Food safety tips
A lot of us are suddenly making more meals at home than ever before. Most of us are hunkering down in our homes and only venturing out for necessities like groceries. In nearly all areas of the US, people are still able…
Antipasto
The top 10 breads in the world
Although I will happily eat a burnished baguette, a slice of sourdough, or a puffy pita, I'm a sucker for a pillowy, soft white sandwich bread. I'm sure everyone has their favorite bread, but few people are willing to…
Food news antipasto
People are probably tired of hearing about the coronavirus, but the severe fallout keeps making headlines. One that might be interesting to our Members is that the sun may be setting on California's beloved Sunset…
Now is the time for complicated projects
A great number of people who normally work in an office are currently working from home. Others are staying home for less fortunate reasons, such as layoffs and store closures. In both scenarios, a lot of us have a…
How to support local businesses (including cookbook stores)
The restaurant industry is reeling during this chaotic time. Also feeling the pinch are independent booksellers, many of which have been forced to close their doors as cities institute strict policies on which stores…
If you watch one video, watch this.
We know what an amazing man José Andrés is as evidenced by his endless work to feed those in need. He fed workers during the government shut down, the work he did in Puerto Rico was unparalleled (We Fed an Island: The…
Food websites offer free access
As more and more of us are staying home due to the coronavirus outbreak, people will be reversing the trend of eating out and will be making their own meals. Some of us are more accustomed to doing a lot of cooking at…
Food news antipasto
This week's news cycle has been dominated by measures being taken by countries around the world to slow the spread of the coronavirus. If you are staying home to avoid contact with others, you might want to take note of…
Coronavirus takes its toll on the food industry
While people have wiped the shelves bare of toilet paper, the concern about the spread of coronavirus has affected other areas of the economy as well. Several restaurants, including NYC's Le Bernardin, San Francisco's…
Buzz about the Great British Bake Off 2020
I think we are all in need of some good news and something to look forward to, which is why I was excited to see a blurb about the Great British Bake Off in my news feed. In January we reported that GBBO host Sandi…
Food news antipasto
Our first news nugget for this week falls under the 'beauty is in the eye of the beholder' department: Anna Sanders, a reporter for the New York Daily News has an unusual and interesting food-related hobby. She likes to…
Missed opportunities
One evening several years ago, I was walking along Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis and passed by the Dakota Jazz Club. There were a lot of people standing outside, and when I looked at the marquee, I understood why.…