NPR quizzed Paula Deen on tofu a few weeks ago, and if you haven’t heard the segment yet….you should. When the Butter Queen was a guest on NPR’s quiz show, “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!“, she played the “Not My Job” quiz. And if anything is not Paula’s job….it’s tofu. When you have 11 minutesRead more »

It was announced today that Food Network has 10 nominations in the 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards!! Check out the categories our guys and gals are up for: Outstanding Culinary Program Barefoot Contessa – Food Network Giada at Home – Food Network Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie – PBS Grill It! With Bobby Flay – FoodRead more »

Do not, I repeat, do NOT eat before going to Daisy Martinez‘s home. On Friday we went to Daisy’s house to shoot an upcoming FN Dish video, Meet Daisy, for her new round of Viva Daisy! episodes. Within minutes of arriving to her house, Daisy had food in our bellies, and lots of it! WeRead more »

So I’m standing about 5 feet away from Mario Batali, both an Iron Chef and one of the most successful restaurateurs in New York City. I go up to him and say, “Excuse me, where did you get that hot dog?” And do you know what he says? “Over there.” Mind you, this guy canRead more »

Take a visit to the set of Sandra Lee’s new series, Sandra’s Money Saving Meals premiering this Sunday, May 10, at 12pm/11c.

We all know that The Next Food Network Star judge Susie Fogelson always dresses for success —click above for a peek into where she gets her threads and jewelry for this upcoming season of NFNS. And be sure to keep watching, because after Susie’s video, you’ll get a tour of the house where all theRead more »

Yes, I am here to tell you that Food Network WILL, in fact, be premiering an entire series with Brian Boitano this August. Yes, Brian Boitano the figure skater. Yes, THIS Brian Boitano: Image Credit: www.skateworld.co.uk The series is tentatively titled, What Would Brian Boitano Make? You may be thinking to yourself, “that sounds vaguelyRead more »

Check out Guy’s first reaction to his new and improved set for Guy’s Big Bite.

Watch this first sneak peek of Food Network’s newest star, Claire Robinson — 5 Ingredient Fix premieres Saturday, April 4 at 9:30am/8:30c.

I must confess: I took a vacation this weekend, and still thought about work. You see, I went down to Austin, Texas for a friend’s wedding, and while perusing through a neat art gallery there called Yard Dog Art, I happened to do a double take on these interesting pieces for sale by former Austinite,Read more »