Stu Helm’s Eat of the Week: Not Saying No to Chicken
Do I like biscuits and gravy? Yes I do. Do I want to add a piece of fried chicken to that? Well, what do you think?
2018 WNC Battle of the Burger Breakdown
As is the case every year, the judges are given no indication of who’s burger is who’s, this is a blind taste test. The entries are served on color-coded plates that match to a score sheet that the judges take notes on, and rate the competitors on a 1 – 10 scale, with 10 being best. Judges do occasionally dip into the negative numbers, but that’s rare. My scores this year went from a disappointing 3 to a perfect 10. My personal top 5, in descending order, were…
Stu Helm’s 2018 Asheville Mac ‘n’ Cheese Challenge
The 2018 Asheville Mac ‘n’ Cheese Challenge is underway! Dozens of nominees have been winnowed down to 10 competitors, who will go in front of 4 judges, until there is only 1 champion! On August 22nd the best mac ‘n’ cheese in Asheville will be chosen. Read all the details and meet the competitors here…
Stu Helm’s Eat of the Week: Mac ‘n’ Cheese at Foothills Local Meats
I asked Facebook to weigh in with nominees for best mac ‘n’ cheese in Asheville, and there were some great suggestions, most of which I didn’t necessarily disagree with, but I definitely have my own thoughts about who has the best Mac ‘n’ Cheese in town. Here’s one of those thoughts.
Being Fit Eating Fat with Stu Helm & Georgia Walker
I’m sad to say that I’m probably in the worst shape I’ve been in since I was in my 30’s, when I barely moved, I ate crap all day, drank gallons of beer, smoked packs of cigarettes, and was a slacker of epic proportions. Glorious days, Yo, but being in crap shape is not good, especially when Ol’ Grandfather Time comes a’knockin’! And you eat cheeseburgers for a living. I need exercise, STAT! Enter Georgia Walker, Performance Coach!
Asheville’s Very First Philly Fight! 7 Contenders, 3 Judges, 1 Winner!
This is the first-ever Asheville Philly Fight! See the contenders, meet the judges, view the Phillies here, and follow on Facebook to see who has the best Asheville Philly!
LIVING THE FOOD LIFE: 10 Unique Facets of Asheville’s Coffee Scene
Here’s a list of 10 “unique facets” of Asheville’s coffee that I wrote for Food Life Magazine way back in 2016. It’s still relevant today! Mostly.
LIVING THE FOOD LIFE: Top 10 Unexpected Sweet Treats in Asheville
Here’s a list of 10 “unexpected” sweet treats to be found in downtown Asheville that I wrote for Food Life Magazine. Food Life is a local print magazine, with gorgeous photos and layout, all about WNC’s amazing food scene!
2018 Asheville Fried Chicken Challenge! Vote on Facebook! Track Winners Here!
Eight local favorites battle it out over who’s fried chicken is better, while the voters decide who’s is best! Follow along with the results here as they come in. Voting takes place on Facebook.
FANCY EATIN’! Greek Mezedes on the Mezzanine at “The MEZ”
I ate & reviewed a ton of Greek “small” plates #theyarehuge at The Mez in Downtown Asheville. Moussaka, Saganaki, Galaktoboureko and a Super Star Sausage to name a few!
Stu Helm: Food Fan 