thursday, may 1st, 2008May is the cheerful month swinging between spring and summer and the many splendid culinary events in New York City this month reflect the fresh spirit of the season!Be sure to check out the 2008 Upcoming Events section of eddybles for a monthly listing of dozens of festivals and happenings in New York City that celebrate food and drink! The date, location and a link to the event is provided for every listing.Happy Spring! James Beard House: Maker's Mark Derby Day: May... Read Full Story

wednesday, april 30th, 2008 Last year I was on the Planning Committee for Taste of the Nation New York City but I opted out this year as I will be out of town for the big event and since my role is to recruit and coordinate volunteers, I didn't think I would be of much use organizing people from across the country. I feel guilty, but from what I hear from my friends on the committee, it's going to be an incredible night.If you would rather help out at the event rather than just eat your way... Read Full Story

quiz for the week of april 26th 1. In 1191, Richard the Lion Hearted led the 3rd Crusade in victory over the Saracen leader Saladin. As a peace offering, Saladin offered Richard a sweet treat made with a special ingredient from Lebanon. What was the special ingredient and what is the common name for this treat today? 2. A law went into effect this week in New York City requiring restaurant chains of more than fifteen outlets to do what? 3. What is the... Read Full Story

friday, april 25th, 2008 I’m an only child but I have never longed for siblings, as I’ve been fortunate enough in my life to have met incredible women who have always managed to fill any void a longing for a sister might create. Some of my friendships stretch back to kindergarten and my friend Rochelle and I are always proud to say (in unison) to anyone who asks how long we’ve known each other, “We’ve been friends since preschool." It is a gift to be sure and I will never take for granted how... Read Full Story

wednesday, april 23rd, 2008 A few weekends ago I did something I vowed to never do ever since moving to New York and falling in love with The Yankees (the affection seeps into you and you have no control over it, similar to all the lovely smells that waft up from the subway as the temperatures rise). I went to a Mets game. Worse, I had a great time. It didn't hurt that I was with a group of a few dozen fun loving people who turned our multiple rows of seats into one giant beer, sausage and... Read Full Story

saturday, april 19th, 2008  One of the first things I did when I moved to Seattle was sign up to volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium. It was not as if I woke up one morning and said to myself, I simply must begin working with sea cucumbers today, instead, I sort of stumbled upon my stint as a docent. It was the aquarium's position on the downtown waterfront, a few blocks from Pike Place Market and steps away from a covered outdoor shack that served what I still consider to be the world's best... Read Full Story

quiz for the week of april 7th 1. What kind of cheese is pictured in the photo above? Invented in the Apulia region of Italy in the 1920s, it contains a hard outer layer of mozzarella with a creamy interior of mozzarella and cream. Traditionally, the cheese, as pictured, is wrapped in leek leaves which indicates the freshness of the cheese. As long as the leaves are green, the cheese is fresh. BONUS: What does its name translate to in Italian? 2. What is the... Read Full Story

friday, april 4th, 2008 The mission of The Baum Forum is to promote: An on-going dialogue about food and farming issues, focusing on the preservation of a healthy, diversified food system. It's a conversation many of us are trying to have and on April 11th-12th, The Baum Forum invites like minded individuals to gather in New York CIty for a conference designed to further the dialogue with an emphasis on how it relates to our schools, food and communities. From The Baum Forum Baum... Read Full Story

thursday, april 3rd, 2008 I think most restaurant cooks would back me up when I say that the life of a chef is not as glamorous as the glossy cooking shows on television would have their audiences believe. More often than not, the exhausting days fly by in an adrenaline fueled blur of dicing, braising, plating and lifting. At the end of the night, as the sweaty chef jacket is peeled away, mystery burns emerge and limbs, fingers and even toes ache from a day spent in dizzying perpetual motion... Read Full Story

tuesday, april 1st, 2008 Spring in New York is filled with fresh, exciting culinary events in New York City!Be sure to check out the 2008 Upcoming Events section of eddybles for a monthly listing of dozens of festivals and happenings in New York City that celebrate food and drink! The date, location and a link to the event is provided for every listing. Enjoy!!New York Wine & Culinary Center: Crazy For Crepes: April 1st  James Beard House: Portland Indie Wine Festival: April 2nd Whiskey Live... Read Full Story