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Former Brewer Hones New Passion for Jewish Grandma Food
Michael Crane’s quest for a perfect pastrami on rye started six months ago after he ordered the standard Jewish deli classic while enjoying lunch with his wife. Eager to relish a sandwich of mouthwatering, smoked, cured, and spiced brisket piled high on slices of sturdy, slightly earthy rye bread, Crane was disappointed when served a…
Noodle Kugel Recipe from Local Brewer Michael Crane
Grandma Brynia’s Noodle Kugel To see more about local brewer Michael Crane and his passion for Jewish Grandma food, see our recent story from Jill Wendholt Silva. A noodle casserole that can be savory or sweet, Crane’s version contains sweet raisins. Makes 12 servings 12 ounces wide egg noodles Ingredients Instructions 1. Preheat oven to…
Traditional Mandel Bread Recipe From Local Brewer Michael Crane
Brynia’s Mandel Brote (Mandel Bread) To see more about local brewer Michael Crane and his passion for Jewish Grandma food, see our recent story from Jill Wendholt Silva. Mandelbread translates to almond bread, which is basically Jewish biscotti. “I did some research, and there are records of Jews in Italy, so biscotti did come first,”…
Drinker’s Delight: The Magic of Milk Punch
Meet the Kansas City man behind Bronson’s Milk Punch, one of the nation’s first ready-to-drink bottle milk punches.
Passion for Indian Home Cooking Inspires a Devoted Following
Since 2010, Jyoti Mukharji has quietly welcomed nearly 5,000 students into her Prairie Village home for her popular Indian cooking classes, many of which sellout within 24 hours.
curiousKC | Reviving Mrs. Truman’s Famous Fruit Punch Recipe
The curiousKC team revives a legendary local punch recipe popularized by Stephenson’s Apple Farm Restaurant and attributed to Bess Truman.
Joe’s Kansas City-Style Brisket You Can Make at Home
Brisket has been a constant in author and “Project Smoke,” host Steven Raichlen’s life and now he wants to show you exactly how to get the most out of the versatile cut in his latest book, “The Brisket Chronicles.” “I didn’t grow up in Texas and Kansas City. I didn’t learn to smoke at my…
The Campground’s Gimlet Wants You To Play With Your Gin
True adventurers wrestle the essence of nature into a lowball glass and drink their victory. The Campground, the pocket bar that grew into an established love letter to the outdoors, opened in the West Bottoms this past December. “We got inspired by other people doing fun things,” co-owner Christopher Ciesiel said. “We just happened to…
Is Pie the Sweet Dessert Spirit Animal of Kansas City?
The meal is over. The dishes are in the sink. What are you serving for dessert, Kansas City? “What’s the quintessential Kansas City dessert? Something we’ve really been known for over the years,” was the #curiousKC question that sparked this sweet odyssey. While searching for the answer to what completes a meal, it made sense…
This foolproof French toast recipe guarantees crisp slices
This foolproof French toast recipe guarantees crisp, custardy slices by keeping things simple. Stale bread is standard, but we got better (and more efficient) results from oven-dried slices. [FLEX-CONTENT] For the batter, we beat milk, egg yolks, and melted butter for an indulgent coating; brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon added warm, sweet flavors. After soaking…