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 - Nov. 5, 2009
"Dining in the Dark" makes its Midwest debut
I never realized how many people are affected with vision impairments. Although looking back on it now, the few experiences that I had were not pleasant ones. Like there was a girl, who was legally blind, went to my high school and shr did some of the most interesting pieces of art I have ever se...
Tags: Philanthropy, nonprofit, blind, causes, dining, dark, food, experience

Dining - Oct. 6, 2009
Taylor's tank
 I'm writting about Taylor's People's park. Where do I start? I've been there about 15 times in the 8 months it's been open and I have to say that everytime I go it gets worse. They used to have a Chef there at one point and the food was good, consistant and delicious, but for whatever reaso...
Tags: Taylors, food

Dining - Oct. 4, 2009
Sake Tumi - New Flavors All Rolled Up!
With Sushi becoming the craze a few years ago and so far not dying down, I had to throw something out there about Sake Tumi. This contemporary Japanese and Korean restaurant located in the heart of downtown on Milwaukee Street is an excellent choice if you want to satisfy your sushi craving!If yo...
Tags: sushi, milwaukee, food, review

Dining - Sept. 8, 2009
Milwaukee needs a Doughman!
I was motivated by a recent episode of the Travel Channel's Man v. Food (Durham, NC episode), and want to challenge our lovely city of Milwaukee to a similar feat. Durham hosts an annual (2 years thus far) Doughman Challenge. It's part Ironman, part eating competition: "charity quadrathlon w...
Tags: Race, quadrathon, food, restaurant, charity

Dining - May 29, 2009
Nom, nom, nom....an easy-peasy & uber impressive DIY meal....you're welcome! :)
This was dinner tonight, folks! I had my parents over (which hasn’t happened in a million moons) & cooked them up some YUM. The nom-nom-nom’s were: Rib-eye Steak  Made super delish with a rub of 1 part seasoned salt & 3 parts lemon pepper seasoned salt. Trust me&hel...
Tags: food, dinner, steak, dining, yum, nom-nom-nom, cooking, Mmmmmm