Parent Company of Food Network to Launch New Cooking Channel
Scripps, the parent company of the Food Network, has announced that it will launch a new Cooking Channel in 2010. With primetime Food Network shows sliding into the “entertainment” category, they realize that their offerings are not for serious cooks anymore (remember the original MTV - it was actually about music videos?). They will be [...]
Dress Up Your Cupcakes with Cupcake Couture
Cupcakes are all the rage now, with cupcake bakeries popping up everywhere and young couples serving cupcakes at their weddings instead of the traditional cake. So why not get in on the cupcake fun at home? Bella Cupcake Couture has fun cupcake wrappers for every occasion. Plus the creator of the company, Carrie Middlemiss, [...]
David Lebovitz’s Best Desserts
David Lebovitz, the former pastry chef at Chez Panisse and food blogger, has just had his latest book released and it looks like a must have for the adventuresome baker. “Ready for Dessert” contains some creative new recipes - peanut butter and jelly linzertorte, persimmon cake with cream cheese icing, banana souffles, fresh fig and [...]
So You Think You Know How to Make Pesto. . .
This charming video of Chef Paola Laboa at Farina shows how to make their perfect pesto with exceptional ingredients and lots of heart. Don’t bother getting out your Cuisinart.
Looking for something really special to make for Easter? Don’t know about Bakerella? Well, she is a master at crafting beautiful, original baked treats. Check out her Easter Bunnies and Easter Chicks. And remember to subscribe to her site. You won’t want to miss one of her posts.
For those of you who still haven’t seen this video of Mel Gibson as Colonel Sanders, it’s from Jimmy Kimmel Live and it is hilarious. You’ll learn why the Colonel had no trouble killing all those chickens.
These beautiful little Italian “sporks” are part fork, part spoon. They come in handy for parties and picnics. They are made of biodegradable plastic and come in sets of 25. MoMa Store. $24
Written by award winning blogger Shauna James, Gluten-Free Girl is her account of finally being diagnosed with celiac disease and learning how to eat all over again. The book is full of wonderful stories and recipes. James is an excellent writer, which anyone familiar with her blog will know, and she even ends up marrying [...]
New York Times reporter, Danielle Pergament, explores the best trattorias in Rome by going where the locals go to dine.
From Askinosie Chocolates, the Chalk-Late Box contains four of their specialty chocolate bars and has a real chalkboard top so you can write your own message on it. The story behind this chocolate company is amazing and their web site is so interesting, you’ll want to read every little thing on it. Check them out. [...]
For a great explanation of how to turn a $5 steak into a $50 steak, we turn to Jaden at Steamy Kitchen. She shows us how to use a simple ingredient like salt to achieve the wonderful flavor of a dry aged steak. If you love steak, this post is required reading. Jaden is coming out [...]
Jason Song, of the L.A. Times, and his wife decide to tighten their budget belts and only spend $67 a month on food (the amount they would qualify for in Food Stamps in California). Read about how they did it and it will get you thinking about your own grocery cart contents.
Insulate up to six 12-20 ounce cans or bottles in this 6-pack neoprene tote from Built NY. It’s got soft grip handles, is machine washable and lies completely flat to store. $23 from Giving Gallery.
A great video from the L.A. Times, showing the many uses of kitchen string. Learn how to properly truss up your chickens, tie a steak and a whole lot more.
Behind the Scenes With The Chef Who Cooked for the Movie “Julie & Julia”
The executive chef who was in charge of all the food during the filming of the movie “Julie and Julia” speaks with blogger Amanda Benson in this post on Food & Think. Colin Flynn dishes about behind the scene stories on the set, the vast quantity of food required for a movie shoot and what [...]
Firelilly Truffle Cones - Perfect Little Favors/Treats for the Holidays
Got a party coming up? Or a wedding or even just a small dinner party? These truffle cones from Firelilly Chocolates are the perfect little dessert. Use them as a favor to pass out or as an after dinner treat. Stick a tub of them out at your Christmas get together or place one [...]
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