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[23 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments | 918 views]
Where’s Sur La Table?

So I have a new game, it’s called Where’s Sur La Table. It’s my guessing game as to where in South Coast Plaza the new Sur La Table will go.

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Headline, News »

[23 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments | 4,015 views]
Soyjoy’s Earth Day Competition Yields a Winner: Chef Andrew Kirschner

Battle of the Chefs: Eco-Cuisine was held in Los Angeles with 3 prominent chefs battling for a prize package worth $15,000. This Earth Day competition centers around the importance of choosing environmnetally responsible foods like soy.

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Cookbooks »

[22 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 1,833 views]
Sur La Table Announces 4th Cookbook Title: Baking Kids Love

Sur La Table and Cindy Mushet have come together once again to write Baking Kids Love, the 4th cookbook in the Sur La Table series published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book is scheduled for release in the Fall of 2009.

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Contest in Disguise »

[22 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments | 783 views]
We have a Winner! Congrats to Nicole!

Nicole G. is the winner of FoodieInDisguise’s first cookbook giveaway! She wins a copy of The Art & Soul of Baking by Cindy Mushet and Sur La Table.

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Restaurant Review »

[22 Apr 2009 | One Comment | 2,325 views]
Food Review: Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery

I don’t eat breakfast enough, but maybe the new Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery at the Irvine Spectrum will change my mind…

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News »

[21 Apr 2009 | 3 Comments | 2,050 views]
Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery Now Open at Irvine Spectrum

Nestled on the first floor of the new 20 Pacifica Tower at the Irvine Spectrum is a favorite amongst office workers all over the SF Bay Area and Seattle – a Specialty’s Cafe & Bakery.

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Food Network »

[21 Apr 2009 | One Comment | 675 views]
New Shows for Food Network

This just in. Food Network had some kind of event up in NYC today and announced eight new shows coming up in the next few weeks.

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Contest in Disguise, Cookbooks »

[21 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 873 views]
Last Day to Enter and Win a Copy of The Art & Soul of Baking

Cookbook Giveaway: The Art & Soul of Baking. Today is the last day to enter our cookbook giveaway. A winner will be drawn on Wednesday, April 22.

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Restaurant Review »

[21 Apr 2009 | One Comment | 3,397 views]
Cream Pan Japonaise Bakery in Tustin

I have been on a baguette hunt these last few weeks. There have been a few places that have been recommended to me, but I Cream Pan takes the prize so far…

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Cookbooks »

[20 Apr 2009 | 3 Comments | 3,559 views]
Robert Landolphi’s Gluten Free Every Day Cookbook

Just because it’s gluten free doesn’t mean it has to be flavor free. Chef Robert Landolphi shows you how you can make great flavorful dishes…

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News »

[20 Apr 2009 | 5 Comments | 1,949 views]
S. Pellegrino and Restaurant Magazine Announce 2009 World’s Top 50 Restaurants

S. Pellegrino and Restaurant Magazine have released their 2009 World’s Best 50 Restaurants List. Eight restaurants from the United States made the list.

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FoodTech, Misc/Curious »

[20 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 752 views]
Rant: S-XL Bundt Cake Mold

There has been an item moving about the internet this last week and everyone is just going cuckoo for. It’s the S-XL Bundt Cake Mold. I have a problem with this piece of “technology”…

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News »

[20 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 1,404 views]
Ben & Jerry Free Cone Day, Tuesday April 21

Ben & Jerry will be hosting their Free Cone day, tomorrow April 21. 30 years later they continue to make business decisions that are good for the growers, their families and communities around the world.

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News »

[20 Apr 2009 | 4 Comments | 1,429 views]
Sandra Lee and G. Garvin Help Unveil Kentucky Grilled Chicken

The restaurant chain has hired DraftFCB Chicago to produce a new TV Spot directed by Academy Award-winning director Errol Morris. Food Network’s Sandra Lee and TV One’s G. Garvin are featured.

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My Health »

[18 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 817 views]
Something Must Be Wrong (or Right)

My blood glucose levels have not spiked above 200 in over 3 days.

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Headline, Recipes, Restaurant Review »

[17 Apr 2009 | 3 Comments | 2,178 views]
Pho Ha Noi – Irvine

Formerly Saigon Grill, it is now the Pho Ha Noi. I went in with some expectations, but sadly walked away disappointed. I think the first clue should have been that the place was empty…

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Food, Recipes »

[14 Apr 2009 | 3 Comments | 1,746 views]
I Do Cook From Time to Time: Filet Mignon

I recently gave some advice to a co-worker about how I like to cook a filet mignon. When he came back to me the next morning he told me that his filet was a bit tough and that his meat really stuck to the pan…

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News »

[14 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 1,011 views]
P.F. Changs Offers 15% off on Tax Day

Visit any P.F. Changs on Wednesday, April 15 and take 15% off your bill! The offer is good on food and beverages.

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News »

[14 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments | 3,544 views]
KFC to Roll Out Grilled Chicken on April 27

It’s Finger Lickin’ Good! KFC is banking that in the strive to eat healthier, its new Kentucky Grilled Chicken (KGC) will be a hit. On April 27, the chain plans to roll out KGC nationwide…

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Chef Academy, News »

[14 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 1,308 views]
Jean-Christophe Novelli to Host Bravo’s Chef Academy

Chef Academy will follow Jean-Christophe and his students in much the same way Bravo’s Blow Out and Work Out series did. They will be tested and measured based on what they’ve learned in the kitchen.

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