Robin WheelerJerad Gardner at work in the Rotten Apple's kitchenIntroducing Chef's Choice, a new weekly feature in which St. Louis-area chefs cook and discuss some of their favorite recipes. Jerad Gardner didn't dream of a career in cooking. The 27-year-old studied to be a teacher and made it as far as student teaching. That career path ended when he called a student a douchebag, got punched in the face and was asked to leave.What didn't work in the classroom works wonders in the kitchen. Gar
Robin WheelerJerad Gardner of the Rotten Apple.In my profile of Jerad Gardner of the Rotten Apple in Grafton, Illinois, he made fried green tomato breakfast sandwiches and fried rabbit livers. After the jump, the recipes for both.
Robin WheelerThe Rotten Apple's Jerad GardnerJust because it was a short work week doesn't mean we weren't busy. Gut Check debuted two new features this week: Chef's Choice, this week featuring Jerad Gardner of the Rotten Apple in Grafton, Illinois, and the calorie-loving Stuck to My Ribs. Plus, we showed you the top ten raw foods that can actually sustain you.What else did we do this week?Throwback of the House was hungry enough to eat Reuben chowder.The Noble Writ told you to stop blaming s
Gut Check dishes on our favorite St. Louis food blogs.Sounding My Barbaric Gulp: Kelly celebrated Thanksgiving with creamed leeks and a proposal. She shared lots of Thanksgiving favorites, contest ideas of Menu for Hope and her future great-great grandmother-in-law's spinach recipe.Cupcake Project: Stefani extolled her new favorite book, Penguin and the Cupcake.Iron Stef: Stephanie tackled Turducken and Pioneer Woman's Meatballs.
