Holiday cocktail ideas
In the rush of holiday meal planning, it's easy to overlook the drinks. But having the right cocktail can make the dinner or brunch special, and Australian Gourmet Traveller has the goods, with a list of 20 Christmas…
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Batali steps down following sexual harassment allegations
After reports that four women have accused the culinary megastar of sexual misconduct, Mario Batali announced that he would be stepping back from day-to-day operations of his restaurant ventures. ABC has also asked the…
Vanilla extract in an instant
A couple of weeks ago we discussed vanilla in our Spice Support on baking spices. There was a blurb about a shortcut to homemade vanilla extract - and now we have details to go along with that blurb. The Kitchn recently…
In praise of ugly food
If you spend any time on Instagram, you may start to feel a bit insecure about your cooking and baking. Impeccably staged, lushly lighted, stunning photographs featuring glistening vegetables, intricately decorated pie…
Neapolitan pizza-making achieves UNESCO World Heritage status
Naples, the city where pizza was perfected, just received major recognition for its world-famous pies. UNESCO, the cultural arm of the United Nations, recently added pizzaiuolo -- the art of Neopolitan pizza-making --…
'Tis the season for gifts from the kitchen
Every year my holiday wish list gets smaller but my holiday treats list grows. I've come to enjoy making cookies, candies, and other non-food handmade items for friends and family. I know that they enjoy them too,…
The plating trend that some chefs find vexing
When you eat at a fine-dining establishment, it's become commonplate to find precisely arranged droplets of sauce or a discrete schmear of puree on your plate. The trend started many years ago and shows no signs of…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's non-traditional wedding cake preference
With all of the negativity that seems to be invading my news feed these days, I must admit I am a sucker for food-related posts that lighten my mood. Today's winner in that regard was the announcement of the type of…
How the Food Network went from low budget to high influence
It seems impossible to imagine cooking today without mentioning food television shows or chefs that rose to stardom cooking on TV. Yet it wasn't that long ago when the commercial food television industry was in its…
Holiday gifts from your favorite authors
Jenny has already provided some amazing lists of wonderul holiday gifts for cooks and cookbook lovers. In addition, we have a listing of sites featuring holiday hampers and gifts from the most popular chefs and cookbook…
The fascinating history of celery
These days, about the only place you'll see celery being served is alongside Buffalo wings, in a Bloody Mary, or as part of a relish tray (where it will likely remain after all of the other vegetables are eaten). That…
Chocolatiers aim to make you rethink white chocolate
White chocolate is often derided as not being "real chocolate", and critics dismiss it as being one-dimensional and overly sweet. A growing number of chocolatiers are quietly changing that perception, one confection at…