Monthly Archives: May 2012

Bronwen Weber takes cake in Big Gateaux Show

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Bronwen Weber of Frosted Art Bakery & Studio in Dallas won the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience’s Big Gateaux Show with a palatial pastry inspired by Burlesque Beauty Trixie Minx. The show was judged by Ron Ben-Israel of Food … Continue reading →

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Wednesday morning food news round-up

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Beth Colvin

NPR dines alfresco. With Israeli caviar. MSNBC looks at the worst summer drinks, including a 1,600-calorie milkshake. The Advocate has more details on Costco’s land deal while brothers plan upscale Highland Road grocery. Food.com: Winner, winner …

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Zucchini Ribbon Pizza — hello there, summer

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Pizza seems too heavy for a South Louisiana summer. Bread, thick tomato sauce, cheese, meat, more cheese, 90-degree-plus heat, 1,000% humidity, even more cheese, bread, sauce. It makes me feel a little queasy. But I live with a husband and … Continue reading →

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Fast-food overload

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Beth Colvin

With a two-year-old, road trips can be … fun. With a cranky, hungry, picky two-year-old, road trips can be a chicken nugget death march. I’m completely and totally overdosed on fast-food. Anyone got a great recipe to help me get … Continue reading →

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Friday morning food news round-up

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Beth Colvin

The N.Y. Times looks at labeling genetically modified foods. NPR finds Americans think doing taxes is easier than eating right. USA Today profiles Weber Grill’s restaurant.

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Summer means pickles

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Growing up, the return of hot weather meant it was time to tend the garden. Tending the garden meant it would soon be time for canning — tomatoes, squash, beans and, above all, bread and butter pickles. Fights would break … Continue reading →

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Outdoor cooking goes upscale

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Looking to do some outdoor cooking this summer? Learn more in today’s Advocate.

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Keep your grilling healthy

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Beth Colvin

The question the American Institute for Cancer Research gets most often at this time of the year is, “How can I make my backyard grilling healthier?”

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Tin Roof’s Watermelon Wheat to hit stores next week

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Beth Colvin

Summer + watermelon + beer = perfection. William McGehee, one of Tin Roof Brewing Co.‘s founders, said the company’s first seasonal brew, Watermelon Wheat, was kegged up today and will head to distributors Monday. That means it could come to … Continue reading →

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Wonder dog: Curbside’s links delectable

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Beth Colvin

I finally caught up with Curbside‘s links truck. They’d come to The Advocate’s offices; I’d have an appointment across town. Every time. Until today. Holy cow. Er, dog.

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