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Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — The Look
Last year's Oscars was all about golden opulence and red accents, but this weekend the Governors Ball is looking East for inspiration. You can too, when you create the look for an Oscars viewing party. Start by running a red-carpet-like runner down the middle of your table.
What's on the Menu at the 2009 Governors Ball?
To get you excited for the Oscars (have you filled out your ballot yet?), earlier this week, I tested your knowledge of the Governors Ball, the swanky official afterparty of the Academy Awards. Recently celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who has been putting together the menu for the ball for the past 15 years, unveiled what he will be serving at this year's bash. Can you predict what items will please the stars?
Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Drinks
At the Governors Ball, the majority of the stars will be sipping sparkling wine, so stock up on more affordable bottles of Cava or Prosecco. Place wine buckets around the room and fill with ice and bottles. Arrange champagne flutes or saucers nearby.
Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Dessert
Pastry chef extraordinaire Sherry Yard is famous for creating the desserts served at the Governors Ball. Every year she offers the stars chocolate Oscars and buttery shortbread cookies. For my Oscar viewing, I'll take a tip from Yard and serve a bite-sized dessert.
How Much Do You Know About the 2009 Governors Ball?
It's almost time for the biggest day in Hollywood — the Oscars — and, with that, the Governors Ball, the official celebration following the awards. It goes without saying that a lot of energy is put into producing the fête — but can you guess how much? Find out more facts about this blockbuster event when you take our quiz.
Come Party With Me: Oscars Viewing — Menu
Every February I invite an intimate group of friends over to watch the Academy Awards. In 2007 I cooked a menu that featured Wolfgang Puck's recipes. In 2008, I made a smorgasbord of elegant, award-winning appetizers.
Sally Winslet Is an Award-Winning Onion Pickler
Looks like Oscar nominee Kate Winslet isn't the only award winner in her family. The British actress's mother, Sally Winslet, affectionately known as the "Queen of Shallots," is an award-winning pickler. Yesterday Sally won the annual onion pickling contest at her local East Reading pub, the Retreat.
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Noteworthy Nibbles — April 28-May 5, 2009
From the Indie Wine Festival to the Oscars night of the food world, May has signaled a slew of new and exciting food events. I can assure that you'll have a great time at Chicago's Toast of the Town or any of the Taste of the Nation events. Got any other food events to add?
Meet the 2009 James Beard Award Nominees!
Last month, we introduced you to the semifinalists for the 2009 James Beard Awards. This morning, the short list of final nominees was unveiled, and the winners of the awards — nicknamed the "Oscars of the food world" — will be revealed at an awards gala at Manhattan's Lincoln Center on May 4. In addition to the highly anticipated nominations for outstanding restaurateur, outstanding chef, and outstanding restaurant, among others, the foundation's other honors — in cookbooks, newspaper writing, restaurant design, and blogs — were also announced.
2009 James Beard Awards Semifinalists Announced
We're officially in the throes of awards show season — and that isn't limited to the entertainment industry. This morning, the James Beard Foundation announced the semifinalists for its 2009 awards. On March 23, the short list of complete nominees will be unveiled, and the honorable achievements — often referred to as the "Oscars of the food world" — will be presented at an awards gala on May 4 at Manhattan's Lincoln Center.
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