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Must Read: New York Cooks
Everyone knows New York City is one of the country's top places for eating, so it comes as no surprise that a new cookbook, New York Cooks ($30), celebrates the city's chefs and restaurants. Since I don't live in NYC, I was very excited when I got my hands on a copy of the book. To find out what I thought of it, read more
Salad-Topped Sandwiches and Pizzas: Love It or Hate It?
With a growing emphasis on farm-fresh vegetables, lately I've come across many renditions of lightly dressed salads — and not just as stand-alone items. In restaurants around town, salads have become common add-ons — from the black forest ham, fig jam, and arugula sandwich at Sellers Markets to the pancetta, lettuce, and heirloom tomato pizza at Gialina. At this weekend's Great American Food & Music Festival, Anne Burrell even gushed about how much she loves adding arugula to pizza.
A Day at the Great American Food (and Line) Festival
For weeks I was looking forward to attending Serious Eats Great American Food and Music Fest at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. With big-name celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri, and the best of America's regional cuisine — Katz's pastrami sandwiches, Pink's hot dogs, Tony Luke's Philly cheesesteaks, etc. — it was sure to be a fabulous festival.
Food Network Stirs the Pot With New Lineup
Belong to the camp that loves watching the Food Network? You'll be happy to know that it's not only bringing back some of its popular shows for more seasons, but it'll also be adding some surprising new developments into the mix.
The Next Food Network Star is back for a fifth season in June — and a sixth is already planned for 2010.
Food Network Festival Draws Plenty of Celebrity Chefs
Along with some of New York's top chefs, the stars of Food Network were busy partying hard this weekend at the Food Network's NYC Wine and Food Festival. The Macy's Culinary Council party on Saturday night (which I attended — more details to come!) drew the largest crowd of celebrity chefs.
Gail Simmons mingled with friends, while Bobby Flay danced with fans.
Getting to Know Anne Burrell
Let me introduce you to Anne Burrell. Anne's a multi-tasker with many roles in the food industry. First and foremost, she's the executive chef of a restaurant, Centro Vinoteca, in New York City.
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Food Network Aims to Entertain With 2010 Lineup
Looks like Food Network's switching gears to focus less on cooking expertise and more on entertainment. On the roster for 2010: more Brian Boitano, and a new show, Worst Cooks in America.
Worst Cooks in America, which premieres Sunday, Jan.
Pasta Multi-Pot: Love It or Hate It?
Whenever I watch Rachael Ray or Anne Burrell make pasta on the Food Network, I get all dreamy-eyed by their pasta multi-pots. You know what I'm talking about? Those two-in-one giant pots that hold water and pasta.
Our Favorite Interviews
Although our greatest joys are cooking and entertaining, they're simply not as fun without inspiration from the outside world. I'm often spurred to mix up new flavor combinations or cooking techniques by the likes of cooking shows, restaurateurs, bartenders, and, of course, great restaurant chefs.
In 2008, we had the privilege of speaking with cutting-edge faces in the food industry and leaders who have had longtime influence on us.
Do You Know What's Cooking This Week?
The big news this week on YumSugar is that we're giving away a Cuisinart Supreme ice cream maker.
We also got ready for the Fourth of July, made summertime desserts, and got to know Anne Burrell. Did you pay attention to the deliciousness?
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