O'Fallon's Hemp Hop Rye, a muted amber ale, is apparently enjoyable but not a home run. [Show me Beer]
Let the cupcake battle commence. Cupcake Wars, a new competition on the Food Network, featured Topeka cupcake maker Allyson Fiander in its first episode. [The Topeka Capital-Journal]
KFC's Double Down may finally have met its match. A food blogger creates the Cluck Double using two Burger King "spicy chick'n crisp" filets. [GrubGrade]
Time sucks come in all forms. Allow me to introduce to you the collection of cooking videos on the Viral Video Film School. [Serious Eats]
In New York City for the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, a Kansas Citian explores the cocktails and barbecue of the other Manhattan. [The Ulterior Epicure]
Life gets in the way of grocery shopping and one blogger is desperate for a guide to meal planning. [Pomegranate Pretty]
Ever wonder what they're teaching in Wisconsin schools? Well, whatever it is, it's working. A 9-year-old has invented a curved bun for bratwursts. [UPI]
It's time to revise your bucket list. The Dalmore Distillery in Scotland looks like a must-add. [Alcademics]
You don't always have to settle when dining at a gas station. Papu's Cafe is proof of that fact. [Jon & John Eric's Adventures in Food]
The Russian Store is your source for unrefined sunflower oil. [Kansas City With The Russian Accent]
Anthony Bourdain has a summer reading list for food lovers, with his five favorite food-related titles. [Goodreads]
Just remember, the trend started in Kansas City. Adult versions of snow cones are the hot new thing in New York City. [The New York Times]
Pickling vegetables is simply a matter of patience and knowing the owner of Andy's Wok. [Blog Well Done]
The sandwich artists at Happy Gillis engage in high risk, high gain with most of the fantastical combinations (like asparagus, fresh ricotta, arugula pesto and pistachios) succeeding. [Around the Block]
Revenge is a dish best served cold. Friendship should be served a bit warmer, like this asparagus, prosciutto, wild mushroom and sorrel pesto. [The Expatriate's Kitchen]
We have entered a weird age where the ice is as important as the booze in your drink. Here's how to make top shelf ice. [Wired]
Forget great literature, it's the daiquiri that was Ernest Hemingway's true masterpiece. [The Chicago Tribune]
Boulevard's Two Jokers is back on shelves and ready for summer drinking. [KC Beer Blog]
Fajitas aren't the only food that sizzles -- take a listen to this bowl of dolsat bi bim bap. [She Eats]
Prepare for lots of Anthony Bourdain as the television host jumps on the media tour to promote his new book, Medium Raw, about the current culture of chefs and the last decade since Kitchen Confidential was released. [Entertainment Weekly]
I'll admit I'm intrigued by the idea of a sea salt latte -- a coffee drink from Japan that will be coming to America. [NPR]
Pastry chef Molly Krause reveals the secrets to making vanilla extract. [The Chef's Wife]
Goldilocks had porridge. Kansas City has burgers -- Blanc, McDonald's and the Westport Flea Market go head-to-head. [Tips for Tips]
The history of one of most America's enduring brands, Chef Boyardee, shows that we've always loved prepared meals. [Eat Me Daily]
I know Kansas City wants to be a greener city, but I think we should be a meatier city. First order of business: Get this meat vending machine from Spain. [Springwise]
Camping foods have come a long way from putting a can of beans in the fire. [She Eats]
Get ready to meet your first friendly Saboteur. Odell Brewmaster Doug Odell will be at the Overland Park Barley's and The Flying Saucer today and tomorrow offering tastings of the new brown ale. [KC Beer Blog]
At least somebody is profiting off hipsters: the Pabst Brewing Company is reportedly set to be sold for $250 million. [NPR]
Your culinary exploits with avocado don't have to start and end with guacamole. Here's a guide to prepping avocado for salads, sandwiches and sushi. [Country Living]
Here are pictures of the new beer garden at the 75th Street Brewery and a mini-pub crawl in advance of the Waldo Crawldo. [The Wort Hog Beer Blog]
A ride home with a basket of strawberries leads to a moment of introspection about the choices we make. [Simmer Till Done]
In three and one-half minutes, you'll discover why chefs in cowboy hats should never be trusted. [The Awl]
Let the great pizza slice re-heating debate begin. The first suggested method is the use of a microwave followed by a spin in the toaster oven. [Slice]
At the Test Kitchen's Ultimate Cocktail Party, Manifesto's Ryan Maybee was slinging drinks and the menu included deviled quail eggs. [Lunch Blog KC]
If I've learned anything since moving here, it's that I can cook anything on a grill. I could have used this guide to indirect heat grilling two years ago. [Present Magazine]
Reasonable prices and luscious steak tacos mean that a trip to Lawrence's Esquina needs to happen this summer. [KC Napkins]
Apparently Bacardi's Torched Cherry Rum tastes like an "adult cherry coke" when combined with Coca-Cola -- I hope you're reading, Winstead's. [The Liquid Diet]
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