Yummy Links: From Gourmet's Cookie Book to Adam Rapoport


Updated 11/02/10 12:02 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Gourmet's Cookie Book and More Food News From the Web

Reading the last bite of Gourmet: The Gourmet Cookie Book. — The Atlantic How to make mulling spices for the holidays. — Serious Eats Guy Fieri gives Mario Batali sleepytime crocs. — Feast Marcela Valladolid on Dia de los Muertos. — Huffington Post Food Q and A with Eric Ripert. — The Epi-Log Ten ways to spice up pumpkin seeds. — Chow Hell's Kitchen is so desperate for contestants, Read more

Are There Too Many Chef Shows on TV?


Updated 11/20/09 3:15 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 7 comments

NBC Picks Up New Reality Competition Show United Plates of America

We've already talked about the abundance of dance shows on TV, but there's another genre that seems to be taking over the networks — competitive cooking. NBC just picked up United Plates of America, a new series by the producers of Top Chef which will pit hopeful restaurateurs against each other for the ultimate prize of starting their own chain. The winner gets to open four locations on the Read more

Gordon Ramsay Swears at You: Love It or Hate It?


Updated 06/02/09 9:47 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 2 comments

Gordon Ramsay Swears at You: Love It or Hate It?

Now that another season of Hell's Kitchen has wrapped, you may be wondering where you'll get your regular fix of foul mouthing, courtesy of Gordon Ramsay. Well, look no further than the website Gordon Ramsay Swears at You, which, at the push of a button, fulfills any sadistic need to have the irate chef blurt out expletives. I got a kick out of staring at an optimistic image of Gordon, juxtaposed Read more

Hell's Kitchen Recap 5.3


Updated 02/21/09 5:06 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Hell's Kitchen Recap, Season 5, Episode 3

Last night's episode of Hell's Kitchen was very interesting. Ironically, it was both one of the most disgusting challenges and one of the most glamorous episodes. I can't imagine being the losing team — their punishment was so revolting that I felt sick watching them — and I envied the winners, who took an extravagant trip to Santa Ynez wine country via private jet. To read my opinions of the Read more

Marco Pierre White: "You Have a Duty to Put Reality Into TV"


Updated 02/20/09 10:02 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 11 comments

Interview With Marco Pierre White, Host of Chopping Block

If you're a fan of reality cooking shows, you may have heard about NBC's upcoming show, Chopping Block, which airs March 11. The show stars Marco Pierre White, the UK's original bad-boy chef, who has been known to make even Gordon Ramsay cry. When I spoke to White today, the Chopping Block host was, in stark contrast to his deviant reputation, incredibly gracious, even-keeled, and — dare I say Read more

Have You Ever Shucked a Scallop?


Updated 02/09/09 11:13 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 15 comments

Have You Ever Shucked a Scallop?

On last Thursday's episode of Hell's Kitchen, Gordon Ramsay showed the chefs how to shuck scallops. I found the brief lesson to be incredibly informative, as I'd never shucked a scallop before. Have you? Photos courtesy of Fox Have You Ever Shucked a Scallop? Yes, I've shucked a scallop before! No, I've never shucked a scallop, but I've shucked other bivalves. No, I've never Read more

Hell's Kitchen Recap 5.2


Updated 02/09/09 8:35 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 6 comments

Hell's Kitchen Recap 5.2

Last night was only the second episode of Hell's Kitchen, but I already feel disappointed by the turn of events: My favorite contestant went home. To hear what I thought of the show (warning: spoilers ahead!) and share your two cents, read more Read more

Definition: Roulade


Updated 02/03/09 2:27 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Roulade

Roulade A European dish of meat rolled around a filling, such as cheese, vegetables, or other meats. The meat is often browned and simmered in liquid, then sliced into rounds and served. A roulade can also refer to any rolled dish, from a jelly roll cake to sushi. You may recall this preparation from a recent episode of Hell's Kitchen. Source Read more

Hell's Kitchen Recap 5.1: 16 Chefs Compete


Updated 02/13/09 11:09 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 10 comments

Hell's Kitchen Recap 5.1: 16 Chefs Compete

We recently introduced you to the contestants on the new season of Hell's Kitchen, and many of you said you were excited to watch the season premiere. After watching the first episode last night, it's safe to say that this season, there'll be lots more of Gordon Ramsay in store. To hear my first impressions and discuss the episode (warning: spoilers ahead), read more Read more

Will You Watch Hell's Kitchen 5?


Updated 02/06/09 2:05 PM · Posted by partysugar · 8 comments

Will You Watch Hell's Kitchen 5?

The new season of Gordon Ramsay's cooking competition, Hell's Kitchen, premieres tonight at 9 p.m. on Fox. Are you excited? Will you be watching? Photo courtesy of Fox Will You Watch Hell's Kitchen 5? Yes! I can't wait. No. I'm not a fan of Hell's Kitchen. I'm TiVo-ing it. I'll watch it later. I may watch the first episode, but I doubt I'll follow the entire Read more