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Tips from a Professional Chocolate Taster
Eating chocolate for a job may seem like the best job in the world and it is. I love doing my job, but it's not always as tasty as you may think.
David Greenwood-HaighPublished 7 years ago in FeastBest Cupcake Shops in LA
Boutique dessert spots are spreading like wildfire, but why waste time trying to decide which ones to visit when you can head straight to the best cupcake shops in LA instead? Each of these spots emanates a certain passion for baking, and it shines through when you take a look inside their pastry cases.
Chocolate Bloom Explained
What’s that coating of white stuff on my Chocolate? This is a question I get asked a lot when I am leading a chocolate team-building workshop or tasting session.
David Greenwood-HaighPublished 7 years ago in FeastBiggest Food Challenges in New Jersey
New Jersey is a state defined by food. Being right south of New York City, our Garden State is bombarded by tons of different influences from all the different cultures that pass through to and from New York to the rest of the country. Every culture brings food, and, thus, our food culture becomes more and more distinct with each person to pass through our borders.
Anthony GramugliaPublished 7 years ago in FeastSt. Patrick's Day Potluck Ideas
Though St. Patrick's Day is often associated with drink, if you're hosting or going to a potluck party, the food is just as important! Here are some delicious, festive and easy recipes you can whip up in no time that will leave your friends and family feeling lucky on St. Patrick's Day.
Kat WalcottPublished 7 years ago in FeastHealth Benefits of Walnuts and Almonds
Everyone knows that eating healthy is instrumental to fostering a healthy lifestyle--and nuts like walnuts and almonds tend to be among the healthiest foods one can consume. Of course, health wise, there are numerous important foods to consume, but it is important to get a healthy amount of nuts in the system.
Miranda O'ConnerPublished 7 years ago in FeastBizarre Snacks from Around the World
Some of the snacks Americans eat are fairly bizarre. The very idea of energy drinks and soda, for example, are fairly odd. Soda is just syrup and water mixed together—weird, right? All the ingredients are basically toxic sludge that we deliberately put into our bodies. And energy drinks? Truly terrible stuff.
Anthony GramugliaPublished 7 years ago in Feast50 Kitchen Life Hacks That Will Change Your Life
Managing a kitchen can be exhausting. Recipes take time and it can be a little overwhelming, especially to a new cook, to manage all the utensils and tasks you need while cooking.
Sheera LeePublished 7 years ago in FeastWhat It's Like To Be: Celebrity Chef Josh Capon
With 5 successful restaurants, a popular sandwich stand at Citi Field and a slew of loyal celebrity clients, Chef Josh Capon seems to have it all. But being a celebrity chef - especially one with such a passion for food, people and family - is not nearly as easy as it seems. Capon lets us in on his own career secret sauce.
Rick SchwartzPublished 7 years ago in FeastFantastic Three Ingredient Desserts
Baking can be a tricky endeavor, as many desserts require a ton of ingredients and steps that can leave beginners a little overwhelmed. There are tons of amazing baked goods out there, but buying all the ingredients can be expensive. It can take hours of time you may not have. And, let's be honest, sometimes you need a fast treat to satisfy that craving of yours.
Anthony GramugliaPublished 7 years ago in FeastThe World's Greatest Macaroni and Cheese
When we think of comfort foods, we’re often transported back to our childhood. Memories of delicious flavours that our parents, grandparents and families would make for us come flooding back. The soft delicious, safe foods that wrap you in their arms like a blanket and tell you everything is going to be okay. For some it’s creamy buttery mashed potatoes, reminiscent of Thanksgiving dinners and afternoon naps. For others it can be a simple cheese sandwich with the crusts cut off. For me, that food is Mac & Cheese. There’s something about the crispy, salty taste of the topping. The gooey, creamy pasta. The blatant disregard for calories. Something about it just works. After a long, tough day when I’m in desperate need of a pick me up my thoughts guide me towards cheese. My thighs do not. One of the best things about adulthood, besides setting your own bedtime, is taking the foods you love from childhood and giving them an extra special twist to elevate them into something gourmet. Mac & Cheese has been dressed up in all kinds of ways over the last few years, with crafty chefs adding soft pink lobster and fine french cheeses to the magical mix. My staple though will always be bacon and beer. Though not an entirely new combination, it’s one that works time and time again. The beer in the roux adds a hoppy richness, which cuts through the creaminess of the sauce and gives it a tangy taste. The bacon, which should be crispy, gives an added dimension to the texture and a burst of umami flavour every other bite. Ingredients
Tiffany MaddoxPublished 7 years ago in FeastBest Burger Spots In New York City
Burger spots are something of an American tradition, and New York City is something of a microcosm of America. What other city best encapsulates the diversity of the American dream—at its best and at its worst—quite like New York City?
Anthony GramugliaPublished 7 years ago in Feast