Peace, Love and Little Donuts

What could be a better way to express one's love for food? With delicious miniature donuts!

Recently my wife and I visited Peace, Love and Little Donuts in Worthington, Ohio to sample some of the delicious baked delicacies they prepare.

I highly recommend this wonderful destination to readers!

Eat, Drink and be Happy!
-The Food Pope

Charcuterie

Charcuterie is a wonderful selection of meats, cheeses, breads, and other assorted fruits, nuts and delicacies served on a board.

What could be a better way to enjoy a relaxing evening hanging out with friends than sharing a charcuterie board?

Thanks Evan and Randal for a wonderful visit to Des Moines this summer and the wonderful meal!

I hope to post a future simple charcuterie recipe to enjoy at home.  Stay tuned!

Eat, Drink and be Happy!

-The Food Pope

Easy, Simple, and Tasty Meal

This week I tried making lentil pilaf for an inexpensive and tasty meal.  With a fried egg and sour cream on top, it fit the bill for a delicious meal!

Stay tuned for more information on how to create this delicious dish at home.

Eat, Drink and be Happy!
-The Food Pope

Cafe Latte

The talented baristas at Columbus State's SIPS make a wonderful beverage for busy CSCC students on the go.

I ordered a small cafe latte that was absolutely heavenly.  It was blended to perfection with a perfect balance of coffee and milk.  If you teach or study at CSCC's downtown campus in Columbus, OH, I highly recommend to check out SIPS for a beverage that rivals all other coffee houses I've visited.

Eat, Drink, and be Happy!
-The Food Pope

Veggie Burgers Galore!

Recently, I've had the opportunity to try some really tasty veggie burgers from several companies.

The above burger is by Sweet Earth Natural Foods, a wonderful company based in Moss Landing, CA.  http://www.sweetearthfoods.com/
The above burger was served with pickled onions and feta cheese on a pretzel bun.

This burger has some delicious Columbus-based Krazy Kraut, pickled onions, and banana peppers.  Check out Krazy Kraut at the following link: http://fermentedkrazykraut.com/

Roasted Root Vegetables

When searching for an inexpensive and healthy side dish, search no further than root vegetables.  These onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, and turnips were roughly cut and then drizzled with olive oil and fresh cracked sea salt and black pepper.

In the Food Pope's opinion, a pyrex pan works best for even cooking.

A 400 degree oven for 45-50 minutes is all it takes!

Fresh Cut Fair Fries

Last month I had the opportunity to enjoy a basket of some of my favorite fries around.  Fresh cut and deep fried in peanut oil, I've been enjoying these fries at the Franklin Apple Festival each year because of their delicious, crispy texture which makes them perfect with tons of Heinz ketchup and a bit of salt.

Of the many delicious fair food items available at the festival, fries are by and large the best!