Tag Archives: local food
Tower Grove Farmers’ Market
Almost every Saturday during the spring, summer, and fall, I wake up early and head to Tower Grove Farmers’ Market in St. Louis. It’s become a tradition that I look forward to every week even though for the most part, … Continue reading
Confluence Kombucha
A year ago when I moved back to St. Louis, my friend LeAnn told me that I needed to try Confluence Kombucha, a new restaurant in the Grove neighborhood. I met her there on a cold winter afternoon with semi-high … Continue reading
Papparadelle with Goat Cheese Sauce and Roasted Corn and Tomatoes
One of my favorite things to do is to walk into a farmers’ market and create a recipe on the spot. On Saturday, I knew that I wanted to eat pasta for dinner but I wasn’t sure what I wanted … Continue reading
Sugaree Baking Company
A couple months ago, I ditched work and went to explore Dogtown. Sugaree Baking Company was at the top of my list. I hadn’t been to the bakery since before I moved away from St. Louis five years ago. I … Continue reading
Kale Salad with Strawberries, Avocado, and Goat Cheese
I made this salad the night that I got back from berry picking in Illinois. I bought the kale and strawberries at the farm and it made a huge difference. The ingredients were fresh and for a second, I forgot … Continue reading
Pizza Break: Pizzeoli
Ever since I moved back to St. Louis, I’ve been hearing about Pizzeoli. A local food publication ran an article about them semi-recently saying that the owner takes Neapolitan pizza pie-making very seriously. I like people who are dedicated to … Continue reading
Vicia
Last night, I met my friend Emma for dinner at Vicia. I’d already been there once before for lunch a month ago, right after they opened. But their dinner menu looked more involved, so I wanted to go back for … Continue reading
Elevated Avocado Toast
I’m a big proponent of simple avocado toast. I like the way that toasted, crusty bread tastes with soft, smashed avocado on top. It doesn’t need much else, except maybe a poached egg. Every once in a while, though, I … Continue reading
