Mount Vernon Expands Christmas Celebration Dec 3, 2008
In the lobby of the Reynolds Museum and Education Center is a magnificent gingerbread replica of Mount Vernon created by former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and his team of three chefs from L Academie de Cuisine ... The Washington family figurines, more than 30 animals and shingles on the roof were handmade from marzipan by one of the chefs, who started forming them last summer. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
• A creme with culture Dec 3, 2008
More versatile than its sweet cousin, whipped cream, or its common cousin, sour cream, creme fraiche ("fresh cream" in French) was a rare commodity until it was popularized by television chefs. Now, every bistro worth its accent grave has a soup, an entree or a dessert that features creme fraiche. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Eat out Award winners Dec 3, 2008
The awards are regarded as the oscars of the restaurant industry, and are judged by an esteemed panel that includes Eat Out's Editor Abigail Donnelly as well as restaurateur Dario De Angeli, director of the SA Chefs Association, Arnold Tanzer, and food alchemist Peter Goffe-Wood ... Guests were treated to a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience, created by four award-winning chefs Bertus Basson (Overture), Franck Dangereux (The Foodbarn), George Jardine (Jardine) and Phillippe... (iAfrica.com)
Stout professor loses colleagues in terrorist attack Dec 3, 2008
First I saw it it in flames, and then the next thing that was as bad as the structure burning or worse was the loss of life of my colleagues that I had worked with as chefs there and constantly kept in touch with. He was also saddened by the knowledge that his friends lost their lives at 10 p.m., while preparing a meal for 400 people. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Thanksgiving top day for home cooking fires Dec 3, 2008
Setting a timer every so often is a good way to bring chefs back into the kitchen area on a regular basis to check on the cooking progress. Although no one is proposing a no kids allowed policy in general, with the amount of people together on Thanksgiving, sometimes accidents can happen. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Sakai Design Business Center Launches its Produced by Sakai Brand Featuring Traditional Japanese Technology and Neo-Japanese Modernism in NYC Dec 3, 2008
Now kitchen knives made in Sakai are highly evaluated by a lot of professional chefs and cuisine specialists. Sakai is known culturally for having produced Sen-no-Rikyu, Japans foremost tea ceremony master, who was responsible for the popularization of tea ceremony culture and has been described as the spiritual home of the quintessentially Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi (elegant austerity). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Beresford Dec 2, 2008
This swish, revamped pub now hosts a great trattoria with clear, classic flavours from Danny Russo, one of the city's most talented Italian chefs ... Chefs Danny Russo and Alfie Spina. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
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While he was in jail he learned to cook and after he got out of prison he took various jobs to get in and work with some of the top chefs, said Patterson. While at Smithfield Foods, Henderson will speak with employees and tour the facility. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Needham Restaurant Health Inspections (Dec. 4) Dec 2, 2008
Needham Restaurant Health Inspections (Dec. 4) - Needham, MA - Needham Times. (Needham Tab, MA)
Food and Dining Briefs for Nov. 27 Dec 2, 2008
The cooking contest involved 60 of the county's top chefs creating signature dishes for a national panel of judges ... "It was such a hot day and all the other chefs were making these heavy beef and meat dishes. I think this was just different and the timing was right," McIntyre said. (North County Times)
Cookie of the day Dec 2, 2008
Cookie recipes by Atlanta chefs. Cookie-inspired desserts. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Haute cuisine hits a fashion high Dec 2, 2008
Ben Seidler Fashion meets food in London as pastry chefs create designer-inspired treats for tea time at the Berkley Hotel ... The hotel's pastry chefs visit fashion shows to be inspired by the colors and textures of the new collections and a team of fashion editors from various publications are consulted about the latest trends and most emblematic pieces of the season. (International Herald Tribune)
Michelin rates Hong Kong, but with which yardstick? Dec 2, 2008
True enough, big-name hotels and chefs dominated the two-star tier ... One thing about the Michelin Guide is that they will take stars away from underperformers, a constant source of anxiety for European chefs. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Epicurious Predicts Top 10 Food Trends for 2009 Dec 2, 2008
Bartenders are smoking their bourbons ( for example), and chefs, recognizing the national craze for BBQ, are smoking more than just salmon and ribs: nuts, salts, even smoked steelhead roe (at ) ... Portland (Maine) is the new Portland (Oregon)Abundance of great chefs, restaurants, and local foodies ... Most chefs would much rather see their peelings and plate scrapings bound for a compost pile rather than the local landfill. (Epicurious.com)
New Innovative Pool Concept - The Retreat - to Debut on Five Holland America Line Ships Dec 2, 2008
Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by The New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Whole Foods turns used canola oil into electricity Dec 1, 2008
It starts in a 275-gallon bin on the second floor, slides down a pipe, and gushes through a spigot in the "cold kitchen." Commissary chefs turn a tap to get oil for salad dressings and hummus, or for deep-frying in the "hot kitchen.". By next year, a generator that's powered by the used cooking oil will provide all the electricity needed here - about 2 million kilowatt hours a year. (Boston Globe)
Suburban homebuilder's troubles deepen Dec 1, 2008
This year's honorees feature a diverse lineup of up-and-comers, from chefs to statisticians to. Get the latest business news and features in our daily newscast featuring Crain's Lisa. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Cooking For Real Dec 1, 2008
One of the interesting and likable things about things about the Food Network is that they seem to want to give you an assortment of both recipes and chefs. So you end up with an interesting mix to choose from instead of say Julia Child everyday making some kind of roasted bird or leg of lamb day in and day out. (Suite101.com)
Organic restaurants where only the diners come from a distance Dec 1, 2008
Andrew Dean, right, and Scott Garland, chefs at the Masons Arms in Branscombe ... One of Britain's top TV chefs, Fearnley-Whittingstall is on a near-holy mission to return to the land. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Fresh Sheet: Discover unexpected bounty after fall’s first chill Dec 1, 2008
Through tips from farmers, ranchers, fishers, cheese-makers and other food producers, as well as chefs and restaurateurs, Chris Peterson tracks what s flowing from soil and sea to local plates. Contact her at. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The RIGHT Places: Christmas in NYC Dec 1, 2008
Every Friday from December 5-December 26, at King Kullens Kidz Cook, young chefs can learn recipes and practice their culinary skills. Cooking starts at 1. (Human Events Online)
Food Gifts Guide Dec 1, 2008
Once they pick their meal, the Gourmet Station chefs prepare the food and it's shipped to their door ready for a fantastic dinner for two. Just to start your Vivabox adventure. (Click2Houston, TX)
Big Menu, Bold Tastes Nov 30, 2008
Jones is following the lead of many chefs, making as much in house as possible, including charcuterie, vinegar and limoncello. He also gets some of his produce from the Estate gardens. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Growing rift threatens to tear India apart Nov 30, 2008
By Friday, he knew that three chefs who had worked at his daughter s wedding and the family of the Taj s general manager were dead. Friends of his sisters had also been killed. (Times Online)
Take Endangered Marlin Off The Menu Nov 30, 2008
In addition to being endangered, the three marine conservation groups also want to alert consumers and restaurant chefs about the potential health risks of eating marlin meat, which contain higher than normal levels of mercury. "We want to take a bite out of the commercial fishing of marlin and other billfish by persuading consumers and restaurant chefs that it's simply uncool to eat marlin," says Jason Schratwieser, director of conservation for the IGFA, an international recreational fishing... (Pekin Times, IL)
A taste of the subcontinent at the InterContinental Nov 30, 2008
In the background, Hindustani music with the rhythmic beat of the tabla set the mood, as dancers in saris moved around and chefs busily prepared the naan. Hotel spokeswoman Priscilla Pangemanan said Java Restaurant always had special programs in cooperation with foreign embassies in Jakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
DUFFY BRINGS HIS CULINARY CRAFTINESS TO JRMC Nov 30, 2008
and the Madison Jackson Hospital Foundation Dinner a 12-star event for all North American chefs ... It was also one of the longest and most expensive, but we were taught by all these old European chefs and I was constantly surprised by the things I learned everything from gastronomy to the art of food. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
New rules to fast-track skilled immigrants Nov 30, 2008
Computer and Information Systems Managers. Managers in Health Care. (Toronto Star)
In Warsaw, eating at U Kucharzy Nov 30, 2008
The name means simply "the chefs," and because the entire restaurant is in the converted former hotel kitchen of the Europejski Hotel, most of the plain-wood tables afford a view of the cooking process. It remains a joy to watch kitchen masters straining, stirring and turning, all the more when you know the end result is coming your way. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Law backs California fresh farm produce Nov 29, 2008
"I don't think there's anyone out there who doesn't think that chefs shouldn't be able to buy from a farmers market," said Noelle Cremers, director of natural resources and commodities for the California Farm Bureau ... The new law allows chefs to buy restaurant fare directly from farmers and allows farmers to sell products created from their produce, such as jam, at their own farm stands and items such as bottled water or soda ... The changes, which take effect Jan. 1, actually make legal what... (Fresno Bee)
Bush will miss jet trips, not the 'limelight' Nov 29, 2008
He and first lady Laura Bush both agreed in the talk that they would miss the chefs at the Executive Mansion, but disagreed about who would be in charge of meals when they move back to Texas in January. "I'm sure I'm going to lose a lot of weight, because Laura's going to be the cook," Bush deadpanned. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Entertain in style Nov 29, 2008
Pushing the boundaries of the taste experience is big business in the catering world, and chefs and caterers are constantly looking for new ways to entertain guests with their creations ... However, the popularity of food stations where chefs roll sushi, grilled prawns or seared steaks on demand is an interesting way to enhance an en masse dining experience ... Many party hostesses are calling in the help of restaurant chefs, too whether it's the chef at the local Italian restaurant putting... (iAfrica.com)
Leftovers: Elevating The Excess Nov 29, 2008
Check out recipes and tips from many chefs who accepted our "Chef on a Shoestring" challenge. News Tools. (CBS News -- 60 minutes)
Susan Pinkard's 'A Revolution In Taste' Nov 29, 2008
For example, "dangerously cold and moist fish, such as lamprey eel (a surfeit of which was said to have killed Henry I of England), could be transformed by a sauce of pepper, garlic and marjoram into a delicious and healthy dish." Guided by these curative principles, ancient and premodern chefs relied heavily on spices, which masked underlying tastes and aromas. This practice gave rise to the conviction that fine cooking "fused many layers of flavor into a single, unitary whole, rendering... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Chefs breathe new life into holiday leftovers Nov 29, 2008
When asked what they like to do with their Thanksgiving leftovers, three young chefs in town were quick to point out the possibilities. Although they all allowed that a leftover turkey and mayo sandwich on squishy white bread is a hard act to beat, each had a notion of what else to do with the remains of the big day. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Clairvoyancy best asset for White House chef Nov 28, 2008
But as tempting as it may be to see the Obama family s choice as the ultimate Top Chef competition, former White House chefs say the job is about selfless service, not star power ... Celebrity chefs, in my book, are not chefs ... Though he says speculation about celebrity chefs is like engaging in fantasy football, he believes the Obamas will seize the opportunity to make changes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fit for a president Nov 28, 2008
Or could the Obamas embrace Mexican flavors of one of their favorite chefs, Rick Bayless ... Still, it can be fun to dream, which is what eight chefs some with ties to the Obamas did when asked to cater a fictional inaugural dinner for the soon-to-be president and his wife. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Want a good French meal? Don't go to France Nov 28, 2008
Young French chefs gravitate to the United States, he said, where money flows more freely. "Americans are not afraid of being rich." The biggest problems for the new chefs are getting a U.S. visa and avoiding having their personal sets of knives confiscated by with Homeland Security officers ... French chefs also are heading for London, Tokyo and other major cities to make their careers. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Aa food prices climb, industry ponder trash Nov 28, 2008
One of the biggest benefits of the program, Shackman said, is simply showing restaurant owners and chefs how much food gets thrown away. "It's death by a thousand cuts," he said. (Anchorage Daily News)
What’s going on in and around Richmond County? Nov 28, 2008
CHEFS: Carolina Home Educators Family Support Group meets Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at Cheraw Police Station meeting room. All parents in homeschooling welcome. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Chef-inspired Recipes for Cooking at Home Nov 28, 2008
From easy appetizers to elegant entrees, leading chefs around the country share their cheese-inspired creations in the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board's "The Perfect Recipe Cookbook." Nearly 30 recipes featuring more than 20 different types of Wisconsin Cheese are sure to please even the pickiest food critic ... Chefs Greg and Mary Sonnier, The Uptowner Special Events and Catering. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Fidel's choice Nov 28, 2008
Both used to arrive unannounced at the Chinese Embassy to demand food from the chefs and to remain there, talking long into the night. The break with China in favor of a more powerful and generous Soviet benefactor appeared a pragmatic rather than an ideological choice. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Swanson® Broth Congratulates Top Chef Soup-er Star Leah Cohen Nov 28, 2008
Chef Achatz was particularly impressed with Leahs ability to create a delicious soup with white asparagus, a challenging ingredient even for experienced chefs. As a reward for winning the Swanson Quickfire Challenge, Leah was granted immunity and will be safe from elimination in the next show. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
White House Turkey Pardon Scandal? Nov 28, 2008
In previous years, the president's chefs have roasted the birds, according to a review of White House records. In his comments at the public pardoning, Bush said both Pumpkin and Pecan will receive first-class trips to California, where Pumpkin will serve as the grand marshal of the Thanksgiving Day parade at Disneyland. (ABC News)
Young farmers planting the seeds of a renaissance Nov 27, 2008
She sold basil tips to Whole Foods in Bellingham and supplied ingredients to chefs in Providence - all while waiting tables three nights a week. As Raymond finished this year's harvest, she prepared 3 acres of newly cultivated land for next year's plantings. (Boston Globe)
Feast on Fido? Dog meat a delicacy in Korea Nov 27, 2008
From Rachael Ray to Rocco DiSpirito, these celebrity chefs know how to turn up the heat in the kitchen. more photos. (MSNBC -- International)
Cranberry marinade makes turkeys safer Nov 27, 2008
Roast turkey and is a classic combination, but home chefs would do well to also cook their turkey with cranberry juice, which a new study has just determined kills common foodborne pathogens. The study is the first ever to document the antibacterial effects of the American cranberry against the pathogens Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus. (MSNBC -- Health)
Homegrown Ontario(TM) presents The One of a Kind Flavours Section Nov 27, 2008
Top Ontario inn chefs cook up something special for visitors TORONTO, Nov. 27 /CNW/ - In keeping with the theme of local that has become synonymous with The One of a Kind Show, Homegrown Ontario will be sponsoring The One of a Kind Flavours Section at this year's Christmas Show and Sale opening on November 27 at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. Visitors are encouraged to drop by the Flavours Section where they will have an opportunity to watch live cooking demonstrations by... (Canada Newswire)
Timmy Bussey (left) helps George Moseley cook ribs on a large smoker at Tustenuggee United Methodist Church on Wednesday. The men were half of the barbecue team that prepared about 640 pounds of meat to make more than 200 meals. JEFF M. HARDISON/Lake City Reporter Nov 27, 2008
This year, George Moseley, Timmy Bussey, Gary Bussey and Jerry Norris are the barbecue chefs. There was 390 pounds of Boston butts (pork), 210 pounds of whole chicken and 40 pounds of leg quarters barbecued for the event this year. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Nashoba Tech joins other schools to cook up a contest Nov 27, 2008
Both chefs were weary of cooking contests that pit school against school and were eager to start a competition in which students must learn to work together with other students they don t know to come up with an award-winning meal. This is what it would be like for the students when they get a job in the industry, Whiting said. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Food and Dining Briefs for Nov. 27 Nov 27, 2008
The cooking contest involved 60 of the county's top chefs creating signature dishes for a national panel of judges ... "It was such a hot day and all the other chefs were making these heavy beef and meat dishes. I think this was just different and the timing was right," McIntyre said. (North County Times)
Is lobster the new turkey for Thanksgiving? Nov 27, 2008
New Orleans chefs splash a staid occasion with Southern flavor. All of them share the same goal: to steal some of the Thanksgiving limelight from Tom Turkey. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Thanksgiving top day for home cooking fires Nov 27, 2008
Setting a timer every so often is a good way to bring chefs back into the kitchen area on a regular basis to check on the cooking progress. Although no one is proposing a no kids allowed policy in general, with the amount of people together on Thanksgiving, sometimes accidents can happen. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Sargent School Holiday Social brings shopping, games and plenty of candy Nov 27, 2008
The cafeteria is filled to capacity with families eating pizza, hot dogs and popcorn provided by the fifth-grade chefs, and desserts baked by their parents. On stage, large groups of kids compete in the Bake Walk a variation on musical chairs that is more like musical squares. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Celeb chef Schlow hits a curveball Nov 27, 2008
After Michael Schlow's career as a pitcher was derailed in college, he became one of the country's best new chefs ... "The only reason I went to college was to play baseball," says Schlow, who helped start Boston hotspots Radius and Via Matta with Christopher Meyers and was named one of Food and Wine magazine's "Best New Chefs" in 1996, the esteemed annual ranking of the top 10 new chefs in America ... " Schlow has been batting a lot better than that in the restaurant business. After cutting his... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Pumpkin Alternatives Nov 26, 2008
Gand is a member of the , a group of 16 respected chefs who do various culinary events for Macy's throughout the year. This year, the council members are helping spearhead a program called. (CBS News)
A French twist on fast food for lunch Nov 26, 2008
L'Atelier des Chefs (Chefs' Workshop) offers an array of classes for home cooks ... L'Atelier des Chefs supplies the tools, ingredients, and kitchen ... I signed up in advance through L'Atelier des Chefs website for a class in the Galeries Lafayette department store, near the Opera stop on the Metro and the most central of the school's locations. (Boston Globe)
Honey-soy lacquered sea bass with stir-fried vegetables Nov 26, 2008
Adapted from L'Atelier des Chefs. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Clairvoyancy best asset for White House chef Nov 26, 2008
But as tempting as it may be to see the Obama family s choice as the ultimate Top Chef competition, former White House chefs say the job is about selfless service, not star power ... Celebrity chefs, in my book, are not chefs ... Though he says speculation about celebrity chefs is like engaging in fantasy football, he believes the Obamas will seize the opportunity to make changes. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Fit for a president Nov 26, 2008
Or could the Obamas embrace Mexican flavors of one of their favorite chefs, Rick Bayless ... Still, it can be fun to dream, which is what eight chefs some with ties to the Obamas did when asked to cater a fictional inaugural dinner for the soon-to-be president and his wife. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Bush thanks troops going to and from war zones Nov 26, 2008
By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press Writer. President George W. Bush offered an impassioned defense of the U.S. -led overthrow of Saddam Hussein on Tuesday at Fort Campbell where he thanked troops for their service and gave encouragement to thousands of soldiers getting ready to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Thanksgiving in space: stiff turkey, bland yams Nov 26, 2008
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Writer. HOUSTON The smoked turkey resembles sliced deli meat but stiffer, the candied yams are bland inside, the green beans taste like they've been microwaved to death and the corn bread stuffing has a broth-heavy, institutional flavor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Cooking up a lesson in holiday life skills at CV Nov 26, 2008
Our students are future chefs in the making. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Leilehua grad wants the title of top chef Nov 26, 2008
Villiatora, who grew up in Whitmore Village but now lives in Vegas, is one of 17 chefs competing for $100,000 on the fifth season of cable's top food show ... Villiatora said the very first test caught everyone by surprise: The chefs had to peel 15 apples with a paring knife instead of an apple peeler ... "The majority of our chefs would probably agree that it was several years since we peeled one with a knife," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Federal deficit could hit $1 trillion this year Nov 26, 2008
By JIM ABRAMS Associated Press Writer. WASHINGTON The federal government's ledger has gone from a surplus just seven years ago to facing a prospect of a $1 trillion deficit next year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
