Daily Digest: January 31, 2013

Agricultural economists encourage farmers to look beyond their families when hiring. [NPR]
In Japan, cute food is the norm. [NPR]
Mario Batali creates his own "Harbowl" with food. [ESPN]
Caesars Palace to launch its Food University. [Forbes]
Montreal's Poutine Week begins tomorrow. [Montreal... Read more >
News Feed: January 19, 2012
Mario Batali talks meatless Mondays. [Seattle Times]
An argument for the vegan diet. [Atlantic]
The importance of local cuisine south of the Mason-Dixon Line. [BA]
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with dim sum dumplings. [Saveur]
How to avoid common homemade-pizza pitfalls. [Slate]
Recipes from the Best of the Best: Nantucket Bay Scallops with Jalapeno and Citrus

In spring of 2012, the James Beard Foundation will publish The James Beard Foundation’s Best of the Best: A 25th Anniversary Celebration of America’s Outstanding Chefs. This must-have cookbook will feature a delicious, signature recipe from every winner of the Foundation’s Outstanding Chef Award, from Wolfgang Puck to Tom Colicchio. When we went to press, space required that we omit some surplus essays and recipes. During the weeks leading up to the book’s release, we’ll be sharing this bonus content with our readers. Think of it as an appetizer. This week we're sharing a simple but sublime scallop recipe from Mario Batali, who won the JBF Outstanding Chef Award in 2005.
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The James Beard Foundation's Best of the Best: Mario Batali Bonus Material

In spring of 2012, the James Beard Foundation will publish The James Beard Foundation's Best of the Best: A 25th Anniversary Celebration of America's Outstanding Chefs. This must-have cookbook will feature a delicious, signature recipe from every winner of the Foundation's Outstanding Chef Award, from Wolfgang Puck to Tom Colicchio. When we went to press, space required that we omit some surplus essays and recipes. During the weeks leading up to the book's release, we'll be sharing this bonus content with our readers. Think of it as an appetizer. This first installment spotlights Mario Batali, who won the JBF Outstanding Chef Award in 2005. Read on to learn about his favorite spot for a family escape and his charity work.
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News Feed: January 9, 2012
Ruth Reichl’s secret to great scrambled eggs. [Gilt Taste]
West Coast foodies continue to be easy targets for Portlandia. [Eater]
Reflections of an interim food critic. [NYT]
Now that's Italian! The JBF Gala & Auction in Photos
Here are some photos of the fabulous food, chefs, and guests at last night's gala dinner and auction at Guastavino's in New York City. We'll be adding more photos to our Facebook page soon! (Click on thumbnails for larger images. Photos by Ken Goodman, Mark Von Holden, and Mira Zaki.) [gallery orderby="ID"]News Feed: July 20, 2011
New York food trucks get creative with their parking spots. [NYT]
Grant Achatz on his "Next" three months of Thai food. [Gilt Taste]
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News Feed: September 2

How can drinking extend your lifespan? [Slate]
Whiskey essentials. [SE]
Labor Day eats throughout America. [Zagat]
Spend less time over the grill this weekend with minimal-labor recipes. [SE]
Discovering cultural identity through food. [NPR]... Read more >
News Feed: August 23
Mario Batali dishes on upcoming megamarket Eataly. [NYM]
The 50 best cookbooks of all time. [Guardian]
Food trucks provide gourmet chefs with a kitchen of their own. [NPR]
On the Menu: July 4 through July 10
Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House next week:
Wednesday. July 7, 7:00 P.M.
Handcrafted American
Unilaterally declared “the best restaurant in Phoenix” by Elan Head of Phoenix magazine, Quiessence has come into its own under the direction of chef Gregory LaPrad, who rewrites the farm-inspired menu daily to highlight local ingredients. This dinner will also feature a selection of wines from the chef’s favorite Arizona winemakers.
Thursday, July 8, 7:00 P.M.
Waterside Italian
For some teams, a winning streak lasts a couple of months; the lucky ones hang on for a few seasons. But the partnership between Andy Nusser, Mario Batali, and Joe Bastianich—of Babbo and Casa Mono fame—has been going strong for
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