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85th Academy Awards Governors Ball Menu
It's time again for the most glamorous award show of the year, the Oscars. For the 19th consecutive year, Chef Wolfgang Puck will create and prepare the menu for the Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team will serve his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

85th Academy Awards Governors Ball Menu - Local, Organic and Sustainable
It's time again for the most glamorous award show of the year, the Oscars. For the 19th consecutive year, Chef Wolfgang Puck will create and prepare the menu for the Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team will serve his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

The Best Cookbooks Made For Kids - A Gourmet Guide
Cooking is an excellent way for children to learn responsibility, teamwork, and valuable skills they can use later in life. Spending time together in the kitchen also creates quality family time and wonderful memories. Here are my choices for kid-friendly cookbooks that are well-written, engaging, and teach valuable culinary skills.

81th Academy Awards Governors Ball - 2009 Photo Gallery
For the 15th consecutive year, Chef Wolfgang Puck (Spago's) oversees the menu of the official post-Academy Awards party, the Governors Ball. Some 1,500 guests of the 81th Oscars will be seated for the delicious menu created by Puck, pastry chef Sherry Yard, and the rest of his team. Here is a collection of photos of the food and decor of the 2009 Governors Ball.

Best Food Related Television Series - Readers' Choice Awards
This About.com Readers' Choice Award is for your favorite food-related television show. You can nominate up to three of your favorite shows for this award. Although it is not required, I'd love to hear why you think your pick deserves an award.

Chile Aphrodisiac Photo - Chiles as Aphrodisiac Spices
The science behind chiles as aphrodisiac spices, plus aphrodisiac chile recipes to share.

Chocolate Aphrodisiac Photo - Chocolate as an Aphrodisiac Food
The science, history, and lore behind chocolate as an aphrodisiac food, plus aphrodisiac chocolate recipes to share.

Basil Aphrodisiac Photo - Basil as an Aphrodisiac Herb
The history and lore behind basil as an aphrodisiac herb, plus aphrodisiac basil recipes to share.

Pomegranate Aphrodisiac Photo - Pomegranates as Aphrodisiac Foods
The science, history, and lore behind pomegranates as an aphrodisiac food, plus aphrodisiac pomegranate recipes to share.

Asparagus Aphrodisiac Photo - Asparagus as an Aphrodisiac Food
The science, history, and lore behind asparagus as an aphrodisiac food, plus aphrodisiac asparagus recipes to share.

Mint Aphrodisiac Photo - Mint as an Aphrodisiac Herb
The science, history, and lore behind mint as an aphrodisiac herb, plus aphrodisiac mint recipes to share.

Almond Aphrodisiac Photo - Almonds as Aphrodisiacs
The science, history, and lore behind almonds as an aphrodisiac food, plus aphrodisiac almond recipes to share.

Truffles Aphrodisiac Photo - Truffles as Aphrodisiac Foods
The science, history, and lore behind truffles as an aphrodisiac food, plus aphrodisiac truffle recipes to share.

Saffron Aphrodisiac Photo - Saffron as an Aphrodisiac Spice
The science, history, and lore behind saffron as an aphrodisiac spice, plus aphrodisiac saffron recipes to share.

Figs Aphrodisiac Photo - Figs as Aphrodisiac Foods
The science, history, and lore behind figs as an aphrodisiac fruit, plus aphrodisiac fig recipes to share.

Champagne Aphrodisiac Photo
The science behind Champagne as an aphrodisiac, plus aphrodisiac Champagne recipes to share.

Ginger Aphrodisiac Photo - Ginger as an Aphrodisiac Spice
The science, history, and lore behind ginger as an aphrodisiac spice, plus aphrodisiac ginger recipes to share.

Aphrodisiac Foods - Aphrodisiac Foods, Herbs, and Spices that Tempt the Senses and Arouse Desire
A visual guide to classic aphrodisiac foods, long revered for their power to increase virility or fertility, enhance sexual pleasure, or inspire fidelity, along with aphrodisiac history,lore, science, and recipes.

Vanilla Beans - Vanilla as an Aphrodisiac Spice
The science and history behind vanilla beans as aphrodisiacs, plus aphrodisiac vanilla bean recipes to share.

Strawberries - Aphrodisiac Food Photos
The mythology and history behind strawberries as aphrodisiacs, plus aphrodisiac strawberry recipes to share.

Avocado Aphrodisiac Photo - Avocados as Aphrodisiac Foods
The science and history behind avocados as an aphrodisiac food, plus aphrodisiac avocado recipes to share.

Caviar Aphrodisiac Photo - Caviar as an Aphrodisiac Foods
Why caviar is considered an aphrodisiac food, plus aphrodisiac caviar recipes to share.

Honey Aphrodisiac Photo - Honey as an Aphrodisiac Food
The science, history, and lore behind honey as an aphrodisiac food, plus aphrodisiac honey recipes to share.

Rosemary Aphrodisiac - Rosemary as an Aphrodisiac Herb
The science, history, and lore behind rosemary as an aphrodisiac herb, plus aphrodisiac rosemary recipes to share.

Oyster Aphrodisiac Photo - Oysters as Aphrodisiac Foods
The science, history, and lore behind oysters as an aphrodisiac food, plus aphrodisiac oyster recipes to share.

Kosher Gourmet Hanukkah Gifts - 8 Nights of Gourmet Gifts for Kosher Foodies
Thrill the foodies on your Hanukkah gift list with these kosher gourmet gifts. We've got delicious gift ideas for all eight nights of Hannukah — including modern takes on traditional Hanukkah food themes. Plus, where to buy kosher gourmet gifts online.

Best Cooking App - Readers' Choice Awards
This About.com Readers' Award is for your favorite Cooking App for your phone or tablet. You can nominate up to three of your favorite apps for this award. Although it is not required, I'd love to hear why you think this app deserves to win.

Best Cooking Competition Television Series - Readers' Choice Awards
This award is for the best cooking competition television show. A person can nominate up to three of their favorite shows for this award. Although it is not required, readers are encouraged to state why they think this show deserves an award.

Best Food Blog - Readers' Choice Awards
This About.com Readers' Choice Award is for your favorite food blog. You can nominate up to three of your favorite blogs for this award. Although it is not required, I'd love to hear why you think this blog deserves an award.

Best Food Magazine - Readers' Choice Awards
This About.com Readers' Choice Award is for the Best Food Magazine. You can nominate up to three of your favorite magazines for this award. Although it is not required, I'd love to hear why you think your magazine choice deserves to win.

Best Gourmet Cookbook of 2012
This award is for your favorite gourmet cookbook of 2012 for About.com Reader's Choice Awards. You can nominate up to three of your favorite cookbooks for this award. Although it is not required, I'd love to hear why you think this book deserves an award.

Best Online Gourmet or Specialty Food Store - Readers' Choice Awards
This About.com Readers' Choice Award is for the Best Online Gourmet or Specialty Food Store. You can nominate up to three of your favorite online stores for this award. Although it is not required, I'd love to hear why you think this store deserves an award.

Best Organic Food Brand - Readers' Choice Awards
This About.com Readers' Choice Award is for your favorite Organic Food Brand. You can nominate up to three of your favorite brands for this award. Although it is not required, I'd love to hear why you think this brand deserves an award.

Favorite TV Chef Personality - Readers' Choice Awards
This Readers' Choice Award is for your favorite TV chef personality. You can nominate up to three of your favorite TV chefs for this award. Although it is not required, I'd love to hear why you think this chef deserves an award.

Cinnamon Sugar Fritters - Buñuelos
These wonderfully crisp and sugary fritters are called buñuelos de rodilla or knee fritters because to stretch them so very thin the baker often uses her knee to aid in stretching out the dough. Very popular at Christmas time, vendors will have them piled high on their cart.

Spinach Linguine with Creamy Walnut Sauce Recipe
Simple and quick to make, this beautiful pasta dish will be sure to please your dinner guests. Spinach linguine is tossed in a deliciously creamy sauce flavored with toasted walnuts and topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Top Ten Charities that Fight Hunger
Looking to make a difference in the world? One of the greatest problems today is hunger. Millions of people, many children, in America and around the World do not have enough to eat. This best way to end hunger is to get involved locally, donate or volunteer at your city's food bank or soup kitchen. Here is a list of ten organizations that will use your charitable donations to fight hunger.

Top Chef, Jamie Oliver and Anthony Bourdain Nominated for Primetime Emmys 2012
2012’s Primetime Emmy nominations were announced this week. Very few food or cooking shows made the list but those that did picked up nods in multiple categories. Perennial favorites Top Chef and Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations got three and four nominations respectively.

Grilling a Whole Lobster
Lobster is a culinary delight that many cooks enjoy but are afraid to cook at home. This is a simple method for preparing lobster - boiled very briefly, cut in half, then finished on a hot grill - that results in delicious seafood cooked right every time. Served with melted butter, it's absolute heaven.

10 Steps to a Traditional Clambake
An old-fashioned clambake on the beach is an event that shouldn't be missed. An American tradition, the clambake date back hundreds of years to when the first European settlers learned the practice of cooking food in a pit of hot rocks from the Native Americans. The tradition is still popular today and is often a grand celebration.

White Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Fresh Picked Raspberry, Raspberry Sauce, Mint Sauce, Raspberry Macaroon Lollipop - Emmy Awards Governors Ball 2012
Created for the 2012 Emmy Awards by Chef Joachim Splichal of the Patina Restaurant Group, this is the actual dessert served to the celebrities attending the Governors Ball following the award show on September 23rd on the ABC Network - vanilla cake white chocolate mousse and raspberry sauce served with a raspberry cream filled macaroon.

Menu Preview of the 2012 Emmy Awards Governors Ball
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Pecans and Brown Butter
This is a beautiful side dish to serve at the holidays. Wonderful sweet potato gnocchi with toasted pecans and brown butter will fill your kitchen with a heavenly aroma. Russet potatoes are added to the recipe for their starch to hold the gnocchi together.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball Preview
Guests of the 64th Emmy Awards Governors Ball will enjoy fine cocktails built by master mixologists and a luxurious dinner created by L.A. Superchef Joachim Splichal and Patina Catering Executive Chef Alex Lestr. A crew of 205 cooks in the kitchen and 45 bartenders in the ball room will serve their guests an exquisite menu using fresh California ingredients.

Roasted Chickpeas With Garlic and Paprika Recipe
An easy recipe for roasted chickpeas, made with canned garbanzos, garlic cloves, paprika, and olive oil. Ready in just half an hour, these healthy roasted chickpeas are a great addition to mezze platters, salads, or sandwiches.

Gourmet Essential Recipes - Court-Bouillon
Court-bouillon is a broth used to poach fish, seafood, or vegetables. Don't let the French name fool you. This recipe is quite simple to make and will add great flavor to your dish.

Gourmet Gift Ideas for Cooks & Chefs
Don't know what to give your favorite cook? Here are some gift ideas in a range of prices to fit any budget. All are useful items to have in the kitchen, yet unique enough that most people aren't likely to have them. Most of these items can be found in gourmet shops, kitchen stores, department stores, and even discount stores like Target and Walmart.

2012 James Beard Foundation Awards - Winners
The James Beard Foundation is the most prestigious organization in the professional culinary world. Since 1986, the annual James Beard Foundation Awards honor the best chefs, restaurant professionals, food writers and other media in the industry.

Top Picks for Original Halloween Treats - From Old School to Organic, A Roundup of Halloween Treats
A roundup of original Halloween treats, from vintage candy to healthier options like vegan chocolate and natural candy.

Superbowl Party Recipes
Hosting a Superbowl party? Make sure you have lots of tasty food on hand! Here are some delicious ideas to get you started. Nothing fancy, just good ol' comfort foods!

Gourmet Food - How to Open an Oyster
Raw oysters on the half shell are a culinary treat that everyone should experience at least once in their lives, hopefully several times. The only way to properly ensure that your oysters are fresh is to open them yourself. Opening oysters is really a quite simple task, although it does take a bit of practice. Always start with oysters that are alive and fresh. The shell of a good oyster will be tightly shut. If the shell is slightly open, discard the oyster.

Top Ten Sustainable Fish Choices
Choosing sustainable seafood means the seafood is harvested in a way that doesn't harm other sea creatures or harm the ecosystem where it is found. The species aren't overfished so they can be enjoyed by future generations. This benefits chefs, the consumer, fisherman and the environment. This is my Top Ten list of ecofriendly seafood choices that are not only good for the future of fishing but also very delicious and healthy products for the dining table your whole family can get excited about!

Gourmet Food - Aioli Recipe - Garlic Mayonnaise
Aioli is a wonderful garlic mayonnaise that can be used as a sandwich spread, a dip for a cold deli tray, or as a sauce for pasta and other dishes.

Roasted Garlic Paste Recipe - Pantry Essentials
Roasted garlic paste is a wonderful ingredient to keep on hand in your kitchen. Garlic paste makes a wonderful spread for bread or sandwiches. Use it to add rich flavor to soups, pastas, vegetable dips, or basted on meats. Simple to make, garlic paste will keep for about a week in the fridge.

Spring Herb Vinaigrette
Fresh herbs make a lovely addition to a green salad. Chopped and incorporated into a vinaigrette, the fresh herb taste will transform any salad into something special. I've chosen four herbs here that work well together but any fresh herbs will do. Don't be afraid to experiment.

Sweet and Savory Pear Ginger Chutney Recipe
This chutney recipe was created by David Anderson, Chef de Cuisine at Vindalho restaurant (www.vindalho.com) in Portland, Oregon. It is made in a traditional Indian-style but uses pears instead of mangoes.

Gourmet Essential Recipes - Fresh Pesto
Pesto is a wonderful way to a add freshness and flavor to a variety of dishes from pasta to chicken. It's also quite simple to make. Basil, like other herbs, can be pricey at the market. Plant some basil in your garden or even a pot and your kitchen will be supplied with an abudance of this sweet-smelling, versatile herb.

Tomato Tarragon Vinaigrette
Here's a simple recipe for a vinaigrette that's full of flavor.

Pissaladière - French Recipes
A common Niçoise street food, the name Pissaladière is derived from the word pissala, French for anchovy paste. This pizza-like treat is simply delicious with anchovies, sauteed onions, Niçoise olives and herbs.

Moroccan-Spiced Carrot Soup - Recipe for Vegetarian Moroccan-Spiced Carrot Soup
This vegetarian Moroccan-Spiced Carrot Soup recipe is very adaptable. Try replacing the ginger, cumin, and cinnamon in this carrot soup with your favorite spice blend, from ras el hanout to curry powder.

Lima Bean Hummus - Garlicky Lima Bean Hummus Recipe
A quick and easy Lima Bean Hummus recipe made with frozen lima beans, garlic, lemon, and extra virgin olive oil. This Lima Bean Hummus makes a great sandwich spread or appetizer.

Forbidden Rice Salad - Cold Purple Rice Salad Recipe
A cold rice salad featuring purple Forbidden Rice, a variety of crunchy vegetables, and a bracing rice vinegar dressing.

Black Bean Burgers - Easy Vegetarian Black Bean Burger Recipe
A simple, 5-ingredient recipe for vegetarian black bean burgers, made with canned beans, jarred salsa, bread crumbs, onion, and olive oil.

Kale Chips - Recipe for Kale Chips With Chinese Five Spice
An easy, healthy recipe for crispy baked kale chips with Chinese Five Spice powder.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean tuna salad recipe features wild albacore tuna, fresh vegetables, marinated artichokes, chick peas, capers, herbs, and a light vinaigrette.

Wild Planet Foods' Salade Nicoise Recipe
A recipe for Salade Nicoise from Wild Planet Foods, featuring wild albacore tuna, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, egg, capers, and a homemade Dijon vinaigrette.

Garlic Maple Portobello Burgers - Recipe for Vegetarian Garlic Maple Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches
In this recipe for vegetarian Garlic Maple Portobello Mushroom Burgers, Grade B maple syrup provides a hint of earthy sweetness to balance the garlic and tamari in the marinade.

Moroccan-Spiced Popcorn - Recipe for Moroccan-Spiced Popcorn with Ras el Hanout
A recipe for Mococcan-spiced popcorn with Ras el Hanout, including information on making your own Ras El Hanout spice blend.

Parmesan Garlic Popcorn - Recipe for Popcorn with Parmesan Cheese and Garlic
A simple recipe for savory Parmesan Garlic Popcorn, using popcorn, olive oil, garlic, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Garlic Scape Pesto - Recipe for Garlic Scape Pesto
A simple, seasonal recipe for Garlic Scape Pesto, made with garlic scapes, walnuts,Parmesan,and olive oil.

Two-Cheese Polenta Casserole with Mushrooms, Corn and Spinach - Polenta Casserole Recipe With Cheese
This gluten-free Two-Cheese Polenta Casserole with Mushrooms, Corn, and Spinach recipe makes a great vegetarian meal or hearty side-dish. Tangy goat cheese and sharp cheddar play up the contrast between the firm polenta and earthy vegetables.

Maple Cappuccino Recipe - How to Make a Maple Cappuccino Without an Espresso Maker
This easy Maple Cappuccino recipe doesn't require an espresso machine. Strongly brewed coffee stands in for espresso, and the milk for this maple syrup-sweetened cappuccino is steamed and frothed on the stovetop.

Delicious Gift Ideas for Food Lovers
Looking for a gift for someone who loves and appreciates good food? Here is a list of some wonderfully delicious gift packages that will delight any food lover. You can find something for everyone: scrumptious meats, desserts, chocolates, caviar, smoked salmon, jams and sauces, cheeses, and other gastronomical delights.

Delicious Gift Ideas for Food Lovers
Looking for a gift for someone who loves and appreciates good food? Here is a list of some wonderfully delicious gift packages that will delight any food lover. You can find something for everyone: scrumptious meats, desserts, chocolates, caviar, smoked salmon, jams and sauces, cheeses, and other gastronomical delights.

American Vintage: The Rise of American Wine by Paul Lukacs - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
American Vintage is a fascinating look of the American wine industry. How did a country with no winemaking history suddenly become a world-class powerhouse? Lukacs covers the entire history of American viticulture from Nicholas Longworth, the founding father of American wine to the fall of wine during Prohibition to its gradual rise at the hands of the

Between Meals: An Appetite for Paris by A.J. Liebling - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List


The Art of Eating by M.F.K. Fisher - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
Perhaps the most brilliant food writer ever, M.K.F. Fisher (1908-1992) has inspired and entertained generations of food lovers. The Art of Eating , first published in 1954, combines five of her most cherished works: Serve It Forth, Consider the Oyster, How to Cook a Wolf, The Gastronomical Me, and An Alphabet of Gourmets . This 50th Anniversary edition includes reflections of Fisher by her family and friends including culinary professionals like Julia Child.

The Book of Salt by Monique Truong - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
The Book of Salt is a work of fiction. It tells the story of Binh, a Vietnamese cook employed by Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, in 1930s Paris. Truong's debut novel is a tale of yearning and betrayal that explores Paris from its artist hangouts to its seedy nightlife. Binh's past gives us a rich look at colonial Vietnam. Already a complex and imagitive work, a sumptious culinary perspective adds appeal for food lovers.

A History of World in Six Glasses by Tom Standage - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
A History of the World in Six Glasses looks at human history from the Stone Age to the 21st century in the context of important beverages. Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola are the six topics covered. Starting with beer in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia and ending with the soda globalization of the 20th century, this fascinating book discusses the range of influence these beverages have had on politics, culture, trade, science, and other key aspects of human history.

Monsoon Diary: A Memoir with Recipes by Shoba Narayan - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
Monsoon Diary is an interesting memoir from Shoba Narayan. The book combines recipes for Indian cuisine with tales of Shoba's childhood in South India, her college days in America, her arranged marriage, and visits from her eccentric family in New York City. A delightful look at food and the customs and rituals that often surround it. Nominated in 2004 for a James Beard Award.

My Life in France by Julia Child - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
The culinary world was forever changed by the life of Julia Child. My Life in France was written just before Julia died in 2004 and the book was completed by her grandnephew, Alex Prud'homme. This delightful memoir recounts Julia's first journey to France with her new husband, Paul Child, in 1949. Here is a wonderful account of how Julia Child fell in love with French food and became the gastronomical giant she would forever be remembered for.

Take Big Bites by Linda Ellerbee - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Summer Food Reading List
Nominated for an IACP award, Take Big Bites recounts the culinary adventures of Emmy Award winning TV journalist Linda Ellerbee. From her childhood to today, Ellerbee relates her food experiences in Texas, Vietnam, Turkey, England, Mexico, Afghanistan, and a long list of other fascinating stops.

The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell by Mark Kurlansky - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell investigates the history and fate of New York's oyster beds. The huge oyster beds of the Hudson once held half the world's supply. Through pollution, corruption, and indifference that wealth of oysters is now all but gone. Kurlansky's history of this environmental disaster is not only a fascinating look at a memorable culinary era but also is a history of New York City herself, full of rich characters, places, and historical incidents.

The Fourth Star by Leslie Brenner - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
The Fourth Star tells the account of a year inside Daniel Boulud's namesake restaurant in Manhattan, New York. Daniel Boulud is considered on of America's greatest chefs and the title of the book refers to the surprising incident in 1999 when Daniel was awarded only 3 stars (out of 4) by the New York Times . Leslie Brenner, a contributing editor to Travel & Leisure , spent that year at the restaurant recording everything that happens.

The Man Who Ate Everything by Jeffrey Steingarten - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
Simply brilliant, Jeffrey Steingarten is one of America's greates food writers. Humorous, insightful, and irreverent, The Man Who Ate Everything is simply a pleasure to read. This collection of essays covers everything from water and salt to Kobe beef and Parisian cafes. Nominated for a James Beard Award. Winner IACP Award 1998.

The Nasty Bits by Anthony Bourdain - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
In Anthony Bourdain's newest book, The Nasty Bits , Tony provides more colorful commentary on his culinary travels and adventures. Definitely not his best work, but if you like Chef Bourdain, this is still an enjoyable read. The author of Kitchen Confidential is a foe of the celebrity chef craze and loves to bad-mouth its pretentiousness. Not for the faint of heart. Good fun.

The Perfectionist: Life and Death in Haute Cuisine by Rudolph Chelminski - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
Bernard Loiseau was one of only 25 chefs to earn the coveted 3 stars from the Michelin Red Guide . In February, 2003, Loiseau took his own life, soon after rumors that his restaurant would lose one of its stars (this rumor proved to be unfounded). In The Perfectionist , journalist Rudolph Chelminski (Loiseau's friend for three decades) describes Loiseau's rise in the culinary world and looks at the unforgiving world of the French food scene.

The Reach of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
The Reach of a Chef looks at the state of professional cooking today. This wonderful book takes an inside look at some of America's greatest restaurants: The French Laundry, Le Bernardin, Cafe Gray, Per Se, and more. Great conversations with celebrity chefs and new Culinary Institute of America grads adds to the insider flavor of this book. Good stuff!

The Tummy Trilogy by Calvin Trillin - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
Calvin Trillin is America's funniest food writer. Craig Claiborne called Trillin

Toast: the story of a boy's hunger by Nigel Slater - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
Toast is Nigel Slater's story of his childhood in 1960s suburban England remembered through food. Humorous and honest, Toast was nominated for a James Beard Award in 2005.

Garlic and Sapphires by Ruth Reichl - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
Ruth Reichl is the current editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine. Before this job, she was restaurant critic for the New York Times. Garlic and Sapphires is Reichl's humorous and insightful look at being a famous food critic and her painstaking attempts to disguise herself in some of America's finest restaurants. Hilarious!

Last Chance to Eat by Gina Mallet - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
Another wonderful memoir, Last Chance to Eat, is one woman's search for food like it used to be. Mallet laments the demise of local farmers, dietary fads, and tasteless, chemical-laden produce. Great reading for anyone who enjoys good food and is worried about the fate of dining today. Mallet writes about her mother's kitchen garden during WWII, finding the perfect grilled cheese, organic farming, mad cow disease, raw-milk cheeses, and a variety of other topics.

The Kitchen and the Cook by Nicolas Freeling - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
Originally published in the early 1970s, two culinary classics by Nicolas Freeling have been combined into one volume. The Kitchen is about Freeling's years working in restaurants in France and Great Britain, a sort of Kitchen Confidential for the seventies. Anthony Bourdain has stated that The Kitchen was actually his inspiration for his revealing book. The Cook is a collection of Freeling's musings on food and life, complete with recipes. Both books are full of humor and insight.

Fish on a First-Name Basis by Rob DeBorde - Recommended Books for your Gourmet Food Summer Reading List
If you want to learn a lot about fish and seafood, but don't want to read some dry, textbook-like tome, then this is the book for you. Rob DeBorde is a writer for Alton Brown's Good Eats and hosts his own animated internet cooking show, Deep Fried, Live! with Tako the Octopus. Needless to say, DeBorde adds a good dose of humor and irreverence to this interesting and well-researched book.

Summer Reading List - A Gourmet Collection
A selection of books about food, eating, and cooking that will keep you entertained all summer long.

Summer Reading List - A Gourmet Collection
A selection of books about food, eating, and cooking that will keep you entertained all summer long.

Oscar Party Recipes
After the Academy Award presentation, the Oscar show guests are treated to a wonderful dinner prepared by Chef Wolfgang Puck. Why not treat your guests to an equally amazing feast by preparing some delicious treats fit for a movie star. Here is a selection of appetizers, desserts and cocktails to keep your guests satisfied while everyone enjoys the show.

Holiday Recipes
During the holidays you need to serve something special for your family and friends. It's that time of year to celebrate the joys of life and what better way than through food! Here are some holiday recipes to make everyone feel special.

Holiday Recipes
During the holidays you need to serve something special for your family and friends. It's that time of year to celebrate the joys of life and what better way than through food! Here are some holiday recipes to make everyone feel special.

Holiday Recipes
During the holidays you need to serve something special for your family and friends. It's that time of year to celebrate the joys of life and what better way than through food! Here are some holiday recipes to make everyone feel special.

Waldorf=Astoria Reopens Peacock Alley - Gourmet Destinations
The Waldorf=Astoria's Peacock Alley will be unveiled in November 2005, following a $5.5 million, Deco-inspired renovation and redesign. The new venue will include a restaurant, a bar and two private dining rooms. Modern and elegant, the stunning new Peacock Alley will embrace the future yet pay homage to the famed roots and history of The Waldorf.

Waldorf=Astoria Reopens Peacock Alley - Gourmet Destinations
The Waldorf=Astoria's Peacock Alley will be unveiled in November 2005, following a $5.5 million, Deco-inspired renovation and redesign. The new venue will include a restaurant, a bar and two private dining rooms. Modern and elegant, the stunning new Peacock Alley will embrace the future yet pay homage to the famed roots and history of The Waldorf.

Gourmet Food - Herb Butter Recipe
Herb butter is great to use in any dish that benefits from the addition of herbs: pasta, steamed vegetables, fish, etc. Herb butter is easy to make and keeps well in your freezer. It's great to keep on hand for jazzing up those last minute meals.

The Food of El Bulli - Beet in Textures, version of "Chocolate in Textures" of OB
Beet in Textures, version of

The Food of El Bulli - "Gran Creu Negra". Homage to Tàpies


The Food of El Bulli - Crocant "Gaudí"
Crocant

The Food of El Bulli - "Quince Paste" of Red Fruits with Curd


The Food of El Bulli - "Cous-cous" of Cauliflower with Solid Aromatic Salsa


The Food of El Bulli - "Tapioca" of Iberian Ham


The Food of El Bulli - Pistachio Truffle
Pistachio Truffle

The Food of El Bulli - Paté of Tamarillo Fruits
Paté of Tamarillo Fruits

The Food of El Bulli - Alquequenje Fruit Caramel
Alquequenje Fruit Caramel

The Food of El Bulli - Rose of Beet with Mandarin & Almond Sherbet
Rose of Beet with Mandarin & Almond Sherbet

The Food of El Bulli - Letter Soup
Letter Soup

The Food of El Bulli - Mango & Vanilla Ice Cream Roll
Mango & Vanilla Ice Cream Roll

The Food of El Bulli - Bread with Tomato
Bread with Tomato

The Food of El Bulli - Frozen Polenta
Frozen Polenta

The Food of El Bulli - Consommé Tagliatelle Carbonara
Consommé Tagliatelle Carbonara

The Food of El Bulli - Sorbet of Cheese-stuffed Strawberries with Campari & Orange Confit
Sorbet of Cheese-stuffed Strawberries with Campari & Orange Confit

The Food of El Bulli - Chocolate & Eucalyptus with Pear Sorbet
Chocolate & Eucalyptus with Pear Sorbet

The Food of El Bulli - Lollipop of White Chocolate & Lemon and Coffee Candy
Lollipop of White Chocolate & Lemon and Coffee Candy

The Food of El Bulli - Bread with Oil & Chocolate
Bread with Oil & Chocolate

The Food of El Bulli - Strawberries with Campari, Mandarin, Basil, & Sancho Powder
Strawberries with Campari, Mandarin, Basil, & Sancho Powder

The Food of El Bulli - Hot & Cold Trout Roe Tempura
Hot & Cold Trout Roe Tempura

The Food of El Bulli - Apple Vinegar & Juniper Berries
Apple Vinegar & Juniper Berries

The Food of El Bulli - White Asparagus with Hot Mayonnaise
White Asparagus with Hot Mayonnaise

The Food of El Bulli - Sardines with Fish Roe
Sardines with Fish Roe

The Food of El Bulli - Rabbit with Hot Apple Jelly


The Food of El Bulli - Frozen Air of Parmesano with Muesli
Frozen Air of Parmesano with Muesli

The Food of El Bulli - Razor-shell Clam Sushi with Ginger Spray
Razor-shell Clam Sushi with Ginger Spray

The Food of El Bulli - Spherical Egg of White Asparagus with False Truffle
Spherical Egg of White Asparagus with False Truffle

The Food of El Bulli - Oysters with Smoked Iberian Pancetta
Oysters with Smoked Iberian Pancetta

The Food of El Bulli - Potato Gnocchi with Consommé of Roasted Potato Skin
Potato Gnocchi with Consommé of Roasted Potato Skin

The Food of El Bulli
A photo collection of the world's greatest chef, Ferran Adria, and his restaurant El Bulli.

The Food of El Bulli
A photo collection of the world's greatest chef, Ferran Adria, and his restaurant El Bulli.

The Food of El Bulli
A photo collection of the world's greatest chef, Ferran Adria, and his restaurant El Bulli.

Top Chef 4: Chicago - Chef Bios
Bravo TV's Emmy Award nominated show Top Chef returns for a fourth season, this time on location in Chicago. Head judge celebrity chef Tom Colicchio (Craft restaurants) returns with host/model Padma Lakshmi, judge Gail Simmons (Food & Wine Magazine), and Ted Allen (Robert Mondavi Wines) along with 16 talented chefs competing for the big prize. Top Chef Chicago premieres March 12, 2008.

Top Chef 4: Chicago - Chef Bios
Bravo TV's Emmy Award nominated show Top Chef returns for a fourth season, this time on location in Chicago. Head judge celebrity chef Tom Colicchio (Craft restaurants) returns with host/model Padma Lakshmi, judge Gail Simmons (Food & Wine Magazine), and Ted Allen (Robert Mondavi Wines) along with 16 talented chefs competing for the big prize. Top Chef Chicago premieres March 12, 2008.

Top Chef 4: Chicago - Chef Bios
Bravo TV's Emmy Award nominated show Top Chef returns for a fourth season, this time on location in Chicago. Head judge celebrity chef Tom Colicchio (Craft restaurants) returns with host/model Padma Lakshmi, judge Gail Simmons (Food & Wine Magazine), and Ted Allen (Robert Mondavi Wines) along with 16 talented chefs competing for the big prize. Top Chef Chicago premieres March 12, 2008.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

Heirloom Popcorn Specialty Food Glossary Guide - Heirloom Popcorn Definition, Recipes & Where to Buy
A definition of heirloom popcorn, along with popcorn recipes and information on where to buy heirloom popcorn.

Gourmet Food - Sante Magazine 2005 Restaurant Awards
Sante magazine (the well-respected magazine for restaurant professionals) announces its 2005 Restaurant Awards. Now in its eighth year, the awards are the only peer-judged program for restaurants and hospitality in North America. The awards include four distinct programs: Service Professional, Culinary Hospitality, Wine Hospitality, and Spirits Hospitality.

Maple Syrup Recipes - Sweet and Savory Recipes Featuring Pure Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is one of nature's most delicious natural sweeteners, and it's versatile too. This collection of both sweet and savory recipes uses pure maple syrup's rich caramel, coffee, vanilla, and spice notes to advantage.

Adam R Seger and Julia Fitzroy - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Christopher Plummer - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Dante Ferretti - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Dante Ferretti - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Egg and Spoon - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Governors Ball Buffet - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball Dining Room
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball Table
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Mario Lopez and Wolfgang Puck - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Octavia Spencer - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Oscar Engraving Station - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Oscar Food - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Chef Puck talks to reporters - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Rachel England - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Salmon & Caviar Oscars - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Wolfgang Puck at the Oscars - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Wolfgang Puck at the Oscars - 2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

2012 Academy Awards Governors Ball
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is at it again. For the 18th consecutive year, Chef Puck created and prepared the menu for the 2012 Governors Ball, the official afterparty of the 84th Academy Awards. Chef Wolfgang Puck and his team served his exquisite dishes to 1,500 Ball guests - Oscar winners, nominees, other stars and their guests.

Pseudocereal Defintion - Examples of Non-Cereal Grains
A brief definition of pseudocereal, along with examples of pseudocereal grains.

2012 James Beard Foundation Awards - Winners
The James Beard Foundation is the most prestigious organization in the professional culinary world. Since 1986, the annual James Beard Foundation Awards honor the best chefs, restaurant professionals, food writers and other media in the industry.

2012 James Beard Foundation Awards - Winners
The James Beard Foundation is the most prestigious organization in the professional culinary world. Since 1986, the annual James Beard Foundation Awards honor the best chefs, restaurant professionals, food writers and other media in the industry.

2012 James Beard Foundation Awards - Winners
The James Beard Foundation is the most prestigious organization in the professional culinary world. Since 1986, the annual James Beard Foundation Awards honor the best chefs, restaurant professionals, food writers and other media in the industry.

2012 James Beard Foundation Awards - Winners
The James Beard Foundation is the most prestigious organization in the professional culinary world. Since 1986, the annual James Beard Foundation Awards honor the best chefs, restaurant professionals, food writers and other media in the industry.

2010 White House Gingerbread House
A photo gallery of the official 2010 White House Gingerbread House created by White House Pastry Chef Yosses.

2010 White House Gingerbread House
A photo gallery of the official 2010 White House Gingerbread House created by White House Pastry Chef Yosses.

2010 White House Gingerbread House
A photo gallery of the official 2010 White House Gingerbread House created by White House Pastry Chef Yosses.

2010 White House Gingerbread House
A photo gallery of the official 2010 White House Gingerbread House created by White House Pastry Chef Yosses.

2010 White House Gingerbread House
A photo gallery of the official 2010 White House Gingerbread House created by White House Pastry Chef Yosses.

2010 White House Gingerbread House
A photo gallery of the official 2010 White House Gingerbread House created by White House Pastry Chef Yosses.

2010 White House Gingerbread House
A photo gallery of the official 2010 White House Gingerbread House created by White House Pastry Chef Yosses.

A Year of Specialty Foods - A Monthly Guide to Holidays, Events, and the Foods That Go With Them
A month-by-month guide to a year's worth of holidays and events, along with tips on tracking down the specialty foods to celebrate them.

2011 James Beard Awards - Restaurant and Chef Awards/Book and Journalism Awards
The James Beard Foundation is the most prestigious organization in the culinary world. The annual James Beard Foundation Awards honor the best chefs, restaurant professionals, food writers and other media in the industry. There are 55 categories in the Foundation’s various awards programs – Restaurant and Chef, Restaurant Design and Graphics, Book, Broadcast and Journalism, Lifetime Achievement, Humanitarian of the Year, Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America and America’s Classics.

2011 James Beard Awards - Restaurant and Chef Awards/Book and Journalism Awards
The James Beard Foundation is the most prestigious organization in the culinary world. The annual James Beard Foundation Awards honor the best chefs, restaurant professionals, food writers and other media in the industry. There are 55 categories in the Foundation’s various awards programs – Restaurant and Chef, Restaurant Design and Graphics, Book, Broadcast and Journalism, Lifetime Achievement, Humanitarian of the Year, Who’s Who of Food & Beverage in America and America’s Classics.

How to Open an Oyster Step Two
The only way to properly ensure that your oysters are fresh is to open them yourself. Opening oysters is really a quite simple task, although it does take a bit of practice. Always start with oysters that are alive and fresh. The shell of a good oyster will be tightly shut. If the shell is slightly open, discard the oyster.

How to Open an Oyster Step Three
The only way to properly ensure that your oysters are fresh is to open them yourself. Opening oysters is really a quite simple task, although it does take a bit of practice. Always start with oysters that are alive and fresh. The shell of a good oyster will be tightly shut. If the shell is slightly open, discard the oyster.

How to Open an Oyster Step Four
The only way to properly ensure that your oysters are fresh is to open them yourself. Opening oysters is really a quite simple task, although it does take a bit of practice. Always start with oysters that are alive and fresh. The shell of a good oyster will be tightly shut. If the shell is slightly open, discard the oyster.

How to Open an Oyster Step Five
The only way to properly ensure that your oysters are fresh is to open them yourself. Opening oysters is really a quite simple task, although it does take a bit of practice. Always start with oysters that are alive and fresh. The shell of a good oyster will be tightly shut. If the shell is slightly open, discard the oyster.

How to Open an Oyster Step Six
The only way to properly ensure that your oysters are fresh is to open them yourself. Opening oysters is really a quite simple task, although it does take a bit of practice. Always start with oysters that are alive and fresh. The shell of a good oyster will be tightly shut. If the shell is slightly open, discard the oyster.

How to Trim an Artichoke. Step Three.
You love artichokes. You may have been tempted to buy raw artichokes in the produce section of the supermarket. But how do you turn a giant green pinecone-looking vegetable into the delectable little morsels of artichoke heart? It's really quite simple and here is a step-by-step method to show you how. You'll be pleasantly rewarded with the superior taste of fresh artichoke.

How to Trim an Artichoke. Step Four.
You love artichokes. You may have been tempted to buy raw artichokes in the produce section of the supermarket. But how do you turn a giant green pinecone-looking vegetable into the delectable little morsels of artichoke heart? It's really quite simple and here is a step-by-step method to show you how. You'll be pleasantly rewarded with the superior taste of fresh artichoke.

How to Trim an Artichoke. Step Five.
You love artichokes. You may have been tempted to buy raw artichokes in the produce section of the supermarket. But how do you turn a giant green pinecone-looking vegetable into the delectable little morsels of artichoke heart? It's really quite simple and here is a step-by-step method to show you how. You'll be pleasantly rewarded with the superior taste of fresh artichoke.

How to Trim an Artichoke. Step Six.
You love artichokes. You may have been tempted to buy raw artichokes in the produce section of the supermarket. But how do you turn a giant green pinecone-looking vegetable into the delectable little morsels of artichoke heart? It's really quite simple and here is a step-by-step method to show you how. You'll be pleasantly rewarded with the superior taste of fresh artichoke.

How to Trim an Artichoke. Step Seven.
You love artichokes. You may have been tempted to buy raw artichokes in the produce section of the supermarket. But how do you turn a giant green pinecone-looking vegetable into the delectable little morsels of artichoke heart? It's really quite simple and here is a step-by-step method to show you how. You'll be pleasantly rewarded with the superior taste of fresh artichoke.

How to Trim an Artichoke. Step Eight.
You love artichokes. You may have been tempted to buy raw artichokes in the produce section of the supermarket. But how do you turn a giant green pinecone-looking vegetable into the delectable little morsels of artichoke heart? It's really quite simple and here is a step-by-step method to show you how. You'll be pleasantly rewarded with the superior taste of fresh artichoke.

Gourmet Food - How to Prepare an Artichoke
You love artichokes. You may have been tempted to buy raw artichokes in the produce section of the supermarket. But how do you turn a giant green pinecone-looking vegetable into the delectable little morsels of artichoke heart? It's really quite simple and here is a step-by-step method to show you how. You'll be pleasantly rewarded with the superior taste of fresh artichoke.

How to Trim an Artichoke. Step Two.
You love artichokes. You may have been tempted to buy raw artichokes in the produce section of the supermarket. But how do you turn a giant green pinecone-looking vegetable into the delectable little morsels of artichoke heart? It's really quite simple and here is a step-by-step method to show you how. You'll be pleasantly rewarded with the superior taste of fresh artichoke.

How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even dessert raviolis. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for a meal sure to impress your family or guests.

How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even dessert raviolis. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for a meal sure to impress your family or guests.

How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even dessert raviolis. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for a meal sure to impress your family or guests.

How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even dessert raviolis. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for a meal sure to impress your family or guests.

How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even dessert raviolis. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for a meal sure to impress your family or guests.

How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even dessert raviolis. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for a meal sure to impress your family or guests.

How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even dessert raviolis. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for a meal sure to impress your family or guests.

How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even dessert raviolis. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for a meal sure to impress your family or guests.

How to Make Fresh Ravioli - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Ravioli doesn't have to being boring kid stuff from a can. Once you learn the basics, you can fill your ravioli with anything you can imagine from sweet, cheesy concoctions to savory meats or even dessert raviolis. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for a meal sure to impress your family or guests.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

How to Make Gnocchi - Gourmet Cooking Techniques
Gnocchi (pronounced nyoh-kee) is Italian for dumplings. Traditionally it is made from potatoes and flour. Eggs or cheese are often added. The gnocchi is shaped into balls, cooked in boiling water, and served with butter, Parmesan, or any number of sauces. The dough can also be chilled and then baked or fried. Gnocchi makes an excellent appetizer or starter or can be used as a side dish for meat or poultry.

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are in season during the fall and winter months. The edible seeds (actually called arils, the tiny seed is surrounded by a juice sac) and juice, which have a wonderful sweet flavor, are great for cooking or enjoying on their own. Here is one method of cutting open a pomegranate that minimizes the mess and gives you the greatest possible yield of edible fruit.

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are in season during the fall and winter months. The edible seeds (actually called arils, the tiny seed is surrounded by a juice sac) and juice, which have a wonderful sweet flavor, are great for cooking or enjoying on their own. Here is one method of cutting open a pomegranate that minimizes the mess and gives you the greatest possible yield of edible fruit.

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are in season during the fall and winter months. The edible seeds (actually called arils, the tiny seed is surrounded by a juice sac) and juice, which have a wonderful sweet flavor, are great for cooking or enjoying on their own. Here is one method of cutting open a pomegranate that minimizes the mess and gives you the greatest possible yield of edible fruit.

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are in season during the fall and winter months. The edible seeds (actually called arils, the tiny seed is surrounded by a juice sac) and juice, which have a wonderful sweet flavor, are great for cooking or enjoying on their own. Here is one method of cutting open a pomegranate that minimizes the mess and gives you the greatest possible yield of edible fruit.

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are in season during the fall and winter months. The edible seeds (actually called arils, the tiny seed is surrounded by a juice sac) and juice, which have a wonderful sweet flavor, are great for cooking or enjoying on their own. Here is one method of cutting open a pomegranate that minimizes the mess and gives you the greatest possible yield of edible fruit.

How to Cut Open a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are in season during the fall and winter months. The edible seeds (actually called arils, the tiny seed is surrounded by a juice sac) and juice, which have a wonderful sweet flavor, are great for cooking or enjoying on their own. Here is one method of cutting open a pomegranate that minimizes the mess and gives you the greatest possible yield of edible fruit.