CookShelfAnthony Bourdain's new cookbook, Appetites , comes out this fall. The subject matter in this book could hardly be more different than his earlier novels or even his Les Halles Cookbook. Appetites is a family cookbook,…
Chefs, food writers, and other culinary authorities often make lists of must-have tools that should be in everyone's kitchen. Usually indispensable tools like chef's knives, spatulas, mixing bowls and other workhorse…
Few tastes rival that of a garden-fresh tomato: its sweet, juicy flesh bursts with intense flavor. By comparison, run-of-the-mill supermarket tomatoes are almost always a bitter disappointment. Their bright color belies…
There is no shortage of Italian cookbooks - we've all fallen in love with the cuisine of Tuscany, Sicily, and other Italian regions. But until just a couple of years ago there were no books dedicated to the foods of…
From shows dedicated to recipes, ingredients and how-tos, to others exploring the science, history, and fun in eating, there is an exciting world of food-related podcasts. Our friends at Cookstr produce a fantastic…
If you think back to 'who's who' lists in the food world pre-internet, celebrity chefs, cookbook authors, television personalities, and a handful of food industry executives dominated the rankings. Some of those people…
Once again a national (US) "food holiday" is on the horizon. Friday, June 3 is National Doughnut Day, but it isn't just another arbitrary food holiday cooked up by a commercial enterprise - this special day has roots…
Before you bake that loaf of bread or batch of cookies, you should check your flour. If you are using Gold Medal flour, it may be subject to a recall. Yesterday General Mills announced a voluntary recall of over 10…
Whether you loved him or hated him, there is no denying that for many years, Christopher Kimball was the driving force - not to mention the face - of America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Illustrated. In a move that shocked…
We've all been taught that eating breakfast is vitally important to our health, to aid in weight loss, and to be able to stay focused in the morning. It's often touted as being "the most important meal of the day." But…
It never fails. You head to your favorite restaurant, anticipating your favorite dish which you've been craving for days, only to scan the new menu with increasing dismay. It turns out that your favorite item is no…
Many people have fond memories of ice cream trucks and stands from their childhood. Whether it was cones, sundaes with sprinkles, or ice cream sandwiches, the icy treats were a treasured part of summer. Pastry chefs are…
