News Feed: May 4, 2011

by jbfauthor on May 04, 2011

A Mother's Day menu for breakfast in bed. [Saveur] Counterfeit Emmentaler tracked down by Swiss experts. [Globe and Mail] Today is National Orange Juice Day. [Eatocracy/CNN] Christina Tosi crosses borders at Milk Bar. [NYT] What exactly is cellulose, and why is it in my ice cream? [WSJ]

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News Feed: February 11, 2011

by jbfauthor on February 11, 2011

2010 JBF Humanitarian of the Year Wayne Kostroski and his Taste of the NFL featured in new book. [Bring out the Best!] Don't panic: oysters aren't actually disappearing. [NPR] Michael Laiskonis wonders if Modernist Cuisine is the most important cookbooks ever. [Atlantic] The best wines for Valentine's Day. [WSJ]

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Recipe: Lee Chizmar's Oysters with Crisp Shiitakes, Scallions, and Roasted Shiitake Mignonette

by jbfauthor on December 21, 2010

Chef Lee Chizmar's uses roasted shiitakes and Champagne vinegar to make a festive mignonette for these oysters on the half shell.

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The Perfect Saturday?

by jbfauthor on October 26, 2010

Having your fill of oysters, bourbon, cigars, and bluegrass sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday. Add a Virginia pig roast and, well, now you really have a party. These are just some of the highlights of The Vices That Made Virginia, a fundraiser to benefit the new partnership between Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. All proceeds will go toward helping this innovative venture create a vibrant, secure, and equitable local food system in the national capital region. WHEN? Saturday, November 6, 2010 WHERE?  Woodlawn in Alexandria, VA

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