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10 Things You Probably Don't Know About Thomas Keller
On this Wednesday, we don't just celebrate Hump Day for the week; we also honor French Laundry chef and restaurant legend Thomas Keller, who turns 54 today. The culinary pioneer — who's been called everything from the food industry's Yoda to Father Jesus Keller — shows no signs of slowing down. He's about to open a Bouchon restaurant in LA and a new inn in Napa Valley.
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
Test Your Knowledge of the Food Network's Chefs!
One of my favorite specials on the Food Network is Chefography, an hour-long show that details the life of one of the network's celebrity chefs. It's fascinating to learn about their background, personal life, and how they got their start in the food industry. However, not all the chefs have been featured on Chefography.
Guess Who?
Can you guess which chef was hamming it up with fellow French chef and this week's guest Top Chef judge, Daniel Boulud?
How Well Do You Know Chef Rick Bayless?
By now you probably know that the winner of Top Chef Masters was chef Rick Bayless from Chicago. From watching the final episode we learned a little bit about Rick's history. For example, his parents owned a barbecue joint that served a special homemade barbecue sauce.
Giada: From Pretty Cook to Full-Blown Celebrity Chef
Regardless of whether you think she hosts the best Italian cooking show, Giada De Laurentiis has made a tremendous mark on home cooking in America. Over the years, Giada's evolved from fresh-faced home caterer to full-blown celebrity TV personality — and tomorrow, the Food Network star turns 39 years young. To pay tribute to her influence, I thought I'd show you a glimpse of her best moments over the years.
Guess Who?
Can you guess which chef made an appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman earlier this week?
Top Chef, the Magazine?
First there was Top Chef. Then there was the cookbook, the tour, t-shirts, and other products. Next came spinoffs Top Chef Masters and Top Chef Juniors.
Let's Dish: What Music Do You Cook To?
Last week the San Francisco Chronicle ran an interesting article that discusses the role of music in the commercial kitchen and features the favored playlists of several Bay Area chefs. With so much time spent prepping, it's no surprise that "music cuts through the monotony of the day," according to one chef. Although cooking at home is very different from being in a restaurant kitchen, I too enjoy listening to some groovy tunes.
Is There a Difference Between Male and Female Cooking?
Food blog Eater recently featured an upcoming course at New York City's Astor Center. The class (which is really more of a social experiment) will examine the myths of gender in the restaurant kitchen. During the event, 10 chefs‚ including Alex Guarnaschelli and Johnny Iuzzini, will cook a five-course meal to be blind taste-tested by Grant Achatz and Gwen Hyman.
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