Destination: Delicious Podcast: Eating at home in a pandemic
Jennifer Biggs and Megan Murphy talk about healthy habits while housebound.
Jennifer Biggs
Food and Dining Editor
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
460 articles by Jennifer Biggs :
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April 2020
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Restaurateurs grapple with confusing SBA loan application process
Restaurateurs find applying for loans under the CARES Act to be time-consuming and confusing, but now they hope the money is on the way so they can put people back to work.
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Help available for hospitality workers, musicians
There's help available for out-of-work restaurant and hotel employees as well as musicians and other artists.
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Memphis kindness live blog, April 3: St. Jude patient gets end-of-chemo parade
Isabella, a 4-year-old patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, sailed into hospital history with her decidedly-of-the-times No More Chemo party.
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In this ‘maybe’ world, all we can do is prepare and stay home
The only certainty is that we live in a time of worry, but we can prepare for bad days while living safely to help ensure we stay well.
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Huey’s paying all its employees, crossing corporate fingers on CARES Act
Huey’s continues to pay all employees their regular salaries; The Boggs family, which owns the company, is banking on a CARES Act loan to cover the 565-employee payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Memphis kindness live blog, April 2: Food Bank, Salvation Army respond to crisis
Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.
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Memphis kindness live blog, April 1: Collierville neighbors roll up their sleeves
Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.
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Big hearts make sure no one is hungry in tough times
A crisis brings out the good in Memphians, from restaurateurs to anonymous donors to business owners and nonprofit organizations.
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Coronavirus live blog, April 1: Marshall Co. Schools suspends meal plan
Health Department medical director Dr. Bruce Randolph said 5,506 have been tested, with 9% positive.
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Muddy’s Bake Shop, Memphis’ happiest place, closes for now
Muddy’s Bake Shop closes for now, for the safety of employees and customers, during the COVID-19 crisis. And everyone came out for the ‘best worst day ever.’
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Memphis kindness blog, March 31: Hospital workers get a big ‘thank you’
Across the Memphis area, people are reaching out to others with gestures of kindness and generosity.
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Quarantine Cuisine: Char
Char’s family meal for four is generous, delicious and a bargain at $10 per person; the to-go cocktail is just a sweet bonus.
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March 2020
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Coronavirus live blog, March 31: Shelby County reports 405 cases, including 3 deaths
There have been 546 COVID-19 cases and four deaths in the metro area that comprises Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties in Tennessee; Crittenden County, Arkansas; and DeSoto and Marshall counties in Mississippi.
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In good times and bad, we’re here for you, we’re in this together
It’s only been two weeks since Memphis restaurants starting closing, but those two weeks have changed us all, maybe forever.
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Memphis kindness blog, March 24: Food for hospital workers, bear hunts and a cake to remember
As we navigate through this difficult time of dealing with the coronavirus, it is important to capture those instances where Memphians are coming together for each other.
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Destination: Delicious Podcast: Feeding the front line
Jennifer Biggs talks with Tim Bednarski about getting nutritious meals to hospital workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Memphis kindness blog, March 25: Elwood’s Shack delivers food to health workers
A restaurateur who sings online with others around the world, a store manager who puts her customers first and local kids hunting for bears are only a few of the stories of kindness and special moments our reporters will be looking for, as we adjust to a new landscape created by the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 24: SCS to remain closed ‘until further notice’
The number of confirmed cases in Shelby County is up to 135; confirmed cases are up to 29 in DeSoto County.
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 25: Tennessee up to 784 cases, including 3 deaths
There are 784 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, including three deaths and 53 hospitalizations.
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Canceled festivals have new fall dates; get your calendars out
Greek Fest and Memphis in May Barbecue are planned as fall festivals this year. If you haven't heard, spring has been canceled for 2020.
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One & Only BBQ suffers overnight fire
Popular East Memphis barbecue restaurant catches fire overnight.
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Quarantine Cuisine: Sweet Grass
Sweet Grass offers a nice menu of chicken, fish, meatloaf and sides to go, but sometimes you need nachos. And a drink.
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Farmers Market postpones opening
The team hopes to open May 9 and is exploring ways to get sell vendors' products in the interim.
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Don’t be lonely in isolation; meet your friends for food and drinks online
Need a little human interaction while you’re isolating? Turn to online resources and follow local cooks or create a Zoom happy hour with your friends.
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Pandemic 101: How to work from home
Working from home requires discipline and a bit of structure, but a few rules make it easier for those who suddenly find themselves working remotely.
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Destination: Delicious Podcast: Dire days for Memphis restaurants
Ernie Mellor and Karen Carrier join Jennifer Biggs (remotely, of course) to discuss what's going on in the dining industry.
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