Chef Foster: Growers can provide knowledge, advice on the subject of forgotten produce of summer
Let’s call them the forgotten produce of the summer. The eggplants and kohlrabi, radishes and kale. Coveted by a few,…
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Sullivan University Center for Learning-NKY hosts information session on household budgeting
The Sullivan University Center for Learning-Northern Kentucky is hosting an informative session on household budgeting that will be presented by…
Chef Foster: Bountiful supply of late summer vegetables leaves chefs with plenty of options
Summer solstice is long gone. Corn that’s knee high by the Fourth of July? Already past. Christmas is coming the…
Chef Foster: Success in the restaurant business comes when luck is combined with preparation
Luck can manifest itself in many ways. One can stumble upon it — when you least expect it you can…
Chef Foster: Elusiveness, local availability of seasonal fruits is all just part of their appeal
It seems like only yesterday that we were enjoying the literal fruits of the land, indulging in big fat strawberries,…
Sullivan University’s board announces merger that will combine its three institutions into one
Combining expertise, resources, talents and a deep tradition of higher education, The Sullivan University System Board of Directors has voted…
Chef Foster: Beans, whether fresh or dried, are so much more than just a rich source of protein
It has taken me a long time to figure out people’s fascination with beans. Beans in the fresh form and…
Chef Foster: Take advantage of living in a region that encourages year-round farm to table eating
There comes a point in every summer season when I look around and think the market can’t get any bigger….
Sullivan University Center for Learning in Ft. Mitchell offers information session for prospective students
Sullivan University’s Center for Learning-Northern Kentucky is hosting an information session for prospective students to learn more the school’s nine…
Chef Foster: Corn is an easy target for critics, but in its basic form, can add a lot to your meal
About this time of the year I start to write about corn. Usually I warn about the evils of what…
Chef Foster: Restaurant scene no longer dominated by fast food as Lexington hometown talent emerges
It sometimes helps with perspective when you visit another city or state and immerse yourself in their version of your…
Chef Foster: Ripest summer tomatoes don’t necessarily result in the tastiest tomato pie
Tomatoes are the gateway vegetable of the summer, the bell weather for when and how complete the summer season really…
Chef Foster: How to preserve our food heritage while trying to keep up with current demand
As I write this column, I sit in a beach house, hundreds of miles away from Lexington on Edisto Island…
Chef Foster: During produce boom, the question is how much are you willing to spend on great food?
In the midst of a summer boom of produce, we need to calculate just how far we are willing to…
Chef Foster: Here’s a mini challenge — plan an entire meal around a trip to the Farmer’s Market
The time is fast approaching when you can start to put together whole dishes and even meals from the farmer’s…
Sullivan University Center for Learning-NKY offers college courses, credits for high school seniors
Sullivan University is giving Northern Kentucky high school students the opportunity to experience college courses while earning college credits a…
Chef Foster: Fresh garlic worth the time and effort to buy, understand and cook fabulous meals with
Without being too technical or debating the botanical aspects of this ingredient, I want you to consider the many faces…
Chef Foster: Bridging one season to another means taking advantage of what’s currently available
As we hurtle into summer at breakneck speed, it is worth our while to reflect for a moment on the…
Chef Foster: There’s a place for dry herbs, but with fresh now abundant, take advantage of the season
Ever so subtly the seasons are changing. Yes the trees mostly have leafed out, and I’ve cut the grass more…
Chef Foster: Alternative methods, new ingredients bring the excitement back to your outdoor grilling
Have you fired up your grill yet? If you’re like most of us, the grill never really got shut down…
Chef Foster: The season is fleeting so enjoy delicious asparagus dishes while you still can
Asparagus, green garlic, lacinato kale, spinach, radishes and strawberries. Sounds like a great mystery basket or shopping list, and it…
Chef Foster: Additions to local restaurant scene leave consumers with more culinary choices
Direct me to the nearest entrance because I’m ready. Lexington is about to get really full with restaurant options from…