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2008's Best Moments at Aspen Food & Wine
As I mentioned yesterday, Party and I are headed to Aspen this weekend for what is considered the food industry's biggest gathering of the year. Before we report back with inspiring moments and witty words from this year's gustatory fest, I wanted to take a look back at the best that Aspen had to offer last year.
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Let's Dish: What Foods Are You Sick Of?
On last Wednesday's season finale of Top Chef, guest judge Rocco DiSpirito declared that he was sick of eating foie gras.
Although, I have to side with fellow judge Branford Marsalis, who claimed he "could eat foie gras all day," I can completely relate to Rocco when it comes to being tired of certain foods.
Personally, I'm weary of seeing nothing but crème brûlée, sorbet trios, and flourless chocolate cakes on dessert menus.
Top Chef Quiz: The Best Meal of Their Lives
The remaining three contestants were asked to create the best meal of their lives in last night's season finale of Top Chef. It was a suspenseful show with several unexpected twists. Finalists from previous seasons were brought back to compete, Rocco Dispirito and a jazz musician judged, and even an alligator made an appearance.
All the News That's Fit to Eat — Dec. 17, 2008
- The latke isn't just a little potato pancake; it's a glimpse into Jewish history. — Los Angeles Times
- Celebrity food personality Rocco DiSpirito has taken flack for spending more time on the silver screen than in the kitchen. — New York Times
- These snappy bites prove to be crowd-pleasers in a holiday pinch.
Top Chef Quiz: Breakfast With The Today Show
Last night's Top Chef made me hungry for eggs Benedict. Did you watch? Were you paying attention to all the details?
Top Chef 5.4 — Today Show Recap
Well another Wednesday night has come and gone and with it, the third episode of Top Chef season 5. Did you watch? To discuss the episode (warning: spoilers ahead), read more
Yummy Links: From Dancing Rocco to Harvey Wallbanger
- Rocco DiSpirito will be a contestant on the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. — BuzzSugar
- The 411 on how long you should keep dry spices. — Chow
- McCain Frozen Foods' new advertising campaign capitalizes on the fact that they have the same name as presidential candidate, John McCain.
Hey Good Looking, What's Cooking? Chatting With Rocco
After serving the crowd his gloriously spicy lamb chop at the Bertolli booth at the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, celebrity chef Rocco Dispirito took some time to speak with me. The chef — whose even more insanely handsome in person! — was charismatic, friendly, and funny.
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!
Chefs Get Glamourous For Bravo's A-List Awards
On Wednesday night, Bravo hosted their first-ever award show, the "A-List Awards" honoring those who have made a significant impact on the arts — beauty, design, fashion, food, pop culture — that are featured on the network's shows. Although the awards won't be televised until June 12, you're in luck because I have a sneak peek! Along with the judges Tom Collichio, Padma Lakshimi, Gale Simmons, and Ted Allen, the majority of this season's Top Chef contestants and some from seasons past were present at the event.
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