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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 [...]
Entries from March 2009
Nobu Matsuhisa: CNN Money interview – from dishwasher to celebrity chef
March 31st, 2009 · No Comments
Gordon Ramsey dives for scallops
March 30th, 2009 · No Comments
Gordon Ramsey dives for fresh scallops.
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
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.
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?”
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
Tags: video

