Articles by Paige McClanahan
Paige McClanahan lives in West Africa, but she’s still a North Carolina girl at heart. She’s had a professional relationship with food ever since she got her first job working at a little BBQ restaurant in her home state at age 16. These days, she makes a living as a freelance writer and is developing a taste for cassava leaf, groundnut stew and (her favorite) deep-fried plaintains. She’s been writing for The Urban Grocer since January 2010.
Happy? Moody? Sleepy? How did you roll out of bed this Monday morning? Whatever your take on the day, you can find a mug to match your mood thanks to the folks over at Thabto, …
Think frozen yogurt is bland, and maybe a little too self-righteous compared to good ole ice cream? Think again, says Foxy’s Yoghurt, a little Australian company that’s out to give that quintessential summertime indulgence a …
Looking for a high-class way to top off your French toast? Check out Noble Handcrafted, a little Canadian outfit that specializes in small-batch maple syrup for the discriminating foodie. If you’re not already seduced by …
There’s something downright illicit about swigging an alcoholic beverage that’s concealed inside a brown paper bag. It’s edgy, it’s grungy, it’s kind of criminal – which means, of course, that it’s also indisputably hip. Enter …
Tea might seem like the ultimate dainty beverage, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. Just take a cue from that storied wrestler, bodyguard, and – yes – motivational speaker of yore: The notorious Mr. …
Can’t fit all of your silverware into that little plastic thing inside your kitchen drawer? Not a problem – just stab those extra knives, forks and spoons straight into the wall. Don’t think it’s possible? …
Of all of the tasty condiments out there – savory jams, off-the-wall chutneys, exotic spreads – mayonnaise might seem like the ultimate Plain Jane. No longer. Allow us to introduce you to a tiny little …
Looking for the ultimate way to impress your dinner guests? Try treating them to a totally authentic – and homemade – dish from Bangladesh. Or Lebanon. Or maybe Korea… or hmm – what about Jamaica?
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If you’re jonesing for an elegant way to slake your thirst, look no further than the latest sparkling drink from Bottle Green, a little company based in Britain. When it came time to design the …
Sometimes stellar flavor combinations just jump right out at you – chocolate and coffee, bacon and egg, peanut butter and banana. But other times, it might take a little bit more exploring to find that …
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