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The Food Blogger’s Cheat Sheet

Navigation 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P QR S T U V W X Y Z Why? I decided to crowdsource a collection of technology terms which can help … Continue reading

Food and Beverage People Only

Sometimes being in the F&B (FAB) business is weird, fun, tiring, ridiculous and painful. I thought I’d articulate a few experiences with some animated gifs. Chefs New dish given to a customer that the manager hates.   Line Cook telling … Continue reading

Chefs, Suicide, and Bad Reviews

Chef Bernard Loiseau was once a favorite with the late French president François Mitterrand. In fact, Loiseau was at one time France’s most celebrated chef. Robert de Niro would drop in for Loiseau’s signature dish of frog’s legs with garlic … Continue reading

Tax Tips for Bloggers

When it comes to blogging and taxes, “Taxgirl” — who has two graduate degrees and an internship at the Internal Revenue Service — sums it up nicely: while blogging is relatively new to the tax scene, the law is the … Continue reading

How to Get Paid for Food Photography

For those interested in monetizing their collection of food photographs, or cultivating an interest in food photography with the objective of getting paid, the Internet offers several options through online photo submissions. Besides web-based photography services, websites that offer photo … Continue reading

Voting for the Best Food Blogger of 2012 Has Begun

Voting for this year’s Best Food Blogger has officially started. Who should you vote for? You should vote for that one food blog that makes your mouth water, or for the food blog that keeps you posted on the best … Continue reading

FriendsEAT Best Blogger 2012 Nominations Extended

We have been inundated with requests to extend the due date for blogger nominations due to the Thanksgiving holiday.  We will be pushing the due date to 3pm EST on November 23rd to accommodate.  There are almost 24 hours more … Continue reading

Why Restaurant Owners and Chefs Hate Food Bloggers

A few months back we covered a story about Marisol Simoes, the owner of two trendy restaurants who retaliated against one of her customers, Elayna Katz, because on the web, Katz dared to criticize Marisol’s eatery for bad service. Marisol … Continue reading

Nominate Your Favorites for the 2012 BEST Food Blogger Contest

The wait is over. Nominations are open for the second annual FriendsEAT “Best Food Blogger Contest”. We want you to nominate your favorite food blogs, those that make you drool; those responsible for those five extra pounds you just can’t … Continue reading

Tisha Unarmed and Tosh.0

Every once in a while, we come across someone who is truly inspiring. I never thought I would come across someone like this on Tosh.O. Tosh recently featured Tisha Unarmed. For those of you who are not familiar with Tisha, … Continue reading

Favorite Blogger of the Week: David Santori of Frenchie and the Yankee

We love to highlight some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know each other. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is David Santori, the blogger behind Frenchie … Continue reading

5 Tradeshows Every Food Blogger Must Go To

Food bloggers should be the ultimate source for food trends, both on the local and international level. It’s not an easy task to accomplish. This includes reading lots and lots of press material, blogs, dining out and keeping notes on … Continue reading

FriendsEAT 3 Has Launched

YOU asked, we listened. We chained our developers to their computers for the past six months so they could make lots of changes to make FriendsEAT. The site is now easier to use, and has lots of fun social sharing … Continue reading

Staying Skinny + Food Blogging (8 Tips to Make it Work)

I eat. A LOT! I write about food and wine, which means that I eat more than the average person. I have people ask me all the time how I stay skinny. I’m not “skinny-skinny”. I like to think I’m … Continue reading

Hanneke Eerden’s Pasta with Smoked Salmon

This is a guest post from the fabulous Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks. If you love food, grilling, and great writing…her blog is for you. Without further ado, here’s Hanneke’s Pasta with Smoked … Continue reading

Hanneke Eerden’s Cream Cheese Chicken

I’m sure you’ve noticed that we have a great guest blogger this week: Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains behind The Dutchess Cooks. She creates super tasty recipes (and is a great person to know). Hungry? What are you waiting … Continue reading

Hanneke Eerden’s Salad with Steak and Blue Cheese Dressing

This is a guest post from the gorgeous and talented Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks, a Netherlands based food blog with recipes from all around the world. Seriously, check her out, she’ll have … Continue reading

Hanneke Eerden Smoked Chicken Salad

This is a guest post from the fabulous Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks, a Netherlands based food blog with recipes to make you salivate within seconds. Without further ado, here’s Hanneke’s Smoked Chicken … Continue reading

Hanneke Eerden’s Creamy Meatballs with Mushrooms

This is a guest post from the fabulous Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks, a Netherlands based food blog with recipes to make you salivate within seconds. Without further ado, here’s Hanneke’s creamy meatballs … Continue reading

Hanneke Eerden Piri Piri Chicken from the Grill

This is a guest post from the fabulous Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks, a Netherlands based food blog with almost everything you need to become an expert cook. Without further ado, here’s Hanneke’s … Continue reading

Hanneke Eerden’s Smoked Duck and Mushroom Salad

This is a guest post from the fabulous Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks, a Netherlands based food blog with recipes to make you salivate within seconds. She’s a pretty cool person, super active … Continue reading

Hanneke Eerden’s Vitello Tonnato

This is a guest post from the fabulous Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks, a Netherlands based food blog with recipes to make you salivate within seconds. Without further ado, here’s Hanneke’s vitello tonnato … Continue reading

Hanneke Eerden’s Spaghetti with Caciotta Cheese

This is a guest post from the fabulous Hanneke Eerden. She is the brains (and beauty) behind The Dutchess Cooks, a Netherlands based food blog with recipes to make you salivate within seconds. Without further ado, here’s Hanneke’s Spaghetti with Caciotta Cheese … Continue reading

Favorite Blogger of the Week: Michelle Levine

Each week, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know their fellow foodies. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is Michelle Levine, the … Continue reading

Secrets of the Press Dinner

As a food blogger, I get invited to quite a bit of press dinners. Some are run perfectly, while others leave a bitter taste in your mouth. If you are a restaurant and are planning to invite press (including bloggers) … Continue reading

8 Tips To Have Your Food Blog Pay Your Rent

I meet food bloggers on an every day basis, after all…I am a food blogger. Most food bloggers have what they call a “real job”. I’ve met lawyers, chefs, financial analysts, life coaches. They all love food writing. Most are … Continue reading

Favorite Blogger of the Week: Linda Dempah

Each week, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know their fellow foodies. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is Linda Dempah (on behalf of Tropical Foodies). If … Continue reading

Favorite Blogger of the week: Thasneen Ansi of Cooking with Thas

Each week, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know their fellow foodies. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is Thasneen Ansi,  the awesome food blogger behind … Continue reading

Bring Out Your Grills

This is a guest post by Ivan Pavlov, the mind responsible for Pavlov’s Blog. Pavlov was raised in New Hampshire, attended Culinary School in Birmingham, AL a virtual hotbed of culinary talent. Ivan lives and tries to write in Portsmouth, NH. His favorite foods are … Continue reading

Favorite Blogger of the week: Dan Perlman

Each week, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know their fellow foodies. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is Dan Perlman, the … Continue reading

Interview with Food Blogger Andrea Meyers

Andrea Meyers: making life delicious is a fabulous food blog. We first heard about her when our community voted her in as one of the top 50 food blogs of 2011. It’s easy to see why her blog is loved: beautiful images, … Continue reading

Favorite Blogger of the Week: Andrea Meyers

Each week, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know their fellow foodies. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is Andrea Meyers, the awesome food blogger behind andreasrecipes.com. … Continue reading

Favorite Blogger of the Week: Michelle Hooton

Foodies get to know your fellow foodies! Every week, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help you interact with other foodies. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is Michelle Hooton of … Continue reading

IACP Expo, Book and Blog Festival 2012

The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is hosting their 2012 Expo on April 1st in New York City at the Millennium Broadway Hotel. It’s a great event for bloggers and culinary professionals to attend. It will be divided into … Continue reading

Favorite Blogger of the Week: Lynn Chen

Every week, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know their fellow foodies. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is Lynn Chen of … Continue reading

Favorite Blogger of the Week: Rich Wachtel of GrillingwithRich

Every week, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know their fellow foodies. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is Richard Wachtel of … Continue reading

FriendsEAT Favorite Blogger of the Week: MoniQue Shaldjian

Every week, we will be highlighting some of the most interesting and active members of our community on Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus to help foodies get to know their fellow foodies. This week’s FriendsEAT’s Favorite is MoniQue Shaldjian, Chef, … Continue reading

What Foodies Do

There have been lots of memes out there recently…so we figured we should chime in. These are a few things foodies do and think they do. CLICK THE PICTURE TO MAKE IT BIGGER Embed this image on your site! Via: … Continue reading

3 Restaurants in Chicago that the Locals want to Keep a Secret

When I heard the title of MJ’s blog, Carb Before the Storm, I knew that I would like what she had to say. Turns out she is a great writer. Her writing is informal but well thought out and put … Continue reading

Interview with Clay and Zach of The Bitten Word

When I was younger, my mom had piles and piles of Food and Wine all over our house. I think this had an impact on my love for food. You can imagine my delight when I learned about Clay and … Continue reading