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A Look at the Food & Wine Classic Quickfire

partysugar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:39 -0700

The final event at the Food & Wine Classic features the current winner of Top Chef on Sunday morning. Normally it's a cook-off between the cheftestant and an acclaimed chef like Jacques Pepin. However, this year they decided to do something different and pit two Top Chefs, Stephanie Izard and Hosea Rosenberg, against each other. The chefs were given 25 minutes to create a gourmet breakfast for Gail Simmons, Tom Colicchio, Dana Cowin, and a lucky audience-member who bid $15,000 to act as a guest judge. Want to know what went down at the quickfire? Keep reading

What's Next For Top Chef's Stephanie Izard

YumSugar — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:30:51 -0700

In addition to shooting the breeze with Top Chef's latest winner, Hosea Rosenberg, PartySugar and I also had the opportunity to catch up with Hosea's close pal, previous TC champ Stephanie Izard.

When we spoke to Stephanie - who's even more spunky and sassy in person! - she unveiled additional details about her upcoming Chicago restaurant, The Drunken Goat, her unique bond with other cheftestants, and plans to do more TV. Find out what she has to say after the jump

Yummy Links: From Stephanie's Book to Elaine's Salad

partysugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:50:19 -0700

Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard has landed a book deal. - Eat Me Daily
A recap of what the Internet food world is saying about Top Chef Masters. - Eater
Francis Mallmann, famed Argentine grill master, shares his tips for grilling. - Serious Eats
Jim Beam has released a new flavor: cherry bourbon. - The Epi-Log
Catch up with the newly promoted Leah Cohen from Top Chef 5. - The Feedbag
Make a big garden salad inspired by the one Elaine orders on almost every episode of Seinfeld. - Chow

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Yummy Links: From Egg Dishes to In-N-Out Burger

partysugar — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:50:01 -0700

One hundred delectable ways to enjoy the incredible edible egg. - Endless Simmer
Top Chef's season four winner, Stephanie Izard, shows you what it's like to slaughter a pig. - Serious Eats
When is it OK to use your smart phone at the dinner table? - Chow
Taste-testing KFC's new Kentucky Grilled Chicken. - The Epi-Log
Simple tip: label and date everything you put in the freezer. - The Kitchn
Learn the history of popular California burger chain In-N-Out Burger. - Al Dente

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All the News That's Fit to Eat - Mar. 4, 2009

YumSugar — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:50:43 -0800

With their meaty texture, mild brine and vivid hue, Castelvetranos have become this year's olive of choice. - San Francisco Chronicle
If you think organic food is safer, think again. - New York Times
Make an authentic Roman spaghetti alla carbonara at home. - Boston Globe
Kitchen twine is one tool no home cook should be without. - Los Angeles Times
Find out what the creators of Open That Bottle Night enjoyed on its 10th anniversary. - Wall Street Journal
5 unusual recipes that call for nine items or fewer. - Washington Post
Top Chef 4 winner Stephanie Izard has a weekly video podcast. - Chicago Tribune

Yummy Links: From Cheaper Groceries to Top Chef Casting

partysugar — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:45:13 -0800

Ten ways to save money at the grocery store. - Chow
Treat your valentine to a decadent chocolate dessert. - Gourmet
Show your children how much you love them with homemade chocolate pancakes. - Al Dente
Learn the difference between coconut milk and coconut cream. - The Kitchn
Taste-testing the market's best chocolate bars. - Cooking With Amy
Do food scares change the way you eat? - The Epi-Log
Want to be on Top Chef season 6? Head to your local casting call. - Serious Eats

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Yummy Links: From a Drink Calculator to Stephanie Izard

partysugar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:00:07 -0800

Hosting a New Year's Eve party? Use this drink calculator to determine how much alcohol you'll need. - Evite
A soup recipe for every season. - The Kitchn
Learn how to make the classic Champagne cocktail. - Cookthink
From cocktails to dinners to dessert, here are ten recipes that use vodka. - Chow
Barley risotto is healthy and delicious. - Serious Eats
Catch up with Top Chef Season 4 winner, Stephanie Izard. - The Epi-Log

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This Year's Best Food Reality Contestant

YumSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:00:32 -0800

In our Best of 2008 coverage, we asked you who your favorite cheftestant was this year. Between Top Chef, Next Food Network Star, and Hell's Kitchen, there was plenty of heat in the kitchen, but the results were clear: Stephanie Izard, the winner of Top Chef 4, won 29 percent of the vote! Yum is right with you: Stephanie was our favorite this year, too.

From the start, we loved Stephanie for being a great chef who kept it real. Despite her modesty, as the show progressed, she blew us away with her stunning dishes. We were thrilled when she became Top Chef's first ever female winner!

What are your reasons for loving her?

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Biggest Headline of 2008: Top Chef's First Female Winner

partysugar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:35:38 -0800

Since its debut in March 2006, the culinary reality competition Top Chef has taken the food industry by storm. It's widely respected as an informative and exciting television program. This year the fourth season really made headlines when the first female cheftestant, Stephanie Izard, was crowned Top Chef.

She blew the competitors away with her composure and culinary expertise. We knew Stephanie was a force to be reckoned with after the first episode. We had the pleasure of speaking with her before the competition and learned that although Izard was from Chicago, where the show was filmed, she didn't have an advantage. We admired her straightforward approach, nice girl persona, and get-the-job-done mentality. We even wanted to jump into our screens and devour her bite-sized banana bread. Obviously we weren't the only ones who enjoyed Izard: In the reunion special, she was declared the fan favorite.

After she was named Top Chef, Stephanie explained why she won, "I don’t have a big ego, and I have a way of earning the respect of my peers and my employees without screaming. Being a perfectionist, it’s my detriment that I’m just never happy with anything. But I'm always pushing myself to get better and better."

The chef is currently working on her next project: a gastropub-style restaurant set to launch next Spring in Chicago. Only time will tell if this establishment, which will have an open kitchen and her Top Chef friends as guest chefs, makes headlines in 2009.

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Yummy Links: From Liqurious to Stephanie Izard

partysugar — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:45:19 -0700

The creators of Tastespotting now bring you liqurious, a place to share your most lovely-looking concoctions. - Liqurious
This summer surprise your family with homemade drumsticks. - Baking Bites
Planning a trip to Europe? Be sure to dine outdoors. - Forbes Traveler
Ten delicious ways to use honey. - Glam Dish
Hosting a party should be fun not stressful. Here's how to become a frazzle-free hostess. - Simply Stated
Transform your kitchen into a modern rustic haven. - CasaSugar
You don't need to break the bank to enjoy imported wines, especially if you drink these luscious bottles. - Chow
Guess who Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard has a celebrity chef crush on? - People

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