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WATCH: Batali, Colicchio, Flay, And Ray Are Super Self-Aware Celebrity Chefs

by Tina Nguyen

In a preview for Bloomberg TV's Titans at the Table, airing on June 25th, Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, Tom Colicchio, and Rachael Ray ponder the oddities of their success.

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Nigella's Husband On Choking Incident: Nothing More Than 'A Playful Tiff'

by Tina Nguyen

The alarming photos, along with witness corroboration, compelled Scotland Yard to examine the incident which took place a week ago. Now, Saatchi has given a statement to the Evening-Standard.

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9 Other Colossally Stupid Paula Deenisms

by Mariella Mosthof

You know, besides dropping the "N-word" at employees, and expressing a deep-seated desire to have African American members of her restaurant staff dress up as slaves...

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White Person Enlists Other White Person To Write Book On Yellow People's Street Food

by Tina Nguyen

Okay, the headline should technically read "Anthony Bourdain Signs Graham Holliday To Write Book About Vietnamese Street Food," but you know what? I can't.

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Happy Memorial Day! 7 Celebrity Chefs Who Served In The Military

by Tina Nguyen 1:00 pm, May 26th

In recognition of their dual service on this Memorial Day weekend, here are seven renowned chefs who served in the military before they became famous.
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Did You Know That Yellow Corn Is The Result Of A Native American Genocide?

by Tina Nguyen 11:30 am, May 26th

Fun fact: most, if not all, of the domesticated corn we eat is bred mostly for flavor and not so much for nutritional value. An even more excitingly fun fact: this preference came from a genocide of the Iroquois tribe!
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Sirio Maccioni On Mad Men’s Le Cirque Gaffe: I Would Have Opened In 1968 For Joan

by Tina Nguyen 9:46 am, April 24th

Famously clubby restaurateur Sirio Maccioni has used this opportunity to not only promote the hell out of his famous restaurant, but also to do what he does best: hit on beautiful women.
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Frank Ruta: Barbara Bush Tricked Me Into Serving Broccoli To George H.W. Bush

by Tina Nguyen 2:20 pm, September 6th

Once upon a time, not too long ago, White House chef Frank Ruta had to strongarm a president into at least trying broccoli.
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Bill Yosses Fondly Remembers Julia Child’s Wild Chef Parties

by Tina Nguyen 9:53 am, August 6th

As part of the centennial anniversary of Julia Child‘s birth, PBS has asked people around the world to send in their fond memories of the iconic chef, and White House executive pastry chef Bill Yosses is the latest to contribute.
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Vintage Video: How Bacon And Eggs Became America’s Favorite Breakfast

by Verena von Pfetten 4:40 pm, June 8th

Meet Edward L. Bernays, the “Father of Public Relations” and the man responsible for putting bacon and eggs on every breakfast plate, 24-hour diner menu, and kitchen table in America. In a vintage video unearthed by Patrick Farrell at The New York Times, Bernays explains just how (and why) he made it happen. Hint: it had a little something to do with the fact that his main client at the time was bacon.
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