Wolfgang Puck was one of the hosts at this year's LA Food & Wine Festival, and we stopped him on the red carpet to ask him a few questions. He had plenty to say about the menu and ambiance of his new restaurant at the Hotel Bel-Air, favorite variations on his famous smoked salmon pizza, and what you should do if you don't like to cook.
Posts for October 21st 2011
Staff Favorite: Greek-Spiced Baked Shrimp
It's hard to believe that we've come this far and never gotten around to sharing one of our very favorite fast and easy dinners. If you enjoy seafood and tomatoes, then brace yourself, because once you make this Greek shrimp recipe, your life might just change forever. This dinner in under 60 has been the darling of just about everyone in our office, and for good reason.
Inflecting the tomato sauce with allspice, cinnamon, feta, and dill lends the dish a whole new kind of exoticism that you're bound to love when craving the spices of South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking. I like the allspice element so much that I double the amount that's called for and then offer it over a pile of lightly oiled orzo. Any way you serve it, this is good eating, and the recipe is right this way.
Daniel Boulud on the Most Exciting Restaurant in New York
What does fun-loving chef Daniel Boulud have to say about dining today? Find out in this clip from the LA Food & Wine Festival. Here, he dishes on the food of Los Angeles today, and the most exciting restaurant in New York right now. He also reveals his favorite Fall recipe: a creamy, layered pumpkin and cheese bread soup.
Link Time: Melted Cheese, DIY Halloween Decor, and More
- Cheese-meltingly hot creations to try right now. — Food Republic
- The secrets behind delicious-looking food commercials. — Yahoo!
- Cheese-meltingly hot creations to try right now. — Food Republic
- The secrets behind delicious-looking food commercials. — Yahoo! Shine
- A new study shows sweet tooths may be sweeter people. — Delish
- Creepy DIY Halloween decor. — The Daily Meal
- Some supermarkets are refusing to sell Ben & Jerry's Schweddy Balls ice cream. — Eater
- Whoa, Nelly: the majority of Americans haven't dined out in a year. — Seattle Weekly
- Thirteen cheeses everyone should know. — Serious Eats
- Making quinoa cakes at home with Gail Simmons. — KitchenDaily
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Think You Know Candy Corn?

Candy corn is one of those polarizing Halloween traditions; people either love 'em or just can't stand them. Their triangular shape, Autumnal colors, and sweet little stripes make up an image ingrained in Halloween celebrations all over the world. In honor of the iconic seasonal treat, I looked up a few facts and put it all together in a fun quiz. Think you know candy corn? Test your knowledge here.
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Savory Sight: Crazy Good Corn Fritters
Forget English muffins; Sevimel discovers that corn fritters are the ideal vehicle for poached eggs.

Southwestern flavored corn fritters with a runny poached egg on top.
For the recipe, check out her blog, then share your favorite breakfast and brunch ideas in our Savory Sights community group!