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Top Chef Quiz: Culinary Olympics

partysugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:15:16 -0800

Things took a serious turn on the most recent episode of Top Chef. The cheftestants had to cook serious food for some serious chefs. Thomas Keller appeared, the Voltaggio brothers struggled, and Kevin experimented with the culinary technique known as sous vide. How closely were you watching? Find out when you take the quiz!

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Top Chef Vegas: Episode 12

partysugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:12:49 -0800

It was down to five cheftestants on last night's episode of Top Chef. The final Las Vegas challenge - the next two shows take place in Napa, California - highlighted the Bocuse d'Or, the world's most prestigious classical cooking competition. A plethora of big name chefs including Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud, guest judged. Ready to discuss? Keep reading.

Yummy Links: From Michael Symon to Padma Lakshmi

partysugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:15:51 -0800

Q&A with Iron Chef and recent cookbook author Michael Symon. - Serious Eats
Five ways to enjoy avocado any time of day. - The Epi-Log
The Food Network UK has launched and has high hopes of expanding. - Eater
Eight graphic reasons why you should not deep-fry your turkey this year. - Eat Me Daily
Must make: linguine with clams and chorizo - Chow
One of the founders of Eater, Ben Leventhal, is now opening a restaurant. - Grub Street NY
Padma Lakshmi believes the next Top Chef could be from San Francisco. - 7x7

Padma Cooks at Home to Stay Fit

FitSugar — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Thanks to a full season of Top Chef's indulgent cuisine, the reality hostess admits she's likely to go up a couple dress sizes during filming. Still, Padma Lakshmi doesn't let the extra pounds take a toll on her healthy fitness perspective, and shares with Glamour how a positive attitude and a realistic take on eating help her shed the weight.

For one, Padma reveals that when Top Chef contestants aren't whipping up something decadent for her to taste, she's likely to be cooking something healthy at home. Padma knows that cooking in her own kitchen can be a healthy way to control her caloric intake, and while takeout can seem a more convenient alternative, Padma reminds us that, "it can actually take longer to order delivery or go pick up takeout than it does to cook." In addition, the foodie loves the physicality of cooking, noting that "[instead] of watching TV, waiting for your food to come, you’re actually moving [when you cook]. My aunt had the best arms in the world, and she never stepped inside a gym.”

Check out Glamour to get the rest of Padma's realistic weight loss and healthy eating tips.

Rihanna Leads the Way With Amazing Women For Glamour

Molly — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:45:00 -0800

Rihanna stole the show in her dramatic white dress as she and her fellow honorees took the red carpet at last night's Glamour Women of the Year celebration in NYC. Carnegie Hall was brimming with beautiful ladies from Iman to Maria Shriver and Diane von Furstenberg. Catherine Zeta-Jones stood out in blue and had Michael Douglas by her side for support. Rih was just one of a handful of women who were chosen by the magazine, but all eyes were on her - and most of you are loving the look, just the latest in her fashion metamorphosis!

Padma Lakshmi showed off her growing baby bump while one of the evening's honorees Stella McCartney smiled big with her award up on stage where she also had some trouble with her super short skirt. Amy Poehler and Michelle Obama were two of the magazine's other women of the year, though the First Lady didn't attend the event since she was with her husband President Barack Obama visiting with families at Fort Hood. The night was full of inspirational and important females who spoke and mingled, celebrating each other and Glamour's picks. Rihanna has come out strong opening up about her difficult year and what all this means to her – check out Rih's heartfelt speech after the jump.

LOTS more photos of Glamour Women of the Year Party and video of Rihanna on stage so read more.

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Images include: Rihanna, Serena Williams, Katharine McPhee, Padma Lakshmi, Amy Poehler, Zoe Kravitz, Lisa Ling, Laura Ling, Estelle, Stella McCartney, Kerry Washington, Steven Tyler, Andie MacDowell, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Maria Shriver, Tyra Banks, Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, Iman, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Yoko Ono, Diane von Furstenberg

Rihanna and Stella Join Fellow Women of Year

PopSugarUK — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:30:42 -0800

Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year gathered at Carnegie Hall in New York City yesterday to celebrate each other's successes. Rihanna and Stella McCartney were amongst those honoured, and were joined by Estelle, who performed on stage. Amy Poehler and Serena Williams collected their awards, while Catherine Zeta-Jones was one of the presenters. FabUK wants to know who do you think was best dressed? BellaUK wants to know your opinion on Rihanna's hair. In the special issue of Glamour, Rihanna opens up about her difficult year, and she gave an emotional acceptance speech at the ceremony: check out footage after the jump. If you're UK-based enter my giveaway to win tickets to Rihanna's gig in London on 16 Nov!

To see Rihanna's speech plust lots more pictures from the red carpet and inside the ceremony, including Katharine McPhee, Padma Lakshmi, Zoe Kravitz, Kerry Washington, Steven Tyler, Andie MacDowell, Michael Douglas, Maria Shriver, Tyra Banks, Iman, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton and Anna Chlumsky, just read more.

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Images include: Rihanna, Serena Williams, Katharine McPhee, Padma Lakshmi, Amy Poehler, Zoe Kravitz, Estelle, Stella McCartney, Kerry Washington, Steven Tyler, Andie MacDowell, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Maria Shriver, Tyra Banks, Iman, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Anna Chlumsky

Halle, John, Padma, and Adrian Have a Ball Together

PopSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:03:15 -0700

Halle Berry went sexy in her cutout dress last night for Keep a Child Alive's 6th Annual Black Ball in NYC. She had her best accessory, boyfriend Gabriel, on her arm, as she walked the red carpet alongside Adrian Grenier and pregnant Padma Lakshmi. John Mayer made an appearance solo as rumors about his rekindled romance with Jennifer Aniston circulate, though you guys seem to think their giving it another go is a pretty terrible idea. Today happens to be John's 32nd birthday, so it looks like he got a head start on the celebrating.

To see more from the event, including Usher, Stephen Dorff and Alicia Keys, just read more.

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Images include: Adrian Grenier, Alicia Keys, Gayle King, Iman, John Mayer, Kerry Washington, Mary J. Blige, Nick Cannon, Padma Lakshmi, Robin Thicke, Samuel L. Jackson, Stephen Dorff, Tyson Beckford, Usher

Love It or Hate It? Padma Lakshmi's Pageboy Look

BellaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:02:26 -0700

Padma Lakshmi has that mom-to-be glow these days, and she's sporting a sleek new hairstyle, too. While we're used to seeing her with hair that's either in big, beautiful waves or swept back in a variety of updos, last night at the Made In Italy party, she went for thick bangs split in the middle. Padma's so pretty that anything, really, would look great on her, but do you think these bangs are a flattering new look, or a faux pas?

Top Chef Vegas: Episode 8

partysugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:00:15 -0700

Did you catch the latest episode of Top Chef? We had Pilates, pairings, and Charlie Palmer, the guest judge. Did anyone else wonder how come Bravo couldn't find a judge who didn't know the V Bros? Want to discuss more details? Well, you know what to do, keep reading.

Padma Lakshmi Dishes on Her Bump With Anderson and Kelly

babysugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:30:15 -0700

Instead of talking about food dishes, Padma Lakshmi was caught dishing on her own personal life as she sat down and discussed her pregnancy with Kelly Ripa and Anderson Cooper on Live With Regis and Kelly. Guest host Anderson congratulated the vision in purple on her recently announced pregnancy, which got the mom-to-be talking about the wee baby bump of hers. The celebrity foodie said:

Now that I've told everyone, I think my body has relaxed and my stomach has just said all right, that's it. I really wasn't showing that much . . . in the last four days, I've just really got this buddha belly, but so far, so good.

A veteran of pregnancies, Kelly said, "It's true, once you tell people about it, it pronounces itself." Did you feel like you popped out when you told people you were pregnant?

To see Padma talk about her age, food cravings, lack of morning sickness, and even eating bull testicles, just read more.