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Letter from the President: The Female Factor

by Susan Ungaro on May 14, 2013

 

Now that the 2013 James Beard Awards are a wrap, it's time for me to hit the road. Next week I'm heading to Chicago for the National Restaurant Association Show, where I will join restaurateur Rohini Dey, chef Mary Sue Milken, chef Lorena Garcia, and moderator/Chicago Sun-Times' Splash editor Susanna Negovan for a panel called "Secrets of Success From Top Women in Food" on Tuesday. I'm so excited to discuss my experiences in this industry, and to also share some news about what our Foundation is doing to help women move up in the culinary world.

 

James Beard was well known as a supporter and friend of influential women chefs, cookbook authors, and food personalities including Julia Child, M. F. K. Fisher, and Alice Waters. He relished the fact that women were carving a distinct place for themselves in professional kitchens around the country. In the decades since his passing, we’ve seen the rise of many female culinary po... Read more >

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Daily Digest: May 13, 2013

by JBF Editors on May 13, 2013

Bulgur was the “fast food” of ancient times. [LAT]

 

For better or for worse, yeast is everywhere. [Atlantic]

 

Forget horsemeat: there may be arsenic in your beer and rat hair in your chocolate. [Guardian]

 

The FDA cracks down on cheese mites. [NPR]

 

For the best Eggs Benedict, make your own English muffins. [WSJ]

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Recipe: Ricotta, Sugar Snap Pea, and Pine Nut Granola Crostini

by JBF Editors on May 13, 2013

Recipe for Ricotta, Sugar Snap Pea, and Pine Nut Granola Crostini from Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria's Justin Smillie

 

In this recipe from Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria's Justin Smillie, granola trades in its Birkenstocks for a pair of Ferragamos. After toasting his maple and orange juice–sweetened granola in the oven, Smillie sprinkes it on top of baguette slices topped with creamy ricotta, verdant sugar snaps, and fresh mint. Be sure to use a high-quality cheese. 

 

Get the recipe here.

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Sustainability Matters: May 10, 2013

by Ashley Kosiak on May 10, 2013

 

U.S. fast food chains fail at creating healthier menu items. [The Guardian]

 

Florida citrus groves are blighted by incurable bacterial disease. [NYT]

 

Ground turkey shows signs of harboring drug-resistant bacteria. [Consumer Reports]

 

Is it unethical for McDonald’s to target ads at chronically sick kids? [Prevention]

 

Bi... Read more >

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Daily Digest: May 10, 2013

by JBF Editors on May 10, 2013

 

Tampa restaurant's lion tacos incite uproar. [Telegraph]

 

David Chang and Traci Des Jardins taste test food for astronauts. [Atlantic]

 

José Andrés: "Food trucks and restaurants can coexist successfully." [WP]

 

Pastry chef Dominique Ansel unveils the cronut, a doughnut-croissant hybrid. [Grub Street NY]

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On the Menu: Week of May 12

by JBF Editors on May 10, 2013

Plating in the James Beard House kitchen

 

Here's what's on deck at the James Beard House:

 

Monday, May 13, 7:00 P.M.

Cocktail Tribute Dinner

On this day over two centuries ago, the first definition of “cocktail” appeared in print. Now that’s something we can drink to! Join our guest of honor, master mixologist Dale DeGroff, for this tribute to cocktails paired with delicious creations from chef Michael Lomonaco and his team from Center Bar at the Time Warner Center.

 

Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 P.M.

Feast of the Frankies

It was almost a decade ago that “the Franks,” Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, opened the charming Frankies 457 Spuntino on a sleepy Brooklyn block. They now preside over a collection of restaurants that includes Frankies 570 in the West Vill... Read more >

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2013 JBF Scholarship Applications Due May 15

by JBF Editors on May 09, 2013

2013 JBF Scholarship Applications Due May 15

 

A friendly reminder for aspiring chefs: applications for James Beard Foundation scholarships must be postmarked by May 15. You can find details about eligibility, a list of the scholarships and grants we award, and all the necessary paperwork here.

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Daily Digest: May 9, 2013

by JBF Editors on May 09, 2013

A Spanish porron

 

Meet the porron, the communal drinking vessel of Spain. [WP]

 

Chicago may increase its number of dedicated food truck spaces. [Chicago Tribune]

 

Bee deaths near a crisis point for American crops. [NPR]

 

Alabama will be the last state to legalize home brewing. [NPR]

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JBF on the Air: Daniel Boulud

by Elena North-Kelly on May 08, 2013

 

JBF Award winner Daniel Boulud is a world-renowned restaurateur with over a dozen acclaimed restaurants around the globe, including Daniel, his flagship property in New York City. On today's episode of Taste Matters, the French-born icon joined JBF's Mitchell Davis to discuss his career trajectory, his upcoming cookbook, and the 20th anniversary of Daniel. Listen below to learn more!

 

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JBF Trip Planner: Philadelphia

by Anya Hoffman on May 08, 2013

The James Beard Foundation's picks for Philadelphia eats

 

If you’re anything like us, the first thing you do when planning a trip—perhaps even before booking a plane ticket—is figure out where you’re going to eat while you’re there. Museums, sightseeing, and shopping are all well and good, but food is often the main attraction. To make trip planning a little easier, we’re compiling lists of our can’t-miss pit stops in some of our favorite places. JBF Award winners, hole-in-the-wall favorites, America’s Classics, and one-hit wonders—we’ll give you a quick rundown of our absolute must-eats in each featured location.

 

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We love a cheesesteak as much as the next guy, but there's so much more to the food scene in Philly. Here are a few of our favorite places to eat in the City of Brotherly Love:

 

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