December 2006

In this issue...

Cover story:

The Holidays Are Good to Go
Restaurants and caterers stand ready to give home cooks a break.
By Kate Godfrey-DeMay

Other features:

Minimizing Waste
Restaurants work with nonprofits to feed people in need.
By Carly Kaufman

Cultured Pair
Fine cheese brings out the best in local beers.
By Janet Hurst

A Bit of Home for the Holidays
Locally made products get festive.
By Becky Pastor

Feasts and Family
Europeans celebrate Christmas Eve with food and humility.
By Andrea Hellmann

Take a Dip
Why do we love dips? Let us count the reasons ...
By Kate Gilliam

Brains, Bait and Bugs
What you consider ‘weird’ is just a matter of geography.
By Nicole Plegge

He Said/She Said: Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Justin and Sarah dip into one of the area’s most popular apps.
By Justin and Sarah Lopinot

Age Appropriate
Steak flavor depends on wet or dry aging.
By Alene Hill

Gather ’Round the Computer
Foodies come together in the blogosphere.
By Alanna Kellogg

Columns:

Chef Talk
Local passion for good food goes beyond Craft’s research.

Cultural
Highlights of this month’s cultural happenings

Gourmet Guru
Killer fries, barbecued spaghetti and other reasons to revisit Highway 61.

Libation
The year’s reflections on a good glass of wine.

Literary Feast
Beer-flavored memoir offers a personal glimpse of Schlafly’s history.

Live Music List
Live music listed by neighborhood.

Mixer
Synergy and cinnamon schnapps make the Eggnog Martini work.

Morning Shift
Cuisine d’Art serves comfort food with French flair.

Music Review
Bert Dax has fun with the holidays.

Noteworthy
Stuff music-lovers’ stockings with quirky indie rock, Americana or blues.

On the Street
What food would you never eat?

Prep School
’Tis the season to save cash with some insider (chicken) stock tips.

Provisions
Batter Up! Cookies builds a team.

Reels and Meals
Five ways to please the film buffs on your list.

Seasonal Shopper
The secret to fresh sausages is in the seasoning.

Secret Ingredient
Sauce explores the food and drink industry.

St. Louis Scene
The Tuxedo Room dresses the part, but can it play it?

The Scoop
Tasty tidbits in and around St. Louis.