Saraga brings international flair to local tables
Unusual ingredients, unfamiliar spices and labels in a different language -- international markets can be a bit intimidating. October 21, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
As special interests divide us, food calls us to the same table
Why are food-related TV shows so popular? Food Network host Alton Brown, whose program "Good Eats" has aired for 10 years, has a theory. October 13, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
There's much to digest
Seeking Indy's quintessential food takes you on a road less traveled. October 9, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
Columbia Club elevates dining
After 20 months on the 1st floor, dining returns to 3rd-floor Crystal Terrace Restaurant. October 8, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
Savory shellfish
They're the darlings of the restaurant menu, but shrimp, mussels and more are easy to cook at home, too. October 7, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
Settle in with a nice, hot bowl of soup
Autumn's chillier days and nights sum- mon the craving for one thing -- soup. This week's five soup recipes are adapted from "50 Easy Soups" in the October issue of Food Network... October 7, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
Bargains beyond the cocktail hour
We're keeping an eye out for great dining bargains. Here are a few from around town. Check out the cocktail hour tapas served from 4 to 6 p.m. daily at Zest! Exciting Food... October 7, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
Reader recipe: Spicy SPAM Feta Burger
Who says SPAM can't be creative? Angeliki Stergiopoulos of Indianapolis won first place in the Indiana State Fair's Great American SPAM Championship Kids Division for her... October 7, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
Where else to shop
When shopping specialty markets, don't be afraid to ask for help, advised chef Karl Benko, whether it's finding a particular product or identifying unusual ingredients. The... October 21, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
Recipes from market to table
Local chef Karl Benko created this Asian- and Mediterranean-inspired meal with ingredients found at Saraga International Grocery, a supermarket located at 3605 Commercial Drive,... October 21, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
Put your slow cooker to work for dinner
The slow cooker made its debut in the '70s and since then has probably made the top 10 list for kitchen-related wedding gifts. Exceptional flavor, better nutrition and good... October 21, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |  
Selling all things South American
Even though it's years away, the announcement that Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympics has gotten people talking about South American food. Indianapolis has a Brazilian... October 21, 2009 | The Indianapolis Star |