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The Crumb Alliance is our blog featuring Companion's most recent recipes, news, events and awards. You can scroll to read the most recent posts, or you can choose the category you would like from the links below.

Show Me St. Louis – January 2009

Posted Jan 1st, 2009

Click here to see Josh on Show Me St. Louis! “Companion brings to Show Me one of their signature sandwiches. Green With Envy, known as the bread that is your friend, not your enemy is one of Companion’s healthy baked goods selections. Companion wants everyone to know that not all baking-including breads and desserts- are high in carbs and calories. Josh...

Bon Appetit – November 2008

Posted Nov 15th, 2008

Companion was featured in the November issue of Bon Appetit. They featured our Spinach-Walnut Pesto Crostini recipe.

Alive Magazine – November 2008

Posted Nov 1st, 2008

Companion was featured in Alive Magazine in November of 2008. This Central West End cafe seamlessly shifts into a charming bistro after dark.

Great Day St. Louis – October 2008

Posted Oct 23rd, 2008

“We cook up a tasty twist on a breakfast food with Josh Allen, owner and operator of Companion…” Click here to see the full segment!

MSNBC.com – June 2008

Posted Jun 18th, 2008

“This week’s “stolen” recipe came a long way from St. Louis. Companion, an award-winning Missouri bakery, was founded by Josh Allen in 1993. In 2001, Allen opened the first dine-in location, in Clayton, Mo., the county seat of St. Louis County and part of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. Known throughout St. Louis as a popular café and favorite...

Beef San Carlos

Posted Jun 8th, 2008

Beef San Carlos, from Executive Chef Jim Voss of Duff’s Restaurant. Ingredients: 1 5lb. chuck steak 2 tbsp cumin seed 2 tbsp whole black peppercorns 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp kosher salt 4 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 cup water 1 tbsp fresh garlic, chopped 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 1...

Savory Bread Pudding

Posted Feb 2nd, 2008

Savory Bread Pudding, from Executive Chef Karen hoffman, of Cielo. Ingredients: 1 loaf Companion Fennel Semolina & Raisin Bread (You can also use Companion Pumpkin Cranberry Bread, Pain Beaucaire, Miller’s Five Grain, Ciabatta, Rye Batard) 1/4 cup olive oil 4 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 large garlic clove,...

Homegrown Success – Ladue News Feature

Posted Jan 25th, 2008

Josh Allen and his sister Jodi were featured in Ladue News! “Youthful as he may look, Josh Allen is no newcomer to the food industry. The owner of Companion, which will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year, grew up learning about food around the dinner table. His family owned Allen Foods, a regional food distributor that services hotels, restaurants,...

Sauce on the Street – KMOV

Posted Jan 17th, 2008

“No matter which location you patron, Companion owner Josh Allen’s vision is of Companion as part of the fabric of the St. Louis community.” Click here or on the image to the left to view the video.

Interview with Josh Allen – Unbound Edition

Posted Dec 20th, 2007

“Recently named one of USA Today ’s 10 Great Artisan Bakeries, Companion has expanded its St. Louis presence with the opening of two new café gathering places, reflecting a shift in the company’s business and brand. Formerly a one-location bakery café, Companion has now evolved into a full-service café gathering place that allows customers to meet,...