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A Look at the Food & Wine Classic Quickfire
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.
Top Chef 5.5: Gail's Bridal Shower
Last night on Top Chef, the contestants catered Gail's bridal shower. Food and Wine's Editor in Chief Dana Cowin was the guest judge. To discuss the episode, read more
Yummy Links: From Chocolate and Espresso to Cracked Crab
- Adding espresso to chocolate will enrich its flavor. — Epicurious
- Ten pumpkin ales perfect for sipping now. — Chow
- Meet Cookstr, the Internet's newest recipe resource.
Top Chef 3.10 Chef Overboard Recap
After last episode's shocking elimination — I really thought Tre was going all the way — and a week hiatus, Top Chef lost a little luster in my book. However, I knew I couldn't let you down, so I ponied up and forced myself to turn on the tv... oh who am I kidding?
Top Chef Quiz: Pigs and Pinot
Last night's Top Chef highlighted the love story between a chef and a pig. The contestants had to create dishes using a specific piece of pork, and then pair their creations with wine. I enjoyed seeing Dana Cowin, the editor of Food & Wine, compare Laurine's dish to cat food.
Live From the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen!
Since arriving roughly 48 hours ago, here on location in sunny Aspen, CO, YumSugar and I have had an incredibly busy and exciting time. First there was a series of entertaining opening parties: one catered by four of the five Top Chef winners and another hosted at a gorgeous house by Spaniard Jose Andrés. Then there was a day filled with seminars; we've learned tips from master chefs Michael Symon, Mario Batali, and Michael Chiarello (to name a few), and of course, the tastings (wine, wine, and more wine).
Biggest Headline of 2008: The Bocuse d'Or Gains Momentum
This year has been a momentous one for the Olympics — not just in sports, but in the culinary arena as well. The Bocuse d'Or — considered the Olympics of food and the world's most prestigious award for French cuisine — is scheduled for Jan. 28 and 29, 2009 in Lyon, France.
Yummy Links: From Amazon Wine to the Bocuse d'Or Hosts
- Amazon.com is set to debut a wine superstore at the beginning of next month. — Serious Eats
- Gear up for Fall with this vegetarian recipe for chickpea, potato, and spinach stew. — Cookthink
- Learn the difference between toffee and caramel.
Aspen Part Two: What Did We Learn?
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!
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