Too Many Rules, Not Enough Time

Angelou says we Americans rush around too much. The time spent cooking and eating good food should not be seen as unproductive, but rather a time to nourish more than our bodies.

Food Diplomacy

We know that food is important in any celebration or gathering. But can food lead to international peace and understanding?

Chef or cook?

I was just wondering: what is the difference between a chef and a cook? To me, a chef is someone who has had professional training and worked his/her way up through the ranks of a professional kitchen, from prep cook, to line cook and sous chef. Also, I think a chef is innovative, not just [...]

Recipe Bi-Curious

It is about the decline of cooking prowess in the American South. We believe this decline can be seen all across the country.

Great Balls of Meat

This staple of Italian cuisine has now been elevated to gourmet status by leading chefs.

Top Chef Good or Bad for Foodies?

What do you think about Top Chef? Interesting reality TV or food porn?

Better School Lunches Coming This Year

This article from Food Safety News says many school districts are upgrading their lunch programs thanks to a new law passed by Congress in December.

Kids Improve School Lunches

Recently, a nationwide contest called Cooking Up Change challenged high school kids to come up with dishes that were easy to prepare, met federal nutrition guidelines and could be made for around $1, yes, one-dollar, per meal.

What’s Hot In Food Trends This Year

Marketing and public relations guru Andrew Freeman has declared what’s hot and what’s not in food and restaurant trends for 2011.

Even Famous Chefs Can Make Bad Food

Oliver is in trouble with the health authorities back in his native Britain.