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Image of the Day: Madeleines with Salted Light Caramel
Food Blog Roundup: Tagliatelle, Thomas Keller and the Ivy League Future of Food
- Bria Helgerson of These Peas are Hollow tosses homemade pasta with squash and gorgonzola for Tagliatelle with Browned Butter and Butternut Squash (pictured above).
- Get an inside look at one of America’s most famous kitchens with A Look ‘Behind the Stove’ at The French Laundry (via Grub Street: San Francisco).
- Harvard University gathers 12 of the world’s best chefs for its inaugural Science and Cooking course being taught at The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (via The Boston Globe).
- Put the season’s most famous produce to use with Pumpkin-Cinnamon Streusel Buns from Back to the Cutting Board.
- The future of high-fructose corn syrup could rest with a simple change of name (via The Atlantic).
- Technicolor Kitchen creates the ultimate sweet and sour pair with Lemon Cake with Crackly Caramel Glaze.
- Chef Grant Achatz weighs in on some of the world’s most spectacular meals (via LIFE).
- Shaken, stirred and every option in between – get 20 twists on the classic martini from Food2.
End-of-Summer Sides
Your ideas for barbecued burgers, baby backs, brats and more on the Gourmet Live Facebook page were an inspiration. We’re firing up our grills and also mixing up some seasonal sides like this Escarole, Fennel and Oak-Leaf Salad (pictured above) to pair with all of our flame-kissed entrees.
What side dishes are you planning for the weekend? Share your favorites on the Gourmet Live Facebook page.
Food Blog Roundup: Pumpkin Pancakes, Peanut Butter and Pork
This week’s Food Blog Roundup includes inspiration for fall feasting with favorites like Pumpkin Pancakes, oatmeal cookies and apple-inspired entrees and desserts. Check out the latest news and trends below then weigh in with your favorite fall recipes on the Gourmet Live Facebook page.
- Steph Hooi of Raspberi Cupcakes rings in the fall food season with Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Butter (pictured above).
- Marc Matsumoto of No Recipes combines an American lunchtime staple with Chinese flavors in his Spicy Peanut Butter and Pork Belly Sandwich.
- New York Times restaurant critic Sam Sifton answers readers’ restaurant-related questions from across the country and beyond in Diner’s Journal.
- Chef Frank Bonanno makes a plea for more intensive culinary school classes about butchering (via Eatocracy).
- Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef recreate a classic cookie with Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Food & Wine announces the 2010 Winemaker of the Year, Thomas Brown Rivers.
- Get inspiration for favorite fall recipes with endless apple-inspired entrees and desserts at TasteSpotting.
- Brown Eyed Baker whips up the ultimate comfort food for anytime snacking with Bacon Onion Cheddar Biscuits.
Image of the Day: German Plum Cake
Food Blog Roundup: Calorie Counts, D.I.Y. Potato Chips and All Things Goat
We scoured the Web for this week’s roundup of food news, trends and the best of the recipe blogs. Get the latest about the calorie count craze, homemade potato chips and a protein you might be surprised to see on restaurant menus.
- Calorie counts are set to invade movie theatres, convenience stores and airplanes (via Slashfood).
- Get a quick-fix recipe for homemade potato chips with fennel, coriander and black pepper rub from Not Without Salt.
- Grub Street’s Fall Preview includes a look at the newest meat on the menu, goat.
- Executive Pastry Chef Jansen Chan of Oceana restaurant in New York City demonstrates the technique for creating his Blueberry Mochi Cake served with tapioca pearls (via how2heroes).
- The LA Times weighs in on the evolution of home economics.
- Seven Spoons adds a touch of summer to deep-fried dough with Blueberry Beignets.
- Brush up on your braising technique for fall with Souvlaki for the Soul’s Cinnamon Briased Lamb Shank.
- Serious Eats provides an in depth look at barbecue festivals across the country.
Image of the Day: Simple Summer Cherries
Gourmet Quick Kitchen
While things continue to heat up here at Gourmet Live, we’re thrilled about the announcement made earlier today about Gourmet’s upcoming Special Edition – Gourmet Quick Kitchen. This Special Edition offers 81 quick-fix recipes and kitchen tips and tricks for getting a meal on the table in record time. From Chicken Tostadas and Grilled Herb Poussins to Seared Scallops and Lobster Rolls, Gourmet Quick Kitchen is your guide to delicious, fabulous food.
Get more info about Gourmet Quick Kitchen, which will be available on newsstands nationwide, including Hudson News, Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Hudson News and many more, on September 7.
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Food Blog Roundup: Food Styling, Fruit Bars and the Politics of Eggs
We scoured the Web for this week’s top finds, including the latest in food styling trends and the ongoing debate over incredible (inedible) eggs.
- The art of food styling has transitioned from nitpicked to au naturale (via The Wall Street Journal).
- Take advantage of peak summer produce with Peach Crumb Bars by Annie’s Eats.
- Eatocracy dishes on the politics behind the salmonella scare.
- Make a simple summertime side with Quick Summer Squash and Pea Saute from Everybody Likes Sandwiches.
- The New York Times Style Magazine outlines the essential components of the Dark n’ Stormy cocktail.
- Ravenous Couple is bringing gelatin back in style with their Coconut Jelly.
- Grub Street sets the record straight with gastronomical guru Wylie Dufresne weighing in on the farm-to-table debate.
Image of the Day: Vietnamese Chicken Salad
Todd and Diane of White on Rice Couple kick up the fire-grilled flavor of their Vietnamese Chicken Salad with traditional Fish Sauce Dressing made with fresh ginger, lime juice, garlic and red chiles.
Do you use Asian-inspired flavors to add sweet or spicy flare to your meals? Post your favorite recipes or photos on the Gourmet Live Facebook page for a chance to be featured in our weekly roundup.
Food Blog Roundup: Steak, Snacks and Signature Cocktails
- Fire up the grill for Coconut & Lime’s flame-kissed Land and Sea Salad with Grilled Croutons.
- Frank Bruni explores the ups and downs of crafting a signature cocktail in the New York Times Diner’s Journal.
- Cupcakes Take the Cake is celebrating National Chocolate Pecan Pie day with their ode to this sweet mash-up.
- Eater weighs in on the controversial noise factor behind the nation’s most environmentally-friendly snack bag (how’s that for your love?).
- Savor the season’s peak produce with traditional Gazpacho by Sassy Radish.
- Smitten Kitchen adds a summer staple to any breakfast buffet with Sweet Corn Pancakes.
- Satisfy your carb cravings with the ultimate Three Cheese Mac and Cheese by Cook Like a Champion.
Image of the Day: Peach Vanilla Jam
We’re Starting to Simmer
Just a quick update to share with you what’s got us excited around the office today. We just started (minutes ago!) testing the first internal version of Gourmet Live with our coworkers. There’s still plenty of work to do, but we are one step closer to bringing Gourmet Live to the table. Stay tuned for more news.
Food Blog Roundup: Avocado Salad, Pickling & More
We scoured the Web for this week’s hottest food news, recipes and tips. Click on our picks below then share your favorite foodie finds on the Gourmet Live Facebook page.
- Simply Recipes mixes it up with a no-cook (and gluten-free) Tomato, Onion and Avocado Salad.
- Get recipes and tips for quick-fix Southwestern fare with Black Bean and Mango Tostadas from Two Peas and their Pod.
- Serious Eats ups the kitchen gadget game with their review of The Beater Blade.
- Intimidated by icing? Get step-by-step instructions for the best way to frost a cake over at Lick the Bowl Good.
- Bake up ballpark-inspired flavor with DIY Soft Pretzels from Joy the Baker.
- Homesick Texan is taking advantage of sweet summer melon with a recipe for Cantaloupe Ice Cream.
- The pickling craze continues over at Coconut & Lime with their take on Triple Dill Pickles.
- Citrus and Candy serves up a recipe for the perfect pair – Baked Chocolate Creams with Grand Marnier Ganache.
