News Feed: September 10
Saffron King Behroush Sharifi peddles the world's most expensive spice to the country's top chefs [WSJ] The joy of sun gold tomatoes [Atlantic] The federal government has unveiled a new website that will provide food safety information for consumers [Seattle Times] In order to shave dollars off the check, diners are ordering less healthy meals [NRN]Eat-Q: School Lunch
We've arrived at day 3 of our school lunch trivia week. Think you got yesterday's question about sloppy joes right? You did if you answered D. The “sloppy joe” sandwich—made of ground beef, onions, and sweetened tomato sauce, served on a hamburger bun—is referred to as a “slushburger” in North Dakota, a “yip yip” in southwestern Illinois, and a “wimpy” in northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Jobs We Love: Cricket Azima
Once a planner of political events, Cricket Azima combined her love of food with her passion for working with children and fashioned a career that fuses culinarian with kindergarten teacher. Find out more about the profession that always puts a "bounce in her step," even at the end of the day.
September 9: News Feed
Bento boxes are increasingly popular in the United States [NYT] Would you like a glass of wine to go with your flu shot? [Chicago Tribune] A new volunteer group in Los Angeles is harvesting fruit for the hungry [LA Times] The Obama administration is considering a tax on soft drinks [NYDN] Masaharu Morimoto eats his way through the concessions at the U.S. Open [Daily Beast]Eat-Q: School Lunch
Welcome to our second installment of school lunch Eat-Q! Yesterday we asked you to guess who appeared on the first lunchbox. For those of you who picked A, you're correct! The first metal lunchbox, produced by the Aladdin Company in 1950, featured a decal of the cowboy hero Hopalong Cassidy. The sales were so huge that by 1954, the company was able to switch to lithography instead of using decals for the rest of their lunchboxes. To read more about the history of lunchboxes, click here.
On to the next question! Check back tomorrow morning when we reveal the answer!
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Staff Recipe: Claudia's Vegetable Stir-Fry
“This is one of my favorite quick dinners when I get home late from the office," says director of membership and house events Claudia Karach of this recipe that she adapted from Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Dugud’s Hot Sour Salty Sweet. “The modifications derived from my obsession with bok choy and the constant presence of cashews in my pantry.”
Staff Recipe: Claudia's Vegetable Stir-Fry
“This is one of my favorite quick dinners when I get home late from the office," says director of membership and house events Claudia Karach of this recipe that she adapted from Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Dugud’s Hot Sour Salty Sweet. “The modifications derived from my obsession with bok choy and the constant presence of cashews in my pantry.”
News Feed: September 8
McDonald's has lost its lawsuit against the family-run McCurry restaurant in Kuala Lumpur [WSJ] The Zagat guides have lost ground to restaurant guides on the web [NYP] What it's like to travel Mexico's Tequila Trail [NYDN] Philadelphia chefs celebrate the end of summer with figs [Philadelphia Inquirer]Eat-Q: School Lunch
Fall is right around the corner, and you know what that means—the school year has arrived, and with it the joys and perils of school lunch. Whether you brown bagged it or carried your milk money, everyone remembers the feelings of anticipation (and sometime dread) associated with the cafeteria. Even if you still haven't recovered from the trauma of eating that unidentifiable mush the lunch lady plopped on your tray every day, we hope you enjoy the school lunch trivia we're featuring this week. The first question is below—make your best guess, then check back tomorrow morning for the answer and a new question!
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On the Menu: September 6 to September 12
Here’s what happening at the Beard House next week:
Thursday, September 10, 7:00 P.M.
Taste of Ojai Valley
The beautiful Ojai Valley is famous for its brilliant, pink-hued sunsets and the luxe, historic Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. There, chef Jamie West creates globally influenced seasonal cuisine inspired by the homegrown offerings from the two-acre chef’s garden on the property of the elegant five-diamond resort.
Saturday, September 12, 7:00 P.M.
Austrian Wine Lovers’ Dinner
At the critically acclaimed Seäsonal, tradition and invention happily share the same plate. For this special dinner, Wolfgang Ban and Eduard Frauneder will prepare a fantastic menu of Viennese fare that’s equal parts classic and modern—but wholly delicious and impressive—to
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