Mural Inspires Hope Story and photography by DR Brown On a sunny day in early June, community supporters gathered for the unveiling of a mural and the dedication of Together’s mini-farm community garden that overlooks 812 South 24th Street in Omaha. The creation of the mural was a collaborative effort between the Why Arts? and … Read moreLast Bite
Hooray for summer! After a long, wet spring, the hot sunshine ushers in longer days, community celebrations and outdoor activities galore. For many, Memorial Day marks the start of the season and ushers in the first of many picnics and outdoor barbecues with family and friends. We are ecstatic for the bounty of fresh and … Read moreFood for Thought
DEPARTMENTS FOOD FOR THOUGHT EDIBLE EVENTS SPILLING THE BEANS Boutique Bakery Dreams Up Inspired Desserts A Balancing Act Nonprofit Coffee Shop Fosters Creativity Homemade Ice Cream IN SEASON EDIBLE READS Kids in the Kitchen EAT LOCAL GUIDE Inclusion by Invitation Only FARMERS MARKETS THE LAST BITE Mural Inspires Hope ADVERTISER DIRECTORY FEATURES Corn Smut, A Letter … Read moreContents Summer 2015
A Balancing Act “I like to have balance in my food, whether that’s specific flavors or flavor profiles, sweet, sour or spicy,” says Joel Marsh, owner of Noli’s Pizzeria. Joel owns the pizzeria with his wife, Krystin. They opened in April with a focus on New York–style pizza and side salads. In addition to classics … Read moreNoli’s Pizzeria
Yield: 1 quart Juice from 1 lime ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 medium onion, diced 3 small jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 4 medium bell peppers, assorted colors, chopped 12 medium tomatoes, chopped 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste 1 tablespoon cumin (optional) In a large bowl, … Read moreGarden’s Bounty Salsa
A Letter of Recommendation By Abigael Birrell Funky, rich and captivating. As a professional chef, it’s not every day that a flavor catches me so off-guard. From my first taste of the ignominiously named corn smut, I was smitten. Like many Americans, my first exposure to this fascinating fungus was on a trip to … Read moreCorn Smut
Homemade Ice Cream “I make ice cream for my customers just like I make it for my family,” says Laura Chisholm, owner of Orchard Hill Creamery. Laura founded the creamery in 2013 and, up to this point, she and her family have been producing cheese, yogurt, bottled milk and sugar-free Stevia-sweetened all-natural dark chocolate milk. … Read moreOrchard Hill Creamery
Yield: 8–12 servings 9 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon crushed dried oregano 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1½ teaspoons salt 7-pound pork shoulder roast, picnic cut, fat on Crush or mince garlic and add to small bowl with pepper, oregano, olive oil and salt. Mix and set aside. Rinse meat and pat … Read morePork Pernil
Midwestern Producer Stumbles Toward Seasonal Flavors “We speak of ‘honey’ as if it is one thing, but honey is really a category of foods made by bees using plants of all kinds. There are as many honeys as there are fruits, and they are just as diverse.” —Rowan Jacobsen, American Terroir: Savoring the Flavors of … Read moreThe Geography of Honey