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Yummy Links: From Keanu Reeves to Jamie Oliver
- Inspired by famous French chef Herve This, Keanu Reeves wants to become a chef. — Eater SF
- Tips for cooking pizza on the grill. — Serious Eats
- Joey Chestnut wasn't the only one to compete in an eating contest over the weekend; so did a group of elephants.
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.
José Andrés Brings Spain to the American Kitchen
A couple of weeks ago I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Spanish chef, José Andrés. From his recently opened Beverly Hills restaurant, The Bazaar, at the SLS Hotel to his PBS television show to his new cookbook, Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes For the American Kitchen, the chef has had a very busy end of 2008. He's opinionated, proud, and incredibly creative — Spanish master Ferran Adriá was his mentor.
All the News That's Fit to Eat — Dec. 3, 2008
- Whether it's 10 a.m. or 10 p.m., bacon has a place on the table. — Los Angeles Times
- The art of perfecting the English scone.
All the News That's Fit to Eat — Sept. 24, 2008
- With a new book and an LA restaurant, José Andrés is continuing the Spanish culinary revolution he brought to America. — Los Angeles Times
- Meet Michael Suas, consultant to the best breadbakers. — San Francisco Chronicle
- France is still the region with the best wine values.
PartySugar's Top 10 Moments Found in Aspen
It's hard to say good-bye to a long weekend of fabulous food and wonderful wine. However, the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen ended last Sunday and until next June, I won't come into contact with any festival as fantastic. To commemorate the occasion, I've rounded up my top 10 favorite Aspen moments.
YumSugar's Top 10 Things Found in Aspen
During the three days PartySugar and I spent at this year's Food and Wine Classic, we came across a lot of amazing and tasty things. From pork to peas, we were treated to some of the best food from some of the most amazing chefs on the planet. It was a difficult task, but I've rounded up my top 10 favorite things.
Aspen Part Two: What Did We Learn?
Yesterday the Food & Wine Classic continued. Partysugar and I learned a lot more about some of our favorite chefs. To discover what we learned, take our quiz now!
Chefs Get Glamourous For Bravo's A-List Awards
On Wednesday night, Bravo hosted their first-ever award show, the "A-List Awards" honoring those who have made a significant impact on the arts — beauty, design, fashion, food, pop culture — that are featured on the network's shows. Although the awards won't be televised until June 12, you're in luck because I have a sneak peek! Along with the judges Tom Collichio, Padma Lakshimi, Gale Simmons, and Ted Allen, the majority of this season's Top Chef contestants and some from seasons past were present at the event.
Yummy Link: Spherification 101
If you are interested in learning more about molecular gastronomy — cooking with scientific processes — check out Spanish chef Jose Andres' explanation of spherification. It's the process of reshaping liquids into edible spheres that burst when you bite into them. — Star Chefs
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