http://www.kansascity.com/living/food/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from The Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2013Kansas City Star Eat + Drink 60 Sun, 19 May 2013 02:13:31 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys 1.1.fi feedback@kansascity.com (Feedback) http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/15/4235452/a-weekend-of-sips-and-suds.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/15/4235452/a-weekend-of-sips-and-suds.html#storylink=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00 CDT Jowler Creek vineyard in Platte City -- about 30 minutes north of downtown Kansas City -- promotes itself as Missouri's first green vineyard and winery. It offers tours of its environmentally friendly operation, with even more wine and beer events on the area's busy schedule. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233363/anticipation-builds-for-a-delayed.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233363/anticipation-builds-for-a-delayed.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 19:55 CDT The sight of fresh asparagus in grocery stores is a sure sign of spring. Snap up the bright green spears fast. This year's late and heavy snows delayed the start of the local asparagus season two weeks to a month later than usual, so it will last only about six weeks. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233059/doug-frost-the-wine-press-french.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233059/doug-frost-the-wine-press-french.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 CDT The Loire Valley produces a variety of wines: spicy, tart red wines, tangy rosés, and the most lush and unctuous of dessert wines. Despite stark contrasts between wines and styles, the wines all represent excellent value and if you thirst for some crisper and lighter styles in wine, you need to slake that thirst with some of these. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/15/4235480/restaurant-review-milieu-serves.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/15/4235480/restaurant-review-milieu-serves.html#storylink=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 17:47 CDT At this French fusion bistro in the One Block South entertainment complex in Overland Park, the chefs' training and pedigrees are evident in the well-executed, interesting and tightly focused menu -- five hors d'oeuvres, a soup, four entree-size salads, five sandwiches, five entrees (ranging from $12 to $20), plus a few desserts. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4234833/study-questions-how-sharply-us.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4234833/study-questions-how-sharply-us.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 11:12 CDT A surprising new report questions public health efforts to get Americans to sharply cut back on salt, saying it's not clear whether eating super-low levels is worth the struggle. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233222/world-traveler-makes-entertaining.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233222/world-traveler-makes-entertaining.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00 CDT Joy Angolia enjoys cooking for legions of loyal friends and is married to a retired army lieutenant colonel. She is a culinary chronicler with organized binders that include recipes from her travels around the world. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233085/stalking-greatness.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233085/stalking-greatness.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00 CDT Too often served drenched in butter or hollandaise sauce, mild, earthy asparagus is just as suited to lighter preparations. The Star's Asian Marinated Asparagus bathes the spears in a mixture of low-sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger and lemon. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233228/cupcakes-baking-mistake-yields.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4233228/cupcakes-baking-mistake-yields.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00 CDT It all started with a mistake -- more a careless disregard for the principles of baking. Inspired by a dessert the next night at Fat Rice in Chicago, which layered ground-up shortbread in a parfait, I had the answer: cupcake parfaits. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/09/4227494/royal-bacon-blue-fries-anyone.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/09/4227494/royal-bacon-blue-fries-anyone.html#storylink=rss Thu, 09 May 2013 14:32 CDT Although the tasty traditions may always ring true, ballparks across the country are incorporating hometown hits, BBQ in our case naturally, for new flavors and sophistication. To get the most out of the game, prepare to arrive with an empty stomach and leave with even emptier pockets. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/13/4233518/the-stars-food-truck-friday-rescheduled.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/13/4233518/the-stars-food-truck-friday-rescheduled.html#storylink=rss Mon, 13 May 2013 16:09 CDT Earlier this month, bad weather rained out The Star's Food Truck Friday, a gathering of Kansas City food trucks in the newspaper's parking lot at 18th and McGee. Today the event was rescheduled for 5-8 p.m. June 7, a First Friday. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/08/4223725/tap-in-to-our-beer-lovers-to-do.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/08/4223725/tap-in-to-our-beer-lovers-to-do.html#storylink=rss Wed, 08 May 2013 14:17 CDT Beer love is blossoming in Kansas City. A new crop of restaurants and bars caters to craft beer nerds with tons of taps and bottles. Our beer lover's spring to-do list includes info on festivals, tours, tastings and tappings in the Kansas City area. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/07/4221445/come-into-my-kitchen-son-inherits.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/07/4221445/come-into-my-kitchen-son-inherits.html#storylink=rss Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00 CDT "Like mother, like son," is John Stanley's mealtime mantra. John first learned of the power of food through his mother, Mattie, the Stanley family matriarch of 14 children, 64 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/09/4221669/colorful-cravings.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/09/4221669/colorful-cravings.html#storylink=rss Thu, 09 May 2013 07:15 CDT Hummus, a staple of Mediterranean cuisine, is traditionally made with chickpeas (garbanzo beans), olive oil, sesame seed paste, lemon and garlic. As the popularity of the dip spreads, so does the variety of recipes. Pinterest recently yielded recipes for orange sweet potato hummus, green lima bean hummus and even a hot-pink hummus made with roasted beets. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/07/4221646/winning-roast-has-coffee-with.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/07/4221646/winning-roast-has-coffee-with.html#storylink=rss Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00 CDT An unlikely combination of seasonings makes a good match. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/07/4223213/cheesy-garlic-bread-wins-lays.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/07/4223213/cheesy-garlic-bread-wins-lays.html#storylink=rss Tue, 07 May 2013 13:16 CDT Fans voted to keep the potato chip maker's Cheesy Garlic Bread flavor on store shelves for at least the end of the year as part of the company's nearly yearlong "Do Us a Flavor" promotion. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/04/30/4211060/the-stars-annual-food-truck-guide.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/04/30/4211060/the-stars-annual-food-truck-guide.html#storylink=rss Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:42 CDT Derek Kean recalls the frustration of trying to track down a food truck while on a trip to San Francisco. That's when Kean and his business partner, senior software developer Matt Berkland, decided they wanted to create Truckily, which they hope will become the Rolls-Royce of roaming apps. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/04/30/4208959/introducing-chow-town-the-stars.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/04/30/4208959/introducing-chow-town-the-stars.html#storylink=rss Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00 CDT We are adding a more personal spin to The Star's trademark food reporting with the addition of a blog starting Wednesday. This space will be the perfect place for behind-the-scenes snippets from the farm, kitchen, garden and bar, all delivered with a bit more attitude and voice. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/02/4214738/the-stars-food-truck-friday-postponed.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/02/4214738/the-stars-food-truck-friday-postponed.html#storylink=rss Thu, 02 May 2013 14:31 CDT The Star's Food Truck Friday at The Star has been postponed due to weather conditions. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/01/4210595/restaurant-review-at-accursos.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/01/4210595/restaurant-review-at-accursos.html#storylink=rss Wed, 01 May 2013 19:21 CDT Anthony Accurso, 26, has designed a sleeker space, yet it's clear that he's still paying homage to his family's roots with sepia-toned family photos on one wall and a menu still aiming to balance the whims of a hipper dining crowd while taking care of loyal regulars. http://www.kansascity.com/2013/04/23/4196489/invite-herbs-to-a-party-in-your.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/04/23/4196489/invite-herbs-to-a-party-in-your.html#storylink=rss Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:47 CDT Private chef and culinary instructor Shannon "Firebug" Kimball routinely cooks with fresh herbs and on Friday will craft three signature drinks with some of his favorites at an herb cocktail party to benefit the John Wornall House Museum and the Alexander Majors Historic House and Museum.