Rick Moonen: Fish Without a Doubt- May 28, 2008 By JULIETTE ROSSANT If last year was the year of vegetable cookbooks (think Mark Bittman's gigantic How to Cook Everything Vegetarian (see Super Chef's review), this year is stacking up to be the year of seafood and meat. Super Chef will get to the meat in other reviews. But as for seafood, that impression is based on the paperback edition of Rick Stein's Complete Seafood, Ralph...http://superchefblog.com/2008/05/rick-moonen-fish-without-doubt.html Emeril on Fine Living Network- May 27, 2008 By JULIETTE ROSSANT When is enough Emeril Live! Enough We'll soon find out. Scripps, which owns both the Fine Living Network and the Food Network, announced that it is premiering new episodes on FLN starting July 7, 2008 at 7pm ET seven nights a week, to be followed by Emeril's new boss's show, The Martha Stewart Show at 8pm. For Emeril-addicts, or anyone not home at 7pm, you can still...http://superchefblog.com/2008/05/emeril-on-fine-living-network.html Afghanistan: Silk Road Dining- May 22, 2008 By JULIETTE ROSSANT Super Chef recommends to readers the National Gallery of Art's new show: Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul. This exhibition is a rare chance to see works of art dating from the 3rd Century BC to the 2nd Century AD. Courageous Afghanis risked their lives to preserve these treasures of the National Museum during Taliban rule. The exhibit runs...http://superchefblog.com/2008/05/afghanistan-silk-road-dining.html Mario Batali: Italian Grill- May 21, 2008 By JULIETTE ROSSANT Did you think Mario Batali would leave grilling to fellow Food Network-er Bobby Flay Uh-uh. Mario is going after the Memorial Day crowd with Italian Grill (HarperCollins 2008) written with Judith Sutton. Mario goes from Antipasti to Pizza to Meats and Vegetables, all with Italian flare which means great ingredients, good seasonings and simple presentation. What...http://superchefblog.com/2008/05/mario-batali-italian-grill.html Bravo's A-List Awards- May 20, 2008 By JULIETTE ROSSANT What does the world really need Another award show! Bravo is introducing The A-List Awards on June 12 at 10 PM ETPT. If the Food Network has an awards show, why not Bravo The idea is to honor those who "have made an indelible mark in the arts, and showcasing some of the leading creative minds working today," according to the press release. The host is Kathy...http://superchefblog.com/2008/05/bravos-list-awards.html Do French Kids Get Fat- May 19, 2008 By JULIETTE ROSSANT Take heart this Monday morning. The childhood obesity epidemic (just as the rest of the world faces higher food prices and famine) is not limited to the US. Even the French are starting to wake up to the fact that 16 per cent of five to 11-year-olds are obese. The culprits are the same: fast food, no time to cook, and a sedentary lifestyle. One French chef ...http://superchefblog.com/2008/05/do-french-kids-get-fat.html |