Anyone who knows me — or who has been reading this blog — can tell you I’ve been on the juice for a loooong time. (No, not the MLB kind. I’m talking fresh-pressed fruits and veg, people!) But it’s be come a real trend as of late, so this Monday I went on to the…
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Talking food with CBS Sunday Morning news
CBS Sunday Morning gave me a buzz to talk about how food has infiltrated pop culture, and naturally I obliged. We met at one of my favorite spots in L.A., Handsome Roasters, to talk about why Gen Y is so consumed by food. Check it out:
Tricked-out Halloween treats on the KTLA Morning News
I had so much fun going on the KTLA Morning news with Jessica Holmes this week. Though I always love doing on-air gigs, the best part was styling the set. It really helped me get into the Halloween spirit. Here’s the segment:
Video: talking turkey testicles, tasting menus, and ‘Top Chef’ with Young Hollywood
A few weeks ago I taped this segment at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills with Young Hollywood. Nikki Novak and I had a blast talking about turkey testicles and “Top Chef,” and then we got to sample one of my favorite desserts in L.A., the kitchen sink! Check it out.
Attending a Vegas wedding catered by the Top Chef Masters
Anyone who knows me could tell you that I am obsessed with weddings and the shows that feature them. Maybe it’s because I’m a planning-oriented details person, or perhaps it’s the fact that I’m a sucker for love. Whatever it is, I can’t get enough. Since I’m pretty much married to my career at this…
Exploring the unique cuisine (and caves!) of Belize at Ka’ana
What seems like ages ago, I traveled to Western Belize to report on the cuisine, caves, and culture of the region for Wandermelon.com. We hiked through ruins, spelunked in ancient burial sites, rode across local farms, and ate (and ate and ate!) to get a sense of the unique fusion that exists in the Cayo…
Get the dirt on this season of Top Chef Masters
Want the inside scoop on what happened on this season of Top Chef Masters? Be sure to check out my blog over at the Bravo site every Thursday morning for all the behind the scenes deets. Here’s my recap of the first episode. And don’t forget to tune in every Wednesday at 10/9 central to see me…
Showcasing L.A.’s crazy cool ice cream flavors on KTLA
Last week I went on KTLA’s morning news to show off some of our city’s crazy cool ice cream flavors. Check out the video and let me know what you think!
My favorite outdoor dining picks for KCRW
As a native Angeleno, I’m a sucker for the sunshine. Given the opportunity, I’ll almost always dine outdoors — even on those borderline days where it might result in catching a chill. Thankfully SoCal summer has finally arrived, opening up the opportunity for prime patio lounging. KCRW’s “Good Food” asked me to contribute to their…
I’m going to be a judge on Top Chef Masters in Vegas!
Life has presented some tasty morsels as of late, and I plan on devouring them with a vengeance. First and foremost, it was finally announced that I’ll be a regularly-occurring judge on season 4 of Top Chef Masters. Holy what! Do you have any idea how hard it was to keep that one quiet all this…