Seasonal and Spontaneous By Bob & Sue David Kinch is one of the most innovative chefs of his time. We ate a special tasting menu, beginning with black olive madeleines on roasted red pepper gelee and ending with chocolate madeleines on strawberry gelee. In between were 18 bites which included two abalone courses, spot prawns… Read More →
Seasonal and Spontaneous By Bob & Sue David Kinch is one of the most innovative chefs of his time. We ate a special tasting menu, beginning with black olive madeleines on roasted red pepper gelee and ending with chocolate madeleines on strawberry gelee. In between were 18 bites which included two abalone courses, spot prawns… Read More →
Putting Her Best Dish Forward As the first blind contestant on the home-cook competition show MasterChef, Christine Ha had her work cut out for her, but she overcame the obstacles and cooked her way to the top winning over the palates of three notoriously harsh critics. We chat with Christine about competing with a disability and… Read More →
Good Ole’ Louisiana Hot Sauce I’ve been hoarding two pounds of these for a month…. and now I can finally share my new favorite treat with the world! This flavor has a fiery Tabasco kick (from those Avery Island peppers) with just the right amount of Jelly Belly sweetness. Dynamite.
Putting Her Best Dish Forward As the first blind contestant on the home-cook competition show MasterChef, Christine Ha had her work cut out for her, but she overcame the obstacles and cooked her way to the top winning over the palates of three notoriously harsh critics. We chat with Christine about competing with a disability and… Read More →
Good Ole’ Louisiana Hot Sauce I’ve been hoarding two pounds of these for a month…. and now I can finally share my new favorite treat with the world! This flavor has a fiery Tabasco kick (from those Avery Island peppers) with just the right amount of Jelly Belly sweetness. Dynamite.
A Modern Approach to Rusticity Located in an old print shop in Chicago’s restaurant-centric Fulton Market neighborhood, Sepia effortlessly blends vintage, rustic details with modern design. Michelin-starred and James Beard-nominated chef Andrew Zimmerman (not to be confused with yours truly) has developed a fantastic menu since he took over the kitchen in 2009, often breathing… Read More →
A Threat to Agricultural Innovation On a serious note, the Farm Bill lapsed last week. No news is bad news. This is the food and agriculture policy document that guides many programs, among them are food stamps, crop insurance, commodity support, conservation, environmental protection, rural economic, community development, food system reform and agricultural research, rural… Read More →
In Case You Missed It I got to hangout with Anthony Bourdain, José Andrés, and Carla Hall in a Google+ Hangout to discuss the DC Capital Food Fight (our segments starts about 15 minutes into this video). We had a blast.
A Modern Approach to Rusticity Located in an old print shop in Chicago’s restaurant-centric Fulton Market neighborhood, Sepia effortlessly blends vintage, rustic details with modern design. Michelin-starred and James Beard-nominated chef Andrew Zimmerman (not to be confused with yours truly) has developed a fantastic menu since he took over the kitchen in 2009, often breathing… Read More →
A Threat to Agricultural Innovation On a serious note, the Farm Bill lapsed last week. No news is bad news. This is the food and agriculture policy document that guides many programs, among them are food stamps, crop insurance, commodity support, conservation, environmental protection, rural economic, community development, food system reform and agricultural research, rural… Read More →
In Case You Missed It I got to hangout with Anthony Bourdain, José Andrés, and Carla Hall in a Google+ Hangout to discuss the DC Capital Food Fight (our segments starts about 15 minutes into this video). We had a blast.
What to Drink Now We are in the thick of sweater-weather here in Minnesota, time to bring out the soup recipes and pumpkin carving tools, to go apple picking and embark on fall foliage drives. It’s also the season for mulled wine, hoppy beer and hard cider and whether you’re sitting around the fire-pit or… Read More →
Baconpocalypse & the Windy City Pork, & pugs, & bears. Oh, my! Andrew and Molly talk the impending pork shortage and why we should shift our concerns elsewhere. Then they give us the low down on what to do in Chicago. Plus, Andrew uses the phrase, “Fatty McTicklepants.” For those of you interested in seeing… Read More →
What to Drink Now We are in the thick of sweater-weather here in Minnesota, time to bring out the soup recipes and pumpkin carving tools, to go apple picking and embark on fall foliage drives. It’s also the season for mulled wine, hoppy beer and hard cider and whether you’re sitting around the fire-pit or… Read More →
Baconpocalypse & the Windy City Pork, & pugs, & bears. Oh, my! Andrew and Molly talk the impending pork shortage and why we should shift our concerns elsewhere. Then they give us the low down on what to do in Chicago. Plus, Andrew uses the phrase, “Fatty McTicklepants.” For those of you interested in seeing… Read More →
Killer Spanish Cuisine The most influential chef/restaurateur in D.C. over the past decade, chef José Andrés has re-made Jaleo, nailed it at America Eats Tavern and has big plans for Minibar expansion. He remains one of the most singular forces on the American culinary scene. At Jaleo, Andrés reinvents the traditional Spanish food of his childhood,… Read More →
Killer Spanish Cuisine The most influential chef/restaurateur in D.C. over the past decade, chef José Andrés has re-made Jaleo, nailed it at America Eats Tavern and has big plans for Minibar expansion. He remains one of the most singular forces on the American culinary scene. At Jaleo, Andrés reinvents the traditional Spanish food of his childhood,… Read More →
It’s What’s Inside That Counts A mad scientist in the kitchen, baking enthusiast Megan Seling is obsessed with stuffing cupcakes and brownies with unconventional surprises (think pumpkin pie, donut or even baklava-filled sweets). We chat with Megan about her new cookbook, Bake it in a Cupcake: 50 Treats With a Surprise Inside, her wicked sweet-tooth… Read More →
It’s What’s Inside That Counts A mad scientist in the kitchen, baking enthusiast Megan Seling is obsessed with stuffing cupcakes and brownies with unconventional surprises (think pumpkin pie, donut or even baklava-filled sweets). We chat with Megan about her new cookbook, Bake it in a Cupcake: 50 Treats With a Surprise Inside, her wicked sweet-tooth… Read More →
Delicious French-American Cuisine By Bob & Sue The Dean of Portland chefs for many years, Vitaly Paley offers delicious French-inspired American cuisine. A fresh albacore tuna salad amuse with a cherry tomato was followed by a delicious plate of charcuterie (pistachio mortadella, duck bologna, sweet coppa, speck and chicken liver pate). Other highlights included American Wagyu beef… Read More →
Pure Trini Magic Of all of the soups and stews I’ve made in my day, this is one of my favorites. Find the recipe here.
Delicious French-American Cuisine By Bob & Sue The Dean of Portland chefs for many years, Vitaly Paley offers delicious French-inspired American cuisine. A fresh albacore tuna salad amuse with a cherry tomato was followed by a delicious plate of charcuterie (pistachio mortadella, duck bologna, sweet coppa, speck and chicken liver pate). Other highlights included American Wagyu beef… Read More →
Pure Trini Magic Of all of the soups and stews I’ve made in my day, this is one of my favorites. Find the recipe here.
Windy City Shenanigans Graham Elliot and I goofing around last week in Chi-Town. Love that guy! Stay tuned for our midwest tour on this season’s Appetite for Life, coming in MSN in November 2012.
I know I am. The release date for Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild and Wonderful Foods is fast approaching. The book will be in stores starting October 30, but you can preorder the book here. Can’t wait that long? Check out this preview for small sample. More info here.
Windy City Shenanigans Graham Elliot and I goofing around last week in Chi-Town. Love that guy! Stay tuned for our midwest tour on this season’s Appetite for Life, coming in MSN in November 2012.
I know I am. The release date for Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild and Wonderful Foods is fast approaching. The book will be in stores starting October 30, but you can preorder the book here. Can’t wait that long? Check out this preview for small sample. More info here.
The Perfect Crust Best pizza in L.A., and these days, that’s saying a lot. Nancy Silverton, Joe Bastianich and Mario Batali have created something special. I love any of the pizzas with Armandino Batali’s cured meats on it, but it’s Silverton’s crust that takes the star turn here. Contact 641 N. Highland Avenue Los Angeles,… Read More →
The Perfect Crust Best pizza in L.A., and these days, that’s saying a lot. Nancy Silverton, Joe Bastianich and Mario Batali have created something special. I love any of the pizzas with Armandino Batali’s cured meats on it, but it’s Silverton’s crust that takes the star turn here. Contact 641 N. Highland Avenue Los Angeles,… Read More →
