The Kitchen Essentials

The Kitchen Essentials

Recommendations from our Taste contributors for the at-home chef Jenn Smurr – Owner, Born & Bread Wüsthof Ikon Chef’s Knife (featured image) “Quality over quantity with knives. You’ll find me using the Wüsthof Ikon Chef’s Knife in my home kitchen. For every home...
Finding The Right Pair

Finding The Right Pair

The only thing more stressful than hosting a dinner party is choosing which wine to pair with the meal. Ric Reed, owner of Ric’s Wine Market, shared some of his top tips for wine pairing and selection so you can avoid any potential wine faux pas at your next dinner...
The Mixologist: Chasing Fall

The Mixologist: Chasing Fall

A series of seasonally inspired cocktails in collaboration with our friends over at Revival “As the summer rain subsides and the cooler weather creeps in, I start to transition my bar cart to more fall-friendly flavors. This drink is the liquid embodiment of a...
What Does Our Food Scene Say About Us?

What Does Our Food Scene Say About Us?

Because you are where you eat It’s clear that there has been immense growth in Lakeland, and the food scene is no stranger to that growth. Perhaps our booming restaurant scene should be given some credit for such growth.  In a recent article by the Tampa Bay...