Good signs for Baltimore’s future in food
As I sorted through my most favorite photos from meals from the last year, one theme was repeated over and over: Bryan Voltaggio.
Secret Guilty Pleasures
My mom is so darn cute. Guilty pleasures exist in so many aspects of life: television, music, food to name a few. Maybe you secretly watch the Kardashians or belt out Barry Manilow in the car. I do love a Real Housewives marathon, but now I am cable tv-free, so that one has been nipped …
Tis the season for the nog
Egg nog. It’s one of those things that people either love or absolutely will never ever drink. Or even try. It grosses them out. Like raw oysters. Or tapioca.
Cookbooks worth reading – top lists from Atlantic Monthly, Eater and Serious Eats
What are some of your favorite cookbooks of the last year? Which cookbook or food memoir are you hoping to add to your collection? As a relatively new cook, I’m always looking for really good, thorough, useful (and beautiful) cookbooks. Here are some top lists for the year (and for all time.) Any favorites in …
Chef Zack Mills
Wit & Wisdom Chef Zack Mills is a pretty even-keeled guy. There he is on the line on a busy Friday night: headset, directing traffic, plating dishes — he concentrates on the job at hand, which is turning out gorgeous, delicious food. And when you look over, you know he’s got this. Quiet, precise, focused. Then …
Chef Bryan Voltaggio on Family, Top Chef and His Birthday Meal
Reality shows like Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, Chopped, Iron Chef and others are hugely popular. Even being on them – not even winning – can be a huge career move. I can name 20 “cheftestants” from past seasons of Top Chef. I have a bit of crush on Tom Colicchio and I think Hugh …
Local food and beverage pros earn “Rising Chef” honors from Star Chefs
After visiting more than 125 chefs and artisans in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., StarChefs.com announced their 2014 list of the area’s culinary rising stars.
For my favorite holiday ever…my favorite pie ever!
Sure, I like pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving dinner. And sweet potato. And apple. But what I really want is chocolate cream pie. This one is so good. If you want to make it more Thanksgiving-y, maybe add maple or something otherwise autumnal (I love that word, so fanc…) to the whipped cream topping.
In praise of the best holiday. Ever.
This is a repost about my very favorite holiday of the year, Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect holiday – it’s all about food. For me personally, the celebrations have changed over the years, but I’m always with people I care about. Whether that’s friends or family, it does not matter. I love my people. So much.