Food News And Opinion

Christmas Menu Ideas

Have you planned the Christmas dinner menu yet? If not, let Nancy Lopez-McHugh guide you.

A World of Cakes by Krystina Castella: A Delicious Joyride

Anamika Arun is spellbound by the A World of Cakes cookbook by Krystina Castella.

The Momofuku Milk Bar Cookbook

Mayssam Samaha tries out a recipe from Momofuku Milk Bar by Christina Tosi.

13 Fun Culinary Christmas Gifts on a Budget

Jerri Green lines up a great list of cheap culinary Christmas gifts for this year.

Culinary Christmas Gift of the Year: The SousVide Supreme

Is this the culinary Christmas gift of the year? Kalle Bergman tries the SousVide Supreme.

The Rudest Beer in the World – Stone Brewing Co. 2011 Double Bastard Ale

Stone Brewing Co. just released their 2011 version of the Double Bastard Ale.

Food and Happiness

Next great recipe or meal you create, next great food memory, take the time to really savor it.

The Tuile Cookie – a Worn Out Dessert Garnish

Despite the current trends and gastronomic growth, dessert garnishes remain in the dark ages.

A Fund For Jenny

When food blogger Jennifer Perillo suddenly lost her husband a few weeks ago, an outpour of support came from all over the food blogging community.

Kitchen Design: Time for Tea

Check out this beautifully designed tea trolley for those who really take tea time seriously.

Cookbook Review: Flipping Camel Burgers Under the Clock

Tara Stevens went to the ancient Moroccan city of Fez, and ended up writing “Clock Book” – an appetizing cookbook about a modern café at the center of a small medieval village.

Mexico On My Plate: Is Mexico City “The World’s Greatest Food City?”

Stan Sesser of The Wallstreet Journal, writes a stomach and sense stimulating article about the wonders of Mexican cuisine in Mexito city.

Summer Grilling Do’s and Don’ts

A summer barbecue can easily turn into a summer disaster if proper precautions aren’t taken to ensure food safety.

Culture With A Small “C”

Gilda Claudine Karasik experiences the culinary cultural tradition not of a nation, but of a family.

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New York Bagels vs Montreal Bagels: Friends or Foes?

NYC and Montreal bagels battle it out in this mano-a-mano test by Mayssam Samaha.

Time to Put Women in Charge of Meat and Marinades

Tamara Novacoviç decides to change the tradition of gender roles in the world of grilling. Move over men!

On Rouille And Working In A Professional Kitchen

A night in the professional kitchen of a French bistro taught Laura Bednarski a lot about both herself and about food.

24 Heures Deluxe Meal – The Ultimate Le Mans Feast

Our resident Gastro-Man Brian Lambæk has created 8 fantastic recipes that will keep you and your friends extremely well fed all through the Le Mans 24 Hour race.

E.Coli And How To Protect Yourself

Even if you do not live in Germany it is good to know how to prevent and protect yourself and family from E. Coli.

Cookbook Review: Small-Batch Baking For Chocolate Lovers By Debby Maugans

Sylvie Shirazi takes a look at the new cookbook from Debby Maugan.

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Itsy Bitsy Foodies: How To Make Healthy Food Exciting For Kids

Kelsey Hilts with some valuable tips on how to get your kids to appreciate an old fashioned home cooked meal.

Divining Lost Recipes

Gilda Claudine Karasik about lost recipes from her beloved 90 year old grandmother.

Lunch Makeover: Fast, Healthy Meals for Kids

The best lunch is one that’s nutritious and quick to prepare, but also fun to eat. Pack a punch with tips from authors Kim McCosker and Rachael Bermingham.

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Pig Of The Week: Rillettes, I’ve Had A Few…

The King Of Pigs is back with one of his favorite ways of turning pork and fat into delicious comfort food.

Sense Memory: When Sweet Met Savory

Appreciative palates have to start somewhere, even if it was at the dubious drive-thru.

Why Foodies Aren’t Elitist

Washington Post: The wealthy will always eat well. It is the poor and working people who need a new, sustainable food system more than anyone else.

Quinoa In A Quandary

When in trouble over moral food choices, Gilda Claudine Karasik finds herself turning to Quinoa.

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Abandon Mint: A Garnishing Guide

Ladies and gentlemen, hide your mint leaves. Stella Parks on how to elevate garnishing to more than just bling.

Deutschlicious: Easter Contraband – The Kinder Surprise Egg

This iconic German sweet turns out to be Italian, but it is still classified as contraband in the US.

Saving The Easter Bunny: Vegetarian Easter Dinner Tips

Is it at all possible to please vegetarians during Easter? Jerri Green with a few helpful tips.

Pig Of The Week – An Industry Telling Porkies

For every happy pig that gets to end its days as braised shoulder with haricot beans, there is a horror story to be told about intensive pig farming.

Sense Memory: The Heart And Soul Of Rice In A Bowl

Denise Sakaki digs into how memories of a bowl of rice can accompany you from childhood and throughout life.

El Bulli – Shadowing ‘The Sorcerer’s Apprentices’, Lisa Abend Interview

Serge Lescouarnec sits down with Lisa Abend – who spent a season in the kitchen with Ferran Adrià, and then went on to write a book about the experience.

Deutschlicious: Spelt, Ancient Comeback Grain

Steen Hanssen goes all grainy on us, and sings the praises of Spelt, an ancient wheat variety in the midst of a comeback.

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Pig Of The Week: Shoulder – No Butt Of A Joke

Our resident swine-lover Lars Hinnerskov Eriksen sings the praises of pork shoulder, and serves the perfect hangover sandwich.

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Chop Of The Morning To Ya – Welcome To Pig Of The Week

Lars Hinnerskov Eriksen is a lover of all things swine, which is why we have given him his own column on the subject.

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Sense Memory: In The Kitchen With Cook & Blogger Eric Rivera

Denise Sakaki meets food blogger and cook Eric Rivera, and talks about his upcoming internship at the best restaurant in the world. Among other things.

Welcome To Honest Cooking
Welcome To Honest Cooking

Honest Cooking Editor In Chief Kalle Bergman bids welcome from his favorite hot dog stand.

Testing: The Handpresso

Can you make really good coffee with just the help of your biceps? Kalle Bergman decides to find out.