For those of us who enjoy cooking, going out to eat is more than just having someone prepare food and clean up after you; it can be a way to add new ammo to our own culinary arsenal. Call it inspirational dining. For instance, the Pear Sauce at Honey’s (think apple sauce just with pears) [...]
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We cannot tell a lie: Over the years, we’ve been members of various recipe cults: Martha Stewart, Real Simple, hell, even this guy for a little while. But as the years have worn on, one book and one book alone has proven itself over and again to be pretty much the only cookbook you’d ever [...]
Carolyn Wyman Releases The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book (AKA “The Bible II”)
Aired July 2nd, 2009 on Books and Cheesesteak.0 CommentsWith The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book, Carolyn Wyman may have just written the definitive book about all things Philly cheesesteak. Beginning by describing the cheesesteak’s birth and also including chapters on cheesesteak culture, recipes for different cheesesteak components and concoctions, and “cheesesteaks abroad” (with “abroad” translating as “anywhere but Philly”), the bulk of Wyman’s book [...]
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Thomas Keller, Vacuum Packer Extraordinaire, Speaking Tonight At Free Library
Aired November 24th, 2008 on Books, Celebrity Chefs and Events.0 CommentsAward-winning bistro-wiz and overlord of the Napa Valley, Thomas Keller, will be speaking at the Free Library of Philadelphia tonight as part of their pretty awesome guest lecturer series. Keller, one of only two chefs EVER to simultaneously have two Michelin 3 Star Restaurants, is the man behind The French Laundry, Bouchon, and Ad-Hoc over [...]
At least it wasn’t when I was there this past year.
