serious eats

Over in the Serious Eats Forum, folks want you to fill in the blank with a foodie item: I can't keep __________ in the house. Right now mine would have to be sour gummi bears from Bristol Farms (seriously where do they make these and how can I get a factory tour, and why do they taste so different from regular sour gummi bears?!). How about you, what can't you keep in the house? - Serious Eats

Oh what to choose? A cruller or an old-fashioned? If you can't decide maybe the glossary of doughnuts might help. - Serious Eats

Summertime means summer fairs and fairs mean lots of eating! From the garlic festival in California to the blueberry festival in Maine, there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer. If you're looking for one in your area, be sure to check out this great list of summer food fests. - Zagat via Serious Eats

Apparently Liberace was as extravagant at home as he was on stage. In fact he had seven dining areas in his house, each with a different theme. I guess it makes sense after all, Liberace liked to cook and even has a cookbook to prove it. - Serious Eats

Have you heard of Grom? It's an Italian gelateria chain that opened their first US store this weekend in New York. You think Pinkberry is hot? I have a feeling Grom is going to be even hotter. - Serious Eats

• If an American Idol cooking challenge isn't enough Idol for you, check out the new McDonald's American Idol Happy Meal toys. - BuzzSugar
• Although the sous vide technique of cooking is catching on, you should not be using Ziploc bags. - Megnut
• New research is showing that alcohol may enhance strawberry's ability to mop up harmful molecules in cancer. What? Sign me up for a strawberry daiquiri! - Liquor Snob



• A recent study shows that chocolate is better than kissing. Hrmm... I don't know about that one. What do you think? Take MissPolli's poll on TeamSugar. - BBC News
• In case you've always wondered, check out the breakdown on whether or not a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable. - FitSugar
• Who would have thought that the words Pancake and Soup would go great together? - Delicious Days
• In anticipation of Singapore Day in New York's Central Park, here's a bunch of posts on food from Singapore. - Serious Eats
• Do you remember that energy drink (stupidly) called Cocaine? Looks like the FDA is making them change their name. - Martini Lounge
• And last, but not least, I am in serious need of this dish. Gingered Salmon Tartar with Radish and Green Apple on Prawn Crackers. - La Tartine Gourmande

• Okay, this is a bit corny, but it made me smile, and Adam (aka The Amateur Gourmet) is fantastic. Check out how he saves a lady's life with Eggs Benedict. - Serious Eats



• So you're having a party and you don't want your friends to bring their children, how do you tell them? Here are some tips to help you out. - Chow
• Oh eggs, beautiful eggs. I know, you probably think I have some sort of problem, but eggs make me drool. Be sure to see this recipe for Pappardelle With Bagna Cauda, Wilted Radicchio and an Olive-Oil-Fried Egg. - Wednesday Chef
• I have a feeling we all know at least one geek who would love these Chocolate Gadgets. - geeksugar
• Learn the art of the Japanese Bento Box. - The Daily Tiffin
• New York legend Joseph Ades is still hawking his peelers in Manhattan. - Kitchen @ Apartment Therapy
• Los Angeles readers, you're in for a treat. Cybele has put together her list of places to buy candy in LA. I say someone needs to google map it and go on a candy quest. - Candyblog

• In Italy dancing and singing pasta and vegetables are as excited about Parmigiano Reggiano as I am. I dare you not to get the song stuck in your head after watching. - Serious Eats
• Don't miss this list of 50 wines you can always trust - and bonus, almost all are under $20. - Food & Wine
• Think British food is terrible? Think again. Sam is out to prove that English food is not a joke. - Becks & Posh



• I meant to post this earlier, but thought most of you may have heard. But just in case, Cadbury says that their Creme Eggs haven't gotten smaller, but you've gotten bigger. However, The Office's BJ Novak proves that they have indeed gotten smaller. - The Consumerist
• David Beckam's not on the "daughter diet" to help conceive a girl. - Chow
• Meeta manages to mix three of my favorite things into one delicious salad: spinach salad, goat cheese and avocado. - What's For Lunch, Honey?
• And from the news of geeks + food = awesome... A computer is helping calculate how to make a perfect bacon sandwich. - geeksugar

• One of my favorite food personalities, Mark Bittman, is getting a new show. It should start this week on PBS stations near you. - Serious Eats
• If you want to eat locally, why not start with a garden in your own lawn? You won't be the only one, urban gardening is on the rise. - Chow



• Remember how I told you about the state egg debacle? Looks like I really should have clicked on them all, apparently I missed artist Penny Smith's Louisiana's egg featuring a miniature Emeril. - Food Network Addict
• Warm weather is arriving and that means it's time for ice cream! Don't miss out on this sweet/salty Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream. It's not even 11am here and I am drooling. - David Lebovitz
• You might want to pay more attention when reading nutrition labels. The math doesn't always add up when counting fat and trans fat. - The Ethicurean
• And finally, here are a few desserts for you to try: Berry Brioche Pudding (beautifully put together by La Tartine Gourmande - Arborio Rice Pudding (scroll down to the end of this Smitten Kitchen post) - Ultimate Lemon Pound Cake (a treat for us from Tartelette).

• Don't let them F with our chocolate folks. The FDA wants to change the definition of chocolate to include products that do not include cocoa butter. This means that consumers can purchase things labeled as chocolate, but are really "mocklate" chocolate coating. Sneaky ploy for new marketing if you ask me... - Candyblog
• Just in time for Easter, check out these little rabbit shaped steamed buns. I think I might try to make these this weekend! - Just Hungry
• To promote the new Mr. Bean movie, the Observer Food Monthly has compiled Mr. Bean's Idiots Guide to French Cuisine. - Serious Eats
• We've talked about Peeps before, and how to make your own, but these Peeps are saffron flavored. - Slashfood
• Ever wonder how nonalcoholic beer and wine is made? - Chow
• DearSugar wants to know, which celeb would you like to cook with? - DearSugar
• Pizza, dear pizza, how do I love thee... be sure to check out this gorgeous jamon and ricotta pizza with rocket salad. I think I will have to try this out sooner than later. - Seven Spoons via Tastespotting
• And finally, he may not have won Top Chef, but Sam Talbot is going forward with his restaurant in NYC's Lower East Side, currently called Spitzer's Corner. - Eater via They Cook. We Dish