Food is a funny thing. Meant to nourish us and keep us alive and healthy, it’s taken a mean turn in the last few decades. We now find ourselves overindulging, feeling sick, being sick, and frankly, developing an unhealthy relationship with it altogether. I strongly believe that everyone struggles with this. I certainly do. It’s... Continue Reading →
Marshmallows: The Love Hate Relationship Malvi Saved
When I was younger, I was tortured with marshmallows. Nearly drowned in them, I developed a strong hatred for them. By drowned I mean, my sweet, generous relative would purchase roughly every, single package of Peeps produced for the Easter holiday, and would stage them for us to awake to them, tormented by those beady... Continue Reading →
CR Restaurant Week Kicks off: White Star Ale House
Tomorrow kicks of Restaurant Week in Cedar Rapids. An occasion that makes a pretty big splash in most other markets, giving patrons the opportunity to taste several areas of a menu for a fraction of the cost. In Cedar Rapids, it's a tiny blip on the radar. But a tasty blip, nonetheless. To kick off... Continue Reading →