JBF Trip Planner: Portland, Maine

by Anna Mowry on September 17, 2012

If you’re anything like us, the first thing you do when planning a trip—perhaps even before booking a plane ticket—is figure out where you’re going to eat while you’re there. Museums, sightseeing, and shopping are all well and good, but food is often the main attraction. To make trip planning a little easier, we’re compiling lists of our can’t-miss pit stops in some of our favorite places. JBF Award winners, hole-in-the-wall favorites, America’s Classics, and one-hit wonders—we’ll give you a quick rundown of our absolute must-eats in each featured location.

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Low-key Portland, Maine, has quietly become a culinary powerhouse, with Japanese noodle joints, cheeky oyster bars, and artisanal gelato shops headlining the small city's impressive array of edible... Read more >

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News Feed: September 14, 2012

by JBF Editors on September 14, 2012

Chef Heston Blumenthal dishes on his snail porridge fixation. [Eatocracy]

McDonald’s to begin posting calorie counts directly on menu and at the drive-thru. [NPR]

Where to find the best pupusas in Los Angeles. [LA Weekly]

Large sugary drink ban approved by NYC Board of Health. [NYT]

A visual guide to braiding challah dough. [YumSugar]... Read more >

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Recipe Roundup: Herb-Enhanced Desserts

by Anya Hoffman on September 13, 2012

Fresh herbs can lend desserts a subtle aromatic note that completely transforms the dish. Here are a few of our favorite herb-enhanced sweets.

Basil-Peach Sorbet

The perfect ending to a summer meal, this subtle sorbet is made with sweet, ripe peaches and a basil-infused simple syrup.

Chocolate-Rosemary Bombolini

Bombolini are essentially Italian doughnut holes. This version from chef Matt Kelley is filled with a rich, rosemary-scented chocolate ganache.

Chilled Watermelon Soup with Mint and Ginger

The classic combination of watermelon and mint is enlivened with a touch of ginger in this refreshing, sweet soup from Carla Pellegrino.... Read more >

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Recipe Roundup: Global Cuisine

by Anya Hoffman on September 12, 2012

In a dinner rut? Find mealtime inspiration——and cram for our international cuisine quiz——with this collection of recipes from around the world.

Goan-Style Shrimp Curry

This coconut-scented curry from chef Suvir Saran is inspired by one he had at a friend's home in Goa. Sambhaar is a blend of spices frequently used in South Indian cooking; if you can't find it, substitute whichever curry powder you have on hand.

Lamb Stuffed with Feta, Sun-Dried... Read more >

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