literature
Feast's food literature from the New York Times or the recesses of online. Our favorite stories showcase foodies.
The Recipe for Life
Gia sighed as she unlocked the front door of Inoltrare and walked into the office. She grew up in this restaurant, the stainless-steel appliances and steaming pots like a second home, watching the line cooks complete the mise en place before the dinner rush began. She was chopping vegetables and deglazing pans for sauces before she even learned her times tables. She had loved the busy pace and high energy atmosphere that filled the kitchen every night. But nothing compared to watching her father, the executive chef and owner, while he made his masterpieces come to life on the stove. Gia could only classify the way he cooked as organized chaos, a flurry of action that was almost manic, yet resulted in dishes that were unrivaled. Lorenzo was a visionary in the kitchen. He was able to take traditional recipes and give them a modern twist, giving the diner the comfort of the familiar and the excitement of the new in one bite. He was one of the most celebrated chefs in the city and Inoltrare was one of the best restaurants around. Gia knew from a young age that she wanted to follow her father’s footsteps and one day take over the restaurant from him. Lorenzo offered for her to continue to learn at the restaurant and forgo formal training, but she insisted on attending culinary school. She wanted to earn her position at Inoltrare and even after her return from graduating at the top of her class at the Culinary Institute of America, she started on the line. She worked hard and made her way up the ranks until she earned the position of sous chef, working directly under her father. Her and Lorenzo worked side by side for two years; it was the happiest time of her life.
By Nicole Werner3 years ago in Feast
MADAM CURRY!!
Biggest announcement of all time: Shaneece Witfield, executive producer and chief financial officer of “The Premiere!” Studios, gave an unexpected announcement at Royal Gardens purple carpet, front-and-center, gold podium beside her. She always slayed in her professional purple attire with scarf and high heels.
By Yaram Yahu3 years ago in Feast
Birthday Cake Disaster
When I was a teenager, my friend Eva had a natural talent for cooking and baking, and everyone in my class was jealous of her. Our mothers always had sour expressions on their faces when Eva’s mom bragged about the delicious food Eva cooked, but our moms had nothing to brag about.
By Erika M Szabo5 years ago in Feast
Alsace: Episode One
Four waiters stand in the servers station connected to the kitchen of a world-class French restaurant in 1940. None of them speak. They’re in a tense semi-circle, all of them stare dead eyed at the air in front of them. One is perched on the counter, distractedly stirring an espresso with a demi tasse spoon while another habitually folds and unfolds a wine opener in his hand.
By Jimmy O’Brian5 years ago in Feast
Tales of the Coffee God
And it came to pass that the Coffee God came to a strange foreign land and this land was known to those who dwelt there as the Hazelnut Valley. And in this land the people did walk and sing beneath strange trees, called the tree of the hazelnut. And the nut of this tree they did pick and verily place the nectar from this nut in the mugs of their coffee. And they mixed the nut nectar with the coffee and would quaff this beverage on a regular basis in great quantities and were very satisfied and pleased with themselves thereby, and they did have a great amount of pleased talk about this ‘hazelnut coffee.’
By Brian K. Henry6 years ago in Feast
Bagels
There is something magical about kneading a dough. The moment when the flour finally binds with water and yeast, when it all combines into a compact lump of new life, never stops to amaze me. The waiting, if it will raise, makes me feel part of something bigger. It gives me purpose. I become the creator of new life in my very own universe.
By Zlatka Larsen7 years ago in Feast
Easy Cookbooks for Kids
For kids, good food can be magical—so that makes the cookbook an eldritch tome of untold power. Parents can prepare tons of dishes for their kids to make them smile, make them happy, but, after awhile, kids may want to learn how to make those foods themselves. They may watch you in the kitchen, creating something amazing, and say "I want to do that." Or, perhaps, you want your child to learn the safest way to work in the kitchen early in life. Or you want a new family bonding project! Whatever the case, finding the right cookbook to inspire your kids in the kitchen can be hard, so here are some books guaranteed to turn your kids into a little culinary master.
By Anthony Gramuglia7 years ago in Feast
Best New Cookbooks
Start your new year in the kitchen with the help of the best cookbooks. If you are a foodie like us, you are probably always on the lookout of some new, indulging recipes to experiment and to enjoy with your loved ones. We have been keeping our eyes open on the kitchen trends for the new year. We are very pleased to have found a variety of tasty recipes for you to experiment. If you felt like you had run out of ideas, here we propose you a list of the best new cookbooks where you can find a special recipe for every occasion.
By Julie Barnes8 years ago in Feast
Best Kitchen Cheat Sheets
Whether you are a star chef or just a tenderfoot in the fiddly arena of cooking, kitchen cheat sheets are there to help you grapple with the gargantuan task of cooking a lip smacking meal! Most of us will agree that baking a cake is most definitely not a piece of cake; sometimes, we are stuck with a limited supply of ingredients while at other times the pan size we have is not the right one for the recipe! To help overcome all these bottlenecks and assist you in establishing your culinary prowess, we bring to you a catalogue of cherry picked kitchen cheat sheets:
By Julie Barnes8 years ago in Feast