Making 2024 the Year of Cleveland Food Tours: from Tricia McCune

As we step into 2024, I am thrilled to share with you the excitement and passion behind Cleveland Food Tours. As the founder and host of these immersive culinary experiences, I am deeply connected to the vibrant food community here in Cleveland. Join me on a journey to explore the flavors, stories, and hidden gems that make our city's food scene truly exceptional.

What sets Cleveland Food Tours apart is not just the delicious food we showcase but also the connections I bring to each tour. My journey in the food industry started with Wok n Roll, a nationally recognized food truck that brought Asian fusion delights to the streets of Cleveland. This experience allowed me to forge relationships with local chefs, artisans, and food enthusiasts, creating a network that enriches every tour we offer.

One of the highlights of my culinary career was being featured on The Food Network's Guys Grocery Games, where I showcased my creativity and passion for unique flavors. This exposure not only expanded my reach but also reinforced my commitment to bringing diverse and exciting culinary experiences to Clevelanders.

The crown jewel of Cleveland Food Tours is undoubtedly the Asia Town Food Tour, an award-winning exploration of Asian cuisine and culture in the heart of our city. As the brains behind this tour, I curated an unforgettable experience that celebrates the rich heritage and culinary traditions of Asia Town.

What makes our tours truly special is that they are all hosted by me, Tricia McCune, a local Cleveland Food Celebrity with a deep-rooted love for food and community. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just beginning your culinary adventure, Cleveland Food Tours offers something for everyone.

In 2024, let's make it the year of unforgettable flavors, culinary discoveries, and shared moments of joy around the table. Join me on Cleveland Food Tours and experience the best that our city's food scene has to offer.

Are you ready to embark on a gastronomic journey like no other? Book your Cleveland Food Tour today and let's savor the flavors of our vibrant city together.

Bon appétit!

Tricia McCune
Founder & Host, Cleveland Food Tours

Raspberry Lime Riesling Sorbet

Its a lovely feeling to go to your garden, pick your own berries and then make them into something you're incredibly proud of. Whether or not you've got berries in your garden or you find them at the farmers market you'll enjoy making this dessert. Plus, it's always good to have an excuse to pull that ice cream maker you barely use out of its hiding place.

INGREDIENTS

• 5 cups of fresh raspberries (or any kind of berries)
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup Riesling

DIRECTIONS

Add water and raspberries to a food processor. Pulse until mixture has a smooth consistency.

Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl. Add pureed raspberries to the strainer (1/4 at a time) and press with the back of a large spoon or a rubber spatula through the strainer to remove the seeds. Repeat with remaining raspberry puree. Discard anything left in the strainer.

Add sugar, riesling and lime juice to the raspberry juice in the bowl. Whisk until sugar is dissolved.

Freeze according to your ice cream maker's instructions. Serve immediately for a soft-serve dessert OR transfer to a shallow container and freeze an additional 1-2 hours for a more firm sorbet.

I served with some blue berries and a little whipped cream.

Happy New Year! CLE Foodies Look Back at 2013

Overall it was a pretty great year for us! We met lots of amazing people and had tons of adventures. We couldn't be happier with how the blog has progressed and we're excited to be inching ever so closer to making our Wok n Roll Food Truck dreams come true. 2014 is going to be a great year! If all goes well, our food truck will be hitting the road this Spring. It's not worth our time trying imagine all the curveballs ahead, but we learned how good we are at rolling with the punches in 2013.

When I was growing up I loved looking through the family photo albums. My grandfather took photos constantly. When I was born they had to move me to my own area of the nursery so the other babies could avoid my Pop's Polaroid flash. His photos were how I relived my childhood every year. It's no wonder that I grew up photographing everything. Bringing my Pop's traditions and my many photos together I created a slideshow of our 2013.