When recipes lie
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…
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Ina Garten is planning an author tour
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…
2018 James Beard Chef and Restaurant Awards
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…
Despite criticism, Jamie Oliver resolves to combat childhood obesity
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…
Own a slice of history by buying...wedding cake?
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…
Is Joanna Gaines poised to be the next Martha Stewart?
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:…
The truth comes out of the oven
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.…
Bombshell from Sweden regarding an iconic dish
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…
Disney is launching an online food channel
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…
A special pie for a cartoon milestone
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…
Ina Garten announces new cookbook
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…
Bob Dylan is launching a whiskey brand
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…