The Bookshelf: The Sweeter Side of Amy's Bread

by jbfauthor on August 13, 2009

At yesterday’s Beard on Books Amy Scherber confirmed our suspicions. The addition of poured fondant in the buttercream frosting is what makes her amazing pink cake so moist. She claims it helps to seal the cake, “you can see when you cut into it where the frosting creates a barrier,” she explained.

Even though the pink cake will always be our favorite, Amy’s spread at yesterday’s reading turned us onto yet another delectable treat—butterscotch cashew bars. They’re sweet, salty, and absolutely delicious.

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Jobs We Love: Mindy Fox, Food Writer and Cookbook Author

by jbfauthor on August 13, 2009

Last week we started profiling people in the food and beverage industry with fabulous food-focused jobs. For our second installment we talked to Mindy Fox, who has created an enviable career as a magazine editor, freelance food writer, food stylist, and cookbook author (check out her latest book, Olives & Oranges). Mindy will also be one of the judges of our Twitter Cook-Off. You still have a few more days to enter to win tickets to our exclusive Jack Daniel’s Birthday Party at the Beard House. Find out more >>> James Beard Foundation: What’s your job description? Mindy Fox: As the food editor at La Cucina Italiana, I primarily develop food stories and writ

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Recipe: Dave Racicot's White Bean Purée

by jbfauthor on August 12, 2009

Tomorrow night at the Beard House, chef Dave Racicot will be preparing an elegant, French-inspired dinner. One of the elements in his multi-course menu is this deliciously creamy white bean purée. He’ll be serving it with molasses and bay leaf gelées, apple jam, chorizo chips, and maple cream, but you can whip it up at home and serve it with crusty French bread or roasted veggies.

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News Feed: August 12

by jbfauthor on August 12, 2009

The big news in NYC today is the 4-star review of 11 Madison Park in today's New York Times, but here's what else is going on: 10 ways to barter for food [Chow] ...and more on trading veggies [NYT] Why Julia dissed Julie (spoiler alert!) [LAT] Butchers offer cooking tips [WSJ] Dining deals in Vegas [WP] Ice cream and architectur

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