AltWeeklies Wire
How Pure is Pure?new
"Brewed according to the Beer Purity Laws" -- when American beer drinkers see this as part of a beer promotion, they might wonder: Whose laws? And how pure?
INDY Week |
Julie Johnson |
08-06-2009 |
Food+Drink
Suds and Flames Make Great Summer Mealsnew
Caramel is the reason beer goes with grilled food and wine often doesn't. Here are some beer and summer food pairings, followed by some recipes for beer-based summer sauces.
INDY Week |
Julie Johnson |
07-02-2009 |
Food+Drink
Green Beers That Are More Al Gore Than Dr. Seussnew
Green beers are friendlier to the environment, and most of the ingredients are grown without pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. For a beer to be USDA-approved organic, 95 percent of its ingredients must be organic.
INDY Week |
Matthew McGibney |
06-18-2009 |
Food+Drink
The Monti Revives the Lost Art of Oral Storytellingnew
Once upon a time, there was no television or Twitter to aid in the creation and dissemination of stories. In those days, if one wanted a story, someone would have to tell it. Storytelling may be a nearly lost art, but at a recent showcase for raconteurs, there were glimmers of its revival.
INDY Week |
Jessica Fuller |
04-23-2009 |
Performance
Delta Boys' 'The Cherry Orchard'new
Kathryn Milliken has achieved exceptional character studies in this rock-solid, Japanese-styled Chekhov production.
Play the AIG Board Game: The Bigwigs Lose!new
The AIG bigwigs suffer -- and we get to watch. Fun for the whole family!
Winter Seasonal Beer Draws a Warm Receptionnew
Brewers have traditionally adjusted their recipes to suit the season, with lighter drinks for the hot months and heftier brews to fight the chill.
INDY Week |
Julie Johnson |
12-04-2008 |
Food+Drink
Can the Carolinas' Largest Theater Rise to the Times?new
The timing isn't the best, but the Durham Performing Arts Center is opening at the end of the month.
INDY Week |
Staff |
11-20-2008 |
Performance
Chili Weather is Comingnew
Made ahead and stowed in the fridge or freezer, homemade chili is convenience food at its healthiest. The meals can be easily made from end-of-season veggies and economical beans. With recipe for Black Bean Chili.
INDY Week |
Sheryl Cornett |
10-30-2008 |
Food+Drink
Making the Most of Winter Squashnew
Like eggplant, winter squash has the potential to be a weekly regular at the locavore dinner table and in the next day's lunchbox. With recipes for Savory Winter Squash Soup and Mashed Winter Squash.
INDY Week |
Sheryl Cornett |
10-16-2008 |
Food+Drink
It's Time for Comfort Food: Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoesnew
For the budget conscious in these times of rising food prices, it's a great way to stretch a pound of meat. While we're at it, why not make a generous recipe that can serve for two or more meals -- leftovers for the office or a planned-ahead second dinner?
INDY Week |
Sheryl Cornett |
10-02-2008 |
Food+Drink
Judy Wicks Shares the Joys of Living Localnew
A new business paradigm is possible, and it starts with food.
INDY Week |
Sidney Cruze |
09-25-2008 |
Food+Drink
Food into Fuel is Creating a Global Hunger Crisisnew
As oil stocks run dry, a new problem is fast arising that could lead to the world's worst food shortages ever: food used to make biodiesel.
INDY Week |
Patrick O'Neill |
09-18-2008 |
Food+Drink
SPARKcon Looks to Its Futurenew
For its third year, SPARKcon continues to wage the battle to help brand the Triangle as "the creative hub of the South." The three-day conference and showcase of local talent is designed to bring together the area's creative community, helping it connect with the public—and itself.
Apple Season Can Last All Winternew
Apples can be stored through the winter in a cool, dry, dark place for as long as they last before you eat them. Includes a recipe for apple crisp.
INDY Week |
Sheryl Cornett |
09-18-2008 |
Food+Drink
