News Feed: April 12, 2012

A guide to alcohol-serving fast food restaurants. [Slate]
Game of Thrones-inspired fare joins the ranks of other TV show-based cookbooks. [Newsweek]
A nutritionist's take on caffeine. [Food Politics]
Mark Bittman isn't a fan of most cooking shows. [Eater]... Read more >
Giveaway: Win a Copy of The James Beard Foundation’s Best of the Best!

After 25 years of celebrating James Beard and American cuisine inside his Greenwich Village townhouse, we’re thrilled to give fans of great food a way to celebrate in their own kitchens. Our first cookbook, The James Beard Foundation’s Best of the Best: A 25th Anniversary Celebration of America’s Outstanding Chefs, honors Beard’s impact on the way we eat and spotlights the accomplishments of the 21 incredible chefs who have earned our coveted Outstanding Chef Award, from Wolfgang Puck to Tom Colicchio. Featuring intimate profiles written by author Kit Wohl, a foreword by Martha Stewart, gorgeous photography, and plenty of mouthwatering recipes (think smoky peanut mole with grilled quail from Rick Bayless; Thomas Keller’s elegant caviar with brioche and... Read more >
Our First Cookbook is Now Available for Preorder

As we've mentioned earlier, the James Beard Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012! We'll be toasting this milestone throughout the year in a number of exciting ways, including the release of our first cookbook, The James Beard Foundation's Best of the Best: A 25th Anniversary Celebration of America's Outstanding Chefs. This collectible book honors James Beard's legacy and celebrates the accomplishments of the 21 incredible chefs who have earned our coveted Outstanding Chef Award, from Wolfgang Puck to Tom Colicchio. Featuring intimate profiles written by author Kit Wohl, a foreword by Martha Stewart, gorgeous photography, and plenty
News Feed: January 30, 2012
From cellphone bans to restaurant-supplied chargers: a discussion of 21st-century dining etiquette. [LAT]
The demand for sweet Moscato grows. [NPR]
The always-on-the-go Eric Ripert shares his favorite airport restaurants. [WSJ]
News Feed: January 17, 2012
How food shaped the civil rights movement. [NPR]
Why are Americans eating less meat? [NYT]
Mainstream publishers look to hip food blogs for a new wave of cookbooks
The Bookshelf: Cooking with Italian Grandmothers

While traveling through Italy, chef and author Jessica Theroux met twelve Italian grandmothers, the keepers of the artisanal traditions that make Italy's cuisine one of the most delectable in the world. These humble women shared their kitchens, recipes, and lives with Theroux, who documented the experiences in her book, Cooking for Italian Grandmothers. Part cookbook, part travelogue, her project documents culinary customs that had been verbally transmitted through generations, providing home cooks with a valuable collection of authentic recipes and transporting photography.
You can hear Theroux speak at today's Beard on Books... Read more >
News Feed: December 9, 2011
What do chefs think will be trendy in 2012? [NRN]
How to choose a ham for your Christmas dinner. [Chow]
According to Bruce Palling, chefs let the creativity fly in 2011. [WSJ]
A history of cookbooks by politicians. [Smithsonian]
News Feed: December 8, 2011
The Los Angeles Times picks great cookbooks for holiday gifts... [LAT]
...as does the Chicago Tribune. [Chicago Tribune]
The best hand mixers for making all those holiday cookies. [WSJ]
An interview with cheesemaker Soyoung Scanlan of Andante Dairy. [Gilt Taste]
Fruitcakes that actually taste good. [Chow]
News Feed: December 6, 2011
Michael Krondl explains the origins of dessert in his new book, Sweet Invention: A History of Dessert. [NYT]
This year's top cookbooks according to the New York Times. [NYT]
Awards Watch: Book Awards Entry Deadline is December 16

Bitters. Breakfast. Latin Grilling. Japanese grilling. These are just some of the subjects you'll find in our growing library of 2012 JBF Book Awards submissions. Have you produced a cookbook or food-related tome that deserves consideration? The deadline for entries is Friday, December 16. Visit awards.jamesbeard.org to create an account and submit yours.
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