Here’s a list of famous actors, artists, film directors, and other celebrities who have been either been chefs or cooks or are passionate about cooking. Quite a few of the names will surprise you. 16 Celebrities Who’ve Worked Professionally as Chefs or Cooks Sebastian Cabot: Actor Played Mr. French on the TV series, Family Affair […]
20 Tasty Blogs Guaranteed to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Here’s a list of 20 sugary blogs guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth that celebrate the world of cakes, candy, chocolate, ice cream, cup cakes, and other good (if somewhat guilt inducing) eats. As Don Kardong once said, “Without ice cream, there would be darkness and chaos.” Here’s our list, in alphabetical order… Blognut Ah […]
The Sunday Soda Menace: The Surprisingly Controversial History of Ice Cream
Photograph of an Early 1900’s Soda Fountain, The Library of Congress As we move further into the dog days of summer, our thoughts return to the all too obvious pleasures of ice cream, which we first wrote about here. Surprisingly, the history of ice cream itself is fraught with debate and controversy. In […]
The Bright Side of the End of Bennigans
With the recent news that restaurant chains Bennigans and Steak and Ale are declaring bankruptcy, a possible silver lining is starting to emerge from the dark clouds of the American casual dining scene; the rise of the local neighborhood restaurant. One surprising indicator of this potential trend is that local neighborhood restaurants overshadowed their often […]
5 Good Reasons You Should Encourage Your Kids to Cook at an Early Age
Article after article in the news shares grim statistics about the widening waistlines and related health problems of today’s youth. Could one of the best (and most rewarding) remedies for these serious problems be lurking in your kitchen? 1. Kids who cook usually end up being more knowledgeable about and interested in fresh, healthy ingredients […]