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The International Association of Culinary Professionals has posted its list of contenders for various awards in cookbook excellence. I've read through a number of the books on the list, and I was glad to see Judy Rodgers's Zuni Café Cookbook up for a couple of awards. I of course am hoping that Marion Nestle's Food Politics and Corby Kummer's The Pleasures of Slow Food get awards, but even being nominated is great.
- Food Blog Awards
Menu For Hope is one end-of-year tradition in the food blogosphere; the Food Blog Awards are another. Go nominate your favorite sites for awards and virtual glory at Well Fed. As a former judge, I can tell you that this is a tough chore for the folks...
- Good Books For Cooking Technique
Lenn asked me for recommendations for technique-oriented cookbooks. I gave him some ideas and decided to share the list. The following books have given me skills and knowledge that I use every day in the kitchen. I love European food, and these books...
- Wine Spectator Is Arrogant
I know. It's a shock. But take a deep breath, and I'll explain. In the current issue, they've printed a letter from a reader who blames Wine Spectator for promoting monstrous wine lists, and he goes on to decry the trend. "I am not happy...
- Judy Rodgers
A couple of weeks ago, I went to see Judy Rodgers at Cody's Books. Ms. Rodgers is the chef and co-owner of Zuni Cafe, one of San Francisco's best and most beloved restaurants. She was doing the local circuit, at least, for her new book, not surprisingly called...
- Food Events At Cody's
Upcoming food book events at Cody's bookstore in Berkeley. Friday, November 1 JUDY RODGERS talks about THE ZUNI CAFÉ COOKBOOK. Subtitled “A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco’s Beloved...
Cooking
IACP Cookbook Nominees
The International Association of Culinary Professionals has posted its list of contenders for various awards in cookbook excellence. I've read through a number of the books on the list, and I was glad to see Judy Rodgers's Zuni Café Cookbook up for a couple of awards. I of course am hoping that Marion Nestle's Food Politics and Corby Kummer's The Pleasures of Slow Food get awards, but even being nominated is great.
- Food Blog Awards
Menu For Hope is one end-of-year tradition in the food blogosphere; the Food Blog Awards are another. Go nominate your favorite sites for awards and virtual glory at Well Fed. As a former judge, I can tell you that this is a tough chore for the folks...
- Good Books For Cooking Technique
Lenn asked me for recommendations for technique-oriented cookbooks. I gave him some ideas and decided to share the list. The following books have given me skills and knowledge that I use every day in the kitchen. I love European food, and these books...
- Wine Spectator Is Arrogant
I know. It's a shock. But take a deep breath, and I'll explain. In the current issue, they've printed a letter from a reader who blames Wine Spectator for promoting monstrous wine lists, and he goes on to decry the trend. "I am not happy...
- Judy Rodgers
A couple of weeks ago, I went to see Judy Rodgers at Cody's Books. Ms. Rodgers is the chef and co-owner of Zuni Cafe, one of San Francisco's best and most beloved restaurants. She was doing the local circuit, at least, for her new book, not surprisingly called...
- Food Events At Cody's
Upcoming food book events at Cody's bookstore in Berkeley. Friday, November 1 JUDY RODGERS talks about THE ZUNI CAFÉ COOKBOOK. Subtitled “A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco’s Beloved...