The Independent Restaurateur

French Chef Puts Crickets on Menu in Push to Use Insects as Food

Jim — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:12:29 +0000

Business Week – French chef David Faure says diners don’t complain about the crickets he started serving with his foie gras starter last month. Some say they wouldn’t mind more. Faure, who runs the Michelin-starred restaurant Aphrodite in Nice, praises the popcorn flavor of crickets Continue

Wine Stain Remover

Jim — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:08:16 +0000

NOLA.com – This recipe is a household one that’s not food, but it addresses a problem that concerns anybody who drinks red wine, sooner or later. It was given to me during a rain delay in the Royal Street Stroll a couple of years ago by Brenda Maitland, who knows more about wine Continue

Georgia Man Offering His Coca-Cola Recipe for $5M

Jim — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:04:41 +0000

ABC News – A Georgia man believes he has found a copy of the recipe for Coca-Cola and is trying to sell the top-secret document on eBay for at least $5 million. Cliff Kluge, a pilot, and his wife Arlene of Ringgold, Ga., said they purchased several old boxes of papers and letters at an estate sale around four years ago for about $100. Continue

Julienne’s Shaved Asparagus Salad Recipe

Jim — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:00:18 +0000

Los Angeles Times – Bright, colorful and easy to make, this simple salad from Julienne in Santa Barbara makes for a striking presentation whether you’re entertaining company or savoring a simple night at home. Shaved asparagus and onion are tossed with a bright Continue

How Chef Beats Stress (without a day off)

Jim — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:18:47 +0000

The Globe and Mail – When is the last time you took a real, entire day off? Oh, it’s been a while. With the business that I’m in – running two restaurants and having the TV show – there is always something I need to handle Continue

Will McDonald’s or Burger King Find the Right Recipe?

Jim — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:13:06 +0000

Wall St Cheat Sheet – For McDonald’s, the company will ramp up efforts in breakfast sales as well as expanding store hours and delivery offerings. “Breakfast All Day” has been a longtime staple in diners across the U.S., but McDonald’s has been inexplicably late to the party. As for 24/7 hours and delivery, Continue

Perfect Recipe For Giving

Jim — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:08:45 +0000

MyDesert.com – They did it again! Big Hearts for Little Hearts Desert Guild sold out their final luncheon of the season. Cooking demonstration chair Sherry Cherlin definitely has the winning recipe. First you select a beautiful setting like the patio of Continue

12 Leftover Foods to Love. Plus Recipe Ideas!

Jim — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:04:06 +0000

Babble – If you stress over leftover food from mealtime and want to find a few ingredients and dishes that you can never have too much of, this post is for you. You can never have to much of these twelve foods. Continue

Chef Takes a Bite Out of His Bucket List

Jim — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:12:02 +0000

GMA News – Everyone has a bucket list of things to accomplish in their lifetime – hike the Appalachian Trail, visit Graceland, go on a New Orleans ghost tour, get pulled onto stage at a Vegas magic show – but Chef Todd Fisher hungers for experiences with a bit more meat to them. Continue

How Do I Modify Favorite Recipes For Health?

Jim — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:06:15 +0000

Statesman Journal – Lucky for us, we don’t have to give up our favorite foods when we make healthy changes to our diet. Recipe modification can breathe new life into your favorite foods by optimizing them for better health Continue