It’s 2009 and the entire FN Dish staff wants to wish you a bright, prosperous, healthy and tasty new year. (!!) Planning to tackle more challenging cooking techniques this year? (Julia would be so proud.) Perhaps you plan to get reacquainted with your old friend, the gym. We’d love to hear your resolutions. If theyRead more »

I’m sure it’s the same in offices across the country, but this week in the Food Network Programming department, you can quietly work and watch the tumbleweeds roll by. Holiday gift giving is over, everyone is on vacation, and only the few of us who are truly – truly – dedicated are holding down theRead more »

The FN Dish shares New Year’s resolutions from Food Network stars! What New Year’s resolutions are all of you making for 2009?

Since we’re all home enjoying the holidays, we wanted to share some holiday memories from your favorite Food Network stars… Tyler Florence: Best gift — moped as a ten-year old…and then, “…whatever my wife got me last Christmas. Thanks, honey!” Sandra Lee: Best gift — a love letter from her honey. Guy Fieri: Best giftRead more »

My dreams of a respite from work and a day of baking were both answered on Thursday with an invitation from the FN Kitchens to help them prepare for FN’s holiday cookie party! Sarah Copeland, the kitchens’ very own recipe developer, led a group of us away from our computer monitors in the interactive departmentRead more »

Wendy recently shared a bold tablescape which prompted: Dear Wendy, Every year something goes horribly wrong and I’m left with a mis-mash of clutter on my table. You mentioned bold colors (which I LOVE) but my walls are bright yellow and orange. Is it over the top to incorporate more bold colors in my tablescapeRead more »

Food Network stars tell The FN Dish what’s on their holiday wish lists!

When people visit Food Network, they are often surprised, and I’ll venture to say disappointed, that they don’t find delicious heaps of food for the taking by our offices. I guess one can rightfully assume that one of Giada’s awesome, mouth-watering plates would just be waiting for them in a grand buffet line. Alas, thisRead more »

Food Network Design Director, Wendy Waxman, got her latest assignment — create a vibrant tablescape for a Food Network charity event featuring Chef Duff…oh, and make it kid-friendly. Wendy immediately saw red — in a good way. As the table came together, Wendy shared some great tips… 1) Bold, vibrant colors will stay true toRead more »

The FN Dish goes backstage at Guy Fieri’s upcoming special, Guy’s Big Night. FN DISH CONTEST! Enter in the comments a short description of your favorite diner, drive-in, or dive — the top entry will win the autographed book featured in the video!! Thanks to all who submitted cooking techniques — CONTEST ENDED on 12/21Read more »