Author: tango449

Empire Builder Mike Isabella Is Returning to the Kitchen at Graffiato

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Budding chain Yard House is close to opening in Chinatown Ch-ch-changes Seven years after opening his first restaurant (he added nearly a dozen new outposts in 2017 alone), Top Chef alum Mike Isabella is planning to head back behind the burners at flagship eatery Graffiato in order to revitalize “his baby.” Washington City Paper reports that Isabella is suspending lunch service, jettisoning older dishes, and adding a new tasting menu beginning this March.

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James Beard Foundation Names José Andrés Humanitarian of the Year

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The D.C. restaurateur is being honored for all the aid he’s provided around the world Global restaurateur and Eater Icon of the Year José Andrés is now also the James Beard Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year. A previous recipient of James Beard Awards for his cooking and empire building, JBF is recognizing Andrés this time around for the millions of meals (over 3 million and counting) he’s provided to residents of Puerto Rico still working to piece together their lives following the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017.

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This Is the Best Chicken to Buy at the Grocery Store

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Organic? Cage-free? Air-chilled? What does it all MEAN?! Figuring out the best chicken to buy can be confusing—let us break it down.

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Great Deal on a Cake Pan

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Amazon has the 9” Chicago Metallic Professional Non-Stick Round Cake Pan on sale for $8.17 Prime right now. I have used Chicago Metallic cookie sheets for year and been very happy with the quality. If you are looking to go full on baker this is an inexpensive way to start making cakes.

Cooking With Coconut Oil: Sweet and Savory Recipes We Love

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Coconut oil is a versatile ingredient that works wonders in both sweet and savory applications. Here’s how to make the most of your jar. Read More

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Bacon in the Oven

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Not only does this method for bacon in the oven free you from needing to constantly tend the bacon while it cooks, but it also produces superior results.

Take your bacon to another level by dusting it with your favorite BBQ spice before it goes in the oven.

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Scooping Ice Cream is Easy with the Right Equipment

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Zeroll makes excellent ice cream scoops that work well and last a lifetime.

Zeroll 1020 Original Ice Cream Scoop USA Favorite Since 1935 Liquid Filled Heat Conductive Handle One Piece Design Easy Release Made in USA Right Or Left-handed 40 Scoops Per Gallon, 2-ounce, Silver

The Zeroll model 1020 is a high quality 2oz single piece scoop selling for $16.50 Prime on Amazon. The handle is filled with a heat conductive fluid so there is no need to keep dipping it in water. This is commercial grade equipment so it lasts.

Zeroll 1065FS Tubmate Aluminum Ice Cream Spade

For those wanting a larger volume scoop with the same quality there is the Zeroll model 1065FS flat scoop. It sells for $20.81 Prime on Amazon.

Here Are D.C.’s 2018 James Beard Awards Semifinalists

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Here are the local players who made the first cut Beard season has officially arrived: Today the James Beard Foundation released its list of Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for 2018. On Wednesday, March 14, the foundation will release its (much shorter) list of final nominees at Philadelphia’s Parc, hosted by James Beard Award–winning restaurateur Stephen Starr alongside the Foundation’s new CEO Clare Reichenbach .

Source: Here Are D.C.’s 2018 James Beard Awards Semifinalists