Mary Bilyeu

Jan. 2—It’s the start of a new year. That means it’s time to make resolutions. And it’s time for predictions about what may — or may not ultimately prove to be — popular in 2022. Food-wise, many of the expected trends are continuations of past ones. For example, the anti-inflammatory spice turmeric …

Jan. 2—It’s the start of a new year. That means it’s time to make resolutions. And it’s time for predictions about what may — or may not ultimately prove to be — popular in 2022. Food-wise, many of the expected trends are continuations of past ones. For example, the anti-inflammatory spice turmeric …

Nov. 3—Say cheese! It’s time for one of Toledo’s favorite traditions: the annual slicing of the Big Cheese — an enormous one-ton wheel of cheddar — at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Walt Churchill’s Market, 26625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. And you — yes, all of you — are invited to join in the fun. “I’m exci…

Nov. 3—Kim’s Kakes’ motto is: The cakes that call your name. Trust me when I say that those cakes don’t just call your name; they sing a siren song of temptation, as do the cookies, the brownies, the pies, and everything else on the menu. Owner and baker extraordinaire Kim Thompson has been baking s…

Sep. 26—Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Bacon and eggs ... well, bacon and anything. These are just a few of the food world’s perfect pairings. And here’s another one: the seasonal sensation of caramel and apples. Individually, the buttery candies and crisp fruits are wonderful. But pu…

Sep. 26—Peanut butter and jelly. Macaroni and cheese. Bacon and eggs ... well, bacon and anything. These are just a few of the food world’s perfect pairings. And here’s another one: the seasonal sensation of caramel and apples. Individually, the buttery candies and crisp fruits are wonderful. But pu…

Sep. 12—Dante Alighieri, the extraordinary poet who wrote the Divine Comedy (The Inferno is the best-known and, I would guess, the most-often-studied portion of it), died 800 years ago this week. Upon learning of this notable anniversary a few months ago, my first thought — which should not surprise…

Sep. 8—Sometimes you have a craving for sweets so dire that it feels like a medical emergency. Good thing there’s a rehabbed ambulance — complete with the word “cupcakes” written backward on its front end, so you can even see it in your rear view mirror rather than driving away from the delicious de…

Aug. 8—There’s a meme for every day of the week, isn’t there? Meatless Monday. Taco Tuesday. Wine Wednesday. (While those of us old enough to remember the famous ad campaign know that Wednesday is Prince Spaghetti Day, that pasta dinner can certainly be paired with a good Italian red, perhaps, to ac…

Jun. 27—To everything, there is a season. Whether you take it from Ecclesiastes, The Byrds, the Broadway musical Pippin, or some other source, the adage still holds true. And yet .... And yet, I find sometimes that there is a blurring. Winter is the time for hunkering down in the kitchen, cooking an…

Jun. 23—Grindhrs Coffee and Community welcomes everyone at its cozy spot in downtown Toledo: java junkies, tea drinkers, folks who scream for ice cream, vegans, people who eat gluten-free diets, anyone looking to satisfy a sweet tooth, and even dogs (there’s a jar full of pup treats on the counter).…