Dining - June 13, 2009
Introducing a new blog about food
After an afternoon of blathering on about what I love most about food, OnMilwaukee.com asked if I would like to put my money where my mouth is ... and I agreed.
Tags: autumn faughn, food, diet

Kids & Family - May 29, 2009
I'm a kid's human garbage disposal
I'm a kid's human garbage disposal and it's not good. I've found that trying to limit a child's intake of sugar can lead to an increase in one's own calorie count.
Tags: toddlers, food, sugar

Marketplace - March 22, 2009
Tips to save on grocery bills
The cost of food continues to rise and many families realize that last year's grocery budget just isn't cutting it anymore. To keep costs affordable, many shoppers approach meal planning and food buying in a new way. Here are some tips to help you save at the register.
Tags: grocery store, grocery bill, food, outpost natural food, food budget, coupons

Dining - Oct. 20, 2008
The experience of eating
On my way into work this morning, listening to NPR, I heard an interview with a cookbook author who said she loves the taste of figs directly from the tree so much that she can't bear to buy them in a store. And I thought, "yes"!
Tags: experience, wine, food, eating, dining, Zanco, figs, persimmons, brats

Dining - Oct. 6, 2008
My list of gastro-disasters
In my book, cooking is usually two parts art to one part science. I rarely take recipes at face value and enjoy experimenting with random ideas I get on the fly. Sometimes, I amaze myself and consider starting bed and breakfast. Other times, I create gastro-distasters. It's all part of the process and although they're embarrassing, I figured that Dining Month on OnMilwaukee.com was a good time to talk about them.
Tags: dining month, cooking disasters, food, cooking, cooking

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 30, 2006
A superstitious New Year's
Sharing a few superstitions and traditions involved in the New Year. Food and family, a more quiet New Year's.
Tags: new year's, tradition, superstitions, food, filipino

Marketplace - Feb. 25, 2004
Sendik's gets warm welcome in Wauwatosa
Owners of a new Sendik's store due to open on North Avenue next month have found that the Tosa area and its residents are thrilled at the prospect of a quality grocery store moving into a redundant Kohl's space.
Tags: Sendik's, Balistreri, Tosa, Wauwatosa, Ray's, Whitefish Bay, Mequon, food, grocery, organic