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Road Trip: Austin

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

This month on the Gourmet Live & BlogHer Road Trip, we’re taking you to Austin, Texas, just in time for the 2011 SXSW® Music and Media Conference. Get plugged in and then get ready to dig in with our guide to Austin’s eclectic food scene.

Check out a few of our exclusive tips below from local bloggers in Austin, then download the free Gourmet Live app and visit BlogHer for the full insider’s guide to the city’s best eats.

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Where can you never get a reservation, but always wished you could?

Wink is one of those very special places in town where exceptional ingredients meet fine wine and an eclectic atmosphere forming one spectacular and magical experience. The restaurant is small with only a handful of tables, so make reservations early. If you can’t get into the real thing, belly up to the wine bar next door and order appetizers from the Wink menu. — Mandy Begley, Home with Mandy

What’s the best spot for a picnic, and where can we go to stock up on supplies?

Central Market has good picnic fare. You can spread out near their duck/turtle pond or head over to Zilker Park/Town Lake instead. Don’t buy at the café. Shop inside the store and pack it all up. There’s a much better selection inside, including a really great soup and salad bar. — Blythe Jewell, Kidding Around Austin

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Weekly Roundup: Olive Oil-Inspired Eats

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

Head into the mountains of the Mediterranean Basin for a healthy dose of oleic acid with a roundup of olive oil-inspired eats. From Extra Virgin to pure and refined, indulge in Olive Oil & Chocolate Chip Cookies, Red Grape and Olive Oil Loaf Cake, Carrots and Lentils in Olive Oil and more.
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Gourmet Live & BlogHer Partner for “Road Trip” Series

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Juliana Stock

Wanderlust anyone? Us too! We are excited to announce that Gourmet Live has partnered with BlogHer, the premiere network of women bloggers, to launch a brand new series that will be taking you on a culinary road trip from coast to coast. Each month we’ll be making a stop at a different city to bring you expertise and insider tips from local bloggers about the can’t-miss restaurants and the local food scene. Together, you’ll be exploring the culinary destinations that define each city like the best eats, the hottest bars and so much more.

The latest issue of Gourmet Live includes our first stop with Road Trip: Austin, which is just in time for all of you who are heading to or already in Texas for SXSW. Get exclusive tips for the best eats in Austin by downloading the free Gourmet Live app, and head over to BlogHer for additional insider guides to restaurants, bars, bakeries and more. But even if Austin isn’t in your itinerary, the Gourmet Live & BlogHer Road Trip rewards you with flavors inspired by each destination, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Check the list below for our upcoming stops and stay tuned because we may be road tripping to a city near you!

The Gourmet Live & BlogHer Road Trip:

  • March: Austin
  • April: Atlanta
  • May: San Francisco
  • June: Washington, DC
  • July: San Diego
  • August: Chicago
  • September: New York City

Have a road trip story of your own? We’d love to hear it in the comments section below. Our favorites may be inspiration for a future stop. Happy travels!


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APP EXCLUSIVE: Extreme Home Charcuterie

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

The full-length feature version of Extreme Home Charcuterie, by Lise Funderburg, appears in the current issue of Gourmet Live. Download the free Gourmet Live app to get this story and more.

Lise Funderburg ©2011

When she agreed to tie the knot, she didn’t mean the one at the end of the soppressata. Life with a sausage maker, from bacon curing to venison sawing.

Ours was a classic romance: First came love, then came marriage, then came deer liver prosciutto held together with hardware-store zip ties.

Allow me to explain: Among my husband John’s many enthusiasms is cooking. John is fearless in the kitchen. There isn’t a restaurant entrée he won’t reverse-engineer, and there isn’t a Cook’s Illustrated premise he isn’t willing to test. He’s an architect by training but an explorer at heart. In fact, when I met him, part of what attracted me was his mix of adventurousness and agency. He was a man who got stuff done, who showed up when things were easy and when they were hard, and who had hobbies he pursued with a passion and vigilance I found equal parts reassuring and irresistible. So it was no surprise, a few years into nuptial bliss, that when our neighbor—let’s just call her The Instigator—called from a yard sale to say she’d found a smoker and wouldn’t John like to keep it in our driveway (instead of hers), he immediately began formulating plans on how to put the well-worn (but only $25!) contraption to use. Continue reading →

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03.16.11: Kind Food & Decadent Dessert

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

The latest issue of Gourmet Live is serving up a wild mix of frivolity, matrimony and charcuterie. Get an inside look at one couple’s extreme journey deep into the art of curing and smoking meats with their take on homemade salami. But if grinding and stuffing meat isn’t your thing, then sit back and soak up some vegan-friendly advice from actress and Kind Diet author Alicia Silverstone. Her cookbook-slash-treatise on good living comes out on paperback this week, and it’s loaded with animal- and dairy-free recipes for every palate to enjoy.

Then it’s time to satisfy your sweet tooth with a brand new recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Dig in to our Irish Coffee Sundae that’s drizzled with Caramel Whiskey Sauce and topped off with Coffee Nut Crunch. And if one sweet serving isn’t enough, get a VIP pass to last week’s American Idol party to see what party fare was served up for the likes of J-Lo, Ryan Seacrest, the cast of Glee and more. You’ll also indulge in wedding cakes gone wild with our account of matrimonial bakery lunacy.

And if you’re one of the many who is Austin-bound for South by Southwest, then you won’t want to miss the launch of our brand new Road Trip series in partnership with BlogHer. This month we’re traveling south to Austin, where local bloggers are dishing up exclusive tips on where to eat and what not to miss in their home town. And as always, stay tuned to the blog for App Exclusive content and the latest updates.


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Image of the Day: Five-Spice Beef Stir-Fry

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Leslie Yeh

Who needs take-out? This sweet and fragrant beef stir-fry from Evil Shenanigans will satisfy all of your cravings for Chinese food with the bonus of a home-cooked meal. Tender strips of five-spice beef are marinated in soy sauce and honey overnight and tossed together with fresh snow peas and carrots for a tasty medley of Asian flavors.
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Meet the Socialvores: The Bitten Word

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

Every week we’ll be introducing you to a charter member of the Gourmet Live Socialvores, a handpicked group of food enthusiasts selected to join us on our culinary adventures. Get to know this week’s featured Socialvore (and get a sneak peek inside their fridge), then check out the full list of charter members.

 Name: Clay Dunn and Zach Patton
Name of blog: The Bitten Word
Location: Washington, DC
Twitter: @BittenWord
Year blog founded: 2008

What was the inspiration for the name of your blog?
Our blog focuses on recipes and trends as seen through food magazines, and we wanted a name that conveyed that. Hence, The Bitten Word!


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Pots of Gold

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

The full-length feature version of Pots of Gold, by Serena Bass, appears in the current issue of Gourmet Live. Download the free Gourmet Live app to get this story and more.

Photo by Eric Futran / Getty Images

Bring on the stainless steel and get the copper polished because we’re arming you with the ultimate plan to streamline your saucepans. From stockpots and sauciers to Dutch ovens and ridged griddles, entertaining guru Serena Bass breaks down the can’t-miss pots and pans for your collection.

With everyday pans the most critical components are the handles and knobs. If they get hot, you get burnt. How can any manufacturer allow such a thing? So, before all else check that the handles will stay cool. Then there’s the weight and balance factor: I would never order a pan online without first checking how it actually feels. Think: if it’s heavy in the shop, how much more so when full of minestrone! Sometimes the handles cut into your palm or are too long, and sometimes a sauté pan is just too heavy to flip a stir-fry easily. I prefer to test in a shop, then order online as I often get a better price and don’t have to schlep.

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The Ancient Greeks

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

The full-length feature version of the Ancient Greeks, by Diane Kochilas, appears in the current issue of Gourmet Live. Download the free Gourmet Live app to get this story and more.

Photo by John Kernick

What is the perfect diet? In the latest issue of Gourmet Live we take you to the island of Ikaria, where inhabitants of a small Greek village are living well into their 90s.
So how did it come to pass that this isolated, mountainous, poor island, far from the political and social mainstream, might hold a key to man’s eternal quests for longevity and health? Ikaria’s natives are 30 percent more likely than Americans to reach the age of 90; cancer rates on the island are 20 percent lower, and heart disease about 50 percent lower than in the United States. Ikarians also have almost no dementia … Certainly the nutritionally rich, “poor” diet that defines the Ikarian table is one key to longevity, but can urbanites in far off places like New York learn anything from it?
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Chefs of America: Part Two

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

Last week we gave you a sneak peek at part one of Gourmet Live‘s first ever culinary graphic novel that was created by Nick Abadzis, author of the cult classic Laika. Check out a portion of part two below and then download the free Gourmet Live app for the full story.

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Now in the Store: A Taste of St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

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While St. Patrick’s Day may make your thoughts turn to partying more so than to the patron saint, we’ve decided there’s no reason why you can’t drink your Guinness and eat it, too. So step away from the green beer, and set your sights on our brand new Taste of St. Patrick’s Day menu.

Our menu of small bites, or Irish “tapas,” can be prepared up to four days, or a mere four hours, in advance, and it starts off with Smoked Salmon Toasts drizzled with Malt Vinegar Syrup. You’ll then taste your way through traditional Golden Colcannon Pie, a classic mix of mashed potatoes and cabbage that we bind with an egg to make for easy eating in the form of wedges.

With the king of Irish starches checked off your list, head for homemade Irish soda bread cubed and rebaked into individual ramekins as our creamy Farmhouse Cheese and Caraway Soda Bread Puddings—two recipes in one, and well worth the effort. As you sit back with a cold one in hand, you’ll be feasting your eyes on a plate of glistening Guinness-Glazed Lamb Chops. And you’ll be licking your fingers in anticipation of the sweet finale, Irish Coffee Sundaes with Caramel Whiskey Sauce and Coffee Nut Crisp.

It’s the last day to earn and sample our St. Patrick’s Day-themed Reward, so download the free Gourmet Live app for the menu plus entertaining tips, intriguing reads and more.

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The History of … St. Patrick’s Day & Corned Beef

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Leslie Yeh

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, many images come to mind: leprechauns, rainbows, four-leaf clovers, and on the dinner table, a heaping platter of corned beef and cabbage. But how authentic really is this “Irish dish”? Take a look back in history to discover why you won’t find corned beef on the menu this St. Patrick’s Day – at least not in Ireland.

Corned beef—or salt-cured beef—popularly paired with cooked cabbage, has become a familiar centerpiece of St. Patty’s Day feasts in the U.S. But this dish is more Irish-American than Irish. In fact, back in the 17th century when the celebration of patron Saint Patrick of Ireland first became an official holiday, pork and bacon were the only affordable meats among most Irish, and beef was considered a rare delicacy.

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Weekly Roundup: Pizza Party

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Leslie Yeh

As March Madness kicks into gear, we’re warming up off the court with recipes for the perfect pizza party. Choose a few of the flavor combinations below, or have your guests mix up their own toppings for a bubbly, cheesy slice that’s best enjoyed while kicking back in front of the TV as you catch your favorite college team in action.
  • Green Cilantro gives traditional pizza toppings a fresh take with Zucchini and Sausage Pizza. Fresh figs balance out the sausage for a sweet and savory bite on a bed of sliced zucchini (pictured above).
  • Food52 baked up Leek, Bacon and Goat Cheese Pizza featuring a tempting trio. The charred pizza crust pairs perfectly with browned bacon and fresh goat cheese.
  • Slices of hot dog replace sausage in this Filipino-style Pan de Sal Pizza from Jun-Blog. The pizza sauce is sweetened with banana ketchup for a tangy twist.
  • Golden pineapples top soft, homemade pizza dough in BBQ Chicken Pineapple Pizza from Naturally Ella.
  • This simple yet satisfying Caramelized Onion and Arugula White Pizza from Aggies Kitchen is bursting with fresh flavor from the arugula and the sweetness of caramelized onions.
  • Burritos get a makeover in Black Bean Pizza from Coach Lana’s Blog, which incorporates all the classic Mexican flavors of corn, black bean, sharp cheddar and spicy chili powder.
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    Meet the Socialvores: Bake at 350

    Posted on March 10, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

    Every week we’ll be introducing you to a charter member of the Gourmet Live Socialvores, a handpicked group of food enthusiasts selected to join us on our culinary adventures. Get to know this week’s featured Socialvore (and get a sneak peek inside their fridge), then check out the full list of charter members.

    Photo by Angie Arthur of I Heart Faces

    		 Name: Bridget Edwards
    Name of blog: Bake at 350
    Location: The Woodlands, TX
    Twitter: @bakeat350tweets
    Year blog founded: 2007

    What was the inspiration for the name of your blog?
    My husband actually came up with the name! Our oven is basically always set there.



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    APP EXCLUSIVE: Shut Up, Locavores

    Posted on March 10, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

    The below feature, Shut Up, Locavores by Pavia Rosati, appears in the current issue of Gourmet Live. Download the free Gourmet Live app to get this story and more.

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    When your urge to eat close to home morphs from worthy pursuit to messianic mission, watch out: You’ve become a locabore.

    For those of us who came of age in the latter half of the 20th century, ours was a food culture of Hungry Man gents and Lean Cuisine ladies. Dinner was served on TV trays, the opening strains of Love Boat whirling to a crescendo as we dug into tins of Chef Boyardee topped with a bold soupçon of Ragú. Our mothers were the supermarket swamis, who powered our mornings with Oreos dunked in chocolate milk and sent us off into the world armed with snack packs of saltines and cheese best described as “orange,” crafted lovingly by assembly line in God-Knows-Where, U.S.A.

    Our sweet mommies. Their simple, stupid times. Continue reading →

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    03.09.11: Luck of the Irish & the Longevity Diet

    Posted on March 10, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

    The latest issue of Gourmet Live is going green in endless ways, as we take you on a culinary tour across the globe that explores our take on the locavore movement, a longevity diet championed on a Greek island and a brand new menu packed with St. Patrick’s Day flavor.

    You won’t want to miss this week’s lead story, Shut Up, Locavores, as we dissect the ins and outs of counting the miles our food travels in place of counting calories. And then we go green to the core with a look back at the 2006 E. coli–on-spinach episode with a sledgehammer solution that may be endangering our countryside.

    Bring home a true taste of Ireland with our brand new St. Patrick’s Day menu, which features Golden Colcannon Pie, Guinness-Glazed Lamb Chops, Irish Coffee Sundaes with Whiskey Caramel Sauce and more. And to prepare it all, our entertaining guru breaks down the good and the bad in a definitive guide to saucepans. Pair the pans with our go-to gameplan for easy, original St. Patrick’s Day entertaining tips that will give your home a pub-like ambiance while only costing you a few gold coins.

    And finally, you’ll enjoy part two of Nick Abadzis’s culinary graphic novel starring the one and only Wolfgang Puck. All of these stories and more are in the latest issue of Gourmet Live, and as always, stay tuned to the blog for App Exclusive content and the latest updates.

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    Submit Your Food Pics

    Posted on March 9, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

    We’re looking for photos of your favorite dishes from restaurants in the tri-state area. Upload your pics, along with the name of the restaurant and the name of the dish, to our Facebook wall or Tweet your pic to @GourmetLive and we might pick your dish to be featured in an upcoming episode on NBC’s New York Nonstop!
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    Image of the Day: Fudge Mint Brownies

    Posted on March 9, 2011 by Leslie Yeh

    Chocolate and mint pair perfectly in these Fudge Mint Brownies from Glorious Treats — a creamy, dense, and decadent dessert. The cool layer of mint is made with peppermint extract and creates the perfect counter-balance to the rich dark-chocolate brownie underneath.
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    Three Fat Tuesdays

    Posted on March 8, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

    Photo by Anne Rippy / Getty Images

    We’re celebrating Fat Tuesday by sharing our top tips for the world’s best Mardi Gras parties. From New Orleans-themed festivities to Trinidad’s Carnival and Venice’s Carnevale, get an insider’s guide to where to stay, what not to miss and of course, what to eat and drink. When it comes to the New Orleans celebration, we’re all for a relaxing stay downtown at the big daddy of homegrown fetes.
    The chic boutique Hotel Le Marais, with its tequila bar, tropical courtyard, and heated saltwater pool, opened just three months ago in the former Marie Antoinette in the Quarter (717 Conti Street, tel. (504) 525-2300 hotellemarais.com). Across Canal Street in the CBD, the Roosevelt can stake a claim to be the Most Historic Hotel in Town, and after its post-Katrina $145 million makeover by Waldorf Astoria/Hilton, it’s back at the top.
    For more Mardi Gras tips from across the globe, download the free Gourmet Live app.

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    Star Bytes: Ivanka Trump

    Posted on March 8, 2011 by Kelly Senyei

    Ivanka Trump is no mere Daughter-of-The-Donald. She has made a name for herself as a businesswoman, jewelry designer, socialite, author and as a judge on her father’s hit NBC show, The Celebrity Apprentice. Though she’s a world traveler with access to the top restaurants, the heiress confesses she still loves to shop for her own groceries and cook dinner at home.

    My guilty pleasure has always been mozzarella sticks. I also love toasted salt bagels and cream cheese—double-toasted. And I love caviar. I’ve loved it since I was a little kid, and I like to treat myself to it once in a while.

    Gourmet Live guest columnist Corynne Steindler caught up with Trump as she dished about her favorite chef, her guilty food pleasures and her favorite restaurants from coast to coast.

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