April 19, 2012 As a former brewery tour guide, I thought I'd get you up to date on "what's brewing" at my alma mater, the F.X. Matt Brewing Company. They've just released a new summer brew called Saranac Blueberry Blond Ale.
April 17, 2012 A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that my friend and co-worker Geoff Storm, Big Frog 104's Production Director is quite the brewmaster. His current batch is a home-brewed Irish Red Ale.
April 16, 2012
April 16, 2012 My sister recently spent some time in New York City and, while there, visited her favorite restaurant Forlini's on Baxter Street near Little Italy. While talking to the owner, Joe Forlini, she mentioned that he should put "Utica greens" on his menu. Having never heard of them Mr. Forlini asked her for a recipe which she supplied and off he went to the kitchen. The result?
April 11, 2012
April 10, 2012 If you know me (and you do by now), you hear me talking about beer on occasion. And, I often share beer news from our friends at the F.X Matt Brewing Company in Utica. Well today, I'll share with you some "home brew" news. Our Big Frog 104 Production Director and my friend, Geoff is quite the brewmaster.
April 10, 2012 It used to be that women were the queens of the kitchen while their menfolk were just expected to bring home the bacon and not cook it. Times have certainly changed. A recent poll by Asia Food Recipes found that 58% of the women respondents said that their husband was a better cook. Surprising? Not really when you consider that most---not all---of the world's most famous chef's are men. However some of the poll's other results do raise some eyebrows.
April 9, 2012 Celebrity food products are nothing new. The late Paul Newman has an extensive food product line and Jimmy Dean Pure Pork Sausages have been around forever. Now, according to The Boot, Trace Adkins is joining the celebrity food wagon with the introduction of Trace Adkins Hightower's Country Smoked Sausage. Here's Trace to handle the introduction himself.
April 6, 2012 Easter is celebrated by Christians worldwide as the day of Jesus Christ's resurrection. It is also celebrated by children--and adults--as a day of candy treats, hidden baskets and chocolate. What candies do American's prefer to nibble on before that big Easter dinner?
April 5, 2012 There are certain gastronomic delicacies that are native to Central New York like chicken riggies and greens. Now another one of Utica's favorite taste treats has gotten recognition. MSN has listed the half-moon cookie which originated in Utica as one its "10 Best Regional Desserts" on its homepage.
March 30, 2012 We've all heard the recent news about so-called "pink slime" meat filler, which doesn't sound very appetizing. Price Chopper Supermarkets wants to reiterate that its ground beef does not contain any such substances.
March 20, 2012 A new bill has passed in the New York State Senate that promotes the purchase of state-produced foods. I always try to buy foods and beverages produced in the Empire State, and I'm sure you do as well.
