http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:02:11 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/04/04/maddie-knows-best-resting-meat-and-diabetic-friendly-treats/stories/20260405046 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/04/04/maddie-knows-best-resting-meat-and-diabetic-friendly-treats/stories/20260405046#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/04/04/maddie-knows-best-resting-meat-and-diabetic-friendly-treats/stories/20260405046 I see recipes calling for "resting" meat after cooking. Is that really necessary or can I just cut into it? https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/04/03/more-with-matcha-desserts-using-the-green-tea-powder/stories/20260405006 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/04/03/more-with-matcha-desserts-using-the-green-tea-powder/stories/20260405006#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:03:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/04/03/more-with-matcha-desserts-using-the-green-tea-powder/stories/20260405006 Ro and Bree Wrozek of Queen Bee & Honey Coffee in Holland pride themselves in sourcing clean, organic matcha for the drinks served at the shop. Veronica Valera makes decorates a cake with matcha buttercream in her home in Sylvania on March 19. Veronica Valera makes matcha buttercream in her home in Sylvania. Veronica Valera makes matcha buttercream. Veronica Valera decorates a cake with matcha buttercream. Veronica Valera poses for a photo with her chocolate cake with matcha buttercream in her home in Sylvania. Veronica Valera’s chocolate cake with matcha buttercream. Matcha brownies prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel at her apartment in Toledo on March 24. Veronica Valera dusts cake with matcha powder in her home in Sylvania. Matcha Oat Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel. Matcha brownies prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel. Matcha Oat Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel. Matcha brownies prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel. Matcha Oat Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/04/02/fifth-third-field-welcomes-new-menu-items-for-mud-hens-season/stories/20260402009 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/04/02/fifth-third-field-welcomes-new-menu-items-for-mud-hens-season/stories/20260402009#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:58:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/04/02/fifth-third-field-welcomes-new-menu-items-for-mud-hens-season/stories/20260402009 There was a time when you could only find popcorn, peanuts, and hot dogs at baseball games. Loaded fries with Root's shredded chicken are on the menu. Season ticket holders and invitees line up to taste the Toledo Mud Hens new concession offerings for the upcoming season at Fifth Third Field on March 19. Rodney Hough was thrilled to get an invite to sample the Toledo Mud Hens new concession offerings for the upcoming season at Fifth Third Field on March 19. Garden veggie burgers are on the menu as part of the Toledo Mud Hens new concession offerings. Bill Bradford, of Monclova, enjoys garlic knots as part of the Toledo Mud Hens new concession offerings. Andouille sausage Po'boys are on the menu. Hot honey chicken tenders and fries are on the menu. Sky Cornwell, 5, of Toledo, carries her loaded dessert waffle and Mud Hens tote bag as part of the Toledo Mud Hens new concession offerings for the upcoming season at Fifth Third Field. Mud Hens mascots high-five fans at the sampling event on March 19. Fans enjoy the scene for the Toledo Mud Hens new concession offerings for the upcoming season. Fans wore MLB gear as part of the Toledo Mud Hens new concession offerings for the upcoming season at Fifth Third Field on March 19. Fans enjoy the scene with Muddy and Muddonna. Ron Market, of Genoa, serves himself garlic knots. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/27/tasting-tour-best-bites-downtown-toledo-returns-for-its-second-year/stories/20260329020 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/27/tasting-tour-best-bites-downtown-toledo-returns-for-its-second-year/stories/20260329020#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:29:48 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/27/tasting-tour-best-bites-downtown-toledo-returns-for-its-second-year/stories/20260329020 Best Bites Downtown Toledo is essentially a grazing experience on foot, allowing guests to try restaurant offerings from one location to another. An elote cup and house margarita at Migos in downtown Toledo on March 20. Dawn and Bruce Simmet make their first stop at PizzaPapalis during The Blade's Best Bites in downtown Toledo on April 19, 2025. Pizza available at PizzaPapalis during The Blade's Best Bites in downtown Toledo on April 19, 2025. Qualin Harris, left, gets a drink from server Kat Crowder at PizzaPapalis during The Blade's Best Bites in downtown Toledo on April 19, 2025. The interior of The Mez event space in downtown Toledo on March 20. Dani Bucher, The Mez's general manager and lead design specialist, stands inside her event venue in downtown Toledo on March 20. The interior of The Mez event space in downtown Toledo on March 20. Dani Bucher, The Mez's general manager and lead design specialist, stands inside her event space in downtown Toledo on March 20. An espresso martini inside The Mez event venue in downtown Toledo on March 20. Aaron Campos, Magnolia general manager, makes an espresso martini inside The Mez event venue in downtown Toledo on March 20. Swanky Scoops ice cream, Mint Stracciatella and Breakfast in Bed, inside The Mez event venue, in downtown Toledo on March 20. Swanky Scoops ice cream inside The Mez event venue, in downtown Toledo on March 20. An espresso martini inside The Mez event venue in downtown Toledo on March 20. Alissa Vieira, owner of Swanky Scoops, scoops Breakfast in Bed ice cream inside The Mez event venue, in downtown Toledo on March 20. An elote cup and house margarita at Migos in downtown Toledo on March 20. Sergio Rios, Migos owner, stands inside his restaurant in downtown Toledo on March 20. The interior of Migos in downtown Toledo on March 20. An elote cup and house margarita at Migos in downtown Toledo on March 20. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/20/march-madness-morsels-bites-to-make-for-your-watch-parties/stories/20260322012 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/20/march-madness-morsels-bites-to-make-for-your-watch-parties/stories/20260322012#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:45:18 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/20/march-madness-morsels-bites-to-make-for-your-watch-parties/stories/20260322012 As March Madness continues, what’s arguably just as important as who wins is the food served at game day parties. Baked buffalo cauliflower dipped into a creamy ranch dressing on March 10.. Buffalo cauliflower prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel at her apartment in Toledo on March 10. Bryan Blair, athletic director at the University of Toledo, shows Blade Food Editor Maddie Coppel how make ribs for the July edition of Meals With Maddie on June 19, 2024. Bryan Blair, athletic director at the University of Toledo, shows Blade Food Editor Maddie Coppel how make ribs for the July edition of Meals With Maddie on June 19, 2024. Party ribs prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel at her apartment in Toledo on March 10. Mini potato skins topped with sour cream, green onions, and bacon bits on March 10.. Buffalo cauliflower prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel at her apartment in Toledo on March 10. Party ribs, a recipe from Bryan Blair, are individually sliced before cooking, making it a faster and even more flavorful way to make ribs. Buffalo cauliflower prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel at her apartment in Toledo on March 10. Mini potato skins prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel at her apartment in Toledo on March 10. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/14/st-patrick-s-day-manhattan-s-corned-beef-status/stories/20260315027 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/14/st-patrick-s-day-manhattan-s-corned-beef-status/stories/20260315027#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:13:12 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/14/st-patrick-s-day-manhattan-s-corned-beef-status/stories/20260315027 In preparation for St. Patrick’s Day, Zach Lahey orders 700 pounds of corned beef to serve at his restaurant. Zach Lahey, owner, holds a Jiggs dinner plate at Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. Some St. Patrick’s decorations are seen at Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. Zach Lahey, owner, holds a Jiggs dinner plate at Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. Zach Lahey, owner, speaks in an interview about the significance of St. Patrick’s Day to him and his family at Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. A Jiggs dinner plate at Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. A Jiggs dinner plate at Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. A tree made of Jameson Irish Whisky bottles in the corner at Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. A Jiggs dinner plate at Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. Zach Lahey, owner, speaks in an interview about the significance of St. Patrick’s Day to him and his family at Manhattan's Pub 'n Cheer in Toledo on Feb. 27. Marty Lahey, owner, decked our in St. Patrick's Day gear at Manhattan’s Pub 'n Cheer. Each year, Marty makes Irish Coffees at the restaurant to celebrate the holiday. Daniel Compora, professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/07/maddie-knows-best-how-to-get-over-the-egg-ick/stories/20260308028 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/07/maddie-knows-best-how-to-get-over-the-egg-ick/stories/20260308028#comments Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/07/maddie-knows-best-how-to-get-over-the-egg-ick/stories/20260308028 Some of my spices have to be a couple years old or more. Do seasonings ever go bad? https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/06/tasting-toledo-food-influencer-showcases-the-local-food-scene/stories/20260226102 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/06/tasting-toledo-food-influencer-showcases-the-local-food-scene/stories/20260226102#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:51:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/03/06/tasting-toledo-food-influencer-showcases-the-local-food-scene/stories/20260226102 What started as a search for the best smashburger in the area turned into a review of all kinds of restaurants for Michelle Duni. Michelle Duni puts on lipstick before filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni shows off her drinks while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. The birria torta sits on a plate as Michelle Duni films a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni shows the cross section of the birria torta while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni gets ready to taste the food as she films a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni shows how she edits her videos while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni records a shot of her food as she makes a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni receives her caldo de res from owner Martha Villegas while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni talks about the food she ordered while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni films the cheese pull on the birria torta while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni shows one of her meals to the camera while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni talks about the food she ordered while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni tries one of the dishes while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni talks about the food she ordered while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni adds sauce to a taco while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni adds sauce to a taco while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni talks about the food she ordered while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni talks about the food she ordered while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni tries the caldo de res while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. Michelle Duni reacts to trying a dish while filming a restaurant review at Taqueria El Gallo de Oro for her “She’s Eating It” vlog in Toledo on Feb. 25. https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/03/01/meals-with-maddie-dollop-shop-shares-almond-croissant-secrets/stories/20260301024 https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/03/01/meals-with-maddie-dollop-shop-shares-almond-croissant-secrets/stories/20260301024#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/03/01/meals-with-maddie-dollop-shop-shares-almond-croissant-secrets/stories/20260301024 Flaky croissants, a nutty filling, and toasted almonds are the stars of this month’s episode of Meals with Maddie. Maddie Coppel, Blade food editor, and Claire Cameron-Ruetz, Dollop Shop co-owner, stand together after making Almond Croissants at the West Toledo bakery on Feb. 19. Almond Croissants prepared by Maddie Coppel, Blade food editor, and Claire Cameron-Ruetz, Dollop Shop co-owner. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/28/newcomers-old-favorites-highlight-restaurant-week-toledo-menu/stories/20260301003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/28/newcomers-old-favorites-highlight-restaurant-week-toledo-menu/stories/20260301003#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:45:15 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/28/newcomers-old-favorites-highlight-restaurant-week-toledo-menu/stories/20260301003 Marcel’s, a newcomer on Sylvania Avenue, is getting its first taste of Restaurant Week Toledo — and owners say the event is as much about community as it is about cuisine. Owners Marcel Hesseling and Amanda Maag serve up elevated farm-to-table midwest classics with Dutch countryside cuisine inlfuence at their Saxon Square restaurant on Feb. 23 in Sylvania. Marcel's owners Marcel Hesseling and Amanda Maag serve up elevated farm-to-table midwest classics with Dutch countryside cuisine inlfuence for Toledo's Restaurant Week at their Saxon Square restaurant. A Sidon's mini mixed grille entree at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Marcel's serves homemade garlicky, creamy stuffed mushrooms in its Saxon Square restaurant. Stone fire pita bread at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Hommus at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Marcel's co-owner, G.M. Amanda Maag serves wine to accompany the elevated farm-to-table midwest classics with Dutch countryside cuisine inlfuence at their Saxon Square restaurant. Bahaa Hariri, left, and Nadine Hariri, co-owners, at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Stone fire pita bread is cooked at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Mason Sproul, kitchen manager, makes kabobs at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Kabobs cook at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Imad Akl, baker, makes pita bread at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Kunafe with ashta at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Marcel's chef-owner Marcel Hesseling lived the first half of his life in The Netherlands. His restraurant Marcel's has his home coordinates above the door at the Saxon Square restaurant. Imad Akl, baker, makes pita bread at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Owners Marcel Hesseling and Amanda Maag serve pastured raised beef in their homemade meatloaf at Marcel's serving elevated farm-to-table midwest classics with Dutch countryside cuisine inlfuence at their Saxon Square restaurant. Fattoush with chicken shawarma at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. A Sidon's mini mixed grill entree at Sidon Lebanese Grille and Bakery. Addie Ward hands out samples of Crust Pizzeria. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/28/roundly-admired-winter-bagels-rise-from-home-kitchens/stories/20260301005 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/28/roundly-admired-winter-bagels-rise-from-home-kitchens/stories/20260301005#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/28/roundly-admired-winter-bagels-rise-from-home-kitchens/stories/20260301005 Baking and colder weather just go hand in hand. Cream Cheese Stuffed Garlic Bagels Feb. 17 in Toledo. Lox Bagels. Homemade sourdough bagels made by home cook Sandy Hebert. Sandy Hebert at her home kitchen in Perrysburg. Cream Cheese Stuffed Garlic Bagels. Lox Bagels. Area home cook Sandy Hebert places trays in the oven during a cooking class she leads at her house in Perrsyburg. Cream Cheese Stuffed Garlic Bagels. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/21/feast-for-the-eyes-photographer-focuses-on-the-savory-side-of-life/stories/20260222013 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/21/feast-for-the-eyes-photographer-focuses-on-the-savory-side-of-life/stories/20260222013#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/21/feast-for-the-eyes-photographer-focuses-on-the-savory-side-of-life/stories/20260222013 Food is Vince Livecchi’s favorite thing, with photography being a close second. Photographer Vince Livecchi works on styling and shooting some ice cream on Feb. 11 in downtown Toledo. Photographer Vince Livecchi works on styling and shooting some ice cream on Feb. 11 in downtown Toledo. A smoked old fashioned photographed by Vince Livecchi. Behind the scenes of a food photography shoot with Vince Livecchi. Behind the scenes of a food photography shoot with Vince Livecchi. A gnocchi dish photographed by area photographer Vince Livecchi. Photographer Vince Livecchi works on styling and shooting some ice cream on Feb. 11 in downtown Toledo. Dramshanbo Gin styled and shot by Vince Livecchi. Photographer Vince Livecchi works on styling and shooting some ice cream on Feb. 11 in downtown Toledo. Photographer Vince Livecchi works on styling and shooting some ice cream on Feb. 11 in downtown Toledo. Photographer Vince Livecchi works on styling and shooting some ice cream on Feb. 11 in downtown Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/13/latin-american-cooking-classes-set-spring/stories/20260212113 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/13/latin-american-cooking-classes-set-spring/stories/20260212113#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:17:17 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/13/latin-american-cooking-classes-set-spring/stories/20260212113 The Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center is hosting five cooking classes this spring through its Nana’s Cooking Series. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/13/gold-medal-meals-northern-italian-flavors-to-honor-the-winter-olympics/stories/20260215007 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/13/gold-medal-meals-northern-italian-flavors-to-honor-the-winter-olympics/stories/20260215007#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:36:23 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/13/gold-medal-meals-northern-italian-flavors-to-honor-the-winter-olympics/stories/20260215007 With the ongoing Winter Olympics in northern Italy, it only felt right to make some cozy dishes that reflect the region while the games continue through Feb. 22. Saffron risotto has a buttery yellow color because of the vibrant spice. Ossobuco made with bone-in beef short ribs instead of the traditional veal shank. Chef Casey Sadowski, executive chef at Mancy’s Italian Grill in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/08/maddie-knows-best-the-true-function-of-the-bay-leaf/stories/20260208032 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/08/maddie-knows-best-the-true-function-of-the-bay-leaf/stories/20260208032#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/08/maddie-knows-best-the-true-function-of-the-bay-leaf/stories/20260208032 What does a bay leaf actually do in recipes? I use them, but do they really enhance the flavor of what I’m making? Lasagna Soup topped with ricotta prepared by Blade food editor Maddie Coppel at her apartment in Toledo. Pasta al Limone is a simple yet lovely dish to make for the current citrus season. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/07/made-with-love-delicious-valentine-s-day-desserts/stories/20260208004 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/07/made-with-love-delicious-valentine-s-day-desserts/stories/20260208004#comments Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:15:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/02/07/made-with-love-delicious-valentine-s-day-desserts/stories/20260208004 For Chef Joe Felix, Valentine’s Day is a holiday that allows people to share what they know and love with one another — especially when it comes to food. Ina Garten's Brownie Pudding. The pudding resembles an ooey gooey, almost underbaked brownie. A Lavender Oat Panna Cotta with Strawberry. Lavender Oat Panna Cotta with Strawberry is both gluten and dairy free. Toledo Museum of Art Cafe's Executive Chef Joe Felix. Toledo Museum of Art Cafe's Executive Chef Joe Felix. A Lavender Oat Panna Cotta with Strawberry, a recipe from Joe Felix. Ina Garten's Brownie Pudding. It seems everyone online is making this brownie pudding recipe recently, and I can see why. https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/02/01/fish-pasta-via-regalo-that-keeps-on-giving/stories/20260201015 https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/02/01/fish-pasta-via-regalo-that-keeps-on-giving/stories/20260201015#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/meals-with-maddie/2026/02/01/fish-pasta-via-regalo-that-keeps-on-giving/stories/20260201015 Regalo, the the upscale Italian dining spot at Hollywood Casino Toledo, is the place to find authentic, scratch-made pastas and breads, stone-fired pizzas, and traditional desserts. Adam Yarnell, a sous chef at Regalo, stands with Blade food editor Maddie Coppel after preparing a Pan-Fried Snapper with Lemon Herb Pasta at the restaurant in Hollywood Casino in Toledo on Jan. 9. Adam Yarnell, a sous chef at Regalo, and Jake Henry, executive chef, stand with Blade food editor Maddie Coppel after preparing a Pan-Fried Snapper with Lemon Herb Pasta at the restaurant in Hollywood Casino in Toledo on Jan. 9. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/01/31/flying-solo-tips-on-cooking-for-one/stories/20260201002 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/01/31/flying-solo-tips-on-cooking-for-one/stories/20260201002#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/01/31/flying-solo-tips-on-cooking-for-one/stories/20260201002 Cooking meals for one can be tough, especially when you’re not the most confident in the kitchen. Kara Vickers smiles at Daniel McBride while making pasta during the Foodology Fresh Pasta making class at Foodology in Toledo in 2024. Scott Aldrich adds spice to the vegetables during the Foodology Fresh Pasta making class at Foodology in Toledo. Kathy Bowles mixes eggs into flour to make pasta during the Foodology Fresh Pasta making class at Foodology in Toledo. Pantry stables like paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and extra virgin olive oil are all useful to have on hand when cooking for one. Pantry staples like paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and extra virgin olive oil are all useful to have on hand when cooking for one. Maddie Coppel, Blade food editor, stands with Chef Adam Arquette, of M’ Osteria in Toledo. Blade food editor Maddie Coppel is joined by Mobile Meals kitchen director Linda Paetz at Durocher's in West Toledo. Chef Andi Lawrence, culinary arts instructor at Clay High School and owner of Foodology. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/01/24/miso-s-umami-power-shines-sweet-savory/stories/20260125003 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/01/24/miso-s-umami-power-shines-sweet-savory/stories/20260125003#comments Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:27:33 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/01/24/miso-s-umami-power-shines-sweet-savory/stories/20260125003 Have you ever tasted something salty, savory, and slightly earthy, and couldn’t exactly put your finger on what flavor you were tasting? Miso Mushroom Pasta with sautéed mushrooms in soy sauce, garlic, cream, and more. Miso Mushroom Pasta gets its deep umami flavor from the addition of white miso paste. Miso Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies utilize the Japanese-style white miso paste in the dough. Miso Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies have a slight saltiness to them, not just because of the flaky salt on top. Area chef and baker Emmy Wang. Ssamjang, a spicy dipping sauce commonly served with Korean BBQ. https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/01/18/kay-s-table-to-reopen-in-january-with-more-authentic-cuisine/stories/20260109138 https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/01/18/kay-s-table-to-reopen-in-january-with-more-authentic-cuisine/stories/20260109138#comments Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/food/2026/01/18/kay-s-table-to-reopen-in-january-with-more-authentic-cuisine/stories/20260109138 In August, 2025, Kay Xiong Le thought she’d closed her restaurant for good. Kay Le, owner of Kay’s Table, on Jan. 12 in Sylvania. A wok fired dish from Kay's Table. A kind of pho from Kay's Table. A steak dish prepared by Kay Xiong Le. The dining room at Kay's Table. Dumplings from Kay's Table. The exterior of Kay's Table. A banh mi style sandwich from Kay's Table. Diners enjoy a meal from Kay's Table. Kay's Table is set to reopen later this year.