May 8, 2009
James Beard Awards - New York came away the most James Beard Awards at the ceremony on Monday. Surprise, surprise…
High school restaurant - A Jamaican high school has students run their faculty’s restaurant as part of their culinary education.
Looking up to Mother’s (Day) - Restaurants are hopeful that this Sunday, Mother’s Day will bring back a boost in business that is very much needed.
Coping with food allergies - The New York Times shares a story of a family dealing with food allergies in their young children and how to prepare day to day meals.
Where are they now? - New York Times takes a look at former Top Chef contestants and what is keeping them busy, or not.
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April 17, 2009
Leave it to the New York Times. For years thousands of bakers have started a seemingly endless quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie and then one day the New York Times comes along and tells us all what it is. Well, I suppose the New York Times is a newspaper and finding the secret to making the most delicious rendition of this beloved cookie is news…But, isn’t this whole perfect chocolate chip cookie quest a matter of opinion?
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January 6, 2009
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Just a spoonful of sugar…makes your vegetables stay intact when cooking!
I learned something today from the New York Times. What first sounded like a myth was proven by many food scientists as fact: Adding sugar while cooking vegetables helps them to keep their shape and nutrients.
When you heat vegetables or fruits, their cells essentially “leak out” causing them to lose their shape. But adding sugar acts as a glue that keeps the cell structure intact for longer. Read the whole article here.
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December 12, 2008
Finer foods now obtainable - What were once considered luxury food items are now more affordable because of the present state of the economy. Take advantage.
“Kitchen Cabinet” - Alice Waters wants to be a part of Obama’s ‘kitchen cabinet’ by influencing White House food preparation choices and encouraging sustainable organic eating.
Restaurants in recession - more and more jobs are being cut from the restaurant business due to economic distress.
American portions.. - …are higher than most other countries (which is why we’re so obese).
Nutty Nutrition - Study shows eating nuts can reduce heart risk.
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November 19, 2008
[Image taken by Evan Sung for the New York Times]
Last year I went on a little rant about how much I HATE when people put marshmallows on their sweet potatoes. Ok, maybe it was more like a huge rant (can you still sense my bitterness?) But this year, I am happy to read that Mark Bittman, food writer for the New York Times, agrees with me. I mean, frankly, why wouldn’t someone self-dubbed “The Minimalist” agree that sweet potatoes do not need marshmallows? His name itself indicates that good foods need little embellishment, especially a food like sweet potatoes.
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August 8, 2008
Because there is always an upside - Eating foods that are high in fat can actually have some health benefits, the question is: do they outweigh the costs? (Washington Post)
Pairing wine with hot dogs - Sophistication has reached a new level! (Washington Post)
Dark meat - A well written editorial piece on the controversy in kosher meat packing plants in Iowa. (New York Times)
Healthy pineapple - New studies show the tropical fruit can help with digestion.
Champagne wins - The most popular and social beverage of choice is Champagne! (New York Times)
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