Kale is commonly served in salads, as chips, or simply sautéed, but with the weather getting cold and even rainy, it’s the perfect time of year to make a kale soup. This superfood has an earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness that pairs well with a lot of other foods, providing for a lot of flexibility when making any dish with it. We tried out a simple recipe that can be adjusted in an unlimited number of ways
On the menu now at Centurion is a Blackberry Turnover with Chocolate Chili Soup. This classic turnover falls right in line with the overall atmosphere that Centurion offers: cozy and relaxing. The soup, more like a drinking chocolate, had nicely balanced flavors.
This Week: Pork Belly Buns from Nobuo at Teeter House (622 E. Adams Street, Phoenix) The Basics: The easiest way to understand the allure of a well-prepared pork belly bun is to consider that a pork belly is elemental bacon before it has been cut into the slices we are…
When a new spot opens in town, we can’t wait to check it out — and let you know our initial impressions. Share a few photos, some menu items. First Taste, as the name implies, is not a full-blown review, but instead a peek inside restaurants that have just opened,…
You’d think that honey would be the last food item to be tampered with in this era of food supply manipulation and control. It seems so pure, it never spoils (there’s even safe-to-eat black honey found in Egyptian tombs), it’s sweet and it’s what Winnie the Pooh lives for –…
Whoa! Where did November go? We barely had enough time to say goodbye to October before the end of November was upon us. October was a little slow in the restaurant world but November more then made up for things. Here’s a look back at the Autumn newcomers and the…
I am lucky. I have received a lot of great food and cooking gifts. I’m thankful for every gift I’ve received. Before culinary school I cooked because it made me happy. I asked for a soufflé dish in high school. I made a cheese soufflé that rose high, had a…
The business: Pizza People, brought to you by long-time Phoenix residents MaryBeth and Tim Scanlon What they’re packin’: Artisan pizzas featuring fresh, local ingredients. They’re using their own recipe for the crust and sauce–no knock-offs here. Best of all, at under $10, it’s a meal that won’t break the bank…
I may be, perhaps, the last person to hear of the rumors regarding Pearl Sushi Lounge & Bomber Bar in Scottsdale. The images of naked women, the sex-fueled names of its signature rolls, the magic show. Here’s a taste: “Given Pearl’s penchant for style over substance, it’s easy to see…
Have you heard the rumors about Pearl? There are several. That the sushi lounge and bomber bar in Scottsdale is sleazy, salaciously tempting the moral constitution of innocent souls with its images of naked women and sex-fueled names of a few of its signature rolls. That it is ultra-hip and…
Yes, those are paint cans, and yes, they’re filled with booze. But we’ll get to that later. First, the announcement: You may not have known it, but Citizen Public House has a second floor. Nestled near the back of the restaurant, up a shady staircase above the busy kitchen, sits…
Welcome to Chow Bella’s Bites & Dishes, where Valley chefs and restaurateurs respond to a question New Times food critic Laura Hahnefeld has on her mind. Have a question you’d like to ask? E-mail laura.hahnefeld@newtimes.com. Miss a question? Go here. A recent Zagat survey revealed 81 percent of diners nationwide…
We’ve been chatting over the last two days with Terri Nackey, the founder of La Bella Terre, who shared her insights into the benefits of eating seasonal, locally grown foods and getting back into touch with the garden. Today, we’ve got her recipe for cardamon pear crisp using her cardamon…
Yesterday we sat down for a chat with eco-ista and teacher of seasonal organic cooking, Terri Nackey who discussed the important relationship between the garden and healthy living. Today, we’re back to hear about farmers’ markets in the Valley and getting priorities straight. Local first I’ll tell you what I…
The Two Hippies Pizza and Burger Joint, located in the strip mall at 4034 North 24th Street (24th Street and Indian School), has been shuttered for a little over two months — and now it seems there’s a new eatery preparing to open in its place. A banner outside reads…
Hello there, Chow Bella Book Clubbers. One more week until we gather for our “meeting” to gab about A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg. Are you having as much fun reading through the essays/recipes as I am? I’m so glad we picked this book for this month because it’s full…
After a two-year battle with cancer, Alice Salazar, co-founder of Manuel’s Mexican Restaurants, passed away on Sunday. Alice and husband Manuel opened their first restaurant in 1964 on Indian School Road and 32nd Street, eventually adding six additional locations each run by a member of the family which includes 4…
Uh-huh. The “Wake n’ Bacon”. It’s the perfect gift for that special person in your life that loves waking up to the smell of fresh cooked bacon. Well, to the smell of freshly heated pre-cooked bacon, that is. In your bedroom. Just load up this little piggy with your favorite pre-cooked…
Lately, in this In Season series, we’re taking a look at what I take home from Crooked Sky Farms each week and see what I’ve done with my CSA share, or part share. This week I’m using turnip greens…
The all-vegetarian Pomegranate Café now has extended hours from 8 am to 8 pm Tuesday through Saturday. They are open Sundays from 8 am to 4:30 pm and are closed on Monday. If you need a health boost or are craving a fresh, delicious meal, just remind yourself that getting your vitamins and nutrients delivered in a tasty way is worth any price.
This week in Chef Chat we’re heading out of the kitchen and into the garden for a chat with Terri Nackey, an “eco-ista” and founder of La Bella Terre, a formulator, manufacturer, and distributor of botanically-based products. Nackey, who also teaches classes in seasonal organic cooking, will be sharing her…
For those excited about the recent flurry of fast food news-iness in the Valley such as Wendy’s updated urban design, the barrage of incoming sub shop chains, and the new concept from P.F. Chang’s, you just scored some extra bag fries: Popeyes Louisina Kitchen is expanding in Phoenix. The Republic…
