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Ask Aïda: Can You Show Us Around Chow?
Last week I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Aïda Mollenkamp. A girl of many talents, Aïda is an editor and recipe developer at Chow, a home cook, a passionate fan of Slow Food, and host of the Food Network's new, interactive show, Ask Aida.
Aïda took time out of her busy schedule — the San Franciscan travels to New York twice a month — to give us a tour of the Chow test kitchen.
Happy Hour: Rose Mary
On what may have been the most gorgeous Tuesday night ever, I headed down to the Ferry Building for Chow's Cocktail Square Off. In an attempt to promote and encourage the growing art of mixology, Chow partnered with organic vodka producers Square One to host a cocktail contest.
With contestants from all over the states, the top two — professional mixologist Ronaldo Colli and amateur mixer and shaker Abigail Gullo — met in a Iron Chef style battle.
College Cooking 101
If you've just left the comforting confines of your parents' house for college life, or life beyond college, you may be wondering what on earth you are going to eat. Don't panic, I've put together a bunch of tips that will ease you into the wonderful world of dorm style cooking. As most dormitories ban ovens of any sort, the George Foreman Grill and the microwave will be your most coveted companions followed closely by the mini fridge.
Yummy Link: Food Museums
From Pez to Spam and everything in between, if it has a fan, then it probably has a museum. Here's a list of the top ten food museums. Just don't touch or eat the displays!
Get Your Top Chef Fix
If you're missing Top Chef — no new episode last night — head over to Chow and listen to what the losers have to say. Jane Goldman, the editor-in-chief of the online foodie site, has exclusive interviews with each of the losing contestants. It's pretty fascinating stuff, I've already listened and here are a few highlights: - Apparently Tre — and several of the other contestants — was recruited by Bravo to be on Top Chef.
Yummy Link: Ten Fantastic Cooking Destinations
You're not alone if you think traveling to foreign countries and learning a few authentic recipes sounds like an amazing vacation. Here are ten fantastic cooking destinations. - Chow
Gordan Ramsay Goes a Hunting
Lately I've been trying to be more aware of my food chain. In fact, one of my goals for 2007 is to catch, kill and gut my own fish - Jimmy thinks I'm crazy, but I really want to do it. I think it would be a good reminder of the whole circle food chain thing.
Yummy Links: From Eggs Benedict to Candy Stores
- Okay, this is a bit corny, but it made me smile, and Adam (aka The Amateur Gourmet) is fantastic. Check out how he saves a lady's life with Eggs Benedict. - Serious Eats
- So you're having a party and you don't want your friends to bring their children, how do you tell them?
Yummy Links: From Dancing Vegetables to Logical Bacon
- In Italy dancing and singing pasta and vegetables are as excited about Parmigiano Reggiano as I am. I dare you not to get the song stuck in your head after watching. - Serious Eats
- Don't miss this list of 50 wines you can always trust - and bonus, almost all are under $20.
Yummy Links: From Mark Bittman to Three Desserts
- One of my favorite food personalities, Mark Bittman, is getting a new show. It should start this week on PBS stations near you. - Serious Eats
- If you want to eat locally, why not start with a garden in your own lawn?
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