One of the most intriguing things to experience is a new taste - perhaps a seasoning or cooking method, the flavor of a different strain of ethnic food, an assertive new wine or a cocktail with a dramatic spin. I've been on sensory overload this past week with new tastes in all of those categories thanks to an opportunity to spend literally hours with Chef Miles James and his brother Chef Lyle James at the renowned James at the Mill Restaurant in Johnson, Arkansas. The results of all that ... View Post
A New Look + New Adventures
Oh, hi. I've been a bad food adventurer. In my (pitiful) defense, 2013 has been a roller coaster: ups, downs, delights and disappointments. Great food, drink and conversation have been woven throughout. And, I have some really exciting news coming soon (later this month on The Little Magpie and Magpie Marketing) that just might put me in some scenarios where I'll have access to some exciting new food experiences to share with you. However, in the midst of riding that ... View Post
