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FSM's Interview with Cat Cora
Cat Cora will host The Food Bank's 8th Annual Celebrity Chef Fundraiser on February 26th. I was able to catch up with her by phone and ask her some questions about her career in food and what makes her tick. She's a great lady - very committed and passionate - and I enjoyed having a chance to talk to her. Below is the interview. FSM: First, why did you become a chef? I’m curious as to why you became a chef versus what’s kept you being a chef?Cat: Well, you know, I grew up in ... Read More >
Cat Cora to Host The Food Bank’s Celebrity Chef Fundraiser
Of all the organizations in Omaha that touch lives with food, The Food Bank has to be the one that does it in the most profound and meaningful of ways – by giving it to people that are hungry. The Food Bank will hold their annual fundraiser on February 26th which will feature the Food Network’s Cat Cora. Tickets are still available and it’s a great cause. Below is a press release about the event and I’ll have another blog later today which will be an interview I did with the Iron Chef. ... Read More >
Pizza Shoppe to Celebrate 14 Years of Business in Benson with ‘Folk Yeah!’
For those of you that don’t live in Benson, you may not be aware of the Pizza Shoppe or PS Collective, but you’re missing out. The Pizza Shoppe is a Benson legacy and nearly all of us that live, or have lived, in Benson make frequent stops. Their pizza is pretty good but the good vibes Amy, the owner, spreads are irreplaceable. They’ll celebrate their 14-year anniversary March 6th with another favorite of Food & Spirits Magazine – musician Matt Cox. Below is a press release that FSM received about the event. ... Read More >
High School Teams Showcase Skills at MCC’s High School Culinary Invitational
The Institute for the Culinary Arts at Metropolitan Community College holds a High School Culinary Invitational every year for area high school students to compete in. This year marks their fourth year of holding the event, which will be held February 27-28 at MCC’s Fort Omaha Campus. Below is a press release about the event that was submitted to Food & Spirits Magazine. Coordinated and operated by MCC’s Institute for the Culinary Arts, the invitational showcases the culinary and academic talents of area high school students. The events are supported by MCC students and ... Read More >
Sage Bistro adds Wagyu beef to menu
Publisher's Note: This was submitted to Food & Spirits Magazine and, since there aren't that many places in town that have it available, I thought all of you would find this off interest... Metropolitan Community College’s Institute for the Culinary Arts Sage Student Bistro has added Kobe style beef to the menu. An introductory special discount will be applied to menu items featuring the new ingredient. “This will be an excellent addition to our menu and the curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to work with, learn about and serve the most succulent and ... Read More >
Candied Fruit Peels?
If I were to blog, candied fruit and fruit peels would definitely be a topic worth noting, since blogging can take us into the itty bitty and the nitty gritty, as well as the tiny but tasty. As a cook who dislikes paying extra for what I can do better, taking a moment to zest, slice, and candy some fruit bits can help bolster your dry pantry stocks and open up some lovely options when searching for flavor combinations in anything from baked goods to main courses. The main reason is that citrus packs an amazing amount of ... Read More >
Douglas County Food Facility Sanitation Ratings
The fine folks at Gastronomic Fight Club have updated the most recent Douglas County Food Facility Sanitation Ratings on their blog at http://www.gastronomicfightclub.com/.Certainly some surprises on the ‘not-so-superior list’ and, I suppose, even a few on the ‘superior list’ – although those are what you would call nice surprises.Take a look and tell us your thoughts… Read More >
Taxi Trouble?
A while back, in our fall 2008 issue, we did an article on Taxis/Cabs in Omaha - http://www.fsmomaha.com/industry/2008/9/taxi-trouble. Through letters to the editor and calls to me, we received a lot of feedback to the article, both agreeing and disagreeing, but, unfortunately, it was before we had fsmomaha.com up and going. So, since our on-line readers never had a chance to respond, I wanted to open the topic back up on our website.The Lincoln Journal Star had an article recently about DWI arrests in Lincoln (http://journalstar.com/articles/... Read More >
The Brown Bomber at Leo's Diner
I live in Benson so many of FSM’s meetings are often held at the neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops and bars in the area. Over the time I’ve been in Benson – a little over a year and a half – Leo’s Diner has become one of my favorite places to have breakfast or lunch while chatting up a prospective client, writer, photographer, etc. It’s just my type of place, quaint and unpretentious, while still serving up some great food. They’re known for their hamburgers (they used to be known for ... Read More >
Omaha Wine Company MS benefit on January 30th
Publisher's Note: This was submitted to FSM and it looks like a night of great wine for a great cause - let me know if anybody will be going... Lest you guys think I'm some kinda blooming idiot, here's the scoop as of today on the TWO days of decadence we are promoting at the end of this month: Friday night, January 30th, we're sponsoring a 16-station Cab-based wine tasting/competition. It's gonna be at the Downtown Hilton (across from the Qwest) and it's a fundraising event benefiting MS.Here'... Read More >
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FSM's Interview with Cat Cora
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Cat Cora to Host The Food Bank’s Celebrity Chef Fundraiser
Of all the organizations in Omaha that touch lives with food, The Food Bank has ...
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Pizza Shoppe to Celebrate 14 Years of Business in Benson with ‘Folk Yeah!’
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