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According to a May 29th CNN Post on their food blog, Eatocracy, Anthony Bourdain is now officially part of the CNN family: “World-renowned chef, bestselling author and Emmy winning television personality Anthony Bourdain will join CNN as host of a new weekend program, creating a signature showcase for the network’s coverage of food and travel. The announcement was made by CNN Worldwide Executive Vice President and Managing Editor, Mark Whitaker.” -Eatocracy Bourdain himself confirmed the move via Twitter and it’s reported that his show No Reservations is in it’s last season. On to bigger and better things? He will host...
Amy Nawrocki is a contributor to Connecticut Food and Wine. She is the author of three collections of poetry, Potato Eaters, Nomad’s End, and Lune de Miel (forthcoming). Her two prose works, A History of Connecticut Wine: Vineyard in Your Backyard and A History of Connecticut Food, were written with Eric D. Lehman. She teaches English and Creative Writing at the University of Bridgeport and lives in Hamden with husband and two cats. Our notions of what constitutes “dessert” and what constitutes a “meal” need to be challenged when we think about early American cooking. Cakes and puddings, which today...
The Olympics are often a golden opportunity for companies to solidify their message and strengthen their brand image on the international stage; but can the sponsors actually damage the Olympic brand itself? Recently, the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges in London expressed outrage at the fact that McDonalds is the official sponsor for London’s Olympic Park, an area where a colossal McDonalds restaurant will serve fast food to tourists and visitors for the duration of the Summer Games. As the official sponsor, McDonalds will be the only branded food product allowed in the park. Additionally, Coca-Cola will be the only...
No, these are not your standard ice cream cones, these are cupcake cones. Cupcake cones are very simple to make and are fun for the whole family to get involved with. Yesterday we baked them and photographed the entire process to share with you. The total cost to make 24 cones was only $9 including the purchase of vanilla cake mix, sprinkles, cones, whipped frosting, and a pair of aluminum baking tins (required for stabilizing the cones in the oven). If your local supermarket happens to be out of Funfetti mix (our favorite) you can always pick up plain white...
Eric D. Lehman is a contributor to Connecticut Food & Wine. He is the Director of Creative Writing at the University of Bridgeport, and is the author of many books about Connecticut, including A History of Connecticut Wine, the Insiders Guide to Connecticut, and the forthcoming History of Connecticut Food. He lives in Hamden with his wife, poet and author Amy Nawrocki, and their two cats. This time every spring, when the Connecticut River warms to between 40 and 50 degrees, the shad make their way up to spawn. And the fishermen gather for the sport of catching this exciting...
Last week Anthony Bourdain appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, to promote tonight’s season debut of No Reservations on Travel Channel. Bourdain discusses his past seven seasons with Stewart who jokes about having diarrhea merely from watching the things Bourdain eats while traveling abroad. Season 8 promises to be a blast for foodies and travel junkies alike, so be sure to tune in tonight on Travel Channel at 9pm ET....
Wesleyan University is hosting its first Food Stock event May 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s touted as, “an all day extravaganza devoted to cooks and books” and promises to deliver talks, workshops, book signings, food trucks and a farmers market. Speakers and celebrity guests include Eric Assimov, Ruth Reichl, Molly O’Neill, Faith Middleton, Jane Stern, Chef Bobo, and many more. Vendors include: Popup Cookbook Store by R.J. Julia Booksellers, CT Farm Fresh LLC, The Kitchen Store, Lucky Taco Food Truck, NoRA Cupcake Co and others. Food Stock is free to attend and open to everyone, however you must...
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut took the first step requiring producers to label genetically modified food Wednesday, as a legislative committee overwhelmingly backed a measure promoted as giving consumers more information while avoiding the debate over health concerns. The legislature’s Environment Committee voted 23-6 to approve the measure, allowing supporters to prevail over opponents who said the measure would lead to higher packaging costs. “It’s something that’s coming, and I think we can be in the forefront in helping shape how it’s done,” said Democratic Rep. Richard Roy, the committee’s House chairman. “Think of us as the mouse that roared.”...
