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.

From the blog Snack or Die,  Jocelyn shows you how to make these clever PacMan cookies out of ordinary tulip shaped and circle shaped cookie cutters.

From the genius that started  the Craft restaurants in New York, Tom Colicchio shares his secrets to great sandwiches.  He should know - his ‘wichcraft sandwich shops are widely popular and focus on outstanding ingredients.   His new book includes recipes from breakfast sandwiches to dessert sandwiches.

From Bella Cucina, the company that produces beautiful Mediterranean inspired food products, the Original Tuscan Grill is made by artisans in Tuscany and can be used either in your fireplace or outdoors to grill a variety of foods.  An Alice Waters favorite!   (Also available in a larger size, the Grande.)

 
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.   [...]