I love it when someone is creative. And hilarious. And can bake a mean cookie. That’s Carl, who started Rogue Bakery. He’s been around, delivering cookie happiness to Columbus-ites in the know and I finally pulled the trigger New Year’s Eve to have some cookies delivered on New Year’s Day. Who knew? Operating essentially without… Read More Delicious Cookies Come to You | Rogue Bakery
South Texas has a long growing season, plentiful meats, feathered and furred game, and lots of space to grow and roam. Why has it been so hard to find it? I had an opportunity to meet CIA-trained Chef Steve McHugh after a demo at the Pearl Farmer’s Market. He may be planting the flag for San Antonio’s late-… Read More Dining Out | Lunch at Lüke
I have been meaning to get to Silo and its small plates/bar little sister Nosh for oh, well, forever. Cue the heroic Zeus and Demeter who, very kindly, took little Cherub to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live. We are, after all, a rock and roll kind of family. It’s lovely to have lots time. We ordered started early with the cocktail… Read More Dining Out | Nosh
This is, in fact, a cooking blog. But there are times that even Persephone has to set down the saute pan and back away from the kitchen. Every once in a while, I like to head out and let someone else do the cooking. And when I do, most of the time, we head for… Read More Giveaway of the Day | Dine Originals
The turkey coma is fading, the leftover turkey carcass is simmering on the stove for stock, and now you can start thinking about what to do about your holiday gifts. ‘Tis the season to be giving! Perhaps you’ve got a friend or family member that loves all things food, or all things Ohio or all things fabulous. … Read More The Official Persephone’s Kitchen Holiday Gift Guide
Why don’t I live in German Village again? Seriously. I think I’ll just move there to be closer to Pistacia Vera. I will, of course, gain 35 pounds over the course of a week or two because I would be there every. day. Three times a day. I knew the pastries were good. I’ve had them… Read More Dine Originals Week | Pistacia Vera
Persephone’s Kitchen was closed tonight. Basil presented a really extensive Dine Originals Week menu, with four courses no less, for $20. Having not had the chance to dine there before, but hearing good things, this week seemed the time to give it a go. I’m glad we did. A snug little restaurant right between Surly Girl… Read More Dine Originals Week | Basil
