These days, it seems anything can make you a celebrity. We have celebrity artists, celebrity socialites, celebrity reality TV contestants, and, of course, celebrity chefs. So could celebrity farmers be far off?

In a recent James Beard Foundation writeup on the notion, Top Chef executive producer Shauna Minoprio was quoted as saying, "Celebrity farmers? It's a fabulous idea. I am 100 percent for it. I don't think it would take much work to interest people in a television series about farmers."

Here in the Bay Area, I constantly see farm names thrown around like designer labels on menus, like "Niman Ranch pork chop" or "Marin Roots Farm chicory." While it's true that San Francisco is the epicenter of the eating local movement, I know that the spotlight on farms has spread to certain parts of the country. Do you think this concept has the potential to catch on?

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This weekend the who's who of the food industry is headed to New York City for the first-ever Food Network NYC Wine and Food Festival. Of course, we'll be there soaking it all up!

We're incredibly excited to check out the demonstrations, speakers, grand tastings, and parties. From helpful tips and new products to celebrity chef sightings and upcoming food trends, we'll share as much of our experience with you as possible, so be sure to check back next week for our coverage of this fabulous event. And if you see us at the festival, come up and say hello!

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Butterflies in pastel yellow, pink, and khaki color tones are a wonderful inspiration for a baby shower's look. Start by covering the table with a pretty neutral-colored tablecloth. Serve the brunch food on pink platters and let each guest use a pretty butterfly plate. Serve both the mimosas and sparkling mocktail in modern square wine glasses. Add a touch of elegance by using your best silverware and nice napkins. Even though the event is in the morning light candles in embellished hurricane lamps.

Arrange a beautiful bouquet of yellow flowers. Pink diaper pins are the perfect finishing touch when delicately pinned to the napkins.

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Today is world egg day, and to celebrate we should have eggs for dinner. For some crazy reason, the majority of Americans associate eggs with breakfast, but the incredible, edible egg can make a delicious dinner dish.

For example, the fashionable Italian frittata is a scrumptious meal. In this variation, goat cheese adds a delicate creaminess that pairs perfectly with the snap of the red pepper. To honor the egg, get the recipe and read more

We never had much candy in my house when I was growing up, as my parents wanted to encourage us to eat healthy as much as possible. Every October, I would count down the days to Halloween, when I knew I'd be going trick-or-treating. I looked forward to all candy, but in particular, I loved Baby Ruth bars. The combination of chocolate, peanuts, caramel and — my favorite part — chewy white nougat made this my favorite Halloween treat of all time. What about you? What treats did you look forward to eating on Halloween, then and now?

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• Legendary Queen's grocer Fortnum & Mason is now available on this side of the pond. — Serious Eats
• Learn all about the fruit known as the pawpaw. — The Kitchn
• Why foodies should care about the election. — The Epi-Log
• How to patch up that hole or tear in your homemade pie crust. — Baking Bites
• What to look out for when selecting brown mushrooms. — Chow
• Will eating your favorite cheese help prevent cavities? — FitSugar
• Whip up a batch of tomatillo salsa in no time at all. — Cookthink
• This Halloween, treat yourself to grown-up versions of your favorite childhood candies. — Bon Appétit

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Did you know that today is World Egg Day? Eggs are one of the world's most versatile ingredients, as they play a key role in everything from frittatas to soufflés. They're also delicious when eaten on their own, and I love them in every preparation — over-medium, poached, and soft-boiled. One of my favorite dishes, however, has to be scrambled eggs. When overcooked, they can taste terrible — burnt, rubbery, dense, and nauseatingly rich. When prepared perfectly, though, they're a piece of heaven, creamy and fluffy, light and rich, all at the same time. How's one to ensure properly scrambled eggs every time? Get my best advice when you read more