In the News

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 [...]


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Kitchen Finds

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.


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Book Shelf

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.


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Video

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.


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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.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

The Secret Story Behind Kentucky Fried Chicken

 

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.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Why You Need a Ball of String in Your Kitchen

 
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.

Sunday, March 15th, 2009

Stephen Colbert Interviews Mark Bittman

Stephen Colbert interviews The Minimalist, Mark Bittman, about his new book, “Food Matters”.

Friday, March 6th, 2009

The Most Creative Spaghetti Western Ever Made

In this wonderful stop motion cooking video, Adam Pesapane of PES cooks up Pick-Up-Sticks, Rubik’s cubes and a shredded dollar bill.  Of course, this is his zany version of cooking spaghetti.

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Video: The Tiny Kitchen Makes Tangerine Sherbet

 

In her tiny New York kitchen, Jill Santopietro makes tangerine sherbet for the New York Times and inspires us all to quit complaining about our kitchens.

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Colin Cowie Takes You on a Tour of His Fabulous Kitchen

 
 
The absolute master of The Event, takes you on a personal tour of his kitchen, where he loves to entertain.  He’s ultra organized, ultra creative and he’s got the cleanest oven you’ve ever seen!

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Sous Vide Cooking at UC Davis

 
Bob Walden, the chef in charge of sous vide cooking at UC Davis, says that this cooking technique eliminates wastes and maximizes taste.  With 7,000 mouths to feed a day, this makes a difference.

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Cooking With Love: Alice’s Kitchen

Saturday, January 24th, 2009