For the first time ever, after almost one hundred episodes of “Kitchen Nightmares,” a reality television series in which chef Gordon Ramsay is invited by the owners to spend a week with a failing restaurant, Ramsay walked off the show. … Continue reading →

Beaune could be the culinary and wine capital of France. Located in the middle of Burgundy, Beaune is surrounded by some of the most coveted wine regions including Pommard, Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault, and more. Beaune is tiny, and when you arrive, … Continue reading →

For those living in modern industrialized countries, the lack of physical activity, among other things, has contributed to an insomnia epidemic. The over-the-counter sleep aid market now accounts for over $600 million in annual sales. In addition to increasing physical … Continue reading →

You would think making a burger would be simple, yet it is not. Food and flavor scientists like Howard Moskowitz are tasked with perfecting flavor combinations to make them, well, simply irresistible. This leaves us mere humans battling to replicate … Continue reading →

Memorial Day weekend is sort of the unofficial start of summer. Summer means cocktails, delicious ones.  I think this one fits the bill. The Cali Swizzle was developed by Rum Caliche.  This drink is all about the tropics. I say … Continue reading →

Aspartame is the technical name for the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure. According to Dr. Mercola, an osteopathic physician and leading health advocate, Aspartame accounts for over 75 percent of the adverse reactions to food additives reported to … Continue reading →

Through the years, the popularity of food trucks exploded from coast to coast, with many trucks serving high-end fast food to taste savvy consumers. Customers are able to access Twitter and Facebook to track their favorite catering trucks’ daily location as well … Continue reading →

Most families in the industrialized world subsist on a quick, cheap, and convenient diet of processed foods. But people who regularly consume processed foods run a higher risk of depression, obesity, fatigue, diabetes, and cancer. Here are six amazingly healthy foods high … Continue reading →

Random & strange promotion (and useless to me since my name is NOT burger)…but yeah, SmashBurger is giving away free burgers if your name includes the word. Something tells me those of German descent will be quite happy this day. … Continue reading →

There is nothing better than traversing markets in other countries. While I tend to stick to the more down to Earth galerias  and les halles; once in a while, I crave a little luxury. When I was in Italy, this craving was sated … Continue reading →

“When it comes to choosing food and drink, as an influential psychophysicist Howard Moskowitz once said: ‘The mind knows not what the tongue wants.’” In a recent article, the Guardian’s Amy Fleming discusses restaurant menu “over-choice” as one method restaurateurs … Continue reading →

The majority of our food supply is contaminated with GMO’s, pesticides, and antibiotics, but many manufactured foods are also laced with a plethora of synthetic chemicals, from food colorants that increase the risks of cancer, hyperactivity in children and allergic … Continue reading →

Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted an appeal filed by a 75-year-old small time farmer named Vernon Hugh Bowman. Bowman, who grows wheat and corn along with soybeans on 300 acres of land he inherited from his father, bought … Continue reading →

I consider myself to be quite a lucky lady. I’ve made many chef friends, so whenever I need dining recommendations, I simply ask them. After all, who better than a chef would know where to eat. I had met Chef … Continue reading →

If you’ve read my other France posts from these months, you now realize it is quite possible to eat at Michelin starred restaurants without breaking the bank (most of my tips are here). The key is having a place with … Continue reading →

Written in 1768 by British writer William Hickey: “My first return of sense or recollection was upon waking in a strange, dismal-looking room, my head aching horridly, pains of a violent nature in every limb, and deadly sickness at the … Continue reading →

In an effort to appease critics who blame soft drinks for fueling obesity rates, and to address the growing public awareness of the link between soft drinks and obesity, Coca-Cola says it will make lower-calorie drinks and clear nutrition information … Continue reading →

Yeah, I’ll admit it. I like chicken nuggets…actually, I kinda love them. I ate them as a kid and dunked them in honey because I found it exotic. And now, as a grown up, no matter how hard I tried, … Continue reading →

About 80 percent of all processed food on grocery shelves contains genetically engineered (GMO) ingredients, including GMO high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) used as a sweetener in virtually everything from cereal to ketchup. The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly against the Sanders … Continue reading →

Rating (based on customer reviews): 3.5 out of 5 stars This thing is freakin’ awesome. Seriously. It’s not merely a pedometer, the Fitbit Flex counts your steps, helps you count calories, monitors your sleep, AND is the best alarm clock … Continue reading →

Manufacturing American bourbon whiskey involves the use of specific grain types and unique barrel wood for aging. While bourbon is made primarily in Kentucky, Bourbon can be distilled anywhere in the US. Historian Michael R. Veach reveals the true story … Continue reading →

Be it a baseball or football game, concert, lecture, or any event you may desire to pause and refresh with a little pick-me-up, here are 10 ways to sneak your favorite alcoholic beverage into any event, courtesy of these fine … Continue reading →

Conover believes we have Upton Sinclair to thank for the federal meat inspection effort, adding that his book “The Jungle” frightened the nation so thoroughly in 1906 that Congress passed legislation mandating inspection the same year. Upton Sinclair’s novel describes … Continue reading →

Five days to Mother’s day and you still haven’t made resos? What the heck are you waiting for? Here are some ideas for you…just cross your fingers that they still have spots open. Andaz Wall: 75 Wall Street (Financial District): … Continue reading →

Ted Conover is an author, journalist and a distinguished writer-in-residence in the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University. He teaches graduate courses in Literary Reportage — the art of blending documentary, reportage-style observations, with personal experience, and … Continue reading →

An analysis of British based celebrity chefs published in Scientific & Academic Publishing (SAP), an Open-Access publisher of journals, revealed that most British celebrity chefs’ recipes contained excessive amounts of fat, saturated fatty acids, sugars and salt. “The majority of … Continue reading →

According to a report released by the Beer Institute, beer consumption in the United States decreased for a third-straight year. New Hampshire ranked #1 for the most per capita consumption, and at the bottom of the list was Connecticut. But … Continue reading →

Fishlove, an organization against overfishing, is an ongoing photographic project that invites well-known personalities across the globe to make a bold stand to stop over-fishing. Fishlove’s website features photographs of naked well-known personalities in provocative poses with dead and extinct … Continue reading →

Although the move is not legally binding, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment recently designated the Japanese eel as a species at risk of extinction and on its red list of endangered freshwater and brackish water fish. According to the … Continue reading →

Budweiser recently introduced what they call the “Buddy Cup,” a pint beer glass with a built-in chip that automatically connects people on Facebook when they clink glasses with another “Buddy Cup” user. The cup was developed by advertising agency Agencia … Continue reading →

My good friend Blanca is an ardent admirer of Todd English’s food, so when I heard he had a food event organized at his restaurant (Ca Va) I jumped on the opportunity to taste his food. Ca Va, located at … Continue reading →

As Michael Pollan points out, the development of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) allows cheap, subsidized corn to be converted into cheap, subsidized sugar. In other words, HFCS is used by food and beverage manufactures because it costs less than … Continue reading →

Bill Gates recently penned an article on Mashable in support of fake meat and even shamelessly plugged two venture capital companies he’s invested in — Khosla Ventures and Kleiner Perkins — suggesting their products are at least as healthy as … Continue reading →

Psy, the south Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer known for his videos, performances and hit single “Gangnam Style,” is searching for a personal chef (maybe one of these Psy inspired restaurants should apply). Psy’s global search is being conducted … Continue reading →

The website Ashley Madison, the so-called famous name in infidelity, is an online dating service and social network that markets to people who are already in a relationship. Ashley Madison surveyed 42,890 of their members in major American cities to … Continue reading →

According to the Guardian’s Anna Brones, the United States recently implemented a blockade on mimolette, the brightly colored orange cheese that traditionally comes from Lille, an industrial city in northern France near the Belgian border. Because mites are introduced to … Continue reading →

While Cinco De Mayo is not really much of a holiday in Mexico, it has become a cause for celebration in NYC. This means margaritas, tacos, and delicious Mexican food and drink all over the city. If you are celebrating … Continue reading →

Condé Nast Traveler editors work undercover jobs in travel and leisure to report their experiences. The magazine claims editors and reporters pay the same prices as regular customers and receive no special treatment or recognition. They travel unannounced and are … Continue reading →

Even the richest person on Earth loves free stuff, so here’s a list of freebies for you to enjoy. Philly Soft Pretzel Factory: On 4/26 (National Pretzel Day), you can enjoy 1 free pretzel from them with no purchase neessary. Bruegger’s … Continue reading →

The good people at the Nordic Food Lab in Copenhagen claim to investigate old and new raw materials and techniques, and develop knowledge and ideas for the Nordic region and the world. But we would have never dreamed slicing open … Continue reading →