Blessed with an ever-widening array of fancy heirloom produce, chefs are turning uncooked vegetables into edible sculptures.
Category: Cooking and Cookbooks
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Inside the Governors Ball 2024 Oscars Party
Emma Stone and Christopher Nolan were among the winners celebrating at the official after-party of the Academy Awards.
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Max Hardy, 40, Dies; Helped Bring Chef-Driven Cuisine to Detroit
With his unique blend of Lowcountry and Caribbean influences, he ranked among the best of a new generation of Black culinary wizards.
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The Los Angeles Restaurant That Sold Hollywood on Mexican Food
Marlon Brando dropped by once a week. Quentin Tarantino mixed margaritas at the bar. Casa Vega opened nearly 70 years ago in Sherman Oaks, and it’s still a beloved industry hangout.
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Woman Sues Tomato Company, Saying Those Weren’t San Marzanos in the Can
A federal judge said the lawsuit, in which a California woman accused Simpson Imports of using “highly misleading” packaging, could proceed. The company says its labels do not call the product “San Marzano.”
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What Do We Gain by Eating With Our Hands?
The sense of touch can be a crucial part of dining, one thing that some cultures have understood better than others.
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How Shaved Ice Took Over the Dessert Menu
Plus: a pixelated chair, houseplant-centered art and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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Why Bakers Are Suddenly Embracing Fondant
Long snubbed by serious pastry chefs, the most malleable of icings is making a comeback.
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For Valentine’s Day, Should You Cook Dinner on a First Date?
Drinks out are out, dinner in is in. We spoke to three pairs who made the risky choice of sharing a kitchen table with a stranger.
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The Nostalgic Appeal of Mung Bean Desserts
Asian American pastry chefs are making something new of the humble legume.