Latest gig for Bing Travel focuses on destinations for chocolate lovers. The slide show/story focuses on a dozen yummy places, from a spa in Argentina that will literally cover you in chocolate to decadent martinis in Manhattan.The irony, of course, is that I don't actually like … [Read more...] about Chocolate destinations
Food writing
Culinary trends from the last decade
Seemingly everyone is writing about food trends from 2000 to 2009, but I was struck by how much I agreed with the list put forth by the The Food Channel. I've included only their top 10 overall trends here, you can read about their full take on all kinds of trends on their … [Read more...] about Culinary trends from the last decade
The 10 Best “Best of 2009” Food Book Lists
It's that wacky time of the year when everyone seems to out their "Top 10s" from the year. It's no different with lists about food books. So here's my own: The Top 10 "Best of 2009" food book lists. The most common entries on all the lists? Momofuko by David Chang, Ad Hoc at Home … [Read more...] about The 10 Best “Best of 2009” Food Book Lists
Food writing in magazines alive and well
Sad about the demise of Gourmet? Fear not. Food writing in magazines is alive and well. Here's a great guide to magazine food writing. My personal favorite are Gastronomica and Saveur... Subscribe to Eat.Write.Now. … [Read more...] about Food writing in magazines alive and well
Do the French appreciate Julia?
Does it matter? A recent story in the The New York Times notes that despite her canonization as the unofficial ambassador for French cuisine in this country, most French people haven't heard of Julia Child. In a way, it makes sense. Her book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, … [Read more...] about Do the French appreciate Julia?
