http://www.joplinglobe.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:14:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_321195829.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_321195829.html At least one thing is less expensive in this awful economy. Even better, it’s something important. The cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper this year, according to an annual survey by the Missouri Farm Bureau. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:02:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_321200353.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_321200353.html I like both kinds. I like potluck dinners that basically clean out the fridge and let diners take their chances on what combinations they will get. They always seems to turn out delicious. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:01:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_321200146.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_321200146.html Use your roots to flavor Thanksgiving dinner. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:27:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_314192820.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_314192820.html Tickets are now on sale for the International Dinner, which will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15, at Trios in downtown Joplin. International students from Missouri Southern and local restaurants will join together to offer a unique menu for the evening — Mexican, French, German, Thai, Italian and Greek foods among the offerings available. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:41:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_314194323.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_314194323.html Cooking good turkey meat is easy with the right brine and rub. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:36:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_314193937.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_314193937.html Seven members of my family entered a restaurant a couple of weeks ago for dinner together. As we were being seated, the hostess told us that because we were a party of six or more, a 15 percent gratuity would automatically be added to our bill. My first thought was, “Wow, that would probably save me some money.” Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:47:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_307202003.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_307202003.html A newly opened restaurant offers upscale dining at a creek’s source. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:28:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_307202924.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_307202924.html Chinese takeout is always a treat, but it can be hard to sort out whether it’s a healthy one. Of course, with egg rolls, spareribs and fried rice, there’s not much guessing. But when it comes to the vegetable stir-fries and noodle dishes, the answer isn’t as obvious as we’d like. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:25:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_307202634.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_307202634.html When my co-worker Julie Smith showed me the grocery ad with orange and purple cauliflower, I was very surprised. I thought it was cauliflower dressed in disguise for Halloween. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:18:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_300145516.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_300145516.html Area grocery stores report that people should be able to find canned pumpkin mixes, but they need to buy it when they see it. Locally, however, there has been no shortage of fresh pumpkins. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:56:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_300155611.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_300155611.html Keeping your holiday buffet healthy doesn’t doom you to celery stalks and carrot sticks. There are plenty of options that are indulgent without leaving your guests feeling buffet-grazing remorse. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:08:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_300145821.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_300145821.html With Halloween only a few days away, I want to make sure I have some candy in the house. But we have very few trick-or-treaters, so I make sure I buy candy I will like when it’s left over. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:04:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_293150400.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_293150400.html The trick to getting an apple pie to perch happily on the end of a lollipop stick is to shape the pie into a crescent, rather than a round. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_293145902.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_293145902.html Saturday meant the end of the weeklong Maple Leaf celebration and it was full of fun things to do ... and eat. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_293145622.html http://www.joplinglobe.com/food/local_story_293145622.html Growing up in Burma, Hein Han ate mostly Thai food and dishes flavored with red curry. Today, he is a master chef at creating sushi rolls that are not only delectables, but works of art.