Art and food come together to support the Mid-Ohio Foodbank this weekend for Too Yummy! We here at Edible Columbus love to support all things food and art, especially when it comes to raising funds for those in need. Created by the Couchfire Collective, this is the second installment of Too Yummy! The three-day art show will feature fun-filled, food-themed artwork and events at the Ohio Art League in the South Campus Gateway from July 30-August 1, 2010.

On Saturday, July 31 the opening reception will kick off events from 6-9pm and coincide with all sorts of other Arts in the Alley events. We’ll have our summer issue of Edible Columbus available at the gallery... Read more...

Two weeks ago I was invited to be a judge at the Brio/Bravo restaurant group's Culinary Competition. It’s a contest that starts with 46 Chefs in 20 states and narrows it down to the best six. It’s here in Columbus that the six Chefs compete for their original creation to be on the Bravo menu and a trip to Italy to further their culinary education.

The Chefs were very passionate about their presentation and the story behind their dish. The winning Chef, Jason Kapela, from Des Moines, Iowa was passionate about local food and ingredients.

His dish—Porchetta Saltimbocca—consisted of... Read more...

When one thinks of eating well one thinks of good food. A few weeks ago I was contemplating what it means to eat well and digest good food. I realized that, beyond eating, I’m consuming all of the aspects of my life each day—my work, my interactions with family and friends, the emails I receive, the news I hear…all of it can be considered “food” for my body and mind in one way or another.

Amy Marzluff and Carrie Saba recognize this truth. Co-founders of Be Well Columbus, the two have created an organization devoted to helping people discover ways to be well and live well in Columbus. Both Amy and Carrie are certified Holistic Health Coaches and share a passion for helping others achieve... Read more...