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José Andrés Brings Spain to the American Kitchen
A couple of weeks ago I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Spanish chef, José Andrés. From his recently opened Beverly Hills restaurant, The Bazaar, at the SLS Hotel to his PBS television show to his new cookbook, Made in Spain: Spanish Dishes For the American Kitchen, the chef has had a very busy end of 2008. He's opinionated, proud, and incredibly creative — Spanish master Ferran Adriá was his mentor.
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Wine Wisdom From Ravenswood Founder Joel Peterson
At a tasting recently, I had the opportunity to get acquainted with California pioneer vintner, Joel Peterson. In 1976, he founded Ravenswood Winery, one of the country's preeminent Zinfandel producers. More than 30 years later, he remains Ravenswood's head winemaker.
World's Largest Burger Among New Record-Setting Foods
It's a tale that'll go down in burger history. At an event this week in London, Guinness World Records revealed a host of new record breakers, among them a 185-pound, $499 whopper of a hamburger, which is officially the world's largest. The record belongs to Mallie's Sports Grill and Bar in Southgate, MI.
Spain Scores Record For World's Longest Restaurant Table
Perhaps the world's lengthiest dosa has finally found its place at table.
Over the weekend, a dining table measuring 1.258 kilometers, or more than three quarters of a mile, entered the Guinness World Records. The front-page furniture hailed from the Valencian town of El Campello in Spain.
Daphne By Daphne Guinness Launches at Dover Street Market
Last night marked the much anticipated launch of 'Daphne,' the new eponymous fragrance by Daphne Guinness. The scent, which is a collaboration between Comme des Garcons and the heiress has a woody, tangy juice which includes a blend of saffron, patchouli, amber, incense, vanilla, rose centifolia,Tunisian jasmine, tuberose, iris, oud and bitter orange. According to an interview with W Magazine, the fragrance was inpsired by personal meaning from her homes and her travels.
Neapolitan-Style Mac and Cheese Is Dangerously Addictive
I don't take advantage of them too often, but lazy Saturdays are the best. Not only because I'm at home enjoying doing nothing, but also because my favorite shows on KQED, San Francisco's public television station, all happen to be on: Check, Please!, Made in Spain, Lidia's Italy, and Secrets of a Chef.
Recently the boy and I were watching an episode of Lidia's Italy in which she prepares a Neapolitan version of mac and cheese.
Katie Denies Pregnancy Rumours as Alex Speaks of His Love
Katie Price arrived back at Gatwick Airport yesterday kitted out in her riding gear, holding hands with Alex Reid. While the couple spent the weekend in Spain, allegations Alex was starring in a porn film surfaced, and now there are rumours Kate is pregnant and getting married, which she has already denied on Twitter. Kate's also defended kissing Alex in front of her children, writing in her OK!
Beauty Byte: Top 100 Beauty Money-Making Brands of 2008
I'm sure you haven't been holding your breath for this release, but if the business side of beauty has always been as intriguing to you as it has to me, I think you'll find the statistics of the top 100 beauty company earners of 2008 quite interesting. The glosses, fragrances and pick-me-up eye shadows that we buy to make ourselves look and feel better add up to some serious poundage and have made brands a full fledged fortune. In '08 alone, the cosmetics industry have scrounged together a whopping $168.21 Billion (that's roughly £105 Billion).
Renee Stays Warm With Blankets, Not Bradley
Renee Zellweger was in NYC yesterday, bundled in a blanket as she made her way into a photo shoot. She smiled on her way out afterward, dressed down but still wearing all the makeup. Renee is back from her romantic trip with Bradley Cooper to Spain, where the relationship rumors were basically confirmed when they were caught kissing.
Health Benefits of Wine: Red vs. White
Have you been wondering, while sipping on your Chardonnay, if white wine offers all the benefits of red? You're in good company, for the New York Times has been wondering this as well.
If you prefer a light Pinot Grigio, you are missing out on many of the antioxidants found in grape skin, like resveratrol, which may help keep you get slim as well as protect your heart.
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