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- Sicilian: The next Italian cuisine on the horizon
North American consumers are well-versed in many regional Italian specialties such as Naples' wood-fired pizzas and Tuscan braises, but many have never tasted the simple, fresh fare of Sicily. That's about to change as more chefs venture to the island to study, and Canadian restaurants are already hopping aboard this rustic Italian trend with dishes inspired by the region's seafood and vegetable varieties. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
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 | Président® Brie, the choice for practical excellence
When the best is also practical, people get excited. And chefs are excited about Président Brie. Premium, old world Brie, crafted to exceed the highest standards, in easy-to-handle formats. Slice it in seconds. Slip onto cheese plates. Slide into sandwiches. Click here for recipes.
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- CIA instructor chosen for U.S. pastry team
CIA instructor Stephen Durfee is one step closer to competing against 20 countries in what is called the World Cup for pastry chefs. Durfee was selected to be on the U.S. team for the Coupe Du Monde de la Patisserie in Lyon, France, which will take place next year, after a recent two-day competition where he had to create three unique chocolate desserts based on the theme of communication. Napa Valley Register (Calif.)
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- L.A. race riots inspire multicultural restaurant growth
After the 1992 L.A. riots, ethnic eateries shuttered their doors as many locals quit traveling downtown for a bite to eat, wary of what might happen. A few years later, multicultural dining came back stronger than ever. Expatriates, homesick for the tastes of their hometown, had a strong need to bring their culture -- and their cuisine -- back to the city. Los Angeles Times (tiered subscription model)
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- Where Noma alumni are now
Life for chefs who have worked under Noma co-founder René Redzepi is often just beginning when they leave his kitchen. Many of Redzepi's protégés take his intense training and hard-earned lessons to go on to build their own restaurants, such as Blaine Wetzel's locally sourced restaurant on Lummi Island in Washington, or Christian Puglisi's wine bar in Copenhagen. The Wall Street Journal
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- The art of cocktail and food pairings
Handcrafted cocktails are all the rage at restaurants and bars around the country, but most customers are unsure how to pair their liquid concoctions with their meal. In general, mild flavors just won't mix well with the drinks. "Cocktail pairings work very, very well in small-bite situations, where the flavor of the food tends to be very punchy and bold," said mixologist Dave Arnold. "You've got a lot of salt, you've got fried things, crunchy things -- things that can stand up to high-intensity flavors of cocktails." The Wall Street Journal
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- Chefs prove eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive
Despite their background working in Michelin-starred restaurants, three chefs dreamed of creating a place that was more affordable for the everyday man, without skimping on ingredients or flavor. "[We wanted] farmer’s market food at a price we could afford," says chef and co-owner Erik Oberholtzer. Thus, Tender Greens was born. The affordable, healthy eateries serve locally sourced fare all under $11 a dish, and the chefs plan to grow its seven locations to 30 within the next 10 years. CNBC
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- Chef celebrates Cinco de Mayo with mole sauce
Mole sauce, the traditional Mexican staple created with chiles, chocolate and dozens of other fresh, south-of-the-border flavors, has a special meaning on Cinco De Mayo. Legend says that before the Mexican army defeated the French, Mexican nuns created the first mole as they planned a quick escape from the French army, throwing together foods that would suit a long journey. Many Mexicans celebrate this day with food reminiscent of the country's victory. Chef Alex Pardo shares his recipe for chicken enchiladas with mole that he's been making since his childhood in Mexico City. The Eagle-Tribune (North Andover, Mass.)
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