The School of Artisan Food

I have been wanting to mention this amazing place for awhile now.  As you all know…graduate studies have put a damper on my posting…but this needs to be shared!  The School of Artisan Food in North Nottinghamshire….in the Sherwood Forest….THE REAL SHERWOOD FOREST….in the UK.  I hold dreams of taking classes there in 2010…..let’s hope [...]

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The Scoop: Bienvenue, Brasserie

The Scoop: Bienvenue, Brasserie
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Full Moon Feast

Simon and I were invited to attend an installation of Full Moon Foodies Dinner.  Full Moon Foodies is a monthly late-night dinner event hosted by Wes Johnson, Chef de Cuisine and Brendan Noonan, Executive Sous Chef at Eclipse in the Moonrise Hotel.  Each month, a melange of St. Louis food enthusiasts and culinary professionals are [...]

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what i’ve eaten since being home…

Tuckers for pizza and wings
Niche Taste Bar
King & I
A coca-cola from Ted Drews..it’s my favorite…it’s Kosher, ya know.
pork steaks
Pappy’s
Winslow’s Home for breakfast
….I’ve still got a pretty long list until I’m caught up….i should just slow down, though…
….i’ve gained 4 lbs.
Updated 8/15/09:  White Castles, Basil Spice, Ted Drewes, Bobo Noodle, The Good Pie and Eclipse…..

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I am officially a St. Louis Food Blogger once again!

My first official post as a bona fide STL girl again…..TA DA!!
Not much to say except that a month long road trip across the US was an amazing adventure and I’m so lucky to have had the opportunity to do it.  I will begin posting about the trip once I get a bit more settled [...]

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A picture says a thousand words…..here are 5….

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For all you grill masters in STL….

Calling all Grill Masters for the Gateway City Barbeque Festival
Gateway City Barbeque FestivalAt the Old Rock House St. LouisJuly 3-4, 2009The contest is open to beginner and seasoned barbeque professionals and any team can take home the title of Grand Champion and $500.
For more information and an application visit our websitehttp://www.oldrockhousestl.com/gatewaycitybbqfestival/orCall: 314-450-5978Email: privateparties@oldrockhousestl.com
Application deadline –July 1, [...]

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Google Map of the Homeward Bound Trip

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Slow Food St. Louis Announces Art of Food 2009

From STLBites Forum:
Slow Food St. Louis, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and supporting food traditions, is pleased to announce that their annual fundraiser, The Art of Food, will be held on Saturday, July 25th, from 6:00 to 10:00 pm, at Mad Art Gallery (2727 S. 12th Street, 63118). Proceeds from the event will benefit [...]

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The Long Road Home….

So, planning has commenced.  With the help of the AAA website, we have mapped out a tentative route.  I am having trouble figuring out how to post a photo of our Online Trip-Tik…so I will provided a timetable of our trip.
PHX-LA-Hwy5 to Napa- Hwy 101-Up to Redwood Nat’l Forest-Hwy101 up to Tillamook, OR-Portland-Seattle-Victoria, BC-down through [...]

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baby quail….

A family of quail are nesting on the east side of our house.  The eggs hatched today:
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Excuse the poor photos…mama and papa quail were sqwakin’ at us from the tree…(after we scared mama out…you can kinda see her against the tile) so we didn’t want to overstay our welcome.  They sure are cuties.

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It’s official.

home by 8/1.  I’m way too excited to speak.

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Veruca Bakeshop closing to make way for Niche Taste Bar

That’s right folks….what once was a bright bubbly bakeshop during the day will now transform into a sleek new lounge featuring cocktails and a menu of small plates .  Wine tastings may be in the future as well.
As sad as I am to see Veruca Bakeshop go dark, I am excited for the new concept [...]

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Keys Change Hands at 33 Wine Bar

From Jake:
It was with great privilege and deep happiness that I signed a term letter yesterday and agreed to pass 33 onto my close friend, Jeff Stettner.  
Best of luck to you in your new adventure, Jake.  We will miss seeing you behind the bar.

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Parker’s Table in Clayton Closing!

Sadly…Parker’s Table is closing.  Their building has been sold.   They are having a final celebration on Saturday January 31st.  Please be sure to stop in and bid adieu and wish them well on their new adventure!
Special orders will be taken until the 31st and then EVERYTHING will be priced to ensure a light moving day!
Best [...]

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