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Eat Drink Run Woman | What I did over my summer vacation

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

While my trip to NOLA wasn’t running related (I was attending a personal chef conference), I did manage to get in a couple of short runs. I really don’t see how southerners can do it — it felt like someone threw a wet blanket on me within minutes of … From old school (Paul Prudhomme’s K-Paul, Emeril’s NOLA), to new (Susan Spicer’s Bayona, John Besh’s Luke), I savored it all. And there was NO WAY I’d leave the city without some coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde. …

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chicago's fish guy now also a coffee guy

Monday, September 28th, 2009

his big break came when rene verdon, the kennedy’s former white house chef, placed a huge order for his now defunct restaurant le trianon in san francisco. if i want to know what’s going on in the water, or in the chicago food world, …

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Michael Smith's tweeting imposter, coffee does not keep drivers …

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Canadian chef Michael Smith, one of the Food Network’s biggest stars, was recently appalled to find that a fake Michael Smith had emerged on Twitter. Of.

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Steal This Recipe: Buffalo Short Ribs with Coffee Rub, Mashed

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Next, he cooked with Chef Jean Ramet at the two-star Le Chapon Fin in Bordeaux and then on to Paris to cook with Chef Alain Senderens at the three-star L’Archestrade and Michel Bidier at the two-star Chiberta. …

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Weekend in Miami Beach: September 17-20 2009

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Expect perfect pastry, strong coffee and an atmosphere so refined you’ll want to dress up before you hit the decadent doughnut counter at Chef Jean-Marie Auboine’s temple of sugary sweets this morning. Whether you are on vacation or …

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Visiting The French Pastry School in Chicago « Jill's Blog

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

The demonstration, given by two chefs, Jacquy Pfeiffer and Laura Ragano, included: Lavender, Honey, and Lemon Madelines; Grand Marnier Caramel and Fleur de Sel Molded Chocolate Bonbons; Pecan and Nespresso Ristretto (coffee) Florentin Tuiles … Chef Pfieffer called for security to have the woman removed! He was joking of course, but I would recommend never using the word Pam in the same room as a French chef! He was very funny and it was a fun and lively demonstration. …

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Dishes away! | The San Diego Union-Tribune

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

A splash of sherry vinegar is the key to the bright flavor that suffuses chef James Boyce’s buttery summer bean and vegetable ragout at Studio in the Montage Resort. Meanwhile, next door at the Loft, chef John Cuevas uses coffee and …

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desserts

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

from great chefs of new orleans, tele-record productions : box 71112, new orleans, louisiana – 1983 : chef pierre lacoste, maison pierre, restaurant, new orleans 10. scotch whisky trifle coffee-caramel custard 2/3 cup half and half …

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My First Interview – See Dan Cook

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Yesterday, I arrived at the restaurant at 2:30pm wearing my school uniform (chef pants and chef coat), armed with my knife kit and lots of questions. I was greeted by the Sous Chef, who offered me some freshly brewed coffee while we talked briefly about …. As an added bonus, everyone that I told about my interview was universal in their praise of Gordon Hamersley’s leadership and teaching abilities, so I’ll definitely be keeping my fingers crossed for the next few days. …

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Gastros

Saturday, May 26th, 2012

Anyhow, I think Gastro is excellent. The restaurant could do with a little work on the lighting, atmosphere etc but the food is amazing. They’re obviously using really good quality ingredients and It’s great to be getting what you pay for. The chef is a bit of a fitty but shush, I here he has a girlfriend! ” …. Click to rant! Casey Taylor says..“ The coffee… at Gastro’s is the best this side of Seattle. I should know… it’s where I’m from. Rgrds, Noel” …

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