We all have meals that stick out in our mind. Food that represents so much more than sustenance, so much more than fuel. There are dishes that represent your culture, your past, your identity. This is one of those meals. My brilliant home chef-mom makes her own longanisa, a flavor-packed Filipino breakfast sausage that few…
Finally a Korean Food Explosion!
There’s nothing more exciting than experiencing new respect and reverence of more cultures… except maybe when it happens nearby! During the past couple of years, dozens of Korean restaurants with full Korean family meals and BBQ options have graced the DFW eating scene, and more recently, Korean casual joints like Chick n’ Straws in Plano…
Busboys and Poets: Langston would be Proud
I teach English, and even if I didn’t, I challenge anyone to attempt to read Langston Hughes’ Harlem without it bringing about provocative questions. When an opportunity presents itself to combine food and poetry, I will not say “no”. It just ain’t gonna happen. Add cool art and undeniable energy, and you’ve got Busboys and Poets. …
Add a Little Asian Spice to your Life
Let’s face it. No matter how well we plan, there will always be something unexpected when traveling. But there are two things I can always count on: 1) I will be dehydrated regardless of how many times I fill up my Contigo and 2) I will be ravenous upon landing. I just can’t seem to…
The Big Kahuna at Lee’s Grilled Cheese
Tucked away in a typical strip mall in Keller, Lee’s Grilled Cheese graduated from food truck success to shop front. And a good thing it did!! What a treat! This ain’t your mama’s grilled cheese, and I know it ain’t my grilled cheese. True, the buttery toasted bread is what you expect from any respectable…
Cristy’s Grandmother’s Strawberry Cupcakes
For my first post here at Swell Fare, I knew it had to be something special. I knew I needed to choose a tasty treat that intrigued and inspired me. And I’ve found it. But please allow me to provide you with some back story… What some of you may not know is not only…
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