I have always wanted to join a local farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, but it was the cost commitments that held me back. While you can’t put a price on supporting local farmers, I have always shyed away. Now there is an affordable model that works with my schedule and pocketbook.

Come visit the newest Sur La Table at South Coast Plaza. Come and explore this kitchen playground where the Art and Soul of Cooking is all around you from cookware to linens to knowledgeable sales associates who will help you in your culinary journey.

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.

Chef Rich Sweeney of Top Chef Season 5 had a recipe for a Pasta Fagioli on his website. It looked so good I had to try it out.

I recently entered a contest that was on the EaterLA website. They asked us what one of our favorite moments were from Season 5 of Top Chef. This was my submission.

The newest Sur La Table in Southern California opens on Friday, August 28th at South Coast Plaza. It’s a veritable kitchen playground with some of the best selection of cookware, tableware, cutlery, table linens and more in one place!

Here’s a sneak peek into next week’s episode of Top Chef Las Vegas! It’s battle of the sexes. Both teams must cater a bachelor and bachelorette party. Guest judge this week is Todd English.

Rick Bayless, you are a Top Chef Master!! Congratulations on your win and the donation of $100,000 to the Frontera Farmer Foundation.

So Top Chef Las Vegas could bring us a good season. There are some good chefs in the bunch. I’m keeping my eye on Kevin, Michael V, Michael I and Bryan. The bar has been raised and there is alot of money to be won in this season of Top Chef.

Special guests Jamie Lauren and Richard Sweeney from Bravo Television’s Top Chef, as well as incredible food from Los Angeles area restaurants will be on hand for this event for GLAAD…

Bravo will present the newest season of Top Chef and this season they are in Las Vegas! Join 17 cheftestants as they battle it out for the title of Top Chef.