Food deals, discounts and freebies

Our weekly round-up of the latest and greatest supermarket deals, restaurant discount vouchers and food freebies.

KC bartenders revive the tang of old-time ‘shrubs’

Sour is an essential cocktail component. That’s why, every day, bartenders across Kansas City squeeze mounds of lemons and limes. But look closely and you’ll see another ingredient quietly adding its own tang to drinks — shrubs. These complex and bright syrups made from fruit, sugar and vinegar are making a comeback.

Ye Olde Tavern No More

MANILA, Philippines - Any comic book geek knows thus: The word "tavern" connotes images of thunder god Thor and the Vikings having a swig or two of mead while noisily regaling each other with their latest conquests both at Asgaard and in Midgaard. It can also be a loose definition for a small dark inn-slash-pub where locals can call the barkeep by name and ask for another round of brewskies ...

Cicero: A light, Asian-accented salad for a warm day

The recipe here for Chopped Watercress Chicken Salad with Asian Orange Dressing came across my desk during a warm spell, and it seemed just the thing on day when I didn't feel like doing a lot of cooking.

Crepe Suzette lovers, it's your day

Happy National Crepes Suzette Day! Once again, May 6 snuck up on me, and I didn't get my Crepes Suzette Day cards in the mail. I barely got my decorations up, just in time to set them on fire.