Bloom Archives
Category: Food & Drink
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Recipe of the Week: Meatloaf
David Davenport set out to make a one-of-a-kind meatloaf for the Bloomington Cooking School’s stock of recipes. He came up with a three-meat, cheddar-stuffed…
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Bread & Roses Gardens: Purveyors of Edible Plants
BY ADAM KENT-ISAAC Diners on the deck at Laughing Planet Café last summer may have been surprised to find their food growing right next to…
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Muddy Fork Farm Makers of Crusty Artisanal Breads
BY CHRISTINE BARBOUR An artisan is a craftsman, someone who works with his hands to create singular and distinctive works of art. In the…
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Recipe of the Week: ‘Reworked’ Irish Soda Bread
Jan Bulla-Baker and David Davenport of the Bloomington Cooking School don’t particularly like the taste of traditional Irish Soda Bread, so they put their…
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My Plate or Yours: Of a Fresh, Warm Corn Tortilla
BY CHRISTINE BARBOUR One of my favorite things to eat is a fresh, warm corn tortilla. The steamy essence of corniness embraces whatever you…
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Peacetree Mountain Truffles Made by Three Friends
BY JANET MANDELSTAM Linda Armes says it is her “personal mission” to educate the public about chocolate truffles. “A lot of people don’t know…
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Recipe of the Week: Lime Pie
Are you ready for St. Patrick’s Day? This tart, green pie should put you in a festive mood! Be sure to check back Friday,…
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Oliver Winery Downtown: For a Glass of Wine and Nibble, Anytime
BY JEREMY SHERE Last autumn, when several employees of Oliver Winery were having dinner in a restaurant on the downtown Square, their conversation kept…
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My Plate or Yours: Revelations of A Breakfast Lover
BY CHRISTINE BARBOUR When I am home, I am a creature of routine. Most of my days start the exact same way. I get…