June 10. Chef Uri Arnold speaks to participants before a cooking demonstration at Congregation Etz Chayim on June 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/14/waterville-chef-earns-silver-medal-at-the-nation-s-largest-american-culinary-fed/stories/20260614019 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/14/waterville-chef-earns-silver-medal-at-the-nation-s-largest-american-culinary-fed/stories/20260614019#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:55 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/14/waterville-chef-earns-silver-medal-at-the-nation-s-largest-american-culinary-fed/stories/20260614019 Before this year, Chef Gary Lay hadn’t competed in any culinary competitions. Gary Lay, executive chef at StoryPoint Waterville, a senior living community, earned the silver medal in the Contemporary Hot Food category at the 10th annual Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic, the nation’s largest American Culinary Federation competition on June 3 in Waterville. Chef Gary Lay plating up the maple pecan-glazed carrots. The plated chicken dish that Chef Gary Lay won a silver medal for at the 10th Annual Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic in late April. Chef Gary Lay's silver medals from both culinary competitions he's competed in this year June 3 in Waterville. Gary Lay, executive chef at StoryPoint Waterville, a senior living community, earned the silver medal in the Contemporary Hot Food category at the 10th annual Roland E. Schaeffer Culinary Classic, the nation’s largest American Culinary Federation competition June 3 in Waterville. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/13/maddie-knows-best-easy-breakfasts-and-summer-suggestions/stories/20260614040 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/13/maddie-knows-best-easy-breakfasts-and-summer-suggestions/stories/20260614040#comments Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/06/13/maddie-knows-best-easy-breakfasts-and-summer-suggestions/stories/20260614040 What’s a quick breakfast that I can add to my weekly rotation? Breakfast egg muffins or egg bites with potato, bacon and cheddar served with fresh berries. https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/06/07/meals-with-maddie-flavor-filled-burger-and-fries-at-sidon-lebanese-grille-bakery/stories/20260607019 https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/06/07/meals-with-maddie-flavor-filled-burger-and-fries-at-sidon-lebanese-grille-bakery/stories/20260607019#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:28:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/06/07/meals-with-maddie-flavor-filled-burger-and-fries-at-sidon-lebanese-grille-bakery/stories/20260607019 Sometimes, all you really want is a juicy burger with a side of crispy fries. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/2026/06/06/raspberry-season-recipes-offer-fruit-summer/stories/20260607002 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/2026/06/06/raspberry-season-recipes-offer-fruit-summer/stories/20260607002#comments Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/2026/06/06/raspberry-season-recipes-offer-fruit-summer/stories/20260607002 Carolyn Ackerman grew up in North Toledo with a small raspberry patch in her backyard. Lemon raspberry muffins are a delicious summer treat. Lemon raspberry muffins are a delicious summer treat. Fresh Raspberry Pie is filled with a sweet, yet tart, raspberry puree. Raspberry matcha latte is offered in Toledo May 26. Fresh raspberries are from Ackerman Berry Farm in Oregon. Black raspberries can be found at Johnston Fruit Farms in Swanton. Red raspberries are grown at Ackerman Berry Farm in Oregon. Raspberry matcha latte is a delicious summer treat. Raspberry matcha latte is a delicious summer treat. Fresh red raspberries can be found at the Swanton fruit farm.