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25/10/2024

NEW EPISODE!

Available where you get your podcasts-like Spotify, Apple or IHeart.

As October 31 approaches, the majority of us are evaluating if we have enough candy for trick-or-treaters and planning the perfect pumpkin grin. Those of Mexican origin, here in the US and throughout Latin countries, are gearing up for Día de los Mu***os, a celebration that honors the deceased and welcomes them back home for a few special days each year.

My guest, Veronica Tomaschek remains connected to her Mexican heritage and celebrates Día de los Mu***os with her family every year and has participated in the annual Día de Mu***os event event in Gordon Square presented by Cleveland Public Theatre and Dia de Mu***os Ohio. You should check out this event which will be held November 2 this year in the Gordon Square neighborhood.

Not to be confused with Halloween, Day of the Dead celebrations include an elaborate procession, costumed, and painted figures representing La Catrina, sugar skulls, colorful decorations and fresh flowers, and lots of music. This day has great spiritual significance.

In this episode, Veronica shares her own traditions, including creating a memorial ofrenda (altar) episode and the foods that are part of the celebration.

22/10/2024

IT’S A GIVEAWAY AND A GRAND OPENING! 🔥🔥🔥

Get yourself to Kiln and grab a $50 Gift Card to spend from me and the team over on Instagram!

Kiln opened today and it’s such a welcome addition to ! This is the third restaurant in the Edgewater Hospitality portfolio, joining Amba and Zhug. Chef Doug Katz and partners have transformed a space that’s been a revolving door, but Kiln has the right feel at the right time.

Look for an eclectic range of shareable plates that echo the seasons and feature local growers.

HERE IS HOW TO REGISTER FOR MY DRAWING ON INSTAGRAM!

1. Like this post please!
2. Comment with a 🔥 emoji.
3. Consider listening to my podcast episode with Doug and Todd. (No, I won’t know if you did but that would be cool).

I’ll pick the winner Wednesday night 10/23 at 8 pm and DM you and announce/tag you in my stories.

Winner will be picked at random from all comments featuring the 🔥 emoji!

19/10/2024

THE LAST OF THE BASIL!

Fall Saturday mornings always get me in the mood to putz around my kitchen. You too?

I’m preserving the last of an incredible basil plant (seriously this plant was from Lowe’s and I had very low 😬 expectations for it) and I wanted to grab the last leaves and preserve them in some way.

Basil oil is so easy…and I love it as the base for dressings, or to finish a piece of grilled fish or chicken, or as a bread dipper. You can use store bought basil too…no fuss at all.

Here’s how you do it:

Pick a good olive oil that you like on. it’s own.

Grab good dried minced garlic or feel free to cut up a fresh clove.

Find a jar that’s clean and without smells of other things (like pickles).

Muddle several torn basil leaves. Drop in a pinch or two of garlic. Pour in oil. Add a squeeze of lemon if you want (I don’t freeze it either lemon).

Shake to mix — your lid should be on 😂.

Store in fridge and use in 2-3 weeks. Freeze in cubes or another container of choice.

I like to pour in a bit of extra oil to keep it going…but it’s not meant to last too long.

How are you preserving the things you love from summer?

09/10/2024

It’s clambake season in Northeast Ohio! Otherwise known as fall (finally!)

If I’m being honest, the least favorite part of a clambake for me are the clams. I think of them as chewy little appetizers that pair well with shots of garlic butter…But, I love clambakes for the way they gathers us around the table.

Have you ever wondered why clambakes are so popular in Cleveland? There’s a few reasons. Most likely Irish and English immigrants brought the tradition over when they migrated to America. And, another reason is that wealthy midwesterners would travel via rail lines to the East Coast where they discovered the joy of harvesting and roasting clams by the shore.

This picture is from a clambake this past Sunday at but, you’re not out of luck. Clambake season usually comes to an end in October but a few restaurants are still full clambake style dinners.

Here are a few places with clambake action the rest of the month.

Dean Martin's Lanning's
Stancato's Italian Restaurant

Don’t be shellfish…share this post!

07/10/2024

WIN YOUR WAY IN

See Chef Carla Hall at the Akron Civic on October 30! I’ll be moderating at Q&A with her to benefit and I want you there!

I’m giving a pair on Instagram and Facebook.

HOW TO ENTER: It’s easy—enter by commenting “I can go!” and tag a friend! That’s it. This drawing will take place at 6 pm TONIGHT (Oct. 7) and I’ll select a random winner.

Look for a published announcement by 7 pm.

Again, winner gets two seats to see a real gem of a business woman, chef, TV personality, cookbook author and so much more!

Thanks to the Akron-Summit Library for giving me a few pairs to use for this giveaway. I hope to see you there from all the comments here.

03/10/2024

NEW EPISODE!!!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

It turns out that seasoned restaurant owners still get a case of nerves before they open a new place. That’s just one of the many things I learned talking to Chef Douglas Katz and Edgewater hospitality business partner Todd Thompson, as they get ready to open Kiln, the third restaurant for the team.

Kiln slides into a highly desirable spot in the Van Aken District as a modern American bistro with European and even global influences, adding another layer to their delicious restaurant cake that includes highly regarded spots Zhug and Amba.

In this episode, we get the scoop on the restaurant—the environment, decor, and food, but we also talk about the ideation and development process, their tight teamwork and dealing with the pressure from reviews, professional and otherwise, and how it can affect mental health.

Restaurant biz wonks like myself will appreciate all the behind-the-scenes stuff we don’t think about as we sit down before a perfectly prepared plate of food.

SOME ADVICE: Stick around for the end when you’ll hear a fantastic story about a famous rock group that dined at Amba recently!

LISTEN HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bZhBxc7ETuayEmkTQUOjX?si=QoTqYo5BRKSdFB7k3TtxFw

02/10/2024

Holy Bourbon Barrel, Batman!

I found the coolest place today and YES a podcast is imminent.

River Roots Barrel Co. brings together the best barrel-aged spirits from all over for tasting and buying. You’re going to be impressed at what’s available here.

I asked the questions, I learned what an “orphan barrel” was, I operated a whiskey thief, and I tasted literally the only bourbon I’ve ever truly liked… neat and straight from the barrel!

I might be a bourbon drinker now…just in time for chilly fall nights and fire pits.

This episode with drops in a few weeks and I know you’re going to dig it.

28/09/2024

SUPER EXCITED to share that I will be supporting the Akron Summit Public Library for their 150th Anniversary, serving as moderator for "A Conversation with Carla Hall" on October 30th at the beautiful Civic Theatre in downtown Akron.

Carla Hall is known for her rise to culinary stardom on TV appearances including Top Chef, The Chew and most recently Chasing Flavor. She is a cookbook author and an ambassador of all things food, and she is known for her warmth, optimism and sense of humor.

We'll have a Q&A for about an hour and I'll present questions from the audience too. Tickets support the work of our local library system.

Please consider attending and supporting me that evening. I am grateful that the CLE Foodcast has opened up opportunities like this one!

https://akronlibrary.org/150/fall-fundraiser

19/09/2024

Did you know that Akron has its own locally made soda brand? I’ve got the scoop! 🔍

Prohibition was a dark time for alcohol drinkers but a lack of booze fueled innovation in the beverage category. And that, friends, is where NORKA’s story began.

In this episode, entrepreneur Michael Considine tells a great story of how he went down an Akron history rabbit-hole to learn about the city’s signature soda that was produced from 1924 through 1962. Without ever tasting the original NORKA, using knowledge gleaned from records and family members of the original producer, Michael recreated the soft drink and even improved it to appeal to today’s modern palates.

NORKA (Akron spelled backwards if you didn’t notice!) is currently available in four flavors and is sold as far away as Australia. We also learn how the brand has the potential to expand to other flavors and product lines.

Episode 102 is presented with support from Kate’s Fish at the West Side Market and Chef Douglas Katz.

Listen where you get your podcasts!

19/09/2024

If you’re reading this, send someone a note like this.

It matters, to see something like this from a person you admire, and it keeps us going when we feel like no one hears or sees us, and we are tired of trying to fight noise or neglecting other important concerns to do the things we are called to do.

The person who sent me this champions equality and works every day towards fairness and justice.

I’m always in awe of you, Mary. ❤️🌈☀️

18/09/2024

It took me a while to get to but consider me obsessed. It’s my go-to meeting spot.

It’s a great space for catch ups…chats and business meetings.

Yesterday I had a meeting with a a friend I met years ago, who is now working a super cool job with . Caroline, I hope we get to work on something cool for the Food Bank! 🌈

Coffees, aperitifs, bites…it’s all here in a very vibey environment inside a gem of a building, The Vitrolite.

I had a pumpkin sage latte (not sorry!) and look at this olive oil cake…come on.

14/09/2024

I am finally getting around to recapping last weekend—a little getaway centered around some of my favorite places in Ashtabula County. In fact many of these were mentioned in my special fall fun show, Episode 88 from last year!

It started with an overnight yoga retreat at Flannel Dog Farm where I got some exercise, simple, wholesome food and plenty of time to chill out and enjoy nature. Alan and Chris are modern homesteaders who share their farm, animals, art and good vibes at various events throughout the year. Chris is a mixed media artist and writer and Alan is a baker of incredible sourdough breads. I interviewed them last year too — in Episode 89.

Sunday, I went to where I grabbed several varieties of apples, including Paula Red, Daybreak Fuji and Mollie’s Delicious. Such a cute spot and they’ve got cider, donuts, orchard rides and more!

Drove myself through the Smolen-Gulf bridge, one of the county’s 19 bridges, to the adorably nautical Bridge Street in Ashtabula to go to to get some local produce and bread (from Alan!) and browse lots of local pottery and gift items.

Finally, I stopped at to enjoy a solo lunch with vineyard views before heading home

Do you take restorative time outs like this? I find it really helps me deal with stress.

Plan your own getaway — I recommend and or to help you get started.

01/09/2024

Few things fuel me like a farmer’s market.

The network of markets are second to none! Yesterday’s Shaker Square market was loaded with gorgeous produce, flowers and more.

I grabbed fingerling potatoes, corn, eggplants and these huge farm fresh eggs and an iced coffee for the road.

Swipe through to see the goodness from local growers.

30/08/2024

Last night I did an urban foraging walk with Jeremy Umansky of Larder Delicatessen & Bakery and learned a ton about the edible foods growing in Ohio City!

Seeing the urban streets and parks with new eyes was definitely part of the fun as we walked and discovered edible plants right under our noses.

Here are some of the things we saw:

wild knotweed
queen anne
wild carrot
common mallow
black nightshade
wild roses/rose hips
dogwood
acorn
mulberry
Asiatic day flower
lambs quarters
amaranth
bee balm

Even if you don’t plan to forage for food, these tours are so cool for plenty of other reasons. Follow to catch the schedule of upcoming events like this.

25/08/2024

It’s so easy to start craving Chipotle on a lazy day but let’s be honest, lately it just sucks. Don’t get me started on how bad my last several visits have been…it ain’t the Chipotle of 1998 let’s just say that.

Let’s take a moment of silence for 1998 Chipotle, shall we?

But thanks to a site I follow called I’ve been creating some interesting lower fat meals. Todays was a Sazon marinated chix thigh (thanks ) and a huuuuuge salad with a Greek Yogurt cilantro lime dressing that is Chef’s Kiss. In fact, it reminds me of the dressing in Costco’s street taco kit, but I’m guessing this is healthier.

Oh, and I garnished it either way Sazon-seasoned crispy rice…also from Shred Happens…I’m literally obsessed.

Anyway, I missed the mound of cheese and insane slop of guac that a disinterested teenager usually gives me, but my midsection thanks me and I skipped the beans to avoid…well you know.

Taking all the summer salad inspo I can—got any for me?

14/08/2024

Here’s a fabulous summer breakfast idea that’s so easy!

Local Ohio peaches (mine are from ) and maple yogurt.

It’s mindblowingly good. And not too sweet! I really love Snowville products and it’s made in Ohio.

I’m experimenting with adding chia seeds to things to help with some weight maintenance and other health benefits. They actually work so well in this simple breakfast bowl.

Give me your low-fat/high protein breakfast tips! I’m on a mission here to make some better choices!

11/08/2024

Happy Sunday, friends!

Putting down the phone and leaving this crazy week behind. Today I just want to be…whatever, wherever the day takes me.

I hope your power is on, you get a hot shower and have a chance to enjoy a beautiful summer day that reminds me why I choose to live on the North Coast of America.

❤️☮️🌈🍅☀️🌻

to kickstart the day…coffee and coffee cake by was the best beginning!

04/08/2024

ALL THE SUMMER TOMATOES!
🍅 🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

was slamming’ last night and we watched the action from the kitchen bar table—so fun to watch it unfold and hear “Yes, Chef” through it all.

Cordelia’s menu is reliably well-executed and always brings enough seasonal and creative flair for me to need to return every few months to see what they’re up to.

This was the dreamiest open-faced tomato mayo sandwich with local tomatoes, (duh) and sourdough. I saw it being made and absolutely was like I WANT THAT!

Need to also mention the Ballpark cocktail with the most perfect infusion of stadium mustard—get one before you head to the next Guards game.

If you’re not going here you’re missing out, and yeah you may need to open your mind a bit to some new preparations of familiar things…but that’s where the fun begins!

— your tight team is a blast to watch. Thank you!

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Oyster lovers must head to @katesfishmarket for a selection of succulent oysters this weekend. Take home some of these tasty @northhavenoystercompany oysters while they’re in stock. They have a mind blowing fresh, clean, briney flavor. Watch the video a few times and you’ll know how to shuck like Tom McIntyre, owner of Kate’s Fish. I also grabbed Tom’s house made crab cakes, a swordfish filet and my favorite smoked whitefish dip for a perfect Saturday meal. Thanks to Kate’s Fish for being a #podpartner to the CLE Foodcast!

⭐️⭐️⭐️Giveaway tomorrow — Thursday Sept. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Taste of The Browns, the fall fundraiser for the @clefoodbank, is Monday September 16th and you should be there! There will be 40 ish restaurant and beverage purveyors, plus a silent auction, an Ultimate Tailgate Bar Cart Raffle, and lots of players and alumni. I’ve got a giveaway for TWO TICKETS but you have to help me out ok? You know I work for the Food Bank so do me a solid and share my giveaway TOMORROW and tag your food n’ football loving friends. Deal? If you don’t want to mess around with a giveaway and you really want to go just check out the website and follow their socials for all the details. Tickets are on sale now!

NEW! You’ve gotta go! Get to Steak, the new hotspot in Tremont on the iconic corner you know and love! @steakcle delivers the prime steakhouse experience without the super fussy white table cloth feels. I loved all my food (and I can be a tough customer) and the energy is fun, the kitchen is open in full view of guests, and slick decor with lots of neon await you! Share with the meat lover in your life and make plans now—trust me it’s 🔥! #clefoodcast #cleveland #clevelandrestaurant #instayum #clegram #tremont #meat #meatover #carnivore #clefood #clevelandfood

Yes, one of these dinners should be on your must-have dining experiences checklist! Some of the best produce in the world is grown an hour east of Cleveland in Milan, Ohio, and these special dinners at The Chef’s Garden are a creative culinary expression that will blow you away. These are a treat for sure—but every single time I go I am satisfied, amazed and grateful that we have such bounty and talent in Northeast Ohio. This dinner was led by Chef Jamie Simpson and a team of culinary pros, while some of the events feature guest chefs. Give @farmerjonesfarm and @thechefsgarden_ohio a follow and be sure to look at future events and make a visit to their farmers market as soon as you can! #clefoodcast #chefgarden #thechefsgarden #farmerjones #grownhere #ohiogrown #ohio #culinaryarts #food #foodporn #clevelandfoodie #instafood #vegetables

Thanks for asking! I’m fine! A few of you have sent me some nice notes asking me where I’ve been and if we’re going to have another podcast. And the answer is absolutely yes! As you know, my day job is with the greater Cleveland Food Bank and we have a big event this weekend called Market at the Food Bank. Head to the Food Bank website or better yet follow them @clefoodbank and get the scoop on the food-focused fundraiser. We have a fantastic and very generous restaurant community and many of them will be there serving samples to guests as they wander through our Partner Distribution Hub. Follow me here on Sunday evening to see some of them! GreaterClevelandFoodBank.org #clefoodcast #cleveland #clefood #clevelandfood #market24 #clevelandrestaurants #foodie #clefoodies #cleeats #wefeedcle

Go here now! Just had my first trip to @palomavanaken and WOW was I impressed. The freshness, the flavors, the perfect menu! We should ALL be eating here. I’m serious. This Tex-Mex is craveable because it’s done right (for us midwesterners, anyway!) After a few frustrating dining disappointments I needed a win! This was it. I woke up wanting more. Troy had two yummy tacos in their house-made flour tortillas and I loved my bubbling shrimp enchiladas. We also had the guac-salsa-queso trio and it was fantastic with warm, crispy and salty chips. Of course we had margaritas, which were also the real deal (no sugary premade frozen stuff). Have you been to Paloma at the @thevanakendistrict Tell me! #clefoodcast #cle #clevelandfood #clerestaurants #food #clefood #clefoodies #cleveland #cleeats

Your weekend deserves tacos! Regional chain @agaveandrye opened a new location at @etonchagrin and it’s a palace of tacos and so much more. Thanks for the preview and the chance to taste their GINORMOUS tacos, creamy queso and fresh, sassy margs. You can also hit up the one downtown for the same modern Mex vibes. #clefoodcast ##cleveland #epictacos #agave&rye #newrestaurant #tacos #clegram #clefood #clefoodblogger #clevelandfood #etonchagrinboulevard

Grabbed a few essentials at Heinen's to make a hearty Sunday lasagna on this frigid day. Do you have a go-to lasagna recipe? Mine exists in my head—and every time it’s just a little different. But I generally use no boil noodles, a really good marinara, and a mild Italian sausage/beef blend.

Alpine vibes await you at the Intercontinental Cleveland. Go for the Winter Chalet menu now until late February.

Making a standing rib roast today and counting blessings…making up for the holiday we didn’t have last week because of our traveling snafu. Our Certified Angus Beef ® brand roast came from a friend at Blue Ribbon meats (thanks Jim!) and we’re using Chef BillyParisi9 cooking method this year. We’ve tried a few different cooking recipes but I think for this rather large 8 lb. roast, this is a good choice. May your 2023 meals and your dreams be big, bold and delicious!

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