1-800-BYE-FOOD The ad might be a parody, but the product is very real. Check out this funny vid from Mashable that pokes fun at Soylent, a gray sludge developed to provide the necessary nutrients needed to survive with a low price tag and almost no effort needed to prepare. Look out for my celebrity, uh,… Read More →
Home Sweet Home I was born and raised in New York City. I love going back to my hometown. There is an energy in the city like no other, and it is home to the best food scene in the world. I could list amazing places to check out in NYC for days, but here… Read More →
My Hometown I’ve lived in the Twin Cities for over a couple of decades now, and I couldn’t be more proud to call it my adopted hometown. Not only is it a beautiful city, but it has an incredible food scene, a passion for the arts, and it is filled with wonderful people. Since I… Read More →
Savor the Last Days of Summer This end-of-August heat wave has me digging through the archives for refreshing, light recipes for my Labor Day get-together. Here are a few ideas for appetizers and sides that’ll cool you down, from citrusy tomatillo salsa and pistachio-studded guacamole to tuna and cherry ceviche. If you’re looking for an… Read More →
Congratulations JBF Award Winners! I just returned from the James Beard Foundation Awards in NYC, the nation’s most prestigious awards ceremony honoring professionals in the food and beverage biz. Winners of the Foundation’s annual Book, Broadcast, and Journalism Awards were presented on May 3, at Gotham Hall in New York City, during a ceremony hosted… Read More →
The Live Music Capital Celebrates Food I just returned from another great year at the Austin Food & Wine Festival. Austin is one of the best food towns in the world, filled with talented chefs and adventurous eaters. It was a jam-packed weekend, I taught a grilling demo with Tim Love, cooked wild bird three… Read More →
