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 [...]
Gleena Ceramics
Beautiful, unusual ceramic designs from a Russian artist in Rhode Island. These bowls are handmade and stamped with antique numbers - you can pick which number you like. Dishwasher and food safe, $40 set of two. From Gleena.
Best Food Writing of 2009
It’s that time of year again - the compilation by Holly Hughes of the best food writing of the year. This volume contains 50 essays - some from the usual suspects (Ruth Reichl, Colman Andrews, Alice Waters) but some delightful lesser knowns like Monica Bhide.
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.
The New York Times has named Sam Sifton, culture editor, to replace Frank Bruni, who is stepping down to write for the New York Times Magazine. Since the announcement, Sifton’s photo has been all over the internet, leading people to wonder how he will have any anonymity at all. When asked, Sifton responded, “I’ve got some spy-versus-spy tricks”. Maybe he can ask Ruth Reichl for some advice on disguises.
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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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