Posts filed under 'Extra Credit'
Summer’s Nearly Here
Ah, what a glorious day it was here in southeastern Pennsylvania. How about where you are? I spent all evening in my garden until the darkness nudged me to finally go inside. And now I’ve just remembered that I didn’t share with you my latest travel photos from Puerto Rico. I hope that no one minds when I put up a post of photos unrelated to food. I know you all come here mostly for the food. But pretty pictures are worth a visit too, right? Enjoy and dream of lazy days beside the pool or on the beach. They’re nearly here!
Oh, and I nearly forgot to mention my favorite gastronomic experience in Puerto Rico: the coffee! What amazing cups I had from several of the local grower’s beans. Intense flavor and notes of spice and vanilla, but absolutely no bitter after taste. Maybe that after taste comes from all the fumes when it gets shipped hundreds of miles away… nah, but there is surely a difference between coffee gathered just an hour away and that which comes to us in an airplane.
4 comments May 19, 2009
Santé Magazine
I was pleased as punch to see my photos in print in the October issue of Santé, a premier magazine for restaurant managers and chefs. I just received a quality PDF of it, or else you would have seen it much sooner. The recipe these photos were shot for was Vegetables and Gravy in Pastry Boxes. Link to the full magazine article is here. Thanks to the editors of Santé for featuring my work!
5 comments January 12, 2009
Another PSA
Sorry, this is “take care of odds n’ ends” day here on SFTF. Another Public Service Announcement (although it should really be labeled a Shameless Self-Promotion Announcement) is to let you all know that SFTF has been nominated for the 2008 Bloggers Choice Awards and I’d love to get your vote! The closing of the polls always sneaks up on me so I don’t really remember when the last day to vote is, but it’s best to vote early as it pushes this humble blog up through the ranks so more folks can discover it and learn how tasty and beautiful local food is! Follow the linkbelow to cast your vote, for which I whole-heartedly thank you!
SFTF Voting on Bloggers Choice Awards
Add comment August 18, 2008
For the Locals :: Black Olive Opening
Here’s a Public Service Announcement of sorts for all you lovely readers that reside in Philadelphia, particularly in the Mt. Airy neighborhood. The restaurant, Black Olive, is officially open for business. This mid-range eatery is an extension of the already operating Black Olive delicatessen. The restaurant is all vegan with most items on the menu having a southern flare (Taylor, you’d best come be the final judge on how tasty this all is).
I attended their grand opening soiree Friday evening where they were serving a smattering of their dishes as lite party fare, including vegan crab cakes and African peanut soup (both scrumptious). I was most taken with the chocolate pie though. Silky creamy and chocolately…and vegan to boot!
Their website doesn’t appear to be up and running just yet (http://blackoliverestaurant.com/flash/BlackOlive3.html). Their phone number is 215.247.5100. The restaurant is located just off Germantown Avenue on E. Mt. Airy Avenue in the heart of bustling quirky Mt. Airy (oh beloved ‘hood o’ mine).
I’ll be going for a full dinner some evening soon and will report back. In the meantime, give this new business some of your business to show support for local eclectic dining options.
Add comment August 18, 2008
