Posts by tylerm713

KY, a couple of things. First, you are correct that chemicals used to grow corn, for instance, don't come free, and therefore represent an additional cost to the grower. However, if it were that simple, why would chemicals be used...

I just wish there was a legitimate, long term study about the true effects of organic vs. non-organic. As of now, I haven't seen anything that would make me want to pay $3/lb for white onions.

Authenticity is way overrated. At what point in history do we go back and say "That's when authentic food started"? If that's the case, then unseasoned meat on a stick over a fire is the most authentic food.   The...

KY, I would take it a step further and say that some of the most talented chefs in the country (and even in the world) are relatively unknown to all but the most hardcore of foodies.  For example, I was having a conversation...

I always thought the same thing about her (Guarneschelli). However, I saw an episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate, where she cooked something for her staff at Butter, and I was impressed with the way she interacted with the camera and the...

Quote: Originally Posted by Gunnar   Popcorn - made with oil not that stupid air popper. with salt and lots of butter butter butter That reminds me of when I was a kid, but we would add tabasco to the...

Two other notable female chefs that come to mind are Alex Guarnaschelli and Amanda Freitag.

Quote: Originally Posted by durangojo  btw....where oh where are the female chefs? please don't say rachael, paula or giadia...they are not chefs...no way, no how One of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans,...

My fiance and I had our first experience at Lüke on the Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio last night. I thought I would share my thoughts on this new John Besh venture.   Atmosphere:   Lüke is set on the Riverwalk in...

Quote: Originally Posted by gobblygook  He seemed like a food snob.  He is, and rightfully so. As someone mentioned earlier, he is one of the top 2 or 3 chefs in America right now.