Food Fun

May 2023 27

Great Food Search: Food Chains

2023 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance McArthur

Usually, The Great Food Search seeks out unique dishes and eating establishments in the San Joaquin Valley, but this installment is a little different. I focused on chain restaurants. I dragged my wife (All right, sometimes she dragged me) to places in Clovis, Fresno, and Kingsburg. We discovered Spring menus and new offerings at well-known restaurants ... and they were good! Follow us on another Great Food Search to see what’s new in some of the Old Reliables.

May 2023 13

Food Mysteries For Mother’s Day!

2023 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Cynthia Chow
& Sandra Murphy

This week we have reviews of 4 food mysteries for you to enjoy for your Mother's Day celebrations-Ashes to Ashes, Crust to Crust: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley, Cinnamon Twisted: A Deputy Donut Mystery by Ginger Bolton, Death by Chocolate Marshmallow Pie: A Death by Chocolate Mystery by Sarah Graves, and Death by Iced Coffee: A Bookstore Café Mystery by Alex Erickson.

May 2023 13

The Pie Mamas: Momma Knows Best

2023 Articles, Food Fun, Molly Eide Marquez

by Molly Eide Marquez

The Pie Mamas is the true definition of what it means to “keep it in the family.” Anna Covarrubias, alongside her two sisters, their mom and dad, her own children, and her nieces and nephews, are the driving force behind the Fresno-based bakery, The Pie Mamas.

May 2023 6

Farmers Market at Reedley College

2023 Articles, Education, Food Fun, Jim Mulligan, Reedley News

by Jim Mulligan

After a successful fall run, our hometown Reedley College is going for round two hosting a farmers market every Thursday evening for the next few weeks as we head into summer. The market brings together local farmers, food vendors, and artisans providing a unique opportunity for the community to support small businesses and purchase fresh, locally grown produce and homemade goods.

Apr 2023 29

Great Food Search: Return of the Return of Fresno Street Eats

2023 Articles, Food Fun, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance McArthur

In September 2022, The Great Food Search brought you Fresno Street Eats. In January 2023, The Great Food Search brought you Return of Fresno Street Eats. NOW—The Great Food Search brings you Return of the Return of Fresno Street Eats.

Apr 2023 15

Till Death Do Us Port By Kate Lansing: Review/Giveaway

2023 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow

Boulder, Colorado is having another busy wedding season, and Vino Valentine wine shop owner Parker Valentine is hoping to step into the marriage industry with her specialty wine labels. So, Parker is more than happy to provide the wines for her cousin’s upcoming wedding, even though wedding planner Prynne Pearsall seems to be prioritizing her own goals over the wishes of the bride.

Apr 2023 15

Alchemist Coffee Lab: A New Place For Coffee in the Tower District

2023 Articles, Food Fun, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

I really enjoy finding new places to share with our readers, especially coffee shops! During the Rogue Festival in March, I discovered that a new coffee shop had opened up in a familiar location in the Tower District. Alchemist Coffee Lab has taken over the location where Hi-Top coffee used to be, just down the street from Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater on Wishon. After trying their delicious hot mocha, I decided to reach out to learn more and recently chatted with owner Hamzeh Mahmoud.

Apr 2023 8

Food Mysteries For Your Easter Feast

2023 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

This week we have reviews of 3 food mysteries for you to enjoy for your Easter feast and beyond-Curds of Prey: A Cheese Shop Mystery by Korina Moss, Four Parties and a Funeral: A Catering Hall Mystery by Maria DiRico, and Lemon Curd Killer: A Tea Shop Mystery by Laura Childs.

Mar 2023 25

Great Food Search: Rogue Eats 2023

2023 Articles, Rogue Festival, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance McArthur

The 2023 Fresno Rogue Performance Festival has come and gone, but the memories remain. For The Great Food Search, some of the best memories are of food. As I went from venue to venue, reviewing strange and amazing shows, one thing became obvious: even reviewers need to eat! Since the venues for the Rogue were in the Tower District, restaurants in that area were the obvious choice for the hungry reviewer. Therefore, here is a selection of where I went and what I got for Rogue ’23.

Mar 2023 18

Clovis Culinary Center: A Food Entrepreneur’s Dream Come True

2023 Articles, Food Fun, Tom Sims

by Tom Sims

Through the years, I have followed and reported on many food entrepreneurs, people with vision, skill, talent, flair, and a great idea. Some have succeeded and some have failed. All have faced similar challenges: location, or buying equipment without having to invest more money than they have for acquisition and maintenance. But what if a common location existed for creating culinary masterpieces with adequate equipment, storage space, support, and 24-hour access?