What is extreme beer?
Sam Calagione, founder of the Dogfish Head Brewery in Milton, Del., is also one of the founders of the extreme beer movement in the US. Across the country, extreme beer means beer with chipotle peppers added, beer with chocolate syrup added, beer with triple the usual amount of bitters, making it extra […]
Linda’s Gassenheimer’s Favorite Finds at the Fancy Food Show, 2007
The Fancy Food Show held each year at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City draws thousands of foodies. People from all facets of the food industry - small markets, major grocery chanins, chefs and caterers - descend on the show to see what is new […]
Know the angles to help you get the most out of your restaurant visit.
It’s the show that helps you spend the bucks.
Recent statistics: Americans now spend roughly half their food budget eating out. Large glass wine towers with robots retrieving wine, prompt diners to buy more wine.
Lot’s of noise and music encourages faster turnover of […]
Chefs Helping the Homeless Benefit
Celebrated chefs in South Florida have created a food-lover’s adventure that will benefit homeless men, women and families with children. Broward Partnership for the Homeless and Florida Table magazine are co-hosting the event.
The evening begins with 5:30 cocktails at the newly opened Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Fort Lauderdale showroom. At 7 PM […]
August means harvest season in many areas. One of my favorite memories growing up in Connecticut was going to the local farm to buy freshly picked corn. We would rush home and cook it immediately. I can still taste the fresh sweet flavor. Corn is an important ingredient in most cuisines. It’s especially important in […]
An intimate view of Princess Diana from her personal chef, Darren McGrady plus her favorite Bread and Butter Pudding
Princess Diana touched the hearts of people around the world. It’s hard to believe that this August 31st marks the 10th anniversary of her death – a very sad memory.
I interviewed Chef Darren McGrady on my […]
As heard on Linda’s WLRN NPR radio program Food News and Views