What A Meatball!  

By Joseph Risi
They are round and rolled, but are they all made the same way even if they are all from the same culture and nation?  Not on your life!    The meatball – a simple food that can cause a debate as to the ‘best way’ of making them that can go on for hours. Joe tells his meatball tales in this article. Can you relate?

Meet the ‘gods of Meatballs’ - our emcee and distinguished panel of judges

By Frances Grace and Eleni Vlassopoulos
In searching for the right people to judge this year’s meatball contest, we are happy to announce that we have selected the “god’s of meatballs” to preside over our ‘Best Meatballs of the Boroughs’ contest.  Frank Pellegrino, Michael Psilakis, Tony Tantillo,  Michael Maroni and Joseph Risi will sit as our panel of judges. Our emcee Josh Ozersky was selected because of his vast knowledge of meat, especially ground meat being a hamburger aficionado.

Julie Powell: Her Culinary Project turned a Blog into a Best Selling Book and Now a Major Motion Picture

By Eleni Vlassopoulos
An interview with food author Julie Powell whose “Julie/Julia Project” continues to entertain and inspire – and re-introduces us to the influence of Julia Child.

Behind the Scenes: The Many Hats of a Recipe Developer

By Kendra Thatcher
Get to know the remarkable Sarah Copeland and how she is on a mission to make a difference in the world around her through food. 

Take a Chance on Screwtops
 

By Paige Donahoo
Hold on to your cork screws. They might be a collectors item in the very near future.

Beer: Wines Little Brother

By Nestor Nadal
From pale ales to chocolate stouts and at a much better price point then wine, it looks like beer is finally making its claim to fame.