Joey Chestnut, 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes. How exactly did he do that?! Takeru Kobayashi eat more hot dogs than I do in 1 year, how did he fit all of those hot dogs inside his body when the guy is actually kind of thin? Oleg Zhornitskiy, this guy ate 9 jars of mayo in 8 minutes. Sonya Thomas li... Read More »
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Takes on Jalapenos"][/caption] One of the most grueling and stomach wrenching competitive eating contests was held over the weekend when the third annual La Costena Feel the Heat Jalapeno Eating Championship Challenge was held in Chicago. T... Read More »
If there's one thing that Coney Island is known for, that would be hotdogs! And what better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a hotdog eating competition " the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. This long time tradition is said to have originated on July 4, 1916 wherein four immigrants were... Read More »
"They vomit so that they may eat and eat so that they may vomit." -- Seneca, Roman statesman and philosopher In the Moral Epistles, a collection of letters on philosophical and moral issues related to Roman life, Seneca, (circa 4 BC - 65 AD), Roman statesman, philosopher, and advisor to Nero, descr... Read More »
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="A Coney Island Tradition"][/caption] In its heyday, Coney Island was the location of America's most famous amusement park, with death-defying rides, carnival sideshows and some of the best walk-around food you could find. It's home to "Nath... Read More »
In what has to be the most brazen act of supreme hypocrisy, NY City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attended the annual weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, just weeks after moving to ban soda sales in his city. In June, prior to Bloomberg attending the hot dog eating contes... Read More »
In the "Moral Epistles" the author, Seneca, a Roman statesman and philosopher who was an adviser to Nero, writes: "They vomit so that they may eat and eat so that they may vomit." Seneca goes on to characterize Roman banquet protocol: "When we recline at a banquet, one [slave] wipes up the spittle w... Read More »
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Can you handle the heat?"][/caption] After last week's article, Some Like it Hot: The Truth about Chili Peppers was published, I was reminded about a little known, but very active research and educational facility in the American southwest ... Read More »
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Sonya Thomas Will Never Be a Foodie in Our Eyes"][/caption] A country is defined by what forms of entertainment it seeks. What does it say of a nation when competitive eating contests are celebrated as a serious sport, even as two of every te... Read More »
Top Food Trends for 2024: A Comprehensive Guide As we step into 2024, the food industry is embracing new trends shaped by health consciousness, sustainability, and technological advancements. Here’s a look at what’s expected on grocery shelves, combined with insights into how technology and con... Read More »
Still have nothing to wear trick or treating? How about going out as your favorite snack, or maybe you'd like to be a "cereal killer". Here are some ideas for those foodies who've been stuck in the kitchen with no time to shop. What a great way to announce to the world that you're expecting, the Bu... Read More »
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="240"] French Chefs in Public Schools[/caption] I always admired the French for their culinary culture but it was not until I saw last week's CBS News' report on "France's Gourmet School Lunches" that I realized just how deeply ingrained and important food ... Read More »
State fairs were originally competitive exhibitions of livestock (rodeos), handicrafts, and baked goods, but expanded to include food vendors, amusement rides, games, races, and music. [caption id="attachment_148967" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Insect pizza, anyone?[/caption] (source) As Cultu... Read More »
Did you know that Superbowl Sunday is the biggest winter grilling day of the year? Yes, you heard me right! Grillers and barbecuers, it's time to brave the cold and start those smokers and grills to produce some amazing foods to share with your friends and family at your Super Bowl party. [caption ... Read More »
You already dined at all the restaurants I suggested last week? You must have had a busy weekend. Since you can't get enough, here's a list of a few more places for you to celebrate the spring sun. Bryant Park Grill: 25 West 40th Street. What can be better than making believe you are in Paris while... Read More »
America's first female Iron Chef is no stranger when it comes to being a sexy celebrity chef. We're all familiar with Chef Cat Cora. The one we fell in love with while battling with the boys of Iron Chef America. She was the first female Iron Chef and she proved it with a lot of victories under her... Read More »
It was not long ago that the world has witnessed the rebirth of the rather hidden treasure in Nordic cuisine. Now, as they crawl back into the competitive market of culinary cultures, the Nordic cuisine has even something more to offer in an international level. We have heard of food regions such a... Read More »
The head of Wal-Mart's U.S. operations, Bill Simon, recently warned USA TODAY's editorial board that U.S. consumers face "serious" inflation in the months ahead for clothing, food and other products. "We're seeing cost increases starting to come through at a pretty rapid rate." John Long, a retail ... Read More »
We all want to eat what's best for us because we want to be healthy and we want to see certain results like losing a few pounds. But being consumers do not have to be determined by what can be good for us. Eating ethically, as you should know, can also bring the outcomes you want for yourself. Call ... Read More »
When I read Sandy Wasserman's blog entry on "You're not into wine if...." I knew I was going to love the rest of Pulling Corks and Forks. Sandy states some harsh (and hilarious) truths: "those cute little animals on the label that don't even exist or a funny name of a wine with a sexual innuendo (M... Read More »
The only prospect more exciting than the next sideshow along the midway at a fair, is the sinful decadence of the deep-fried heaven served up by the food vendors. Just the passing mention of a state fair, and most of us instantly relive the buzz of carny chatter, the burnt sugar aroma of pink cotton... Read More »