“Modernist Cuisine” authors launch free online cooking school Modernist Cuisine encyclopedia will have an online version in form of a free online cooking school.Called ChefSteps, the educational platfom is the idea of a group of alumni from Modernist Cuisine. The future students will master techniques of traditional and modernist cooking through practical, hands-on demonstrations with … Read more
Saveur magazine, Modernist Cuisine and Los Angeles Magazine are the big winners of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Awards, known as the ‘Oscars’ of US culinary world. Nathan Myhrvold‘s six-volume culinary encyclopedia Modernist Cuisine won the “Cooking From a Professional Point of View” category and was named the “Cookbook of the Year”. Amanda Hesser’s site … Read more
2012 finalists for 26th Annual IACP Awards The International Association of Culinary Professionals Cookbook Awards annually celebrates the most outstanding food and beverage publications. The awards program was created to encourage and promote quality and creativity in cookbook writing and publishing and to expand awareness of culinary literature. The IACP Cookbook Awards have become the … Read more
‘Cookbook of the year’ explores gourmet Chilean cuisine “Patagonian Cuisine: Rivers, Lakes and Chiloe District” by Francisco Fantini has been named the cookbook of the year at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards in Paris. The winning cookbook that takes readers on a gastronomic tour of Chile beat out 11 other titles around the world including … Read more
The annual food festival Gourmet Abu Dhabi continues its gastronomic journey for a fourth edition from February 8-23 2012, where internationally acclaimed masterchefs, distinguished vinters, restaurateurs and industry professionals gathered to share and promote their culinary craft. Among the dozens of Michelin star and masterchefs taking over some of the best kitchens during Gourmet Abu … Read more