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News Feed: August 12

by jbfauthor on August 12, 2010

Foie Gras by Kirkman Where restaurants go wrong. [Esquire] Cooking camps for kids. [WSJ] Gardening and cooking parties help children eat their veggies. [Business Week] Bringing disappearing vegetables back to the table. [NYT] Eating on a budget: a success story. [TIME]

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News Feed: July 19

by jbfauthor on July 19, 2010

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Beekeeping rises in popularity right when we needed it most. [NPR] Cupcakes continue to thrive in New York City. [WSJ] A new generation of moonshiners. [BBC] Dogfish Head releases 9,000-year-old brew. [NPR] Baskin-Robbins discontinues five of its signature flavors. [CNN]

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Summer Cocktails with Steve Olson

by jbfauthor on July 16, 2010

cocktail We asked beverage expert and 2010 JBF Awards spirits chair Steve Olson about the newest trend in spirits and how he slakes his thirst in the summer. Click here for his answers, as well as a recipe for a heat-busting mezcal-based cocktail. (You can also learn more about his education and consulting company, aka wine geek, at akawinegeek.com.)

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News Feed: July 15

by jbfauthor on July 15, 2010

Ham AppetizerFood markets to check out in New York City. [TONY] Best new cocktail bars in the United States. [Bon Appétit] Higher proofs mean stronger flavor in craft cocktails. [Washington Post] Is it possible to eat a slow-food diet on a budget? [Public Radio Kitchen] A Michigan teenager turns her front lawn into a functioning CSA. [NYT]

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Summer Cocktails with Steve Olsen

by JBF Editors on June 25, 2010

 

We asked beverage expert and 2010 JBF Awards spirits chair Steve Olson about the newest trend in spirits and how he slakes his thirst in the summer. You can learn more about his education and consulting company, aka wine geek, at akawinegeek.com.

 

Q: What do you drink to cool down in the summer?

 

A: I love a good, cold, handcrafted beer in the summer. I also enjoy aromatic white wines, like a Sigalas Assyrtiko from Santorini, and tall, cool cocktails, such as a Southside (made with Tanqueray No. Ten gin and mint) or citrus-based drinks like a caipirinha (made with cachaça and fresh limes).

 

Q: In this issue we’re featuring barbecue trivia. What do you like to drink with barbecue?

 

A: To me, barbecue is summer, so all of the drinks I mentioned apply! That said, when I actually have the ribs on my plate (and the ’cue sauce on my fingers), what could be better than a perfectly made margarita with 100 percent agave tequila (such as Chinaco), Grand Marnier, and fresh lime juice?

 

Q: We’ve read that gin is making a comeback. What other... Read more >

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News Feed: June 11

by jbfauthor on June 11, 2010

Immersion blender Celebrity chefs? Try chef gods. [Time] A genetically-engineered potato lands in Sweden. [NYT] Hunting for your supper: do you have the stomach for it? [Times Online] A conversation with René Redzepi, chef of the world’s best restaurant. [WSJ] A history and defense of well-done meat. [Slate]

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News Feed: June 1

by jbfauthor on June 01, 2010

The great salt debate rages on. [NYT] John Besh speaks out on the BP oil spill. [Atlantic] The 101 best sandwiches in New York City. [Grub Street NY] A perfect Dark n' Stormy. [Chicago Tribune]

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Recipes: Our Memorial Day Weekend Menu

by jbfauthor on May 27, 2010

Stock your cooler and get the grill hot: Memorial Day weekend is almost here! Whether you’re planning one of your legendary backyard parties or enjoying a simple meal on the porch, consider serving one or more of our favorite summertime recipes: Alexandre Dumas Potato Salad Lighten up the classic potato salad with James Beard's preferred version, which is moistened with olive oil and white wine instead of mayonnaise. Chile–Lime Skirt Steak Martha Hall Foose gets maximum tenderness and flavor out of skirt steak by applying a tangy marinade. Smoked

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News Feed: May 27

by jbfauthor on May 27, 2010

America's growing appetite for big flavor is evident in its cocktails. [SE] The other side of artisanal food. [LAT] Recipes for your Memorial Day party... [Hungry Beast]

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News Feed: May 10

by jbfauthor on May 10, 2010

Sidle up to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic this weekend. [NY Mag] Apronistas reclaim the housewife's kitchen uniform. [LAT] Do free-range animals carry a greater risk of food-borne illness? [Atlantic] How the internet changes the way we eat. [Salon] An American is crowned the winner of a shrimp-wonton-eating

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