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How Many Cupcakes Can You Eat?
Green Vegetarian Cuisine, 1017 N. Flores, is hosting a cupcake eating contest Sunday as part of its World Vegetarian Month Block Party. The party runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and features artists, vendors,...
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Spicy Pumpkin Soup Is Sweet and Hot
Spicy Pumpkin Soup The following recipe was adapted by Elise.com from a recipe in Oprah magazine. The original called for it to be served in hollowed out miniature pumpkins. A nice touch, if you feel...
View ArticleIt’s Truffle Time at Oloroso
It’s truffle season, time once again for the rare and aromatic fungi from Europe to make their way back on to area menus. At Oloroso, 1024 S. Alamo St., chef Josh Cross has developed several new dishes...
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Flu Fighters: Protect Your Body With Healthful Choices
Broth is nourishing if you’re on a liquid diet. Is your body well enough to resist the flu this season? This is not a matter to be taken lightly or ignored, as theH1N1 flu, sometimes referred to as...
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Ask a Foodie: Crazy for Chiles
Q. Who has the best selection of dried chiles in town? A. You can find a broad selection of dried chiles from Central and South America at Las Americas Latin Market, 6623 San Pedro Ave. The store also...
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Get Your Turkey and Trimmings – and Have Someone Else Do the Work
*Updated with additional listings on November 23. If you don’t have the time, the means or the energy to prepare the Thanksgiving meal, don’t sweat it. There are numerous places offering meals to go,...
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A Chance to Sip, Savor and Hoist That Umbrella
Intermittent showers couldn’t dampen spirits Sunday at Sip, Savor & Shop, the opening event of the 10th anniversary of the New World Wine & Food Festival. Guests strolled through the new...
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Legendary Caterer Don Strange Dies
A culinary giant in Texas and beyond, San Antonio caterer Don Strange died this morning at Methodist Hospital. A Don Strange of Texas catering company spokesman said that Strange passed away after a...
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Spec’s Brings Gourmet Foods – and Spirits – to New Store
Spec’s has opened its first San Antonio area store. It’s housed in a former Circuit City space at 14623 I-35 N., across from the Forum. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday afternoon, guests wandered...
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WalkerSpeak: Casual or Fancy, Keep Tilapia Around for Great Tastes
Fish Tacos With Creamy Chipotle Sauce Looking to pick up a deliciously healthy habit as the holiday season gets underway? Stop at the freezer section of the store and pick up a bag of flash-frozen...
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A Granola for the Season
Are you mad for granola? Then you may want to check out the pumpkin spice blend granola that Cowgirl Granola has produced for this Thanksgiving. The San Antonio company is offering a granola made with...
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It’s a Smash!
Tom Ryan knows his burgers. When he worked at McDonald’s, he developed the Dollar Menu and McGriddles. Then he launched his own chain, SmashBurger, in 2007. From the initial Denver store that June, the...
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Apple-Brandy Tart Adds Rustic Touch to End of Meal
Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top, this is sure to be a crowd-pleaser, says Dan Lewis of San Antonio’s Plaza Club. Make the apples early in the day, but don’t bake the tart until...
View ArticleLast-Minute Reminder: Aldaco on ‘Good Morning America’
Blanca Aldaco of Aldaco’s is set to be among a number of San Antonians on ABC’s “Good Morning America” at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. She will be joined by Mayor Julian Castro, the Convention and Visitors...
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Holiday Headquarters: Tips, Hotlines, Recipes and More
If you’re looking for a good recipe, how to slice a turkey or where to get your knives sharpened, SavorSA will help you. We’ll link here to articles as they are published over the next few weeks, from...
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10 Cookbooks That Make Great Gifts
The past year has been a good one for cookbook lovers, with dozens of new titles covering every topic from opulent cocktails to special desserts. Here are 10 choices in no particular order that would...
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Give Your Macaroni and Cheese a Makeover
Dan Lewis of the Plaza Club developed this version of macaroni and cheese while working at Ironstone Vineyards. You can make it in individual dishes or in a family-style casserole dish. This variation...
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Wines for the Big Feast
When you’re planning your big meal this holiday season, make sure you include wines as part of your menu. Most wouldn’t serve the same wine with beef tenderloin that they would serve with turkey. A...
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Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
As the winter continues to blast the region with icy gusts of wind and below-freezing temperatures, the time has come for some hearty fare cooked slowly to add warmth to your home as well as your...
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At New Quarry Market, You Can Have Your Goat Two Ways
Mark Rodriguez (right) talks with customers about his Alamo City Pepper Products. Sunday marked the grand opening of the Quarry Farmers and Ranchers Market. And it was indeed grand, with Mayor Julián...
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