News Feed: July 6, 2011

by jbfauthor on July 06, 2011

A picnic for thousands. [NYT] Goat: the next "it" meat? [SE] Bacon, M&Ms, and other important considerations at the Aspen Ideas Festival. [Atlantic]

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News Feed: June 29, 2011

by jbfauthor on June 29, 2011

Refreshing American classics, one whoopie pie at a time. [Gilt Taste] Can healthy fast food establishments really exist? [Atlantic] Foam: not a new thing. [

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News Feed: June 1, 2011

by jbfauthor on June 01, 2011

More and more New Yorkers are throwing back European aperitifs. [NYT] Papaya King opens an outpost in Los Angeles. [NYT] Potato-based desserts. [Slate] Meet Mark Stambler, the "unofficial master boulanger" of Los Angeles. [LAT] Daniel Boulud talks success and New York's diners. [WSJ]

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News Feed: October 13

by jbfauthor on October 13, 2010

Food and Wine Festival hors d'oeuvre by Kirkman

René Redzepi gives Eater 42 minutes during his book tour. [Eater] Customer behavior that is bound to piss off the chef. [Eatocracy] Jean-Luc Naret reveals what it takes to become a Michelin inspector. [SE] Six new books that put ethical eating on the table. [SF Gate]

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News Feed: August 13

by jbfauthor on August 13, 2010

Food words rejected by the Oxford English Dictionary. [HuffPo] The youngest foodie you'll ever meet. [Esquire] The intersection of molecular gastronomy and terroir. [WSJ] Are traditional wine corks disappearing? [Fast Company] Farmers' market inspiration for upside-down cakes. [LAT]

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News Feed: August 3

by jbfauthor on August 03, 2010

A bunch of herbs in the Beard House kitchen.

Ditch the Gatorade for coconut water. [Mother Jones] The First Lady’s take on the Child Nutrition Bill. [WP] America’s love affair with food fads. [Salon] Meat: brain food for early man? [NPR] Another option for summer quaffing: pear cider. [

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News Feed: July 22

by jbfauthor on July 22, 2010

The best cupcakes in New York City. [SE] Why a meat-free world might not save the planet. [NewScientist] A plan of attack for eating carnival food. [Food Network]

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Reel Food: Wüsthof Butchering Demonstration

by jbfauthor on June 28, 2010

Did this morning's grilling Q & A put you in a carnivorous mood? Get a fix from this video of our recent whole-hog butchering demonstration, performed by Joshua Applestone of Fleisher's in Kingston, NY. (Julie Powell fans may recognize the Fleisher's name—it's where she honed her butchering chops in her latest book, Cleaving.) Though Applestone is said to be able to break down whole beasts in 44 seconds or less, he slowed down the pace for this Wüsthof-hosted Beard House event. Check out his mad skills after the jump!

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Ask a Chef: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Grilling

by jbfauthor on June 28, 2010

At this month’s Beard on Books, authors David Joachim and Andrew Schloss gave us a lesson in the science of the grill. We also asked them some of our burning questions (pun intended) about the technique. Curious about the pros and cons of gas vs. charcoal grilling? Looking for a great dry rub recipe? Want tips on grilling different cuts of meat—as well as fruits and vegetables? Have a look at their generous responses below, and impress your friends with your newfound grilling wisdom at your next cookout. There are countless gas grills out there. Is there something specific we should look for when purchasing a new one? Look for a grill that's big enough to handle your average grilling session. If you ever want to grill-roast a whole turkey or other large roast, the grill should have a total area of at least 600 square inches (or 22 inches

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