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Entries from March 2009

Nobu Matsuhisa: CNN Money interview – from dishwasher to celebrity chef

March 31st, 2009 · No Comments

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Often times, I find it easy to focus on the success of someone remarkable without remembering the hardships that they endured to get there. Nobu is one of those guys.
CNN Money wrote a great article about Nobu detailing his experience surviving bankruptcy and a restaurant fire.
The article highlights Nobu’s [...]

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Tags: Business · Japanese

Gordon Ramsey dives for scallops

March 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Gordon Ramsey dives for fresh scallops.

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Tags: video

Local super chefs in San Francisco now using Twitter

March 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Campusfork loves Twitter. Through this micro blogging site, we have been able to share food photos and blogs. Now, even San Francisco top chefs are doing the same.
Read about it in the San Francisco Chronicle Article: Gastronomic glitterati joins the Twitterverse
If you’re on Twitter, add us.
@rayfilwong

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Tags: Culinary Education

Zero Trans fat, is it really?

March 29th, 2009 · No Comments

“O% trans fat!” Located on the upper right hand corner on the bag of potato chip. But caution, a recent article from NPR goes into more details about how this really isn’t accurate.

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Tags: Culinary Education

Ramen Knitting: So absurd it makes me laugh

March 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Ramen knitting, it is a new sport. The video simply made me laugh, but I applaud the innovative method.
“Mommy, I’m hungry. Can I eat my sweater?”

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Tags: Japanese · video

Anthony Bourdain Rumored to be in Mission

March 26th, 2009 · No Comments

Campusfork is a big fan of the famed food host Anthony Bourdain.
With his witty humor, he cleverly introduced food and cultures in a fun way. He is rumored to be filming around the Mission district in San Francisco. (Read SF Weekly Blog- Bourdain rumored sighting)

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Tags: tools

Coffee Scoop ‘n Clip

March 25th, 2009 · No Comments

Coffee Scoop ‘n Clip by Vat 19. A simple, yet handy invention.
My favorite gadget, the Ultimate Ice Cream Scooper: scoop and stack.

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Tags: tools

Kishna’s Smores Pendant sold at Etsy

March 24th, 2009 · No Comments

Through Facebook, I reconnected with high school classmate Kishna. Even after twelve years, she is the same girl with the big smile.
But now, Kishna arrives with a touch of food creativity. She is showcasing food pendants. My favorites includes taco and Smores pendant sold through Etsy.

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Tags: Dessert · video

Nuscüp Adjustable Measuring Cup and Scoop

March 23rd, 2009 · No Comments

Vat19 comes up with another handy dandy kitchen tool, the Nuscüp Adjustable Measuring Cup and Scoop. Proper measurement ensures consistent taste in recipes especially duplicating recipes for larger serving sizes.
My favorite gadget, the Ultimate Ice Cream Scooper: scoop and stack.

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Tags: tools · video

Gordon Ramsey: Chicken stuffed with marsala sauce

March 22nd, 2009 · 3 Comments

Gordon Ramsey demonstrates how to cook chicken stuffed with nuts. The nutty and savory notes from the bacon carries the dish.

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Tags: Cooking · video

Taco Town SNL: Saturday Night Sketch on huge taco

March 21st, 2009 · No Comments

Saturday Night Live skit featuring gigantic taco. Very creative and funny. I would pay $7 to try one.

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Tags: humor · video

George Lopez: Funny Jack in the Box joke

March 20th, 2009 · No Comments

George Lopez performing funny Jack in the Box jokes. Soda, not fountain drink.

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Tags: humor · video

Jack in the Box: Jack is back with a trendy design logo

March 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Jack is back. After the Superbowl commercial showing Jack in a car accident, he is back with a new look. A new logo featuring a trendy font.
In a recent campaign, Jack in the Box is using social media to increase traffic and gain exposure. The LA Times article details the [...]

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Tags: Fast Food

Healthy Fast Food, is there such a thing?

March 18th, 2009 · No Comments

(Corny Fast Food Song)
According to a recent article on Yahoo titled “Amercia’s Healthiest Restaurant“, the article rates fast food restaurants on healthiness. My former employerJamba Juice, not surprisingly is on top of the list. McDonald’s received a B+.
Traveling to Paris a few years ago, the French eat fast food but they also walk much [...]

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Tags: Fast Food · video

Fine Dining at Bargain prices

March 18th, 2009 · No Comments

In order to react to the economy, a few fine dining restaurants are reacting by serving set menus at reasonable prices listed in an SFGate article. I have dined at Masa and enjoy their interior design that pairs well with their food.

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Tags: Uncategorized

McDonald’s Mint Shamrock Shake:look like slime

March 17th, 2009 · No Comments

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Lets celebrate with McDonald’s minty, slime looking shake.

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Tags: Fast Food

Funny St. Patrick’s Day Beer Commercial

March 17th, 2009 · No Comments

I love Guinness for its bitter and nutty taste, enjoy.

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Tags: video