The Food Network has built its whole business around basic social concepts since its beginning in 1993. Fans of different shows are often drawn to the host instead of what types of food they cook or how they cook it. I love Mario Batali because he comes across as knowledgeable and funny, in addition to [...]
This commercial on Food Network is pitching the newest season of The Next Food Network Star. As our pal Bobby Flay walks toward the elevator, various people (I’m assuming they’re contestants) hold up different signs describing qualities they possess that will make them the next superstar TV chef. All of the traits that go into [...]
Foie Gras is a topic that can inspire passion. Chefs and epicureans often put foie gras on the list of the highlights of life. Opponents see foie gras as the height of animal cruelty and human excess. In this talk from the Taste3 Conference in 2008, Dan Barber describes his experience with Eduardo Sousa, a [...]
Do you have a secret family recipe that you bust out for parties or holiday dinners that everyone tells you would sell like crazy if only you would market it? With Twitter and other social channels, floating a few trial balloons into the social media universe is an easy way to see if your creation [...]
All you have to do is buy fresh spices. You will be amazed at the difference. If you live in Denver, CO, there are four Savory Spice Shop locations you can visit. Don’t live in Colorado? No worries! They’ll ship to you. Buy the building blocks for your own secret recipe spice rub or try [...]
