The Wednesday Wrap: Food News To Go
...In Bed: New York Times reporter Jennifer 8. Lee attempts to solve the riddle of the origins of the fortune cookie (hint: it isn't China). You can read about fortune cookies, chop suey, take-out containers, the dangers of being a bicycle delivery man in New York City, and much more in her book, The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food (available March 3).
When Life Gives You Lemons...: The LA Times ticks off 100 Things to Do with a Meyer Lemon--lemon curd, gremolata, pizza, and 97 other great ideas.
Attack of the Clones: The FDA says it's OK to sell food and dairy products from cloned animals.
Gourmet 2.0: Gourmet Magazine relaunched their website today, and now includes access to archival material dating back to 1941. Recipes are still featured on Epicurious.com, but you can watch a video of Marco Pierre White, read a Q&A with Michael Pollan, and revisit the wonderful Edna Lewis essay from the January issue.
But When Will They Take Reservations?: The Seattle Times' Nancy Leson offers up some details on when, where, and what to expect from the "coming soon" Seattle restaurant from famed chef Jerry Traunfeld, who, after 17 years, is leaving The Herbfarm.
Bruni Beat: New York Times food critic Frank Bruni gives two stars ("very good") to the Columbus Circle outpost of Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill.
--BTP
SilentStorm on January 17, 2008 at 06:32 AM
To quote Ron Whyte, when life gives you lemons, find someone for whom life has given vodka and have yourself a party!
Smitch on January 17, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Nobody should be allowed to take a number as a middle initial.
Flirting Tips on April 01, 2011 at 12:54 AM
A number as a middle initial? Why not, lol. Random comment from Smitch, but still, I think they're good stuff! Bill Eight Smith! Great name!