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CHEESE Burger Challenge at Treasure Aisles

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If your mother ever told you “Take a breath – You eat too FAST!”, then you’re a perfect contestant for the Second Annual Say CHEESE Burger Challenge. Come square off with other food speedsters on Sunday, February 18th, at Treasure Aisles Flea Market, during the Say CHEESE Burger Challenge!

Say CHEESE Burger is a timed eating contest where the FASTEST eating time WINS!! The challenge features a colossal cheeseburger stacked with a full pound of beef (3 Patties at 1/3 lb. each), slices of Swiss, Provolone, and All-American Cheese, Mac-N-Cheese Bites, Fried Pickle Slices, Fried Onions, and Nacho Cheese Sauce – ALL piled high between a Hamburger Bun that’s topped-off with 2 giant Fried Onion Rings!!

Winner will receive $100 in Market Bucks, a 2018 VIP parking pass, and a coveted winner’s medal. Plus – ALL contestants receive a Say CHEESE Burger T- Shirt and a picture featured on our Say CHEESE Burger Challenge Wall!

Contests begin at 1:30 pm at Treasure’s Monroe location. Entries are limited so your chances to WIN are HUGE!! You can even double your opportunities to WIN by entering both challenges!

To Register – visit the Market’s  Facebook page or website. Registration fee is $10.00 (plus processing fee). Additional contest rules apply (see Facebook or websites for additional information and prize details).

Show your mother that eating FAST can pay off! Bring your family, friends, and your appetite to Treasure Aisles Flea Market, in Monroe, Feb. 18th and find out if you’ve got what it takes to WIN!

Treasure Aisles Flea Market is located at I-75 and St. Rt. 63 (Exit 29) 320 N. Garver Rd., Monroe, OH 45050.

Lily’s Bistro hosts 5 Course 80’s Themed Dinner

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On Wednesday, February 28 Lily’s Bistro is hosting “Miami Vice” night, a five-course themed dinner complete with tropical cocktail samples perfect for getting you into that yacht lounging state of mind.

 

“This winter’s been extra cold so we wanted to throw an event that would take us to a warmer state of mind,” Emily Mendenhall, owner of Lily’s Bistro said. “What’s not to love about white suits and tropical drinks? We wanted to have a night that transports you to a different time and place for the evening.”

 

A Unique Valentine’s Day Choice + Win $20 Gift Card

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Japanese Style Dining Room – sit on the floor

Looking to impress a loved one this Valentine’s Day? Well, we are about to let a secret out of the bag, so move quickly on this one.  Couples are always looking for something fun and new, so here is the scoop on the Food Adventure you have been looking for.

The place is in Miamisburg, and has Dayton’s only traditional Japanese style dining room.  This means you sit on the floor, on pillows, no shoes.  They give you warm towels to wipe your hands, the whole nine yards.  More importantly you will have 2 incredibly authentic Japanese menus at your fingertips. One for sushi, and the other features appetizers, soups and entrees.  Many of these dishes, you won’t find anywhere else in Dayton.

The place is called ARIAKE SUSHI BAR and is located at 59 Fiesta Lane near the Dayton Mall.

***WIN a $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO ARIAKE from Food Adventures !***
COMMENT BELOW ON WHY YOU SHOULD GET THE CERTIFICATE and a WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AT RANDOM.

How about a warm bowl or Udon or Ramen Soup ?

What a great chance to try some of Dayton’s best sushi for free.

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON ARIAKE SUSHI:

—RESTAURANT HOURS ARE:
TUES – THURS: 11am-2pm lunch, 4pm-9:30pm dinner
SAT & SUN: 11am – 10pm
 They are closed on MONDAYS

— Extensive, authentic Japanese menu.  The owner Miko Whigham, is a Japanese native.  Her daughter recently has joined the team as the customer base has grown.   The word is getting out about Ariake.

—The dining area consists of 3 options – sushi bar seating, regular dining room seating, and the special Japanese style dining room, the only one of its kind in Dayton.

—Ariake has a nice selection of Japanese beers and Sake.

—The kitchen specialties include Udon Noodle Soups, Katsu Curry, and Ramen Noodle Soups.  The Dayton Roll is the Big Ragu’s favorite and the Sunset Roll and Ngiri (raw fish on rice) and Sashimi (Raw fish slices) options are top notch.

The Cupid Roll – BRAND NEW ROLL at Ariake !!

Whether you are a sushi pro, a sushi rookie, and even if you don’t like sushi, there is something for everyone on their menus.

Sushi Chef Sasaki has some new tricks up his sleeve this Valentine’s Day and ONLY FOOD ADVENTURES has the scoop…

 

NEW MUST EATS at ARIAKE SUSHI:

—THE CUPID ROLL:
A spicy crab roll, topped with raw tuna, and dabs of spicy mayo. We have fallen in love with this BRAND NEW roll !! A MUST EAT !!!

—THE SURF and TURF ROLL:
A crab sushi roll, topped with a teriyaki beef. Sea and land all wrapped in a sushi roll.

—THE SAKURA ROLL:

Surf and Turf Roll NEW

Sushi rice wrapped with salmon and whitefish, then deep fried in a tempura batter and topped with scallions, spicy mayo, fish eggs and eel sauce. This roll has a zing in the flavor, and is a huge, filling sushi roll!

 

—FRIDAY SPECIAL:
5 pieces of Nigiri (fish on rice), A Handroll, and a California Roll for $9.99.  This is a great deal, as the Nigiri alone would cost more than that if ordered at regular prices.

The Sakura Roll – nice and spicy too !

The secret to Ariake is try things on this huge menu… from Bento Boxes, to Meal Sized Soups, Cooked Sushi or Raw Sushi, you will find and favorite and get hooked like us.  It’s just like being in love ….

This is the inside scoop, you won’t see this featured anywhere else, these are the first sneak peeks !

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY from FOOD ADVENTURES !

 

***DONT FORGET – WIN a $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE to ARIAKE SUSHI !!! ***
Just comment below on why you should win and winner will be chosen at random within 2 weeks. Now is your chance to enter for the opportunity to try some new tastes FOR FREE !

 

Sunset Roll

Join Food Adventures every week right here on Dayton Most Metro for our feature articles that you wont see anywhere else !  We have more scoop than an empty Baskin Robbins…

If you think Miko’s name is familiar … she used to own AKASHI Sushi Restaurant in Dayton.  After she sold it, she waited 3 years and decided come out of retirement.  We are so lucky that she did.  Eat up Miami Valley- try the Japanese Dining room this week with that special someone.  It will be a romantic dinner you won’t forget.  Also, perfect for groups.  Either way, everyone will be impressed !

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Please feel free to browse the photos below.

Peek into the Japanese Dining Room at Ariake Sushi

FRIDAY SPECIAL – Hand Roll, 5 Nigiri, and a California Roll for 9.99

Sakura Roll

Sunset Roll

Japanese style dining area

59 Fiesta Ln in Miamisburg

Beer and edamame

seaweed salad

Calamari

Katsu Curry

FRESH SUSHI

Shrimp Tempura

Spider Roll

Miso Soup

Sunset Roll

Shrimp Tempura roll

Salmon and Tuna

Kani

Sashimi

Sashimi plate

Sashimi plate

Sashimi Tuna

Lovers Boat

Japanese dining room

Dining room

Dining Area

sashimi plate

Handroll and miso soup

Japanese dining room

Dinner for 2

Cupid Roll

Sakura Roll

 

Introduction of a Ohio Proud Craft Beer Act

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Ohio House Reps. Steve Hambley and Martin Sweeney introduce HB509, the Ohio Proud Craft Beer Act, a bipartisan bill creating a certification for craft beer brewed with Ohio-grown ingredients.  The Ohio Proud Craft Beer Act is supported by the Ohio Craft Brewers Association, the Ohio Hop Growers Guild, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association and many breweries and barley maltsters across the state.

Ohio Proud is a marketing program that will require an investment from breweries who want to use the designation when they produce a beer with at least 50% Ohio grown ingredients. The program already exists. This just adds craft beer and cider.The Department of Agriculture will have to set criteria for beer and cider if the bill is passed.

Missing Salar? Here’s How To Get Some of Chef Margot’s Food

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Since the devastating fire shut down Salar on Dec 29th, there has been a void in the Dayton culinary scene. Chef Margot Blondet presented  Peruvian and world fusion cuisine in her Oregon District eatery.  While waiting for fire inspectors, insurance companies and  the landlord to work out the rebuilding plan, Chef Margot has no idea when they’ll be able to reopen. We feel for her and her staff and hope that they’ll be able to come up with a timeline soon.   But in the meantime there’s still a way you can get some of her amazing food.

 

 Chef Margot will teach a cooking class at The Spicy Olive at Austin Landing on Thursday, Feb 15th from 6:30 – 8pm.

If you are craving her delicious creations, then this is the class for you!

 

 

Restaurants Are Hiring Now!

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Working in a restaurant teaches you skills that are essential to life, such as tolerance, patience, multitasking and more. It is not an easy job, there is definitely a degree of tolerance and patience required. You have to be able to let the bad days slide, work hard, support your team, and keep a smile on your face.It takes a very unique person to thrive in the fast-paced, unpredictable, and chaotic restaurant environment. 50% of adults have done it, and 14.4 million Americans do it now. Restaurant work is not just a job, it’s an experience, and one that you should try, even just once. Here’s a round up of jobs available in the area.

If you know of others, please add them in the comments below.

elé Cake Co. Bistro & Wine Bar is currently hiring evening bakery associates and line cooks at our Austin Landing location. Please apply in person, thank you!

Mamma Disalvo’s in Kettering is hiring a part time bartender- about 3 nights a week as well as looking for bus boys. Please apply in person.

 

Watermark Restaurant in Miamisburg is looking for a part-time evening hostess-perfect for a mature high school or college student. Apply in person.

Grubhub will start delivery in the Dayton region in March and is looking for drivers to start delivering in mid-March. Must have car, smartphone, be at least 19 with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
 

The Food and Beverage team at the Dayton Racquet Club are hiring two servers to work part-time, Thursday-Saturday. Every individual hired on as a server at the Dayton Racquet Club will undergo two weeks of training in the art of fine dining.There will also be additional, in-house electronic training from ClubCorp. Applicants must also pass a background check.

 

Door Dash is looking for drivers. Work whenever you want, as little or as much as you wan. earn up to $20/hour, including 100% of the tips. Money deposited into your bank account every week. Must be 18+ years of age with a valid Driver’s License and insurance and clean driving record.

 

Christopher’s Restaurant is looking for the right candidate to work the sandwich bar in the evening. Must have attention to detail, and able to handle high a volume pace with a positive attitude. Responsibilities include: following recipes to spec, food prep/service, stocking/refilling station, cleaning as you go, practice proper sanitation, closing down at the end of the night, leaving the station setup for the dayshift. Please come in and fill out an application and we will contact to setup interviews. We look forward to finding someone that is the right fit, this is a family owned restaurant and we strive to hire individuals that will appreciate this kind of atmosphere.

Rapid Fired Pizza is now hiring managers. Must have the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Must have the ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time. Must have one year experience in the restaurant industry, preferably in a management role, but will consider all restaurant applicants for management. Level 1 or Level 2 Certification in Food Safety Preferred.

 

The Cheesecake Factory at The Greene is looking for a manager. Reporting to the General Manager, you will work with a passionate team highly respected by their staff because they lead and inspire helping us accomplish our company mission every day. You’ll manage one of our restaurant work groups: Front Desk, Server, Bar and Bakery. Use your career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals through skillful leadership. Recruit, interview and hire talent into our restaurant staff. Train, mentor and develop staff members so that they can reach their career goals with our growing company. 40% of all management hires are promoted internally. This position offers industry-leading benefits and an average 55 hour work week with 2 days off consecutively. You can apply online.

Win Free Pie For A Year!

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MCL Restaurant and Bakery, a family owned and operated restaurant serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week,  is celebrating Great American Pie Month with a chance to Win FREE Pie for a Year. Enjoy our baked fresh every morning, made from scratch pie FREE for a whole year.  All their Kitchen-Baked Fresh pies are homemade in the kitchens of MCL. And once you taste a slice, you’ll want to buy a whole pie to enjoy with your family.

You can enter two easy ways. Just tell them your favorite MCL Pie Flavor in the comments on their Facebook page  or pick up an entry card at any MCL and enter at the restaurant. Enter soon since the contest ends February 28th.

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Starbucks Cherry Mocha Debuts Today

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Starbucks has  announced that beginning Wednesday, February 7th  they’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day serving up a brand-new Cherry Mocha drink, inspired by a chocolate covered cherry.

The Cherry Mocha is a  rich concoction containing espresso, a “slightly sweet” mocha sauce, candied cherry syrup, and steamed milk. You have an option with all Starbucks’ espresso drinks to have it mixed with the Signature Espresso or the new Blonde Espresso.

The drink, which comes in hot, iced, and blended versions, is topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of Valentine’s-themed sprinkles. You’ll have to hurry as this caffeine fix is  only available through February 14.

And if that’s not enough Valentine’s love for you, the chain has also released a selection of festive treats to go along with the new beverage’s chocolatey-cherry goodness: Confetti Hearts Cake Pops with chocolate cake on the inside, milk chocolate on the outside, and heart-shaped sprinkles on top, and heart-shaped sugar cookies with pink and white frosting and plenty of sprinkles.

Show your love for that certain someone in your life with a delivery of these sweet treats, but hurry- they’re only around for a week.

Fifth Street Brewpub launches new Logo

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This week Fifth Street Brewpub is showing off it’s new brand.

They have adopted a new look with a new logo. After five years they figured it was time to refresh their branding image to remind the community of who they are and what they believe in while also reaching out to new audiences.

Working with Sharpe Creative they developed a logo that helps depict their long-ago adopted motto of “Building a Community, One Beer at a Time.” The logo is comprised of a hand with barley nestled in the palm. From friendly handshakes, to our hand-crafted beer and food, to the many hands that comprise this astoundingly strong co-op, and to the helping hand we lend the community though our charity events, the hand is a symbol of who we are, what we do, and how we connect. And the barley? Well, it is tough to be a brewpub without brewing great beer.

Brewmaster Darren Link turns out beers from the familiar to the unique. He is a master of the craft on his own as well as when partnering with local homebrew winners. Mint Cookie Stout, one of our most well-known beers- is an example of such a partnership with local Jim Witmer. Primarily delicious brews like this are only poured in the brewpub and through limited draft distribution. However, this week they are offering a new brew in bottles. Fifth Date, a stout brewed with lactose, fermented with cherry, and conditioned with chocolate, will be available in bottles beginning 4pm on Thursday, February 8th. 22oz bottles of the 6.5% ABV brew will be for sale in the brewpub and select regional bottle shops. This release makes the beer perfect for getting cozy and sharing the love this Valentine’s Day.

Additionally, to pair with this new beer they’ve crafted a new food menu. In following their brewpub fare tradition, this menu offers, as Chef Molly Parks puts it, “a take on familiar pub food with a comfortable, modern twist.” To be frank, it is simply a collection of food we love to eat while drinking beer. Top sellers such as the Salmon B.E.L.T., Henry Street Chips, Turkey Avo, and our Ohio-raised beef burgers are joined by 24 new menu items. We listened to the community as they shared with us their favorites, their wish for more selection, and their dietary needs. They are doing a soft launch of the menu beginning Tuesday, February 6th and then an official launch on Friday, February 9th.

Started in 2012 by the passion of 32 community members, a once rundown former bar was crafted into a neighborhood brewpub supported by a community of over 3,200 member/ owners. Nestled in St. Anne’s Hill Historic neighborhood among Victorian houses and small businesses, we are a neighborhood pub with a great big heart for giving back while quenching thirsts and filling appetites. . Member or not, their doors are open to all.

Visit the brewpub at  1600 E. Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45403

Hours:
Monday-Thursday 4pm-11pm
Friday 11am-12am
Saturday 10am-12am
Sunday 10am-10pm

Hamburger Wagon Rolls into 105th Year + WIN FREE BURGERS !!

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The Hamburger Wagon is approaching its 105th anniversary.  Some love them, some don’t. If you have not tried them yet, what are you waiting for ??  **

** NOW IS YOUR CHANCE, COMMENT BELOW and YOU WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN 10 Burgers or 5 Doubles!**

Sherman “Cocky” Porter in the soaked streets from the 1913 Great Flood

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY on the BEGINNING OF THE HAMBURGER WAGON:

The year was 1913. Daytonians know this as the year of the Great Flood of 1913.   The city was decimated by flood waters and finding fresh food that had not been contaminated was tough.  Miamisburg was no exception as floodwaters from the Great Miami River wreaked havoc in the village.  Miamisburg was virtually under water.  In emergency response, the Red Cross set up tents for displaced residents and workers at the top of the Mound Hill.

One of volunteers, made a decision that day, that would change history in Miamisburg.  His name was Sherman “Cocky” Porter. He knew with the cold weather, people needed a warm food which was easy to produce in mass quantities.   He decided on an old favorite family recipe of hamburgers.  The tasty burgers were a huge hit and grew in popularity across the city.

The Book that put The Hamburger Wagon in the top 100 in the USA”

As the floodwaters receded, the tent city closed and life in Miamisburg returned to normal.  But by then an addiction had been started.  Miamisburg residents loved the little “Porter Burgers” so much that he kept up with the demand and served customers everyday.  After the flood, Sherman Porter kept his hamburger wagon open, selling burgers on Saturdays. They were so popular it soon became a full-time operation and the rest is history.  Fast forward to 2018 – One Hundred and Five Years Later, and not much has changed.

HERE’S THE SKINNY on TODAY‘S HAMBURGER WAGON:

—The wagon you see today is not the original on, it is a refurbished , close replica.

 

— in 2018 The Hamburger Wagon menu has 5 items:
Hamburger $1.25
Chips $1.25
Can of Pop $1.25
Double Burger $2.50 

—The burgers are smashed cooked/flash fried in a deep, iron pan in an inch of oil.  They are topped with a round white  onion slice, a pickle sliced long ways.   The burgers are given a shake of salt and pepper.  The result is a one of a kind taste and a signature crunch.

The Legendary Burger from Hamburger Wagon

— On very busy days, the wagon sells around 1,500 burgers

—Super Secret Hamburer Wagon Meat Recipe:  For over 100 years the recipe has been a guarded and secured in a vault of secrecy.  Rumors abound of a little bit of sausage being in the meat, but Food Adventures cannot confirm or deny this.

—The Hamburger Wagon’s mantra is “We don’t need no stinking condiments, no cheeses or sloppy sauces.”

 

Six people have owned the Hamburger Wagon over the century, the latest being Dayton native, Jack Sperry.

HERE’S THE SKINNY ON THE OWNER, JACK SPERRY:

— In 2008 Jack bought the Hamburger Wagon, and has since launched 2 more mobile wagons for private events, parties

Wagon Owner, Jack Sperry

and festivals.

— Jack is a former All State Football player at Centerville High School for the class of 1980.  He is also an Ohio state graduate.

— Mr. Sperry has 2 daughters and is very involved with Miamisburg happenings.  For example, he is instrumental in organizing the Rock N Green tomato festival each year in Miamisburg.

 

 

NATIONAL RECOGNITION:
The Book “Hamburger America” gave The Hamburger Wagon a national shout out in their book.  The book highlights their opinion of the best 150 hamburgers in the USA.

 

Smashing and splashing – frying up burgers

MUST EATS at the HAMBURGR WAGON:

—THE HAMBURGERS:
You have to try the legend. Take a bite out of the icon with the crisp onion and pickle. Devour the crunchy patty, and take a step back in time. The burger bun also adds to the goodness.

—THE DOUBLE:
The Big Ragu says this is the best thing on the menu. Why? Because the onion can be a little powerful, and the double deadens some of that. Breathe less fire, get the double burger.

 

The bottom line is that if you are bit of a Food Adventurer, you will have already tried these  or will be trying them soon.  Go for the single and double – tell us which one you like better.

*****WANT TO WIN 10 BURGERS or 5 DOUBLES?  You can have lunch with the Big Ragu and Food Adventure Crew on a bench or get them to go .  TO ENTER THE CONTEST COMMENT BELOW AT THE END OF THE PHOTOS *****

Feel free to browse the gallery of photos below.

For more of Dayton’s iconic foods, follow FOOD ADVENTURES on Facebook by clicking here.  Don’t forget to check back each and every week for our feature article right here on Dayton Most Metro !

 

The Double Burger !

Eat this !

Damn strong onion

Line em up !

Fry daddy

Big Ragu thanks you

A Triple Double – Ragu stacked 3 double burgers up

squish, spin, fry and repeat

tucked away like puppies

A Hamburger from the wagon awaits you

Drink choices are water and pops

its a wagon

Ragu says bring in MIKESELLS !

View from downtown

Big Ragu chomps a burger

oooh that onion

No stinkin condiments

Lay em out serve it up

Hurry up – weeze hungry

America at its best

Big or little orders

Pickles and buns

since 1913

We loves dem burgers

Slide a burger on

Big Ragu says try the doubles

Miamisburgs gift to the world

Big Ragu and You – eating burgers on a bench

Sing For Your Supper

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“Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun”

How many of you sang the above jingle?

On Tuesday, Feb. 6th between  3-7 pm customers who sing the old Big Mac commercial jingle  at one of the 14 participating Scott Family McDonald’s locations in Miami County, Sidney and Huber Heights can choose one of the three Big Mac sandwiches offered at the restaurant for free.

Locations for the contest are in Piqua, Tipp City, Troy and Sidney, as well as the Huber Heights store on Merrily Way.

Superba Hoppy Pils To Debut Thursday

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On Thursday, February 8th Warped Wing Brewing Co. will be releasing both draft and 6-pack 12oz cans of Superba Hoppy Pils in their taproom. Superba has an ABV of 5.4% and 35 IBU’s.

Superba Hoppy Pils is just Superba Hoppy PilsSuperba Hoppy Pilsone in an ongoing seasonal Lager-style series being launched by the brewery this year. Look for more to follow.
“There is some remarkable beer history in Dayton”, said Nick Bowman VP/Sales & Marketing and Managing Partner at Warped Wing. “We wanted to embrace that heritage, by resurrecting a Dayton beer name from the past while putting a contemporary spin on the beer recipe” said Bowman.

About the Olt’s Brother’s Brewing Company:

During prohibition the company temporarily manufactured soft drinks, made Polar Distilled Water, and distributed dairy products.  The company built a swimming pool on McGee Street. After prohibition ended, the Olt’s Brother’s Brewing Company opened again, selling Olt’s Beer, Olt’s Ale, and Olt’s Superba Beer. Year later the company was sold to the Bruckmann Company, a company of brewer agents.  No product was brewed after 1942.

Copy on the Superba can reads:

  1. The end of dark times begin. Prohibition is tamed, and soft drinks become hard drinks once again. Beer brands are reborn. Superba hoppy pils. designed to quench the tastes that live between IPA’s and pilsner’s. Get Noble hop aroma and flavor with a medium hop bitterness. Find your hoppy place.

To celebrate the release, Warped Wing will be hosting a party on Thursday, February 8th at 5PM in the brewery taproom. Some of the Olt family members with be on hand to celebrate the occasion and share stores about their family’s brewery . Superba Hoppy Pils draught will be available in draft and 6-pack 12oz will be available for carryout. The beer will be released to retail partners Tuesday, February 13th.

 

10 Health(ish) Snacks for Your Super Bowl Party!

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I know nothing about football, or the Super Bowl but snacks? Well, I know a great deal about those. I recently asked my Happy Platers group what snacks they love to munch on at parties to help find healthier options. It seems as though anything you can dip a chip into and those tasty little meatballs are a hit. So I scoured the internet and my favorite health blogs for some options to keep the menu light but tasty. These ideas and recipes will you help you avoid munching away mindlessly and having regrets on Monday! (aside from being it Monday)

10 Super Snacks Made Healthier

Photo Credit Cooking Light

Glazed Cocktail Meatballs – RECIPE

By skipping high sodium ingredients like ketchup and chili sauce and swapping bread crumbs with whole grain bulgur this recipe stills packs taste without bloat.

Cauliflower Pizza Bites – RECIPE

Because who the heck doesn’t love a pizza muffin? The two words together are just magical. This is one recipe I can’t wait to make. Just like your regular pizza, you can alter the ingredients the match toppings you typically love!

No Bake Brownies – RECIPE

FACT. If it’s made with ganache, I will NOSH. The Minimalist Baker is one of my favorite blogs changing the way I view dessert and how many options I really have, despite making so many dietary changes! After anything salty, I need something sweet. And what’s a party without brownies anyway? This recipe has FIVE ingredients and is super easy to make!  Walnuts, Almonds, Dates, Cacao (or cocoa) Powder + Nibs, Sea Salt

Photo Credit The Minimalist Baker

Really, that’s it!

Here’s 5 UH-MAZING DIPS that well won’t stop that scale from dipping.

Goat Cheese Queso Dip With Vegetable Chips 

Blue Cheese Bacon Dip

Healthier 7 Layer Dip 

Guilt Free Artichoke & Kale Dip

Skinny Buffalo Chicken Dip

Moving along to a fan favorite, CHICKEN WINGS!

Try this sweet but SAVORY recipe from Domestic Fit for Baked

Photo Credit Jessica in The Kitchen

Brown Sugar Chicken Wings.  

And last, but certainly not least – potato skins. Only this recipe uses sweet potatoes and lighter ingredients!

OTHER HELPFUL TIPS

Let’s face it, sometimes we just want to use the recipe we always have and that’s fine too. Be mindful of high sodium and when an option, choose low salt ingredients. When it comes to sour cream – you can swap with Greek Yogurt to make it light. If you’re going to have chips – choose baked but an even better option for your dips is veggies! And last but not least – always remember one golden rule – everything in moderation. If your Super Bowl Party is your one cheat day, have the snack you want but watch your portions and drink lots of water 😉

Have a happy healthy weekend and I hope whatever team you’re cheering for wins!

That’s all for now.

Shana

Food Adventures Share SUPER BOWL Chili Recipes

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Tex Mex Chili Recipe

In our monthly Recipe Feature, The Food Adventure Crew tries to warm you up this chilled time of year.  Not to mention, just in time for the big football game, The Super Bowl.

Speaking of bowl, how about a nice bowl of chili?  Today, the Big Ragu shares his 2 favorite recipes for a hearty bowl of goodness.

One recipe uses Fritos and the other uses Esther Price Candy.

One recipe is a TEX MEX CHILI and the second is his SUPER SECRET CINCINNATI STYLE CHILI RECIPE.

Grab a spoon and maybe even a local beer and welcome to your next home-made Food Adventure.

Chili today, Hot Tamale!

Stovetop or Crockpot method works for this Tex Mex recipe.

RECIPE #1 –
TEX MEX CHILI topped with FRITOS:
(Serves 6 hungry foodies)
You can cook this in crock pot or the stove method. Either way it comes out a winner.
Ingredients
1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Medium Onion Chopped
1 (8 ounce) Can Tomato Sauce
1 (14 ounce) Can Diced Tomatoes
1 (Green Pepper, Diced
1 (15 ounce) Can Red Kidney Beans
1 Package Taco Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 Bag Fritos Corn Chip
6 TBS Sour Cream
Your favorite Hot Sauce
Jar of cooked jalapeno rings

Large Batches of these chilis are easy to make

Instructions option 1 – Crockpot method
Put all ingredients except cheese, sour cream, fritos and hot sauce into a crock pot, stir and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Ladle into a bowl, top with a dollop of cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, fritos and hot sauce. Add a jalapeno ring.(optional)
Instructions option 2 – Stovetop method
Brown meat with a little oil in a large soup pot.
add tomato sauce, green pepper and onion. Then add diced tomatoes, chili beans, chili seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook 3-4 hours on medium heat stirring occasionally, lower heat if necessary to avoid splashing or heavy boiling.  Scoop into a bowl, top with a dollop of cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, fritos and hot sauce. Add a jalapeno ring.(optional)

 

Now that was a pretty straightforward recipe … this one however is a bit more intense…

 

Big Ragu’s Cinicnnati Chili Recipe includes Esther Price Candies

You can make Cincinnati Style chili like this at home !

RECIPE #2 –
BIG RAGU’s SECRET CINCINNATI STYLE CHILI RECIPE: (uses Esther Price Candy option)
(Serves 8 hungry foodies)
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 ½ cup chicken broth
Kosher salt
1  six-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
4 pieces of ESTHER PRICE CANDY or 2 tablespoons chopped unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 pinches Freshly ground pepper
12 ounces cooked spaghetti
1 nineteen-ounce can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound grated cheddar cheese

Instructions:
Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Add half the chopped onions and the garlic and cook until soft, stirring, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, allspice, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, red pepper and cloves. Cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add the beef and cook the mixture, about 5 minutes stirring, and chopping the beef pieces down to crumbles, until the beef is no longer pink,. Add 1 tablespoon salt.

Brown that ground chuck , baby and stir chop it into crumbles !

Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaf and 1 1/2 chicken broth ; simmer the mixture for 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thicker. Add the chocolate, beans, vinegar and Worcestershire and cook until the mixture is thickened but still soupy, about 15 more minutes.
Discard the bay leaf and season the chili with the freshly ground pepper.
Divide the spaghetti among bowls and top with the chili, remaining diced onion and cheddar. – you now have a 5 way !
Serve with oyster crackers and your favorite hot sauce.

Alright Food Adventure fans – that’s your chili lesson of the day.
We hope you enjoy these recipes for years to come. They are perfect for parties or cold nights indoors, so WARM IT UP !!

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lunch opens in Troy Feb 1st!

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There’s a new spot for lunch in downtown Troy,  a ‘pop-up’ lunch spot open M-F with food provided by local restaurants, caterers and food trucks.

Lunch co-owners Karen Boone, Chief Operating Officer with Minesinger Companies, and Jessica Minesinger, Chief Executive Officer with Minesinger Companies, frustrated by the lack of lunch choices in downtown Troy, so they’ve created this space to be a quick-serve eatery, that they will sub-lease to food businesses through out the Miami Valley.

Its grand opening is set for Thursday, Feb. 1, and its staff will be serving meals Monday through Friday from 11 am to 2 pm.

Lunch’s space is also available for rent for a special events, with flexible seating arrangements for up to 32 guests, but can hold up to 49.  You can hire your own caterer, or make your own food, play your own music, and use the  flat screen TV for presentations!  Contact them at 937.875.4633 for more info.