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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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The Barefoot Contessa Is Foolproof On The Today Show And A Book Tour Update

November 6, 2012 By 4 Comments
Barefoot Contessa Foolproof Book Tour

Last Tuesday, the Barefoot Contessa was slated to not only visit the King of Prussia store to sign copies of her latest cookbook, Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust, to kick off her book tour, but also appear on the Today Show to spotlight some of her recipes from the book. As you all know, on the 30th, we were dealing with the aftermath of Sandy so the Williams Sonoma store wisely postponed and the Today Show focused on covering the storm. According to the management at … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – Hurricane Sandy Edition

October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Apparently, if you listen to some of the news reports, there's a Category 1 Hurricane headed smack dab for Philly and it's time to panic.  (According to other reports - it's also headed for Long Island, Delaware, New York - I can't keep track).  If you are listening to the media all you are hearing is: Pull out those generators. Rush to the grocery store and buy eggs, milk and bread. Do you have extra batteries for the flashlights? You have extra candles, right? Oh – did you charge your … [Read more...]

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Thomas Keller To Bring A Glimpse Of Bouchon Bakery To Philadelphia

October 22, 2012 By 2 Comments
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2012 is turning out to be the year of the cookbooks.  I can pretty much assure you that one of the top gifts for the holiday season for the culinary aficionado will be a copy of Bouchon Bakery by Thomas Keller and Sebastien Rouxel. Want to know what will make that even MORE awesome – a copy personally signed by Thomas Keller and Sebastien Rouxel! Chef Keller and Chef Rouxel will be at Sur La Table in the King of Prussia Mall this Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. … [Read more...]

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Iron Chef Michael Symon To Visit Philly

September 19, 2012 By 3 Comments
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It's going to be quite the cookbook season here in Philly – we've got a plethora of chefs and cookbook signings that are scheduled for this fall and winter. My cookbook shelf is about to cave in if I'm not careful and I know a number of friends and family are already asking for signed cookbooks for holiday gifts. One cookbook that has been on my radar for a while is Michael Symon's Carnivore: 120 Recipes for Meat Lovers so when I heard that the Iron Chef and co-host of The Chew would be … [Read more...]

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Barefoot Contessa To Kick Off Book Tour In King Of Prussia

September 6, 2012 By 5 Comments
Barefoot Contessa Foolproof Book Tour

Forgive me. This was the hardest kept secret I EVER had to keep from y'all – but, I had to do it until everything was confirmed. The Barefoot Contessa is returning to Philly to sign copies of her latest cookbook, Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust on October 30, 2012 at noon at the Williams Sonoma in King of Prussia.  As this is a ticketed event, I highly suggest that you call Williams Sonoma to order your copy at (610) 265-5970 ASAP as tickets are going fast. Barefoot … [Read more...]

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Melissa d’Arabian To Bring Ten Dollar Dinners to Philly

August 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
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Cookbook season has arrived my friends and, according to some sources, there are going to be a plethora of book signings in the next few months from various celebrity chefs, authors and food bloggers. Some I can't divulge JUST yet, but the minute I get the a-ok with confirmations, you know I'll give you the scoop. I was thrilled to hear that Food Network's Melissa d'Arabian is scheduled to visit Philly this Thursday, August 16th to sign copies of her first cookbook, Ten Dollar Dinners: 140 … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – Gloomy Day Edition

July 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
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I wrestled with the idea of posting a Fab Friday today after hearing the news today about what transpired in Aurora, CO last night. My heart goes out to the victims of this horrible tragedy and their loved ones. I just can't fathom how someone could do this to another human being and what would make them act in such a manner. One thing the tragedy did remind me of – how blessed I truly am. Every day on this earth is a gift and, if anything, I'm going to definitely try to live in the moment … [Read more...]

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Tried and True: Bourbon Blue’s Creole Butter

June 5, 2012 By 4 Comments
Bourbon Blue's Creole Butter

Bourbon Blue holds a very special place in my heart. This Philadelphia restaurant first crossed my path when I was planning our buddy Romeo's 40th many moons ago.  Trying to find a spot to wrangle a bunch of DOA/DPUSA Alum is always an adventure but the Bourbon Blue crew were kind enough to open their doors and the event was a rousing success. It was because of the Bourbon Blue and that event that exposed me to the area that I would now call home.  I remember telling Meowmix that I knew I … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – Welcome June Edition

June 1, 2012 By 2 Comments
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June is officially here! However, here in Philly – it feels more like July but there is so much on the agenda for this summer, I think it's going to be a good one. Before I talk your ear off – let's dive right into this week's Fab Friday – I think you are going to love these finds. Fab Friday - Welcome June Edition ~ Cooking In Stilettos … [Read more...]

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