So absolutely delicious ...more

October 27, 2009

Chefs are like you and me. They love a good sitcom. That's why Mark Heimann, executive chef at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, based his dinner menu for Thursday and Friday on "Seinfeld." ...more

February 25, 2009

BEEF BASCOM'S CHOP HOUSE, 3665 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater; (727) 573-3363. This American chop house showcases a variety of aged beef, hand-cut veal, pork and lamb chops, and a small selection of seafood. Try the expertly seared sea scallops, enhanced by baby spinach and grilled red onions. Enjoy a side dish called Gorgonzola Souffle, a cheesy bread pudding. ($$-$$$) ...more

October 24, 2008

Here's what's new in food media: In print: We really should all stop reading so many cooking magazines, but the July issues are hot. The sultry burger on the cover of the new Bon Appetit's BBQ Issue made us open it up. Inside it was ab-fab. Cooking Light also pulled us in with a cherry pie cover, then kept our attention with a technique guide to marinating (because they help keep your kitchen cool; pop it on the grill). Gourmet's cover screamed "Open me!" with the promise of "delicious new ways to use tomatoes," and we obeyed. It paid off, too, in tomato bread pudding and a gorgeous tomato terrine with corn and shiitake mushrooms, tomato granita, green tomato salad with honeydew, cilantro and jalepeno. ...more

July 9, 2008

Have you ever suspected that someone could be secretly observing unusual items you drop into your supermarket shopping basket? ...more

July 9, 2008

BEEF BASCOM'S CHOP HOUSE, 3665 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater; (727) 573-3363. This American chop house showcases a variety of aged beef, hand-cut veal, pork and lamb chops, and a small selection of seafood. Try the expertly seared sea scallops, enhanced by baby spinach and grilled red onions. Enjoy a side dish called Gorgonzola Souffle, a cheesy bread pudding. ($$-$$$) ...more

June 27, 2008

SENIOR MENU Midday meals are served at Hillsborough County Aging Services Department's Senior Centers and its congregate dining sites. Call (813) 272-5160 for locations and information, or go to www.hillsboroughcounty.org/aging. Home delivery is provided to homebound seniors. Call (813) 272-5250 to enroll. All meals include low-fat milk, except at Jewish Towers, where kosher meals are served. These are the meals for June 30 through July 4. ...more

June 25, 2008

USE THE FORCE, LUKE: Had a chance last week to drop by Tampa fire station No. 1 on Zack Street to watch as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Luke McCown helped make dinner for firefighters in honor of the Sept. 11 anniversary. ...more

September 18, 2007