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Bill Yosses , the White House Executive Pastry chef was recently seen lecturing a group of Harvard University students on his favorite subject of molecular gastronomy.  However, the topic of the President was bound to come up and it did with a request for... -

  Last week, a couple of us here at iFood.tv had the pleasure of dining with world renowned pastry chef, Johnny Iuzzini , and other VIPs at a luncheon sponsored by Medalgia d’Oro held at Kuleto’s in San Francisco. Medaglia d’Oro ... -

Indian cuisine is one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. The chefs of India have proved that they are flexible and versatile enough to add commendable twists to traditional delicacies in order to adapt to the needs and desires of international palate,... -

The Food Network show, ‘Next Iron Chef,’ has fans everywhere in the world. Those fans would be happy to know that the Network is going to launch Season 5 of the show, which will be called “The Next Iron Chef: Redemption.” As usual, the show will have... -

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  European cuisine enjoys a special place in the heart of food lovers; thanks to its richness and diversity. Countless dishes including assorted varieties of stuffed meats, hearty stews, sticky pastries, crepes, danishes,... -

Pastries with their ‘fluff’ and ‘oomph’ quotient can be hailed as the crème of bakes. How to commemorate the origin of this bake?- By knowing the best way showing you how to celebrate National pastry day . National pastry day is... -

p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } How to celebrate National Pastry Day? By trying to convince the Pope to bake one for you. Err... No! You could try that, but I wouldn't recommend it to you. You can however convince a bunch of your friends to bake ... -

  The New York Pastry King, Chef Jehangir Mehta surprised the MasterChef India 2 contestants last Sunday by paying them a visit. That was not all though and the contestants literally gasped when a huge cone christened the Christmas Wonderland... -

National Pastry Day…. National Pastry Day is one of the important food holidays in US, and it is celebrated on December 9 th .   The Reason for celebrating National Pastry Day National Pastry Day is a fun holiday, which is... -

I know if you are an avid pastry lover then the question what are the various types of pastry bags may interest you more than anything. I thought before going into the details of types of pastry bags it’s important to give you the basic... -

The Pastry Trade Shows are one of the latest ongoing trends in many countries including United States. These interesting and delicious pastry trade shows in United States helps the contemporary confectioners, bakeries and pastry shops to exhibit what they... -

The first State Dinner hosted by the President and First Lady seemed to have lacked in nothing! The warmth of the welcome and the glamour of the State Dinner was not lost on any!! The slight Indian touch and the simple appeal was hinted at from the... -

Scott Conant Biography Food Network Show: 24 Hour Restaurant Battle, Chopped One of New York’s most beloved and respected chefs, Scott Conant brings a deft touch and unwavering passion to creating food that is unexpected and... -

I just made some delicious éclairs for my niece’s birthday party!! They love these éclairs and the children and guests often don’t think twice about how to eat éclairs or where they are from when they see these irresistible French pastries .  But... -

A lucky bunch of teens from Brainfood got to cook at the White House for the first families first independence day . Brainfood is a non profit organization based in Washington DC that uses cooking for youth development. The 20 teens of Brainfood, many... -

three cheers Five Students Head to Germany for Culinary Olympics Due to their excellent performance in the World Association of Chefs Societies Global Chefs Challenge Culinary Competition in Orlando, Florida, The... -

  The First Lady, Michelle Obama has been a great advocate of healthy eating and had also started a kitchen garden patch in the White House. However, the small patch has landed the White House staff in hot water very recently. Roland... -

He is known as the Dexter the Slasher but he has got a dessert based on the show, which is just sweet enough. Showtime’s popular series, Dexter, is not being embodied into a dessert recipe and the credit goes to pastry chef Sarah Magoon.   ... -

If you were wondering why celebrities drank themselves silly at the Golden Globes awards ceremony year after year, blame the menu. The ‘International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton”, which is the venue of the dinner will see stars sitting elbow-to-elbow,... -

Come Christmas and the pastry chef  at the White House   starts churning out the  holiday desserts . This year, the White House Executive pastry chef Bill Yosses is the man in the limelight for being the country’s most acclaimed sugar... -

Italian buttercream, also known as meringue-type buttercream, is pastry chef’s delight as this light-textured cream gives stability while icing cakes and cupcakes. This kind of buttercream is popularly used in making wedding cakes as well as the pastries... -

The Beckhams spend their New Year in Wine Country. New year is not just a time for resolutions and parties... it is also the time to spend with family and loved ones. What better way of doing this than taking off to some exotic locales? That is... -

Barack Obama, the  First Citizen is worried about the election results post Nov 6. In fact, he tried to lure in the people of Ohio, the swing state, with the promise of a huge huge Hershey Bar. For the others it would be candies all the way, he joked saying... -

Christmas is rounding the corner and you want to prepare a special Christmas cake this time. May be you would like to learn how to sculpt rice treats in cake decorating. Rice crispies make wholesome and tasty treats. The concept of sculpting rice crispy... -

Marie Antoine (Antonin) Carême (June 8, 1784 - 12 January 1833) was a French chef. He became known for greatly simplifying and codifying the style of cooking called haute cuisine, French Cuisine High flame, which is the center of French cuisine. ... -

                      Let’s say you won million dollars and wanted to go around the world savoring the best cuisine there is out there. You are undecided as to which are the places to go on a plane. Here are a few suggestions from... -

Today hot chocolate is consumed throughout the world, although there are still two main styles of the drink, one having a much thicker consistency than the other. ... -

  Ever thought of having your favorite Super heroes walking the ramp all decked in chocolate attires? Well, thousand and more like me just went hysteric, when the Iron man, X-men and women Super heroes walked the ramp one by one at the New York... -

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The First Family’s Christmas celebrations became even more special when White House pastry chef Bill Yosses made a 400-pound gingerbread version of the official residence of the President of America. The Gingerbread White House is a special addition to the... -

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CULINARY PROFESSIONALS ANNOUNCES PUBLIC EVENTS LINEUP DURING 34 TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK, MARCH 29 – APRIL 2, 2012 Special Programs Designed for Food Enthusiasts of All Ages to Meet ... -

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Today is Black Friday and I know it is going to be a long and hectic shopping day to begin your Christmas shopping extravaganza. However, if you are in Philadelphia, you may not get that much exhausted, as many joints are offering chocolate & oyster... -

The White House’s Gingerbread representation for Christmas this year has gone the whole hog, with the First Lady Michelle Obama’s Kitchen Garden and the First Dog Bo making a grant appearances, in complete detail. When the First Lady saw the... -

One of America’s favorite desserts, Cherry Cobbler has May 17 as its very own day in the whole year and not without reason! A deep-dish dessert, with a crumbly consistency and fruity filling, which varies with different ingredients used, this is, arguably,... -

   A path-breaking event awaits the New York City residents, which is sure to take the visitors on a culinary journey that is going to be one of its kind. The Varli Food Festival , an unmatched journey of Indian culinary traditions, is being... -

  Getting the right cooking tools and appliances in your kitchen is very important if you are someone who loves to cook. Is it possible then to get all the restaurant like cooking done at home if one does not have the right cooking tools and... -

In the era of recession and budget recipes, it is interesting to take a look at the ridiculous amount of money people have spent on some of the most expensive foods!  Here is a peep view of the most expensive food produced, consumed and sold over the past... -

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It would be great to learn about the interesting origin of Madeleine, before knowing, how to eat Madeleine. Also, before I tell you how to eat Madeleine, I would like to share with you briefly, its wonderful recipe, which has made this French delicacy... -

The officials of the health department destroys fruit in Chicago simply because the person who had bought them with the intention of selling fruit based dishes did not have the required license.  Thousands of residents read the news of how US health... -

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Sweet Memories of the Tango with Mango Event The pictures and videos from the event can be seen at Food Pictures Gallery General Event Picture Gallery Selected Pictures Gallery... -

Here is a list of the essential baking equipments for a household kitchen. If your new passion is baking and think your kitchen is not well equipped for your requirements, don’t worry. Read on and you can make a list of baking equipment... -

  If you are looking for celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s six long decades on the throne, then the ideal choice will be the Berkeley Hotel's Pret-a-Portea afternoon tea menu . A trendy and classy menu, "The Royal... -

Imagine taking a foodie vacation in New York City. The best guide to have in hand is Mike Colameco's Food Lover's Guide to NYC. Mike Colameco's offers inside information about different establishments, giving a detailed and sometimes... -

  Explaining the cooking process by means of recipes  that  can be easily converted into a mouth watering dishes is the sole purpose of a cookbook.  However, just jotting it all down haphazardly will not do even if you... -

If you want to know what is Beef Wellington, then, let me tell you that, it is nothing but a special beef preparation. Beef Wellington is prepared with fillet steaks that are coated with duxelles and pâté. These coated fillet steaks are then wrapped... -

From October 28th to November 1st, 2010 the Romantic City of Paris will once again be the host to its very own Chocolate Show – Salon du Chocolat, a five-day extravaganza, the largest expo dedicated to chocolate, showcasing the best talents among... -

Master chef Wolfgang Puck, who has been creating a menu for the after-Oscars Governors Ball for the past 17 years, will be doing so yet again, for the 18 th consecutive year. The Oscars ceremony will be held on February 26, 2012 and Puck is going to be... -

Have a real sweet tooth? Read on to know about the Top Ten World’s Most Expensive Desserts! There is nothing better than having a nice delicious dessert after a nice hearty meal. It could be anything sweet and tasty like cookies, cakes, pie,... -

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US President Barack Obama is on a roll these days. Currently moving on his “White House to Main Streets” tour through US cities, the president seems to be having one hell of a time hopping from one café to another. So what if First Lady Michelle Obama... -

      Thanksgiving is right around the corner and ifood.tv is going to help you make the perfect pie for your friends and family!  Just check out the ifood.tv Facebook Fan Page and tell us what your favorite holiday pie... -

Cupcakes are extremely popular, especially on special occasions like weddings, engagements, and birthdays. But would you pay $55,000 for a cupcake? Probably not! But what if you were told that stuck in the cupcake frosting was an eight-carat engagement ring... -

Food has always been an inspiration for the fashion industry and it has resulted in some fantastic as well as  outrageous creations . Would you like to wear these fashion accessories, made completely out of food? Take your pick.   ... -

  It was sushi, sandwiches, and desserts all the way at the baby shower organized by Kris Jenner for her daughter Kourtney Kardashian last week. Kourt is expecting to deliver in July this year and the whole Kardashian clan got together for her... -

  Hey Clevelanders! The much awaited Ohio Fabulous Food show 2010 begins tomorrow at the IX center. So this weekend, get ready for some great foodie fun, for the 5 th edition of the culinary fall classic comes with a promise of being bigger,... -

The menu trends are constantly changing and 2010 was no different. The top 10 menu trends of 2010 were: Farm branded ingredients: The demand for farm branded ingredients has increased since last many years and it pinnacled in 2010. The consumer... -

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Korean cuisine . "I have a sense it's the next breakout ethnic cuisine," Whiteman says. "The heat, the garlic, the kimchee, the participatory nature of the cuisine with its small-plate garniture — all are appealing." ... -

“Learn how to make pulled sugar flowers ” announced a blog. Being an avid pastry lover this heading grabbed my attention. I know like me most of you are fascinated with sugar flowers that adorn our cakes, but very few of us take strains to learn the... -

A Filipino kitchen consists of all equipments that can enable the cook to boil, grill, steam and sauté the dishes. Here is a quick guide for reference to give you an insight about the essential Filipino kitchen tools. A few Filipino... -

iFood.tv and Chef Vikas proudly present a unique culinary event, "Tango with Mango" in the heart of Manhattan. The event celebrates the joy of Indian Mangoes, which finally arrived in the US Close on the heels of the recent revival of the... -

Your taste buds are in for a pleasant surprise if the IBM experiment is successful. The company is developing a computer system to customize healthy recipes as per individual preferences . The project, called Watson, is a part of IBM’s annual 5 in 5... -

 2008 International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York Show Days & Hours: Sunday, March 9 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Monday, March 10 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 11 10:00 am- 4:00 pm Admission is for the trade ONLY. No one under 18 years... -

Italian cooks have used spices since Roman times and in excess. Although, used in much lesser quantities today, the spices of Italy are, nevertheless, an important part of the cuisine of the country. Given below are some of the major spices used in Italian... -

The fat is heated in a pot or pan melting it if necessary, then the flour is added. The mixture is stirred until the flour is incorporated and then cooked until at least the point where a raw flour taste is no longer apparent and until desired color has been... -

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Gourmet magazines are mostly read by people who love to know more about food and various food recipes. Not only this, the gourmet food magazines can help a reader with many other food related tips and knowledge too. Be it reviews on food recipes, or the... -

  “You should not eat this at home – this is one of those Chef’s special dishes ,” claimed my friend, as he tried to teach me how to eat Saganaki – the wonderful and almost seductive cheese flambé from... -

  The quality of all baked delicacies depends on the nature of the dough which is one single element capable of ruining the entire show. Learning how to use a dough blender might actually help you to come close to perfection... -

In May 2012, she threw the kids of America a “ Healthy Lunchtime Challenge .” On August 20, 2012, the First Lady Michelle Obama kept her promise to host the first-ever White House Kids’ State Dinner, which featured some of the winning recipes. The 54... -

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MUMBAI:           Bombay, we once called it.....but now it’s Mumbai. And it is a favorite large city in India, with a dizzying array of dining options. You could, of course, eat here for a long time without finding anything... -

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Cooking You don’t have to go to cooking school to become a better cook. There are lots of easy, small things you can do every time you cook to get better, more professional results. Here are top 10 tips for improving your... -

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Throw a fabulous spring dinner party for your friends and welcome the spring with full energy. Like any other party, food is the center of attraction of spring dinner also. You can choose a specific cuisine for you spring dinner menu or else choose from... -