In their first appearance since Martha bought Emeril's empire, the duo appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman to provide their top 10 entertaining tips. There are some great gems including:
9. Run out of cream? In a pinch you can substitute Martha Stewart's White Semi-Gloss Paint
However I think the cleverest part is the fact that they're actually doing the show. Martha's a pretty savvy business lady, and I think this was a great marketing move. To check out the entire clip, read more
While on the first date with the love of her life, Édith Piaf — one of France's most beloved popstars — demands that her date, Marcel Cerdan, take her to a fancy restaurant. The boxer hopes to dine on pastrami sandwiches while Piaf— a diva in her own time — is hungry for tournedos rossini. A decadent dish that includes a thick slab of steak, foie gras, truffles, and a red-wine sauce, tournedos rossini are not for every day. They do however, make a wonderfully romantic and elegant meal. To see the recipe and check out a clip from La Vie En Rose — the movie that got Marion Cotillard a best actress nomination — read more
Wonder who won the Golden Clogs? Check out this play-by-play of the presentation. My favorite part happened at 3:06, the Rocco award presented by Rocco himself! — SF Eater
Yesterday marked the kick-off of the 2008 Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival. Think of it as spring break for the culinary elite. While Hollywood may be galavanting off to Los Angeles for the Oscars, your favorite chefs and Food Network personalities are hanging out on the beach, drinking beer, eating burgers, playing poker, and having what looks like tons of fun.
Today we've got photos from Paula's Poker Party, Rachael's Burger Bash, and the Today Show. Check them out and pretend you're right there, too.
The Oscars are right around the corner, and there's been quite a bit going on in the Food Network world. Have you been paying attention? If so, then take our weekly quiz! All of the answers can be found in this past week's posts, so let's find out how well you fare! Ready to start?
When you say "Red Carpet," most people probably think of fantastic frocks and celebrity smiles. Not the folks at Patron. For them the phrase "Red Carpet" has a completely different meaning. To them it means a lavish raspberry red tequila drink coated in edible gold. The specialty drink is called the Patron Red Carpet, and four thousand of them will be served at this year's Governors Ball. If you'd like to make that four thousand and one, get the recipe — including a video on how to make one at home — when you read more
Instantly set the mood for your Oscars-viewing party with a fabulous red carpet leading up to your front door. Once guests arrive inside, envelope them in decadent gold and red decor. Cover the buffet table with a luxe gold tablecloth and sparkly red tablerunner. Light hundreds of tiny tea lights in rhinestone-rimmed silver votives. Place the food on large square and rectangular platters arranged attractively around the table. Serve the champagne in flutes and offer guests appetizer plates or trays to hold their snacks. Make sure the television is visible from all areas in the room and add extra red cushions for plush and comfortable seating. Golden orchids look stunning placed decoratively around the space.
The fine folks of Pennsylvania are about to lose an amazing candy store. — Candyblog
A classic Italian style feast for four doesn't require a whole day of cooking. In fact, you can make a delicious meal — a pasta dish complete with bread and salad — in 40 minutes. This baked ziti is a tasty alternative to lasagna, and doesn't require all the hassle of cooking meat and making a tomato sauce. Garlic bread bakes with the pasta and the simple crisp salad of endive and arugula comes together while they both bake. This is a wonderful way to get your weekend off to the a scrumptious start, so get the recipe and read more
Last week food blogger Sam Breach recounted an incident where her late — as in less than an hour before closing time — reservation caused the staff to rush her through her meal. I personally thought it was unacceptable, why take a reservation so close to closing time if you're only going to rush people out? Yet I must admit, I don't like making reservations so late, mostly because I'm worried of being rushed out. So tell me, have you ever been rushed through a meal?
