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Les Dames d’Escoffier to Spotlight Cuisine, Culture & Community This Saturday

May 2, 2013 By 1 Comment
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The Philadelphia Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International will be holding a one-day symposium "Cuisine, Culture and Community – A Global Celebration of Women & Food" this Saturday from 8am to 5 pm at the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia.   Les Dames has a multitude of fantastic speakers lined up kicking it off with the one and only, Nathalie Dupree giving the keynote. Ms. Dupree an expert on all things Southern cuisine, has written a slew of cookbooks and is … [Read more...]

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Amy Atlas To Bring Sweet Designs To Williams Sonoma

May 31, 2012 By 3 Comments
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In addition to cooking, entertaining is another passion of mine and I'm always looking for a bit of inspiration when I am entertaining in stilettos.  When I heard Williams Sonoma was hosting a book signing for "The Sweets Stylist" Amy Atlas' new book, Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, I immediately placed it on my calendar. See, Amy Atlas is a gal after my own heart – a legal eagle who can cook and entertain like a rockstar. Her book is gorgeous (like that was any surprise – have … [Read more...]

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Giada de Laurentiis Heads Back To Philly For Weeknights With Giada

March 1, 2012 By 3 Comments
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The 2012 Cookbook Season has begun, my friends. And, to kick it off will be one of my faves, Giada de Laurentiis. Giada de Laurentiis has written her latest, Weeknights with Giada: Quick and Simple Recipes to Revamp Dinner, and it will be in stores starting March 27th.   For us Philly peeps, we have some great news - she will be visiting the Williams Sonoma in King of Prussia on March 29, 2012 at noon. As always, it will be a packed house so, a bit of advice - wear the flats and leave the … [Read more...]

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Lidia Bastianich Returns To Philadelphia

November 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Have you seen Lidia Bastianich's latest book, Lidia's Italy In America, yet? If you haven't gotten a copy - you really should. Not only does it have fantastic Italian American recipes (she is the queen of Italian cuisine after all), but also gives a glimpse into Italian American life.  She spotlights various Italian shops, people and places here throughout the U.S. and guess who is on that list - Philly's own Italian Market. I was leafing through the book and noticed that one of my fave spots, … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – New York City Wine and Food Festival Edition

September 30, 2011 By 3 Comments

One thing I'm looking forward to is a day of R&R in one of my favorite cities - The Big Apple. This year's Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is set up a bit differently in that the demos are at the Grand Tasting Tents so the likelihood of me running around the city like a chicken with my head cut off like last year is null and void. The tents are near one of my favorite happy places, Chelsea Market, and, if time allows, perhaps a quick jaunt to the store with a shoe floor … [Read more...]

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Anne Burrell To Show Fans How To Cook Like A Rock Star

September 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
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If you watched the Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Worst Cooks in America and Iron Chef America, you already know that Chef Anne Burrell cooks like a rock star. For years she was Mario Batali's right hand on Iron Chef, with recipes that would often secure the defeat of any challenger and they got it done in under an hour.  Since her show's debut, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef  has taught viewers tips and techniques to make any dish fabulous and is a constant on my DVR. Last … [Read more...]

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Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival Is Just Around The Corner

September 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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I was looking at my calendar the other day and noticed that the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is coming up fast. I seriously don't know where the time went. One minute we were at SOBE, the next the Atlantic City Wine & Food Festival sipping on some Bourbon Cider cocktails and now I have some serious wardrobe planning for NYCWFF. There's something about being in New York City during the crisp fall months - it's pure magic from the minute you arrive. Food Network New … [Read more...]

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Bobby Flay Kicks Off Bar Americain Cookbook Tour In NJ and King of Prussia

September 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Ahhh - the arrival of fall not only signals all things pumpkins, falling leaves, apple cider but, also, cookbook season. There are a number of celebrity chefs that will be heading to your local city to do book signings of their latest release for you and you can get some holiday shopping done at the same time. I have heard QUITE the buzz about Bobby Flay's latest release: Bobby Flay's Bar Americain Cookbook: Celebrate America's Great Flavors and it is at the top of my "must get" list. They … [Read more...]

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Nate Berkus Gets An Insiders View Of The Darby With Alex Guarnaschelli

July 11, 2011 By 4 Comments
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During the New York City Wine & Food Festival, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend a master cooking class with Food Network's Chef Alex Guarnaschelli which was held at New York City's hottest supper club, The Darby. As you may know, Chef Guarnaschelli is not only the executive chef at Butter, but also is at the helm of The Darby. In my opinion, this master cooking class was one of the highlights of festival and I can't even begin to tell you how it affected my cooking. Having … [Read more...]

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Benefit At The Bowery To Eat + Pray + Heal Japan

April 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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I don't know about you, but when the quake and tsunami hit Japan, my eyes were glued to CNN and my heart broke when I saw images of the devastation. There were heart wrenching photos of children crying, people left homeless, and a country in shock. With news of yet another quake that affected Japan today, the time to help is now! A bunch of Top Chef alums, led by the original Stiletto Chef, Candice Kumai, are participating in a benefit Eat, Pray, Heal Japan: A Night to Benefit the Children … [Read more...]

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