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` Have a Knife Day When I was a kid, one of the highlights of a summer day was the visit of the scissor grinder man—as we called him. From time to time, the guy came shuffling through the neighborhood with a heavy, sharpening apparatus on his back. To herald his presence, he swung a...
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A Drenching Departure My kitchen faucet took leave of me last week. But not before it gave me and the floor a good soaking. While clearing out the under-sink cabinet for the plumber, I poked my head into the dark abyss. It was scary in there. The space looked like Hanger 51 in an Indian...
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Living the Wildlife Now I’ve seen a lot of wildlife here at the farm: deer, turkeys, possums, ground hogs, egrets, herons, coyotes, racoons, squirrels, eagles, armadillos (only in recent years), various snakes, Mallard ducks, geese, not many rabbits. Locals tell of spotting black bears and they have Bigfoot-like photos to prove it. Why Aren’t You...
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Certain dishes fit logically onto the Easter table. Bunnies cause us to think about carrots or a bowl of dressed greens, so usually include those. Below are some of the recipes I’ve used over the years. the retro: Carrots Persillade; the exotic: Roasted Carrots with Harissa Sauce, by Chef J. Kenji Lopez-Alt; the Mediterranean: Sicilian...
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The Fun Bun Tempting though it was to name this post “Bao, Wow!” or even “Holy Bao,” I resisted the temptation. On the restaurant website, the place is called The Bao. But whatever it’s called, their white, puffy, steamed buns are scrumptious and addictive. Huffington Post referred to the Asian delicacy as, “the best sandwich you’ve...
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There’s something about a finger bowl that makes me laugh. Living most of my life in the Ozarks, I had no reason to believe I’d ever engage in the elegant ritual of finger bathing. But I have. And there are rules I learned the hard way. Ozark Gal Meets White House Finger Bowl My first...
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The Fox Theater on N. Grand easily ranks among the city’s greatest architectural splendors. If you’ve not been there, put it on your bucket list. If it’s been awhile since you went to a show, think about a matinee or evening performance. Ohh! The Opulence Surrounded By Splendor Whenever I’m with friends at The Fox,...
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Recently my friend Tracy told me how much she loved Green Chef food service. “I’ll send you a complementary box,” she said. I was delighted, having never before had a meal in a kit delivered to my doorstep. (Only about 7% of Americans have subscribed to a meal kit service, most of them between 25...
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Tea Is Always a Good Idea One of my fond memories of eating in London was having tea and fancy, little sandwiches at the Brown Hotel and Harrods. Saturday I relived those memories at a tea in behalf of the Friends of the Missouri Mansion. First Lady Teresa Parson and I co-hosted the bipartisan event...
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Now I’m picky about fries. Some are too soggy, too crispy, or over salted. I don’t eat fries often, but when I do, I want them to be worth the indulgence. The Quintessential French Fry One of my travel delights was eating French fries at Chez l’Ami Louis, the place NYT’s food writer Ruth Reichle...
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😊 Spring has sprung, The grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is? ~ Ogden Nash Putting Spring into Your Step When I drove into my farm driveway last weekend, I was greeted by scatterings of daffodils and forsythia swiped with a tint of color. I headed to the house with a file folder...
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“Dearie, If You Remember, You’re Much Older Than I” (. . . or so went the little 1950’s ditty) Let’s roll back time—culinary time, that is. During our recent damp, dreary days, I amused myself by recalling foods, that I enjoyed (or hated) as a kid. I still cook some of those, that I liked...
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“Women Who Eat Out” Each month, “Women Who Eat Out” (as we call ourselves), seek a restaurant willing to take on the demands of those in our age bracket. Having been cooped up for the last few years, we are now in the mood for something more than Doordash deliveries. Where to Go? Recently we...
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Easy Parking; Spacious Dining Maize & Wheat Cafe has all the warmth and pizzazz of a small town Colombian street market. The décor is a bit whimsical, but the food and service are taken seriously. The owner, Claudia Niswonger opened the cafe last November, offering arepas, empanadas, soups, salads, and tropical juices. During the four...
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Rosemary Having been inspired by an old Danish recipe, I kicked off a farm dinner recently with a Creamy Cauliflower Soup. The New York Times’ dish is low in fat, high in fiber, and a powerhouse of nutrition. Chou fleur, as the French call the edible flowerheads, was popular at Versailles,...
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Starting All Over I love it when a new restaurant comes with a story. Often it’s an immigrant story. People “tempest-tost” seeking that “lamp beside the golden door.” In 2014, the owner of the new downtown restaurant, Havana’s Cuisine, came here with such a story. Meet Tamara Landeiro The Cuban accounting teacher had more than...
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A bit of nostalgia swept over me as this St. Patrick’s Day approached. I recalled my last trip to the Emerald Island in 2009. We spent a few days on the Dingle Peninsula. It’s one of the two projection that extends into the ocean like fingers (the other is Kerry) making those areas the eastern-most...
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Real Irish Butter from Real Irish Cows “I saw on line that you can get butter to a spreadable consistency by putting water in a small glass and microwaving it for a minute. Then pour out the water and put the heated glass over the butter,” I said to my daughter-in-law, Lisa. “I’m sure that...
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Wearin’ of the Green This time of the year, most of us give a hat tip to St. Patrick. We wear a green tie or scarf, eat green-tinted pancakes, or cook up a pot of corn beef and cabbage. I’m convinced we celebrate the venerable saint far more than those living on the ol’ sod....
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Eatin’ of the Green In addition to the Dogtown and Downtown parades, pub crawlin’ is a big part of any St. Patrick’s Day celebration in St. Louis. There are many authentic watering holes to choose from. I’ve been to a half dozen, or so, of the local pubs–naturally, none during the pandemic years. (Though I’m...
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