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Everyone wants to know what the next big thing will be in gadgetland. Could it be a tablet? A rival to the Kindle? A new hybrid device that borrows from cell phones or the iTouch? And how will it enhance my cooking, gosh darn it? The savvy shoppers at Engadget give us a peek at a new device called the Quoq designed for home cooks. Pros: Resembles ...

New Orleans restaurant writer Brett Anderson, of the Times-Picayune, recently lamented the fact that many chefs don't know how to deliver medium-rare, whether it's steak, duck, or some other meat. As a fan of medium-rare burgers (and steaks), I feel his pain. In fact, inconsistent results when ordering at restaurants in New York have inspired me ...

It's convergence heaven, the intersection of so many things: 1) Music and cooking (think: MTV meets technique video) 2) Lamb and curry (follow the recipe in verse) 3) England and Jamaica (he sings in a reggae style) And most important, Jamie Oliver's Curry recipe as posted by James Oliver Cury. Oh, I've been waiting for such an opportunity. And ...

The following interview was conducted in May 2007. Lukins died on Sunday, August 30, 2009. A Conversation with Cookbook Author Sheila Lukins Celebrating the 25th anniversary edition of the seminal Silver Palate Cookbook, the Parade food editor explains what's changed in the new book and the truth about recipe theft Epicurious: The Silver Palate ...

FRANK'S FOR THE MEMORIES The new New York Times food critic has been announced: Sam Sifton replaces Frank Bruni. It's the end of an era. (via New York Observer) ORGANIC COMPOUND QUESTION Is organic food healthier than non-organic? Does it matter? Marion Nestle ponders the topics (via Atlantic Food). JULIA'S CHILD Sara Moulton, who was Julia ...

Unless you’ve been sleeping under a colander, you’ve seen the previews, read the pre- and post-screening blog posts (Michael Park nailed it back in late 2007), and perhaps even looked forward to this year’s mega food movie, Julie and Julia (in theaters August 7). It's a big deal in culinary cinema: Meryl Streep plays (channels, really) Julia ...

As August 7 approaches, the date when Nora Ephron's Julie & Julia movie hits theaters, the food media is unearthing all things Julia Child at an increasingly frenzied rate. For example: Contests: Users are invited to submit photos of their Julia Child-inspired dinners (dishes, menus, messy floors, whatever) to a Julia Child flickr pool at this ...

The message was loud and clear: Epicurious readers wanted wine pairings with their recipes. In focus groups, user surveys, and pleading emails, food fans consistently communicated that, in addition to the nutritional info and photos and ability to create shopping lists, they wanted to know what wines to drink with their meals. So after many months ...

Like many other Americans, I hosted a BBQ on the 4th of July. Unlike many Americans, I was expecting some seriously finicky eaters to attend: vegetarians, food critics, and a whole posse of eco-conscious yoga instructors. Frankly, I was nervous about crafting a menu. I felt like I had two choices: Go fancy or go traditional. In other words: Pander ...

What: Epicurious won a A New York Emmy in the ''Advanced Media: Informational/Instructional'' category For: Around the World in 80 Dishes (video series) Where: Marriott Marquis in Times Square When: Sunday March 29, 9pm-ish Who: Katie Couric, Richard Belzer, Charles Schumer, and others presented and received awards Pictured (from left to right): ...