Chef Kara Tips
House-Made Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays are in full swing and we know it can be a rush. Instead of worrying about finding the next gift, we’ve got it all lined out for you! From full Holiday Cookie Boxes to simple cookie gift bags, we’re here to help you cross all those gifts off your list. Our Holiday Gift…
Read MoreStencil Designs Add Polish to Iced Cookies
We’re always trying new things in the Flavor 360 kitchen, including new ways to decorate your favorite Royal Icing Cookies. So what’s the newest scoop from here in the kitchen? Cookie stencils! We often freehand our designs, making them unique and one of a kind to our staff at Flavor 360. However, we’ve recently experimented…
Read MoreHydroponically Grown Produce in the Kitchen
What is hydroponic growing? We’re glad you asked! We recently started sourcing some of our lettuce from a hydroponic growing facility. There, the produce is grown directly in the water instead of soil. Hydroponic growing is a great way to grow produce without wasting water. Even though the produce is grown directly in water, this…
Read MoreReady Made Meals – How Do They Work?
You’ve heard about the house-made, locally sourced meals we provide and want to give them a go yourself. How do you order? What meals can you choose from? How does it get to you? Not to worry. We’ve got all the answers to your questions and more. Make your meal special by choosing the perfect…
Read MoreSticking to Green Practices in the Kitchen
One of our goals at Flavor 360 is to source the foods and ingredients that support our St. Louis community. While some restaurants may stick with the same menus year round, we’re happy to offer different menus every season that can cater the kids and the family! These menus shift depending on availability in the…
Read MoreChanging Seasons – What Should You Be Cooking?
Between the months of March and May, the winter produce is beginning to dwindle and the spring produce hasn’t yet emerged. So… what do we cook? In the Flavor 360 kitchen, we have a few ideas to keep your kitchens in the swing of things while the seasons change. Swap out winter soups for lighter…
Read MoreKeep Your Spring Picnics Eco-Friendly
As the temperature rises, we know that trips to the park and outdoor activities will start to swing back into motion. Because we’re focused on keeping all of our effort clean and green, we’ve put together a few easy tips to help keep your summer activities mindful, too! Use reusable boxes and bags. We know it’s…
Read MoreTurn of the Season – Produce Tips
At Flavor 360, we’re excited to start seeing the seasons change. The warmer winds are gusting in, the spring flowers are beginning to grow, and we start changing our habits around the kitchen! While we do modify our ingredients and recipes to accomodate the seasons, we have a secret for you: the spring fruits and…
Read MoreA Perfect Pair
Wine pairing with food can often times feel like an intimating experience. I love to enjoy wine with food, but my motto is to be open minded + drink what you like. I believe that the fun in wine + food can be found by throwing out all the old rules. As it is with…
Read MoreTalking About Tannin
What are tannins? They actually come from the skin, seeds + stems of the grape + are typically more pronounced in full-bodied red wines. Although, there are white wines that may have tannins from being aged in oak barrels. The science can be overwhelming, but I like to describe tannins as the dry substance or…
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