I’ve known since I was a child that I wasn’t much of a baker. Put me in front of burners and I will do just fine, but a set of ovens sends shivers down my spine. For some reason, baking and I never really did well together. There are a few exceptions…

Famed Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer will be visiting The OC on November 7. In colloboration with Sur La Table and Shun Knives, Bob Kramer will be at the new Sur La Table at South Coast Plaza to answer your cutlery questions and perform mini knife demonstrations.

Weight Watchers second annual Lose For Good™ campaign takes place with participation of chefs from this year’s NYC Wine and Food Festival. They aim to donate up to $1 million to go toward ending childhood hunger.

This past Sunday, GLAAD held their Summer Fundraiser and we had Chef Jamie Lauren and Chef Rich Sweeney from Top Chef Season 5 battling out in front of GLAAD supporters and foodies.