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Part of Michelle Obama's master plan to reform eating habits in this country includes the directive of a young chef named Sam Kass. Kass has been the Obamas' personal chef for several years now, and when the Obamas packed up and moved to the White House, he did too. Kass, 29, plays more than cook at his current post: he is the first White House chef to have an actual desk in the East Wing and Read more
Recently, reader Blanca123 raised some interesting questions when responding to our recipe for President Obama's chili: "Kindly explain why you call this pitifully flavored 'meat one-pot' a chili . . . Where's the heat? No cayenne, red pepper flakes or even hot sauce, much less real fresh chiles? Turmeric? Why?" She sure got us thinking about what are the intrinsic elements of a true pot of Read more
A photographic history of Obama's junk food photo ops — Grub Street LA Must make: easy homemade puff pastry — Food52 A primer on Chinese condiments — Kitchen Daily Rachael Ray's the most media-covered food personality this year — HuffPost Food Inside TV chef Joanne Weir's new restaurant — Zagat The best bread books to come out of America — Saveur So cute! Celebrity chef baby photos Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio has entered the coffee business, and we're excited about it. But we're also huge tea lovers, and here are the reasons why. Don't skip out on Winter farmers markets — you might miss a lot of cold-weather goodies. Jay Leno's reaction to the veggie pizza Michelle Obama convinced him to try had us laughing out loud. Need another laugh? Check out the best food-filled Super Bowl Read more
Military families dreaming of a White House Christmas got their wish last night as Michelle Obama hosted them for a tree trimming and cooking decorating party last night. Blue Star and Gold Star families, who either have family members currently serving or have lost family members in service, were the first to get a look at the White House Christmas tree. Michelle invited the children to decorate Read more
Gourmet selects the best cookie recipes ever. — Gourmet Looking for an alternative to turkey? How about boneless leg of lamb? — Chow Getting groceries just got a little easier. — Epicurious New ideas for lunch. — Simply Stated President-elect Barack Obama on pie. — The Kitchn What the magazines recommend making for Thanksgiving dinner. — The Bitten Word Get excited for the Read more
After an intimate round table with Michelle Obama, we headed outside to the HealthierUS School Challenge Celebration, where we were given recipes form the White House and a tour of the gardens where Bo posed so perfectly with the first lady. White House chef Sam Kass got giddy when showing off purple lima beans, colorful peppers, and a growing fig tree. Read more
A VIP dinner in Hollywood with President Obama can cost $30,000 per couple. But if pretty, young royals are more your thing, you can get a much better deal. VIP access to the upcoming polo match in Santa Barbara to be attended by Prince William and Kate Middleton is available to the public for $4,000. So what will $4,000 get you at the polo match? Access to the VIP tent as well as a three-course Read more
Are you offended by OFC, China's Obama Fried Chicken restaurant? — Delish Now Top Chef is launching a magazine! — Eater Why some countries have social problems with alcohol and not others. — BBC News Oh no he didn't: Jonathan Sawyer makes matzo ball ramen. — The Daily Meal Every Day With Rachael Ray magazine gets bought and sold. — Grub Street NY Ten party dips that'll score every Read more
Coming soon: The Unofficial Mad Men Cookbook. — Grub Street NY Warning! This must-make recipe is dangerous. — Slashfood Marcus Samuelsson, Chris Cosentino, and Aaron Sanchez's new shoe line. — Eater What matters more, a chef's skill — or his ability to communicate to his fans? — Time Cooking With Emeril Lagasse's attorney: love it or hate it? — YouTube How to handle and clean squid. Read more
