The Culinary Scoop

Actress, producer, philanthropist, NY Times bestselling cookbook author, and Texas-native, Eva Longoria, continued her partnership with FoodStory Brands, a family-owned Arizona-based company, to bring her recipes to life. Longoria collaborated with FoodStory Brands’ Fresh Cravings to create an authentic, fresh-tasting, Texas-inspired salsa, Eva’s Kitchen Cantina StyleSalsa, which launched in late March exclusively in H-E-B’s produce department.

Eva’s Kitchen Cantina Style Salsa packs a rich and smoky bite that’s derived from chipotle, jalapeno, cayenne, and Anaheim peppers, fresh vegetables and vine-ripened tomatoes that are specially charred and roasted to bring out their most robust taste. Longoria, who was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, grew up with homemade salsa as a staple in her kitchen and learned from a young age that it should only be created from the freshest ingredients. Aligned with Fresh Cravings’ ethos that salsa should never be cooked or pasteurized, Longoria’s Cantina Style Salsa brings H-E-B shoppers a homemade-tasting salsa that’s bursting with flavor.

 Choose Chicago, in partnership with the Illinois Restaurant Association, announces the return of James Beard Eats Week, taking place April 26–May 6, 2019.

“Chicago proudly sits at the head of the culinary table,” said David Whitaker, Choose Chicago President and CEO.  “Eats Week represents both a unique opportunity for visitors and residents alike to explore and appreciate the city’s world-renowned chefs and restaurants, as well as celebrate Chicago hosting the annual James Beard Awards.”

Inspired by the “Dean of American Cookery,” James Beard Eats Week is an 11-day culinary celebration featuring more than 130 restaurants offering an inspired menu or dish in honor of the culinary legend, James Beard. James Beard Eats Week precedes the 2019 James Beard Foundation Awards Gala to be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

One year after White Castle’s launch of the Impossible Slider, the chain introduces Impossible Foods’ juicier, beefier and tastier recipe to all menus

White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain and slider pioneer for 98 years, today announced it is offering the newly formulated Impossible Slider at all restaurants across the country. On April 12, 2018, White Castle became the first fast-food chain to offer the Impossible Slider, hailed as “one of the country’s best fast-food burgers, period.” One year later, the protein-packed slider made from plants is even juicier, beefier and tastier than before and is available for customers with all Cravings for just $1.99. White Castle has also begun experimenting with different flavor combinations to take the Impossible Slider to the next level.  

White Castle and Impossible Foods, the company behind the Impossible Burger, first brought the Impossible Slider to Cravers one year ago when the slider made from plants was added to 140 White Castle menus in New York, New Jersey and Chicago. After exceeding projections and inciting a social media frenzy, the Impossible Slider was rolled out to all restaurants in September 2018.

Doing taxes can be doggone stressful, but Hot Dog on a Stick is giving you a reason to stick a smile on your face this Tax Day – one FREE Original Turkey or Veggie Dog for all customers on Monday, April 15. No purchase or proof of completed taxes necessary.

An American Icon since 1946, Hot Dog on a Stick began as a small beachfront store in Santa Monica and now has locations across the U.S. and internationally in Korea. Hot Dog on a Stick is operated by Global Franchise Group, LLC. To find a Hot Dog on a Stick near you, visit www.hotdogonastick.com, or engage with Hot Dog on a Stick on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Join fellow wine lovers for an opportunity to journey through the region’s diverse showcase of fine wines, artisanal foods, enchanting destinations, and unique experiences. Take a deep dive into epic pinot noirs, robust reds, crisp whites, and bring-it-on bubbles. Pack home a cache of
collectibles at this intimate celebration of the people and products that define the Mendocino difference.

More than 30 Mendocino County wineries, both large and small, will be pouring their best wines paired with the region’s top toques and artisanal food producers serving up delicious samples of the county’s legendary agricultural bounty. Browse the outdoor mercantile for fresh fish, cheeses, vegetable starts, woolen products, and more.