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2008's Best Moments at Aspen Food & Wine

YumSugar — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:50:09 -0700

As I mentioned yesterday, Party and I are headed to Aspen this weekend for what is considered the food industry's biggest gathering of the year. Before we report back with inspiring moments and witty words from this year's gustatory fest, I wanted to take a look back at the best that Aspen had to offer last year.

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Let's Dish: What Foods Are You Sick Of?

YumSugar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:00:36 -0800

On last Wednesday's season finale of Top Chef, guest judge Rocco DiSpirito declared that he was sick of eating foie gras.

Although, I have to side with fellow judge Branford Marsalis, who claimed he "could eat foie gras all day," I can completely relate to Rocco when it comes to being tired of certain foods.

Personally, I'm weary of seeing nothing but crème brûlée, sorbet trios, and flourless chocolate cakes on dessert menus.

What dishes are you completely over?

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Top Chef Quiz: The Best Meal of Their Lives

partysugar — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:15:17 -0800

The remaining three contestants were asked to create the best meal of their lives in last night's season finale of Top Chef. It was a suspenseful show with several unexpected twists. Finalists from previous seasons were brought back to compete, Rocco Dispirito and a jazz musician judged, and even an alligator made an appearance. Did you catch the final episode? How well were you paying attention? Find out now when you take my quiz!

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Dec. 17, 2008

YumSugar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:30:16 -0800

The latke isn't just a little potato pancake; it's a glimpse into Jewish history. - Los Angeles Times
Celebrity food personality Rocco DiSpirito has taken flack for spending more time on the silver screen than in the kitchen. - New York Times
These snappy bites prove to be crowd-pleasers in a holiday pinch. - Boston Globe
Tonight, try a different kind of meal - spicy seafood with grapes - that will only set you back 25 minutes. - Washington Post
Warm up with spicy-hot, pepper-inspired cocktails. - Houston Chronicle
The Bay Area's top pastry chefs share recipes for their favorite wintertime desserts. - San Francisco Chronicle
What you should know if you're on the hunt for a good corkscrew. - Chicago Tribune
Yes, they can: Champagnes that pair well with food. - Wall Street Journal

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Top Chef Quiz: Breakfast With The Today Show

partysugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:15:54 -0800

Last night's Top Chef made me hungry for eggs Benedict. Did you watch? Were you paying attention to all the details? Find out now by taking my quiz!

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Top Chef 5.4 - Today Show Recap

partysugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:45:11 -0800

Well another Wednesday night has come and gone and with it, the third episode of Top Chef season 5. Did you watch? To discuss the episode (warning: spoilers ahead), read more.

Can we talk about the intro? I'll admit I've done a little "put on my chef coat" dance in front of the mirror. Has anyone else?
Do you consider Jamie the strongest member of Team Rainbow?
Rocco: love him or hate him? I love him!
What is your favorite breakfast?
In Jamie and Leah's amuse bouche war, who won in your mind?
What dish would you make for a television presentation?
Which chef do you think is the best for television?
Wasn't it interesting how we already knew which dish won?
What did you think of Kathie Lee's behavior?
Were you surprised by Ariane's win? Did she take the easy way out, making a salad?

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Yummy Links: From Dancing Rocco to Harvey Wallbanger

partysugar — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:45:18 -0700

Rocco DiSpirito will be a contestant on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. - BuzzSugar
The 411 on how long you should keep dry spices. - Chow
McCain Frozen Foods' new advertising campaign capitalizes on the fact that they have the same name as presidential candidate, John McCain. - Serious Eats
The thought of pink lemonade ice cream has my mouth watering.- The Kitchn
As the price of food rises, the cost of school lunches is expected to increase by 25 cents. - Slashfood
Who knew an odor-free compost bin could be so chic?- The Epi-Log
Learn everything you need to know about lemon verbena. - Baking Bites
The classic cocktail is turned into a delicious cupcake with this Harvey Wallbanger cupcake recipe. - Hostess With the Mostess

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Hey Good Looking, What's Cooking? Chatting With Rocco

partysugar — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:15:36 -0700

After serving the crowd his gloriously spicy lamb chop at the Bertolli booth at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, celebrity chef Rocco Dispirito took some time to speak with me. The chef - whose even more insanely handsome in person! - was charismatic, friendly, and funny. He talked about his upcoming show, Rocco to the Rescue, explained what it's like to be a Top Chef judge, and revealed his guilty pleasure foods. To see what he had to say, watch the video below!

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Aspen Part Two: What Did We Learn?

YumSugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:03:33 -0700

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! And be sure to stay tuned all week while we bring you more details from this fabulous event.

Oh and if you're wondering, that's famed chef Jacques Pepin and Food & Wine magazine editor Dana Cowin.

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Chefs Get Glamourous For Bravo's A-List Awards

partysugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:00:46 -0700

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. This award show was hosted by Kathy Griffin who gave awards to the "A-List Chef" and "A-List Restaurant," but as far as I'm concerned, the highlight was seeing the chefs out of the kitchen and on the red carpet!

To take a closer look at the chefs including Daniel Boulud, Jose Andres, Rocco DiSpirito, Brian Malarkey, Dale Levistsky, Dana Corwin, and all of your faves from Top Chef Season 4 - read more.

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