Kitchen Witch | Tuesday, October 4,2005

Time to pick and eat apples

Varieties for every taste available at area orchards

We marked the first day of autumn just last week, but plenty of signs of the new season have been appearing — not the least of which the fact that the local Starbucks is featuring pump

Kitchen Witch | Thursday, September 22,2005

Yes, it's the same ol' D'Arcy's

New location, but it's still packed and the food's delicious

By Penny Zimmerman-Wills

My friend Joyce, who now lives in Dallas, recently requested two food items during a visit to her hometown of Springfield: a Vose’s corn dog and a D’Arcy’s

Kitchen Witch | Thursday, August 18,2005

New treats

Thai coffee, chocolate-covered berries, and fried cheesecake are among new state fair fare

By Penny Zimmerman-Wills

Whether you see the Illinois State Fair as a dieter’s nightmare or a junk food lover’s dream, there’s no denying that it’s one of the few Springfield events to offer

Kitchen Witch | Thursday, August 11,2005

Guess what they’ve fried this year!

Cheesecake debuts in the deep fryer

By Penny Zimmerman-Wills

Just when I thought it was safe to go back to the Illinois State Fair — the food extravaganza featuring all things fried and served on a stick — comes a new concoction that will

Kitchen Witch | Thursday, August 4,2005

It’s a wiener world

Three best bets for hot dogs in the capital city

By Penny Zimmerman-Wills

Hot dogs may just be the easiest, most accessible food around. Think about it: They’re one of a few foods sold and eaten just about everywhere, from discount and hardware stores to

Kitchen Witch | Thursday, July 14,2005

appetite

By Penny Zimmerman-Wills

For the past five years, Brandy Kelty has enjoyed the Taste of Downtown by sampling a variety of foods and discovering new restaurants. This year, she’ll be hoping that many new custom

Kitchen Witch | Thursday, July 7,2005

Elegant setting, splendid food

By Penny Zimmerman-Wills

Until recently, only guests of the Oaks, a restored 19th-century Victorian mansion turned bed & breakfast, could enjoy lunch at this hidden jewel. The elegant building sits on a bluff

Kitchen Witch | Thursday, June 30,2005

appetite 6-30-05

By Penny Zimmerman-Wills

Walking into the Dublin Pub, I had a strong sense of déjà vu. Of course I noticed the hints that something had changed: a new sign out front, a fresh coat of green

Kitchen Witch | Thursday, June 23,2005

appetite 6-23-05

By Penny Zimmerman-Wills

June is Dairy Month, an annual tradition that promotes the dairy industry and its many contributions to society. OK, besides giving us ice cream, milkshakes, and assorted oth

Kitchen Witch | Thursday, June 9,2005

appetite 6-9-05

By Penny Zimmerman-Wills

The trend of all-you-can-eat dining in Springfield continues, now on an even bigger scale. The International Buffet is the latest restaurant in town to give peop