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- Will In-N-Out Burger finally become a national standby? — The Feedbag
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- If you love bruschetta, consider Spain's delicious variation, Pa amb Tomaquet.
Yummy Links: From David Chang to Hamentashen
- David Chang is an approved "character" on the USA Network. — Serious Eats
- Tips for saving money when ordering wine. — Wall Street Journal
- One San Francisco chef expresses his right to enjoy foie gras.
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.
Foie Gras May Be Humanely Produced After All
When it comes to culinary controversy, there are few things more divisive than the fatty duck liver known as foie gras. The reason? The allegedly inhumane "gavage," or force-feeding process, which involves placing a metal tube down a duck's throat to deliver large amounts of food.
Come Party With Me: Foodie Thanksgiving — Menu
With rich flavors, luxe ingredients, and complex cooking techniques, this delicious Thanksgiving menu is sure to wow your foodie friends. Start with brioche toasts topped with foie gras, date purée, and pomegranate seeds. Caviar with cream cheese on peppered crackers is another hors d'oeuvres option that comes together easily with elements from a gourmet grocery store.
Yummy Links: From Martinis to Foie Gras
- If a classic bridal shower isn't your style, consider hosting a girls' night in martini party. — My Recipes
- Now that grilling season is upon us, be sure you know the difference between gas and charcoal grills. — Chow
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TV Dinners: La Vie En Rose — Tournedos Rossini
While on the first date with the love of her life, Édith Piaf — one of France's most beloved popstars — demands that her date, Marcel Cerdan, take her to a fancy restaurant. The boxer hopes to dine on pastrami sandwiches while Piaf— a diva in her own time — is hungry for tournedos rossini. A decadent dish that includes a thick slab of steak, foie gras, truffles, and a red-wine sauce, tournedos rossini are not for every day.
Not Interested in Foie Gras? How About Faux Gras?
Foie gras is definitely a controversial subject, some folks love the way it tastes and don't care about how it's produced, while others won't go near it because of how it's produced. There are even those who love it, but feel too guilty to eat it.
We could get into a big debate over whether or not foie gras is cruel — sidenote: did anyone see Anthony Bourdain's Holiday Special segment about it?
Yummy Link: PB & J Foie Gras "Sandwich"
Seems like a lot of folks find the idea of this PB & J Foie Gras "Sandwich" revolting. I however, find it absolutely intriguing. - NY Observer via Gawker
Vintage French Foie Gras Ad: Love It Or Hate It?
I'm a huge fan of vintage food advertisements in foreign languages. I love the primary colors, illustrations, and how people now use them as posters to decorate their kitchens. Inspired by the classic L'Instant Tattinger poster of an elegantly dressed female posing behind a gigantic glass of champagne that used to hang in my Spanish apartment I set out to find more vintage French ad posters.
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