ABC cancels The Chew

May 23, 2018 by
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ABC's daytime talk show hosted by celebrity chefs and centered around food, The Chew, is on the chopping block. The network announced that the program, which has faced falling ratings, will end this September. A representative for ABC described the cancellation as a "business decision." The Emmy Award-winning program, which has 'Food. Life. Fun." as its motto, is currently hosted by… read more

Mario Batali under criminal investigation

May 21, 2018 by
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  Yesterday, a segment on the television news program 60 Minutes reported on the Mario Batali and Ken Friedman sexual harassment and abuse allegations. Parts of the show rehashed previously reported claims, but viewers also heard new information and allegations. The new accusations were chilling, and the New York Police Department confirmed to CBS News that Batali was the subject… read more

The produce paradox

May 20, 2018 by
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After a particularly long and harsh winter, spring is bursting onto the scene in the northern part of the US. Along with the rapid greening and pleasant temperatures, produce is beginning to pop up at farmers' markets across the northland. However, I've noticed a paradox concerning the bounty of luscious vegetables and fruits: a scarcity of available time to properly… read more

Ferran Adrià goes back to school for his new restaurant

May 19, 2018 by
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Ferran Adrià  is one of the most accomplished chefs in the world. Aspiring chefs study his cookbooks and vied for coveted stage positions, hoping to learn from one of the best in the industry. However, before he opened his new restaurant called Condividere, in Turin, Italy, Adrià felt it necessary to go back to school.  Condividere (which means 'to share' in Italian)  is located… read more

Pastry chefs choose the best baking cookbooks

May 18, 2018 by
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  I don't know about you, but I'm a sucker for lists - especially lists about cookbooks. That's why I honed in on The Strategist's article about the best baking books as selected by pastry chefs. Nine top U.S. pastry chefs and professional bakers were asked to give their opinions on which books were the best in several categories. Some… read more

What’s going to be served at the royal wedding?

May 17, 2018 by
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  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's upcoming nuptials are groundbreaking for many reasons, now including the food to be served as well. We previously reported on how the royal couple chose a non-traditional wedding cake to be baked by Claire Ptak. Now we're learning a few details about the food that will be served on Saturday, which also bucks tradition. … read more

Are you a procrastibaker?

May 16, 2018 by
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  When faced with a task or chore that you need to do but don't really want to tackle just now, what do you do? If you are like a growing number of people, you turn to the kitchen to whip up a batch of cookies, a loaf of bread, or a pan of brownies. Baking to avoid doing other… read more

Edward Lee’s unlikely journey

May 15, 2018 by
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Edward Lee is a multiple James Beard award nominee, chef/owner of several restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky, and has been on both "Top Chef" and "The Mind of a Chef." His first cookbook, Smoke & Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen, was an EYB Pick and has received a four star rating from EYB Members. Lee has just released… read more

Sous vide’s surprising history

May 13, 2018 by
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  When you think of sous vide cooking, you probably conjure images of fine-dining restaurants and cookbooks like Modernist Cuisine and Under Pressure. Although the world's top chefs have embraced the technique, sous vide cooking goes back much further than the recent interest. Most people credit two French chefs - Bruno Goussault and George Pralus - with developing and refining the… read more

Dorie Greenspan’s advice to new cooks

May 12, 2018 by
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While we patiently wait for Dorie Greenspan's new cookbook to arrive (Everyday Dorie, coming this October), we can get more of her sage advice from indexed blog Food52. Dorie recently provided the site with her top eight tips for novice cooks, and while they may be aimed at beginners, even confident home cooks will find them useful.  Among the wise… read more

See stunning cakes at Brisbane’s International Cake Show

May 11, 2018 by
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If you are binge-watch shows like 'Cake Boss' or 'Cake Wars', or even if you are just a fan of cake in general and you live in or near Queensland, clear your calendar for next weekend, 18-20 May. Those are the dates for the 2018 International Cake Show Australia, held in Brisbane.  Event organizers describe the show as "the Top Gun… read more

When recipes lie

May 10, 2018 by
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  A seasoned cook can generally judge a recipe by a quick glance through the instructions. Novice cooks are at the mercy of the recipe writer, however, and this can pose problems, says food writer Debora Robertson. She assures readers that when a dish turns out badly, it's not necessarily their fault (free registration required for full article). Robertson looks… read more

Ina Garten is planning an author tour

May 9, 2018 by
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Ina Garten fans who were excited with she announced that a new cookbook, Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks, was in the works, will be thrilled with today's news. The Barefoot Contessa is headed out on a major author tour to promote the book. In addition to the usual book signing events, Garten will be doing sit down… read more

2018 James Beard Chef and Restaurant Awards

May 8, 2018 by
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  Yesterday, the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its Chef and Restaurant Awards in a ceremony emceed by Carla Hall at Lyric Opera of Chicago.  The theme for the 2018 awards was "Rise," celebrating the collective spirit of the culinary community and the power of food. Attendees and participants donned pins stating what they rise for, from "equality"… read more

Despite criticism, Jamie Oliver resolves to combat childhood obesity

May 7, 2018 by
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Jamie Oliver burst onto the food scene in the very late 1990s with a rock star persona and serious cooking skills. Since then, the chef has grown his celebrity brand which includes several cookbooks and dozens of restaurants. Although his fortunes in the latter arena have waxed and waned over the years, one aspect of his work has remained steady… read more

Own a slice of history by buying…wedding cake?

May 6, 2018 by
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We learned several weeks ago that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to break from the tradition of serving fruitcake at their wedding, opting instead for a lemon and elderflower cake made by baker and cookbook author Claire Ptak. The tradition has held for centuries, and as Atlas Obscura explains, some of that ancient cake is still in circulation.  Dating… read more

Is Joanna Gaines poised to be the next Martha Stewart?

May 5, 2018 by
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Martha Stewart has long been the authority on all things domestic: cooking, gardening, entertaining, and interior design. There's someone who may soon challenge her as the reigning authority on all things home-related: Joanna Gaines' debut cookbook, Magnolia Table, is on fire. Sales of the book have topped 169,000 in the first week, which surpasses totals for the same time period… read more

The truth comes out of the oven

May 4, 2018 by
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I love to bake, but I consider myself a dilletante when it comes to this hobby of mine. I flit about from cakes to pies to laminated doughs and various types of breads, never spending too much time on any one of them. Since I have a 9-to-5 office job, I haven't dedicated myself to the craft, although I greatly… read more

Bombshell from Sweden regarding an iconic dish

May 3, 2018 by
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  Cities, regions, and even countries take pride in foods that become irrevocably linked to the location - think Nashville's hot chicken or New Zealand's pavlova. For Sweden, the national dish is Swedish meatballs. A recent tweet from Sweden's official Twitter account, however, has shocked the collective conscience of the country. "Swedish meatballs are actually based on a recipe King… read more

Disney is launching an online food channel

May 2, 2018 by
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At its annual presentation to advertisers of upcoming new video content, the Walt Disney Company announced that it was creating a new online channel and editorial site dedicated to food. The digital brand, called Disney Eats, will host culinary shows and products aimed at families. The content, much of which was created in a partnership with global entertainment company  Tastemade, includes shows… read more

A special pie for a cartoon milestone

May 1, 2018 by
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  Oscar Wilde once opined that life imitates art much more than art imitates life. But sometimes the latter does happen, as in the case with a recent episode of The Simpsons, the long-running cartoon. In the record-breaking 636th episode, we learn more about Homer Simpson's backstory, which involves a special apple pie recipe.  The cartoon flashes back to Homer's… read more

Ina Garten announces new cookbook

April 30, 2018 by
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We've just received good news for Ina Garten fans - the Barefoot Contessa announced that she has a new cookbook coming out this fall. Named after Garten's latest program, Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks is set to hit store shelves this October. You can preorder it now through Amazon.  In her new book, the popular television… read more

Bob Dylan is launching a whiskey brand

April 29, 2018 by
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Yesterday we discussed how Diana Kennedy is showing no signs of slowing down at age 95. Today, in another instance of not resting on one's laurels, we learned that songwriter and Nobel laureate Bob Dylan also has a new venture planned - he's launching his own brand of whiskey.  Dylan's songs have long featured whiskey and other spirits in the… read more

Diana Kennedy is as active as ever at 95

April 28, 2018 by
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When you have spent a lifetime immersed in work on a single subject, you might expect that in your later years you would step back and enjoy a quiet, relaxing retirement. Author and Mexican food expert Diana Kennedy fits into this category, but taking it easy does not seem to be in her genes. At the age of 95, Kennedy… read more

Winners of the JBF Cookbook Awards

April 27, 2018 by
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  Jane and Jenny are at the James Beard Foundation awards ceremony in New York City, and live-tweeted the winners of the JBF Cookbook Awards. The first announcement was in the American category, where The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman and Beth Dooley edged out Homegrown and The Lost Kitchen.  It's no surprise that the comprehensive Modernist Bread: The Art… read more
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