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Inspiration Malaysia | June 8 2010
I know I keep going on and on about this but...
Hopefully this video gets you as excited as I am about the potential of our street food scene in Toronto. And if you do not believe it can be done then check out this video, living proof.
• This is what the Toronto street food scene should be!
I envy this man! | June 5 2010
Check out his tshirt. I almost stole it off his back to wear as my new work uniform.
Soul Food Spotlight - Aida Mollenkamp | June 2 2010
Let me introduce you to one of my Cooking Channel comrades.
Who are you?
I'm Aida Mollenkamp, food adventurer and host of Cooking Channel's Ask Aida and the newly launched FoodCrafters. I was Food Editor at CHOW.com for a long while and then started out on Food Network on Ask Aida in 2008. FoodCrafters just launched on Memorial Day and I'm pumped to be a part of it as it's a major passion project for me.
What is a Food Crafter?
FoodCrafters are those small scale, independent artisans who dedicate themselves to creating the top food products they can. We're searching every nook and cranny to seek them out and spotlight their great back stories and their awesome food. From goat's milk ice cream, handcrafted chocolate, and heirloom beans to small-batch roasted coffee, we're showcasing some of my absolute favorite food finds.
What is the one thing that someone should never Ask Aida?
Pretty much anything is fair game aside from my personal life.
Why are you so obsessed with finding the perfect coffee?
Having coffee is the absolute first thing I do everyday so I figure it might as well be top notch in order to start things off right. I've been spoiled to be in SF as we're a city of coffee-obsessed people and there are tons of options for a good cup of brew. Basically, once the bar was raised on coffee, well, let's just say I'll never go back.
How is the magazine food world that you came from different from the TV food world?
They're similar in that both worlds allow me to share my passion for all things food. However, in the magazine world as an editor, I always had this kind of Wizard of Oz, behind-the-scenes connection to what we were doing. On tv, I talk directly to the viewer as me, myself, and I so people get to see the good, the dorky, and the fun sides of my life with food.
Why does Cooking Channel rock?
It's a refreshing addition to all the other food coverage out there. I'm a food person through and through as I plan everyday around what I'm going to drink, cook, and eat so this channel is for people like me. On launch day I tuned in to check out how things were going and next thing I knew I had watched a few hours worth of shows -- and I almost never watch tv, so that says a lot!
Searching for Cooking Channel? | June 2 2010
• Click HERE to find Cooking Channel in the U.S.
Ta Da!!! | May 31 2010
Its official! Cooking Channel is going live today. Look out for the launch in the U.S. and the Carribean starting at 7am EST...TODAY! Yeah we made it.
Hopefully this video gets you as excited as I am about the potential of our street food scene in Toronto. And if you do not believe it can be done then check out this video, living proof.
• This is what the Toronto street food scene should be!
I envy this man! | June 5 2010
Soul Food Spotlight - Aida Mollenkamp | June 2 2010
Who are you?
I'm Aida Mollenkamp, food adventurer and host of Cooking Channel's Ask Aida and the newly launched FoodCrafters. I was Food Editor at CHOW.com for a long while and then started out on Food Network on Ask Aida in 2008. FoodCrafters just launched on Memorial Day and I'm pumped to be a part of it as it's a major passion project for me.
What is a Food Crafter?
FoodCrafters are those small scale, independent artisans who dedicate themselves to creating the top food products they can. We're searching every nook and cranny to seek them out and spotlight their great back stories and their awesome food. From goat's milk ice cream, handcrafted chocolate, and heirloom beans to small-batch roasted coffee, we're showcasing some of my absolute favorite food finds.
What is the one thing that someone should never Ask Aida?
Pretty much anything is fair game aside from my personal life.
Why are you so obsessed with finding the perfect coffee?
Having coffee is the absolute first thing I do everyday so I figure it might as well be top notch in order to start things off right. I've been spoiled to be in SF as we're a city of coffee-obsessed people and there are tons of options for a good cup of brew. Basically, once the bar was raised on coffee, well, let's just say I'll never go back.
How is the magazine food world that you came from different from the TV food world?
They're similar in that both worlds allow me to share my passion for all things food. However, in the magazine world as an editor, I always had this kind of Wizard of Oz, behind-the-scenes connection to what we were doing. On tv, I talk directly to the viewer as me, myself, and I so people get to see the good, the dorky, and the fun sides of my life with food.
Why does Cooking Channel rock?
It's a refreshing addition to all the other food coverage out there. I'm a food person through and through as I plan everyday around what I'm going to drink, cook, and eat so this channel is for people like me. On launch day I tuned in to check out how things were going and next thing I knew I had watched a few hours worth of shows -- and I almost never watch tv, so that says a lot!
Searching for Cooking Channel? | June 2 2010
• Click HERE to find Cooking Channel in the U.S.
Ta Da!!! | May 31 2010
