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 IL - An oasis of good taste and value in a section of River North dominated by large chains like PF Chang’s, VTK was created by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in ...

By Susan While pasta water comes to a boil, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cloves and sausage. Sauté until sausage is brown and cooked through. Pour entire jar of marinara sauce into the skillet, reduce heat to simmer and cover.

By Amanda Krieger, 6/26/08 The Brunz says his part on the Jean-Georges Vongerichten/Matsushita soba palace Matsugen. He doesn't give it four stars, but his rave of a three star review reads like he was considering it: "Apart from being an excellent...

By TK So, on our recent “mini honeymoon” in New Orleans I wanted to make sure that we went to the flagship restaurant of one of the original Food TV personalities, Emeril Legasse. On our first night in the Crescent City, we were able to ...

By Lessa In the meantime, I thought I’d better get my behind in here and check in and post something worth reading! I’m sure most of you know or have heard that Rachael Ray is now invading appearing in the pet food aisles of many stores! That’s right, it’s a new venture called Nutrish, from Rachael and...

By freaky_rara So she takes this healthy vegetable filled pasta, with the cheesy pesto sauce, and tops it off with peppered ricotta. Frankly I think the dish doesn't sound too bad, but to say there is a moderate amount of cheese in it is wrong. There was a lot of cheese in the pesto and a huge dollop of ricotta on...

By webmaster We recently purchased our first pressure cooker after seeing one used in an episode of Alton Brown’s “Good Eats” cooking show on the Food Network. So far we’ve prepared risotto rice, chicken breasts, red potatoes and faux BBQ pork ribs. ...

By Madeline(noreply@blogger.com) Nellbe at Nellbe's Scribblings tried several Rachael Ray recipes lately, including Salsa Stoup and Double-Decker Baked Quesadillas.Brenda Pinnick tweaked one of Rachael's recipes for potato salad. ]Michele at My Italian Grandmother was inspired by Rachael's recipe for Migas to use up some leftovers.Celebrity Baby Blog tells us what Rachael said about having kids in the August issue of Ladies Home Journal. They Call Me Red features a recipe for Skirt Steak with Deconstructed Guacamole from Every Day with Rachael Ray. Tracey at Foodie Obsessed highlights a recent segment from Rachael Ray's talk show about purchasing produce. Karen at Busy Mamas made Cheeseburger Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes. Melissa at Made by Melissa tried a recip...   [read the full post]

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By Harry Kenney I’m talking, of course, about Emeril Green, the first new show in over five years from master chef Emeril Lagasse — and his first ever away from the Food Network. I didn’t know what this show was going to be about. I honestly expected a version of Jamie at Home where Jamie Oliver grows his own veg...

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By ulterior epicure Here’s the shocker: when the bill was presented, there was a card inside that simply said, “Compliments of Thomas Keller.” No charge for the extra courses. No charge for the wine. No charge for occupying one of the most sought-after ...

Image courtesy Stewart, Tabori & Chang. I'm a huge fan of Alton Brown, the host of the Food Network show, Good Eats. I watch his show religiously and, no matter what...

By Amanda Jean-Georges' newest project Matsugen, a soba house in the old 66 space, opened to little fanfare a week and a half ago. As was JGV's want, the opening attracted only a modicum of press coverage. But of course the good people on Yelp, eGullet or Chowhound still caught wind of the arrival. The co...

By ulterior epicure Jean Georges’ “Signature Tasting Menu” hasn’t changed for years; but it’s still one of the best menus around. And really, how far can can a chef run with ethnic cookery before it becomes completely unmoored from its origins? ...

By Miller S BEST Review and Rating of Frontera Grill 445 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60610. s success, Rick opened the elegant . Adjacent to Frontera Grill, Tobolobampo is one of America Rick Bayless is chef of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in ...

By Toby Lurio Julia Child was definitely a hero. Not the kind of hero that does his or her job because they have to, but the kind of hero that just loves what she does. She spread the art of French cooking and should be praised as one of the greatest ...

By Kevin Roberts Of course, it was very exciting to go to Thomas Keller’s landmark restaurant in the Napa, but as I reported on this blog, the whole experience was overblown and overrated. For a start, they served two sittings, which I find primitive in ...

By Dana B.(noreply@blogger.com) Well, I have to admit when I was watching Rachael Ray cook this dish on her show a few months back, I was more than a little skeptical. I am not a fan of apple cider, and the mere thought of pairing the sweet and tangy flavor of apples with the savory flavor of green beans seemed more than a little cr...

By Jason the TVaholic Season four of The Next Food Network Star premieres next Sunday, June 1st on Food Network of course. Will you be watching? You know I will, cause I want to know who gets sent home. After it airs, let us know what you thought of the episode, the prospects this season, who you like the best, least, e...

By Brady On the wall hangs a quote from Alice Waters: “When you have the best and tastiest ingredients, you can cook very simply and the food will be extraordinary because it tastes like what it is.” The best and tastiest ingredients, ...

By Mollywog(mollywog@livejournal.com) This tidbit was right at the begining of the Watching Rachael Ray review today.... Today, Rachael takes us all backstage on one of the biggest nights of her life - Café Uno Notte. I’m totally distracted by those big ass earrings… and the fact that her shirt is tucked in and the pants a little tight. B...

Kristin gave to: The French Laundry Cookbook (Hardcover) by Thomas Keller bookshelves: cookbookscooking A stunning achievement in fine dining. It is no wonder Thomas Keller is considered the best chef in America and so well respected ...

By freaky_rara She makes an odd reference to canned tomatoes. She says that if the nice fresh Jersey tomatoes are sweet that day, by all means we should buy a can of them... she hesitates, realizing she just goofed, and moves on, hoping we haven't caught it. BUT, we did.

By greylady2 Diane) Sawyer presented Ray with a pair of superthin socks to slip on her feet at nighttime events, in case her toesies get cold, but Ray referred to them as "big" and "fluffy." I found this oddly annoying. Sawyer was very precise about the socks being thin, and a viewer could see they were thin....

By Oliver J A few weekends ago, we dined at Thomas Keller’s third restaurant installment, Ad Hoc. The restaurant was originally going to be open temporarily and then replaced by a low key burger joint. Fortunately for us, as of September 2007 Ad ...

By Victoria So over at my friend's blog, you can read her/our disappointing review of the Thomas Keller restaurant Ad Hoc. It turns out her food critic review caused A LOT of controversary. Our very own waiter even commented on her blog. ...

By greylady2 Along comes fucking Rachael Ray and her millions to stink up what little attention some of these bands get. Sorry, folks, I’m seriously furious as I type this. Why the hell can’t she just leave well enough alone! She’s on every box of crap at the grocery store, every stupid show on FN, every mag...

By Madeline Talk Show Ratings Update: Broadcasting and Cable informs us that, along with a few other talk shows, tied its season high in the third full week of the February sweeps: "CBS’ Rachael Ray rose 5% to a 2.3, and it was the only talk show to gain on the year, also rising 5%." Rachael's buddy Valerie Bertinelli is getting her own talk show, according to TV Squad. Patsy at Family, Friends and Food tried Super Sloppy Joes. I've never reviewed them here, but I can tell you from personal experience that you'll never go back to the stuff in a can! Cook. Craft. Enjoy. features a review of That's Shallota Flavor Pasta from Every Day with Rachael Ray. Sean Atkins of One Week Job reports back on his time at Rachael Ray's talk show. Idolator comes to Rachael Ray's defense r...   [read the full post]

What "Good Eats" episode are you working on right now? I read that you were picked up by Food Network for another three years. It wasn't me who replaced Emeril with Alton Brown. You just broke your clavicle in a motorcycle accident last year.

By Leland The onion tart recipe in Alice Waters’s beautiful new book is an improvement on my usual custardy recipe. Instead of dulling the flavor of the onions with eggs and cream, it just uses a truckload of onions, which are juicy enough to stand alone. A piece of this tart is as satisfying as a great sl...

By urbanfervor I was in Barnes & Noble at Webster Place a month ago, and headed toward the cookbook section. They have a display wall that highlights a select 20 or so cookbooks. About half the space was taken up with Rachael Ray books. So the Food Network is not entirely responsible for the promotion of Ra...

Kitchens all over the world. Hopeful chefs to be who grew up loving food, grew up understanding and appreciating the art form of cooking a meal . . .actually creating an experience . . .sacrificing evenings and weekends at home to sweat it out in a hot, steamy kitchen only to be yelled at by an ugly bos...

I just read actress’ last entry about Rachael’s gossip comments and rather than stewing over it, I’d love to address some things that were brought up. It is fairly obvious that either she or her people do in fact, peruse through this site and are trying to discredit what is being said here. Rac...

By breadchick I have to admit to not knowing who Alice Waters was until I was on a business trip in San Francisco a few years ago. My client, knowing I was a budding foodie, took me to Chez Panisse for dinner and it was one of the most memorable ...

By breadchick I have to admit to not knowing who Alice Waters was until I was on a business trip in San Francisco a few years ago. My client, knowing I was a budding foodie, took me to Chez Panisse for dinner and it was one of the most memorable ...

By Bakewell Repro Center With an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food is an indispensable resource for home cooks. Here you will find Alice’s philosophy on everything ...

By Resident Expert God creates. Rachael Ray creates. God is abused. Rachael Ray is abused. Rachael Ray is divine as symbol and spirit, if not in flesh--though I suspect she is a Godhead in all respects. Those who mock her and who play "I hate Rachael Ray" games will pay in spades, Duane. SPADES!

By editor@gearheadmom.com I am a huge fan of Alton Brown of Good Eats/Food TV fame. I love his scientific/geeky/humorous approach to food. He’s also got some tasty recipes, I use any excuse to make his chewy chocolate chip cookies . Anyway, Alton Brown is not a ...

By carrie Oh Alton, how I love thee! Alton Brown is my hero. I’ve been trying for years to make Sugar Cookies that are even edible much less good. As I mentioned before, my new favorite show has been Good Eats, hosted by Alton Brown. ...

By Nibble Editors For food history, Alice Waters & Chez Panisse, Moveable Feasts, a book on the history of food from farm to table that is a real page-turner, and the snarky The Food Snob’s Dictionary, a good stocking stuffer. There are many more, ...

By Nibble Editors Mario Batali Chef or emperor? Mario Batali is one of 50 memorable portraits by Melanie Dunea in her book, My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs And Their Final Meals. So many books…so little time. When we looked at all of the food books ...

TV REVIEW: The Sci Fi Channel is off to see the wizard MiamiHerald.com, FL - The Food Network is canceling one of Emeril Lagasse's shows, "Emeril Live," which has aired for 10 years and was one of the foundations of the network. ...

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TV REVIEW: The Sci Fi Channel is off to see the wizard  GA - Nov 29, 2007 The Food Network is canceling one of Emeril Lagasse's shows, "Emeril Live," which has aired for 10 years and was one of the foundations of the network. ...

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How does Food Network really feel about Rachael Ray and some of the negative publicity that she has generated?  On one hand, Retched has likely increased FN's viewer base but what happens when the shit hits the fan like current NE article?  Does FN bask in the glory of television's "cookin...

A group on Livejournal.com doesn’t like Food Network host Rachael Ray very much–or my review of her program Tasty Treats. Above: How can anyone not love America’s Little Dumpling? Rachael Ray presents Outstanding Drama Series award, 34th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards - Show, June 15, 2007.

By James Norton This is an easy sentiment to toss off, particularly in light of Ramsay’s recent string of “how real is it?” incidents. But it makes a reader wonder: Has Brown actually watched the shows he’s criticizing? Top Chef regularly lines up a murderer’s row of world-class chefs and wine experts to s...

By synaesthesia It’s challenging to begin even writing about a dining institution like The French Laundry. In the past few years, TFL has quickly become an institution that is very much admired. As the flagship of the Thomas Keller empire, ...

Kaysen finished 14th out of 24 chefs. Still, being part of Bocuse cost him a lot. He missed a year's worth of lunches with his new wife, Linda. He spent $150,000 on travel to France, a cooking coach and equipment such as a Cleveland Convotherm oven and silver platters custom made in France.

By Bob Sassone Today Rachael said at the start of the episode that it was "going to be a very loud show." As opposed to which episodes? She has a certain, um, energy? If you don't like someone who never stops and they scream and they jump up and down and race from one end of the kitchen, saying things like "Yum!"...

By Whitney Pastorek Big day of premieres in Daytime Talk Show Land, and the good news is, they seem to really be freaking us out over here at PopWatch.  First, Rachael Ray scared the bejeebus out of (and apparently brainwashed) Slezak, and now I've been forced to watch enjoyed myself an hour of The Megan Mullall...