10 Best French Cookbooks Right Now
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Top 30 Vegan Food Blogs To Follow in 2021
If by any chance you weren’t sure that the planet is evolving, well, not only is it but it’s also going… vegan. And maybe this isn’t only a reason to...
Is Culinary School Worth it?
A conversation going on among culinarians for decades: Is culinary school worth it? It’s easier than ever to get a start in the restaurant industry without going to school, and...
Most Underrated Foodie Destinations in the World (2/2 City Rankings)
So of course you’ll get a fantastic food experience if you travel to Paris, Tokyo or Bologna. Think top foodie destination and its likely Paris, Barcelona, Tokyo, and Rome will...
Chef of the Week: Pastry Chef Ruchit Harneja, Musaafer, Houston, TX
We are very excited to showcase this week Ruchit Harneja, a super-talented Indian chef who has wowed us over and over again with his incredible creations. Ruchit is Pastry Chef...
Most Underrated Foodie Destinations in the World (1/2 Country Rankings)
So of course you’ll get a fantastic food experience if you travel to France or Spain or India. Think top foodie destination and its likely Italy, France, China and Japan...
Chef Uniform 101: A Guide to Chef Clothing (With Pictures!)
Believe it or not, the Chef’s uniform is hundreds of years old. Did you know that being a chef used to be one of the most respected and highly compensated...
Best 20 Culinary Schools in Europe
It has never been easy making it in the culinary world. It requires stamina, dedication, and a passion for food. Many have started out on the road only to be...
Donald Trump vs Joe Biden: While the Race is on for Its Heart, Who Wins America’s Stomach
As we enter the last two weeks of campaigning in the America elections, the country, and pretty much the entire world, is holding its breath. It has been an unprecedented...
Chef of the Week: Chef Mirko Febbrile, Chef de Cuisine, Braci, Singapore
It’s one of those incredible career stories – a young Italian cook hustling at his local McDonald’s to pay his way through college and just two years later winning the...
Most Popular International Cuisines in South Africa
South African is known as the rainbow nation because so many of its people originated from Europe and Africa. Existing as a port when Jan van Riebeeck, Bartolomeu Dias, Vasco...
A Beginner’s Guide to Smoking Meat
Smoked meat gets its flavor through a long cooking process, during which it’s exposed to low heat—and yes, a great deal of smoke. If you’ve always wanted to try it...
Timeless Tastes: 10 Popular Coffee Drinks to Start Your Day
Food and drinks arouse our palate in many ways. One particular way is through their scent. And perhaps the most joyful and beloved scent of them all is coffee. Some...
Top Most Popular Countries and Cities for Vegans in 2020
A year to forget – that’s what 2020 has been so far for so many people, as well as hordes of companies and industries, but not for the veganism movement....
Food Photographer of the Week: The Savvy Sabin Orr from Las Vegas
Introducing Sabin Orr, a super talented food photographer from Las Vegas, Nevada. With more than 20 years of food photography under his belt, Sabin Orr is an industry veteran. Sabin...
Chef of the Week: Chef Tomica Đukić, Chef to the Amazing Croatian National Football Team
Croatia is a fantastic sports nation, boasting loads of Olympic and World Champions, from Water Polo, Handball, to Ski and Tennis (Goran Ivanišević, anyone?!). As in much of Europe, football...
Chef of the Week: Multi-talented and Go-Getter Chef Kostas Magoulas, Bahrain
Chef, consultant, founder of a successful vegan catering business, Instagram influencer – Chef Kostas Magoulas is a man of many hats. And did we mention he is only 30? So...
5 Grilling Tips from a Top BBQ Restaurant in Brooklyn
Summer is in full swing and hosting fun barbecues with family and friends is the new weekend norm. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned at grilling up barbeques, check out...
10 Best Italian Cookbooks Ever Written
Who doesn’t love pizza or pasta? How about lasagna or some delicious gelato? Italian cuisine is one of the world’s top favorite cuisines, and rightfully so. But due to its...
10 Best Vegetarian Cookbooks Right Now
Learn the ropes of vegetarian cooking from best-selling authors and chefs who are pioneers in their industry. Vegetarian dishes do not equate to plain salads – you get stews and...
Chef of the Week: Stefan Hogan, Executive Head Chef at Corinthia Palace, Malta
We’re excited to introduce you to Chef Stefan Hogan of Corinthia Palace, Malta. In a world where many call workplace loyalty dead, Stefan Hogan is like a breath of fresh...
10 Best Top-Rated Chef Cookbooks Right Now (2020)
Nowadays, top-end cooking has widened its reach beyond chefs and cuisine connoisseurs to everyday homemakers, who now have the chance to replicate some of the most popular recipes in the...
What Does Duck Taste Like: Taste and Preparation
Everyone is familiar with duck, but for many who have yet to try this succulent meat, the question remains: what does duck taste like? Even though duck is poultry, it...
10 Best Cooking Shows to Watch Right Now (July 2020)
Some say cooking is an art, while some see it as a craft that you can hone and finally succeed at. One thing is for certain: we’d all like to...