On the Menu: March 7 through March 13

by jbfauthor on March 05, 2010

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week: Monday, March 8, 7:00 P.M. The Art of Craft Though he became a household name as a Top Chef judge, Tom Colicchio has long been a celebrity in foodie circles. The winner of four JBF Awards, Colicchio began his culinary ascent at Gramercy Tavern and has since made an indelible mark on the industry with his empire of Craft restaurants. For this special dinner, he and the chefs of his NYC restaurants will create a menu of their signature straightforward yet nuanced cuisine. Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 P.M. Top Chef Sibling Rivalry Superstar siblings Bryan Voltaggio and Michael Voltaggio kept Top Chef viewers riveted last season with their cutthroat kitchen rivalry. At this exciting event, Bryan

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JBF News: Cookin’ in the Bluegrass Celebrity Chef Dinner Series Tickets Now on Sale

by jbfauthor on March 05, 2010

Planning on being in Kentucky this fall? Tickets just went on sale for our 16-night Cookin’ in the Bluegrass Celebrity Chef Dinner Series at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Farmhouse. The events, which coincide with the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, will take place September 25-October 10, 2010, and will feature JBF Award winners and acclaimed Kentucky-area chefs. For details, an event schedule, and ticket purchases, please click here.

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News Feed: March 4

by jbfauthor on March 04, 2010

A writer confesses her deep-seated hatred for popcorn. [Slate] Consider these Irish recipes for your St. Patty's Day breakfast. [Chow] March marks the start of maple sugaring season. [Smithsonian] Pig parts are all the rage at SoCal restaurants. [LAT] Believe it or not, it is possible to have a vegetarian meal in Buenos Aires. [NYT]

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Eat this Word: Sous-Vide

by jbfauthor on March 03, 2010

WHAT? Haute boil-in-bag cooking. Conceptually the opposite of pressure cooking, sous-vide is a technique whereby foods are vacuum sealed in plastic bags and cooked in a temperature-controlled water bath. It was developed by Georges Pralus in 1974, while he was working at Troisgros. Sous-vide spread throughout the Michelin three-star set, but it didn't make a large impact in the United States until now, when it seems to be filling a vacuum. Because most sous-vide dishes are prepared individually, it aids in portion control and increases efficiency on the hot line. Cooking in a sealed environment also minimizes product shrinkage. And rather than evaporating into the air, the juices and flavors remain trapped inside the bag. The sous-vide technique also proves helpful as chefs increasingly travel to cook guest dinners; they can literally just boil in the bag, slit it open, and serve. WHERE?

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