Monthly Archives: December 2008
Celebrity chefs, part 2
Earlier this week, I posed the question whether the cult of the celebrity chef might be coming to an end. The topic inspired a lively discussion among my pals at Serious Eats. Yesterday’s New York Times profiled Rocco DiSpirito, … Continue reading
Wednesday roundup
Finally, a bailout that makes sense: The Italian government helps out Parmigiano-Reggiano producers- -The Wall Street Journal Serious Eats peeps love See’s candy–OK, well, really all candy–and so do I. Share … Continue reading
The end of the chef cult?
Could the age of the chef be coming to an end? A few indicators seem to point that way. The New York Times ran a pair of interesting opinion pieces in recent weeks, both of which address the perceived divide … Continue reading
Saving money tops food trends for 2009
It’s that time, when “experts” and the rest of us look ahead to what’s in store for the new year. And it would appear that my friends are bona fide trendsetters. Months ago, they started cooking up cheapo recession fare, and … Continue reading
Friday goodies
Just in time for latkes: Food Editor Ann Taylor Pittman demonstrates how to pan-fry with less fat and crispy results–CookingLight.com Lobster a bargain food?–The New York Times Best wine for Indian takeout–The Foodinista … Continue reading
Pesto, always in style
Pesto had its heyday in the culinary sun some time ago, when chefs concocted versions of the Italian-style uncooked sauce using all manner of ingredients in all kinds of dishes. But pesto will never really fall out of favor, in … Continue reading
Dinner for 1
One of the benefits of being on your own for dinner is that you can have whatever you want. If that’s a bowl of popcorn, fine. A pint of Ben & Jerry’s, fine. Sometimes, that’s just what I want. One … Continue reading
’70s flashback
When I was 11, Dad asked Mom, “Shouldn’t Alison learn to cook something?” Her response: “Why?” I’m not sentimental about much, but as I pack up my crap to move, I still can’t let go of our family’s meager … Continue reading
Tuesday morning tidbits
Babbo pastry chef Gina DePalma shares timeless tips for flawless sugar cookies–SeriousEats Bookmark this: 10 basic lessons for the novice cook,all in one place–SFGate 100 foods every omnivore should eat (I’ve sampled durian, but I’m still … Continue reading
Kitchen nightmares, part 1: flame thrower
Flambeed food is exciting. Cherries jubilee, bananas Foster, baked Alaska–if flames are dancing on it, I want it. Usually. Cookies flambe weren’t what I had in mind when I decided to whip up a quick batch of chocolate chip … Continue reading
