Most, if not all, are familiar with apple crisp–a favorite fall recipe of many kitchens. However, Cherry Crisp seems to be more elusive. Apple crisp is my favorite recipe, but, recently I have been experimenting with eating more “warming” foods according to traditional Eastern cultures (to skip this section, scroll down for the recipe). In […]
According to the Foundation for Celiac Awareness, more than 18 million people across the U.S. have a non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Gluten is essentially a mixture of two proteins– a substance present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough. While many people have a gluten intolerance, many others are […]
Compeer of Greater Buffalo is proud to announce its partnership with former Buffalo Bills wide receiver, Donald Jones, to help promote their upcoming annual Fall For Friendship Celebration and Bills Bash! party. Jones, who left the Buffalo Bills in 2013 to play for New England, has taken a stance on the importance of mental health […]
As I cross the street of Delaware Avenue, there is an element of posh sophistication. White washed brick, large green vegetation in black pillar pots flank each side of a grand glass door, and walls of windows showcase the exotic decor inside. One could almost forget that Patina 250 is actually located inside the Westin […]
From the outside, many co-ops look like any other business, since they provide products and services like conventional businesses do. But it’s what goes on behind the scenes that makes a co-op different. A cooperative (co-op) exists to serve its members (primarily communities in the area), but what makes co-ops unique is that the members […]
Good morning! The other day I posted a Youtube video discussing unique, earthy ancient vegetables that many are afraid to cook with because they don’t know how to cook with them. The video is just that–a discussion, not a cooking show. But as promised, below are recipes for those vegetables I discussed in the video […]
It may be January, but that doesn’t mean Buffalonians hibernate. Here are some fun food and drink festivals taking place this weekend: Buffalo Soup Fest: January 28th at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Join 5,000 friends and 30 restaurants while sampling over 75 different soups all in one place. Buffalo Wine and Chocolate Festival:January 28th […]
The snow is softly falling, white and gray, part and whole, infinite and repetitious, soft and hard, frozen and melting, a crunching underfoot and soundless. It’s magical and cumbersome all at the same time. But first of all it is the culmination of many into one. It is substance, magically turning grass crystalline–covered in white; […]
Today is National Eating Healthy Day. In conjunction with the American Heart Association, Americans across the nation are encouraged to commit to healthier eating. The American Heart Association says that it’s an important first step to heart health. Why is National Healthy Day important? According to the American Heart Association, more than two-thirds of American […]
