Valentine’s Day is upon us, and for all you procrastinators out there, it’s time to make with the drugstore chocolates and sidewalk stand flowers. But if your significant other is vegan — or has other dietary restrictions — you might be SOL. Handing a dairy-free eater a box of milk…
Miami, you’ve been bragging about the wrong things. Sure, it’s February, and, of course, the weather outside is sunny and warm. Yes, we’ve got beaches, ocean views, and, most importantly, David Beckham. But really, what we should be boasting about are our tomatoes. While the rest of the country is…
Know this: When making ice cream, water is your greatest enemy. It forms tiny icicles in your sweet treat, tarnishing its smooth texture with a harsh frost. Worst of all, it sneaks up on you in many ways. Water is in milk, fruits, mix-ins, even on your rinsed ice cream…
Kale is the ultimate superfood. Leafy greens are everything when it comes to optimal health, and kale reigns supreme with its lengthy roster of assets: vitamins A and K, potassium, antioxidants, lutein, copper, potassium, iron, manganese and phosphorus… The list goes on. And yet some folks still can’t get into…
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, February 2, and unless you plan to freeze your ass off in New Jersey, you’ve got two choices: Watch the big game at a restaurant or friend’s place, or have a house party. If you’re hosting a party, there are certain items you absolutely…
Locall’s Organic Growth, a fruit and vegetable shop in South Beach, is tiny. Owner Kirsten Hartburg prefers it that way. “It’s a small space because we keep our produce fresh. Everything here is picked in the morning,” she says. See also: Hogfish Might Be Your New Favorite Local Fish…
Have you tried hogfish? The local catch tastes sweeter than grouper, is flakier than dolphin, and is as rich as scallops. “It’s the perfect fish — not firm or tough. It just melts in your mouth,” says Rebecca Franks, owner of Fish Fish Restaurant Bar & Market in North Miami…
Gabriele Marewski recently announced she plans to sell Paradise Farms to relocate to Asheville, but there’s still much to do during growing season. Plants and vegetables must be harvested, dinners must be planned, and product must be sold. With that in mind, Marewski has announced the opening of a weekly…
The farm-to-table movement hasn’t lost steam, and that might be owed in part to Outstanding in the Field (OITF), an organization that turns the concept on its head with a table-to-farm approach. Touring the country by hosting dinners on different farms, OITF calls itself “a roving culinary adventure.” Dinners typically…
Much like recycling, exercising regularly, and giving up whatever your poison is, joining a CSA (community-supported agriculture) is one of those things we should do but likely haven’t. The idea is this: Pay a biweekly fee for a share size of your choice, and pick up fresh, locally grown produce…
There they were at the Grove Green Market. Even on a table filled with hot-pink dragon fruit and spotted beans, they catch the eye of everyone who passes by. Maybe it’s because they look so surreal. Green from a distance, the objects are speckled with blue hues upon closer inspection…
Thanksgiving is here, which means you’re home from the turkey trot and about to get to work in the kitchen. With so many dishes to make (including that darn turkey), unless you’re Martha Stewart, you’re bound to have a few kitchen misses along the way. Not to worry. There is…
Wednesdays suck — except when it’s the hump day before Thanksgiving. The five-day weekend is just around the corner. But this time can also be stressful, particularly if you’re still scrambling for the perfect holiday recipes. Fret no longer. From organic turkey to butternut squash soup, Miami’s leading chefs have…
Thanksgivukkah eve is upon us and whether or not you’re celebrating this holiday mashup where Maccabees meet turkeys, we can all agree on one thing: Potato latkes are delicious. See also: Thanksgivukkah: Turbrisket, Menurkey, and a Movie (Video)…
Thanksgiving is the one day of the year set aside to give thanks for the many blessings in our lives — and share an overly-indulgent, epic meal. Except for poor vegetarians — most years, they’ve gotta endure a house all smelled up like turkey, and are left to nibble on…
Not all Thanksgiving dinners are created equally. While the usual turkey and trimmings always make for a delicious meal, trading in pumpkin pie for pumpkin tres leche is an easy way to add Cuban flare to your holiday. And let’s be honest, leche condensada (condensed milk) makes everything better. This…
On Black Friday, most of us will just stuff leftover turkey between two slices of white bread and call it a day. But we’re selling ourselves short. An extra bit of effort can yield bigger — and tastier — rewards. On Thanksgiving day, DB Bistro Moderne will be handing out…
Miamians will soon be able to shop for local, farm-fresh produce on their way home from work Thursday evenings without schlepping all the way to Homestead, thanks to the Grove Green Market. The market, which premieres December 5, will be open every Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. in the…
15 Steps, a farm-to-fork restaurant will officially open at the Eden Roc Miami Beach on December 1, replacing the lauded 1500 Degrees that also featured locavore cuisine. The restaurant, which is named after the “15 steps necessary to grow a vegetable, catch a fish, or cook the perfect steak”, will…
The Federal Food Drink & Provision’s chef Cesar Zapata is known for getting creative when it comes to recipes, so who better than him to ask for a creepy recipe that we can serve at our Halloween party this year. We gave him three basic criteria: It had to look…
The standard American diet is deadly. Thanks to processed foods, trans fats, and massive portion sizes, diseases like diabetes are rampant. Truth is, we’d be better off eating out of our own backyards. At Johnson & Wales University’s North Miami campus, students have cultivated an edible landscape with over 100…
Want silky-smooth deviled eggs? Begin with a blender. Chef Michael Schwartz of Michael’s Genuine Food and Drink is showing off his blended-deviled-egg technique along with the many uses of small kitchen appliances this Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Best Buy store in Aventura. The event is part…
