CookShelfWhen you think of the Olympics, food isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Yet it plays a huge role in the games, as all of those top athletes need to be well-fed to compete at the highest level. So what is it like…
Ruby Tandoh rocketed to stardom at the tender age of 20 as a contestant on The Great British Bake Off. Her creative approach to baking and outsized personality quickly made her a fan favorite. Now 25, Tandoh has just…
Momofuku founder David Chang is not content to rest on his laurels. In addition to continually coming up with new restaurant concepts and opening new eateries, the multi-dimensional chef is venturing back into…
As I was exiting the grocery store this evening, the gentleman who was assisting me with carrying out my purchases asked if I had plans for Valentine's Day. I told him I would definitely be staying home, because I…
Yesterday the International Association of Culinary Professionals, which is celebring its fortieth anniversary, announced the nominees for its 2018 Cookbook Awards, plus finalists for its Digital Media and Food Writing…
You may have seen posts with the hashtag #LadyDoritos floating through your social media feed this week as people reacted to a remark made by PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi last week. In a January 31 podcast interview with the…
Last year's wildfires in California devastated entire communities. Thousands of people lost their homes and belongings as the firestorm swept through several towns. For some people the losses were absolute, where…
The cocktail renaissance of the past decade inspired many good things. It fostered the development of local distilleries that produce unique and delicious types of whiskey, gin, rum and other liquors. Bar menus across…
Whenever there is a large sporting event in a city, fans will flock en masse to support their favorite team. In addition to cheering at the game, the fans will use Yelp and other apps to find the best food spots in…
As I scrolled through my Twitter feed today, I came across a post about salt-cured egg yolks. "That reminds me," I said to myself, "I think I have one of those sitting in the back of the refrigerator." After a brief…
The number of grains that available to cooks today is staggering. You can find everything from quinoa to farro to barley in almost any supermarket, and it's easier than ever to come by lesser known items like amaranth…
Award-winning chef Dominique Crenn has teamed up with the mobile reservation app Resy to launch an all-women-chef dinner series. The six-evening event will be held in San Francisco on March 27, and depending on the…
