Blueberries were on sale so we picked up a few pints and stuck them in our grocery basket. They looked so summery — plump and blue and delicious. But what should we make to capture this fruit at the peak of freshness? We thought briefly about blueberry muffins, but settled…
A couple of years ago, an e-mail circulated around featuring a hilariously misspelled and misinterpreted cake from the bakery department at either Sam’s Club or Wal-Mart (depending on who reported the story). That e-mail prompted budding cake decorator Jen Yates to create Cake Wrecks, a blog dedicated to professionally decorated cake disasters. Cut…
What sparkles? A moonlit ocean, crappy glitter crafts, and Beyonce Knowles’ 18 carat diamond engagement ring. What doesn’t? Limeade Sparklers, the newest drink offering from Taco Bell. Instead, they sugar, heavily. So why not call them “Sugarlers”? C’mon Taco Bell, truth in advertising. Available in two flavors, Classic Limeade and…
With no restaurant experience, a passion for cooking, and a dream of one day working as a professional chef, 50 just-like-us contestants will test their skills and palate in hopes of becoming the winner of MasterChef, the cooking competition show coming to Fox on July 29. Gordon Ramsay, the show’s…
With thousands of different “energy drinks” on the market, it’s hard to stand apart. Ole Energy, which is distributed by Sudden Impact Partners in Chandler, tries to make itself unique by including a blend of “adaptogenic herbs.”This blend of herbs includes stuff we’ve never heard of: Eleutherococcus Senticosus root and…
Euro Cafe’s Birthday PartyTonight join owners Romeo and Janice as they celebrate the 19th birthday of their Gilbert restaurant Euro Cafe with an evening of food and wine. The dinner will feature four courses, each paired with a red or white wine from Forza Azurii de Italia. Forty-five dollars per…
Another week has come and gone leaving us to ponder the upcoming events that will shape our lives and, more importantly, our dinners out. But before we move on, let’s have one last look at the blog posts from this week: Mötley Brüe RyePA Sam Haldiman, What Are You Eating?…
One of our freelancers recently wondered what kind of feedback, if any, comes in after I’ve given a negative restaurant review. Well, it’s been a mixed bag over the years. Most of the time, I’m greeted with silence, leaving me to wonder whether any of my constructive criticism sank in…
Petite Maison created plenty of buzz when it launched its late-night “Staff Meal” (offered from 10 p.m. to midnight, Thursday through Saturday) and now the cozy French country spot in Old Town is mixing things up by welcoming guest chefs into chef James Porter’s kitchen. Tonight, chef Matt Carter (Zinc Bistro,…
Yesterday we met Corissa Croft from Robbie Fox’s, a Pittsburgh native who loves the Steelers, sunshine and customers who don’t let their Car Bombs curdle. Today she grants us the recipe for the Grape Nerd, a drink that’s a little sweet, a little sour, and tastes just like its candy…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
Cat Cora is coming next week, and we’re giving away Chow Bella aprons, front row seats and spots in the “A” group to get your book signed. (Book not included.) The deadline is today! Just tell us all about the best thing you ever ate…. Click here to enter…
Friday Night VinoSample wines from Italy with Damien Kanser from Action Wines at AZ Wine Co. in Carefree tonight from 5:30 to 7:30. Learn about the laws of wine and regions of Italy while enjoying sample of wine from Sicily, Trentino and Tuscany. AZ Wine Co. will also be serving…
We don’t know about you, but the rising temperatures are starting to bother us here at New Times. Alas, a cool dip in the ocean is simply out of the question; as Michele Laudig mentions in this week’s “Cafe” column. Luckily we can, at the very least, sample island cuisine…
We all know what to get Mom for Mother’s Day. Flowers, Chocolate, probably a card to let her know how special she is. But what do you get Dad for Father’s Day? A tie? New power tools? Maybe some, err, socks? (Actually, we have some really classy ideas over on…
Saturdays this summer are about to get a lot more interesting thanks to area Whole Foods stores. Various locations in the Valley will be included in the Summer Chef Series, which features a head-turning roster of well-known local kitchen talent teaching free cooking classes. Payton Curry of Caffe Boa launches the event…
Hungry yet? We’re working up our appetites for our huge Best of Phoenix issue, out September 30, with daily servings of Chow Bella’s 100 Favorite Dishes from across the Valley — in no particular order Leave your suggestions for upcoming favorites in the comments section. Visit our sister blog, Jackalope…
The average person’s stomach can hold about a liter of food, or close to two pounds’ worth. But who wants to be average? All over town, restaurants are offering up contests of confection, defying brave eaters to ingest more food than they should eat in a week — daily recommended…
A football fan who enjoys a good microbrew, Corissa Croft may just be the perfect woman. And though still a newbie at Tempe’s Robbie Fox’s Public House (604 S. Mill Ave., 480-642-6442) she’s also not a shabby bartender. The Pittsburgh native can serve drinks, talk sports and do it all with…
This past Tuesday night, Bookmans in Mesa held a VIP Tasting reception for media and friends of the store’s cafe. If you haven’t been to their Mesa location since the renovation late last year, Bookmans now has a cute little coffee shop in the front right corner of the store by…
Iron Chef Cat Cora dished with Chow Bella this week (read part 1 and part 2), and now she’s given us one of her scrumptious recipes to try at home. Read on for the how-to, and don’t forget to enter our contest to win front-row seats to her booksigning next…
Hungry for for your early morning serving of food news, with no preservatives or additives?How Dirty is That Fish?The oil spill has shut down numerous fishing sites and oyster harvesting sites in the Gulf of Mexico. Although Arizona is nowhere near the gulf, we still get to help with recovery…
