This past weekend, I picked up a couple pounds of oxtail from Bluescreek Farm Meats. There were a number of ways I could have prepared them, but I was itching for a challenge. Every once in a while, I need to stretch myself, culinarily speaking. And while none of the ingredients were particularly exotic (ok, aside… Read More Tennis with Escoffier
It’s a dessert! Readers with a sweet tooth, rejoice! I have yet to put one up on PK, although they’re made around here occasionally. This one is dead simple. Mostly because it starts with leftover Indian-spiced Basmati. If you’ve been around the Kitchen much, you’ll remember how much I love curries. For the pudding, I… Read More Rose-scented Basmati Rice Pudding | Ohh, Lah Lah!
Awww. I live in the midwest! I feel happy about that! Most people confuse Ohio with Iowa. But whatever, even Ruhlman (who is from Cleveland) visited here last weekend and was, I think it’s safe to say, gobsmacked by how great it is in little ol’ Columbus. (It’s in Ohio, not Iowa, people.) So. Dinner tonight was… Read More Low Country in the Midwest | Ooh, Lah Lah Shrimp & Grits
With all the work that will go into a lavish Thanksgiving meal, the last thing you want to think about is the salad course. I have a simple recipe for you. I scored a couple of Pom Wonderful Pomegranates from my friend Rachel at Hounds in the Kitchen in exchange for a ride home from… Read More The Thanksgiving Salad Course | Pomegranate Arils, Goat Feta, Mesclun
If you have friends or family coming over for an unexpected Sunday dinner at your house, don’t be alarmed. You may already have what you need and have to look no further than your front porch. I couldn’t bear to just let the beautiful green Hokkaido pumpkin go to waste that we brought home from Rennick’s Family… Read More Sunday Dinner, Porch to Table | Roasted Pumpkin with Italian Sausage
Persephone has a little food philosophy: eat locally as much as possible, and when things aren’t grown or produced locally, try to support a locally-based business that provides them. I caught up with Kieren Metts of Columbus-based (more specifically, Grandview Heights) The Olive Orchard Friday at Whole Foods. I was fortunate to have a chance to taste several of… Read More The Olive Orchard | Local Importer of Worldly Oils
I was almost giggly when I found out about the Jeni’s Splendid launch party for the new flavor Oakvale Young Gouda with Vodka-Plumped Cranberries. Hosted by Middle West Spirits in the Short North, the belle of the ball was served out of Jeni’s pretty new mobile ice cream truck. Now add to this that Middle West held tastings of their boutique… Read More Jeni’s Launch at Middle West Spirits
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