Bobby, Giada, Guy Up For Emmy Nods — Who Should Win?


Updated 05/09/12 2:49 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Outstanding Culinary Program Emmy Nominations 2012

Today, the Daytime Emmy Awards revealed who's in the running for top nods, and, as expected, a number of culinary personalities and cooking shows are on the list. Giada de Laurentiis, Rick Bayless, Paula Deen, Sandra Lee, and Nate Berkus are all in the running for outstanding lifestyle/culinary host, and Rachael Ray is up for outstanding talk show host. Even the defunct Martha Stewart Show got Read more

Spotted in SOBE: Culinary Personalities From A to Z


Updated 02/29/12 1:21 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrity Chefs at South Beach Wine and Food Festival

The South Beach Wine and Food Festival offered some of our favorite people in the food world the chance to kick back, drink mojitos, and hang out with one another. Even though we were at a food event, the wine and cocktails part seemed to be the first thing on everybody's mind. From Bobby Flay chugging his two huge drinks on stage to Michael Chiarello doing a bit of a pole dance, click through to Read more

A Buzzed Bobby Flay Keeps the Audience Roaring in South Beach


Updated 05/18/12 11:09 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Bobby Flay at South Beach Wine and Food Festival

We've seen a lot of Bobby Flay cooking demos throughout the years, but over the weekend in South Beach, Flay was the funniest we'd seen yet. "Wow, I'm wasted," the Food Network chef admitted to the crowd, after pounding down two giant mojitos in a row. The inebriated audience only encouraged him to drink more. For the most entertaining of Bobby's bytes, keep on reading. Read more

The 2012 South Beach Wine and Food Festival by the Numbers


Updated 02/23/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

2012 South Beach Wine and Food Festival Statistics

This weekend marks the 11th annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival, and we're en route to check in on the scene as you read this. You may know that the festival offers an exciting mix of celebrity chefs, culinary demos, and of course, wine and food — but there's plenty more that goes on behind the scenes. We thought it'd be fun to offer a glimpse of the event by the numbers. Let's begin Read more

Sun, Seafood, and Celeb Chefs: What Do You Know About South Beach?


Updated 02/22/12 9:29 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Facts About the South Beach Wine and Food Festival

This month, the South Beach Wine and Food Festival is celebrating year 11 of food, cocktails, celebrity chefs, and outrageous parties! Beginning Thursday, we'll be bringing you along with us to the tasting tents and demonstrations, so stay tuned for all of our on-the-scene coverage. In the meantime, see how much you know about this delicious and star-studded festival! Take the Quiz Read more

How Much Do You Know About the Barefoot Contessa?


Updated 02/02/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 16 comments

Ina Garten Quiz

Happy Birthday, Ina Garten! Today, the Food Network star and celebrity food personality turns another year older, ringing in her 64th. The Barefoot Contessa, as her fans call her, is always cool and collected when it comes to elegant home entertaining. How much do you know about her interesting life and accomplishments? Find out when you take this quiz! Source Take the Quiz Read more

Geoffrey Zakarian on Winning The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs


Updated 12/20/11 7:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Next Iron Chef's Geoffrey Zakarian

Those of you who've tuned into the Food Network at all in recent days might have heard that the last season of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs has just wrapped, and a new champion has emerged victorious out of the star-studded (and highly competitive) lineup. That would be Geoffrey Zakarian, guest judge of Food Network's Chopped and chef and owner of The National and The Lambs Club in New York Read more

Did You Tune Into The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs?


Updated 10/31/11 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs Premiere

The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs premiered on Food Network last night. Just as expected from the lineup of the accomplished and talented chefs, the competition was fierce. In the last installments of The Next Iron Chef, just appearing on the show was a feat in itself; the tables have turned this season. All of the contestants have an established following — most even have a restaurant or two up Read more

The Basics: Sugar Cookies


Updated 09/06/11 4:11 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Chewy Sugar Cookie Recipe

While packing for an annual picnic at Hog Island, I struggled with what to bring for dessert. I wavered between many different dishes but ultimately went with sugar cookies. Unlike butter cookies or shortbread, these golden disks are moist and chewy. The ingredient list is similar except there's more sugar and less butter involved. As a kid, sugar cookies became my best friend at the first Read more

10 Beautiful Recipes From the Barefoot Contessa


Updated 09/09/11 8:44 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Barefoot Contessa Recipes

I'm sure it comes as no surprise that we adore the Barefoot Contessa. Over the years, we've been delighted by the beautiful recipes Ina Garten has developed in her picturesque Hamptons kitchen. There's something so cool, calming, and collected about her. After all, Ina's confident and comforting cooking style has become a Food Network sensation! Today, we're celebrating the Contessa with 10 of Read more