Thursday, May 2, 2024

So why shouldn’t veggies glow in the dark?

It is no secret that guys avoid eating fruits and vegetables whenever possible. And who can blame them? Frankly, eating produce can be extremely dangerous. Nature has spent millions of years equipping her plants with...

Simple guidelines for better coffee at home

We’ve all had that magical moment when at a coffeehouse, a neighborhood diner or an upscale dinnerhouse, you tipped up your coffee mug or cup and were introduced to that very special memory of...

Afternoon Archive: In search of Jamaican Jerk Chicken

The 2020 the Four Roses Kentucky Reggae Festival (presented by Bath Fitter) has been postponed to a later date owing to COVID-19. However, the coronavirus simply cannot prevent the Jamaican Jerk Marinade (with chicken)...
Country ham and cheese pillows

Afternoon Archive: Un-fussy country ham? We have suggestions

A whole country ham is a challenge, but here are some ways to appreciate Kentucky ham’s rich flavors without investing a lot of time and money. Ron Mikulak's 2016 ham exploration was published prior...

Letter from the Editor: Dining rituals, before and after

It was two months ago, Monday March 16, that the order came restricting Kentucky restaurants to carry-out, delivery, and drive-through service. This weekend they’ll reopen with limited indoor and outdoor seating and a thorough...

Afternoon Archive: Pitching a few products that restaurant owners really need

Meet Jay Forman, Food & Dining Magazine's humor columnist. A New Orleans native, Forman is the only member of the F&D staff not based out of Louisville. Jay also serves as the food and...

Let’s make Ca phe sua nong (Vietnamese coffee)

When I had taken my first sip, I knew that I had crossed the next threshold of caffeine Nirvana. The fusion of sweetness, creaminess and caffeine swirled in my mouth, awakening my senses to this...

Afternoon Archive: Entertain your family with a steakhouse night at home

Food & Dining Magazine’s Tim and Lori Laird are our officially accredited Ambassadors of Entertainment, whose “Easy Entertaining” column has been a staple for many the year. Recently we've been running their past columns...

Letter from the Editor: You have a choice

In 1931, Louisville native Louis D. Brandeis was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States when a case known as New State Ice Co. v Liebmann appeared on the docket. The...

Afternoon Archive: Food trucks I’d like to see

Who doesn’t love a food truck? Other than the restaurant owner across the street from one, anyway. They are fun, cheap and surprisingly inventive in the fare they offer. Still, like any food service...