• This week we got one step closer to figuring out who the next Top Chef is.
• You either love him or hate him, but you can't deny the fact that Anthony Bourdain's Holiday Special sounds fantastic.
• Don't like to try new foods? You might be able to blame your genes.
• Ready for fall tv? Why don't you plan a season premiere party?
• Gordon Ramsay has taken us out of Hell's Kitchen and into his own Kitchen Nightmares
• We started two new features this week, cupcake of the week and bento of the week. Let us know if you have any suggestions!
• If the weather is still too hot in your neck of the woods, try this easy no bake cake.
• If you do feel like baking, check out these easy soft baked pretzels.



• A few things to ponder...
  - Do you taste grapes before buying them?
  - What kind of sweetener do you use in your coffee?
  - Would you send this plate of food back?
  - How well do you know candy corn?

The other day BellaSugar told me about a super simple, yet incredibly tasty salad she recently made. Fresh, ripe tomatoes were gently tossed with avocados, red onion, scallions, lemon juice, and olive oil, almost like a chunkier version of guacamole. As a side, it is very versatile and pairs nicely with roast chicken or pork, a creamy pasta, or a meaty sandwich. To take a look at Bella's recipe, read more