Alton Brown, Alicia Silverstone and Tom Colicchio issue a call to arms
Alton Brown, Alicia Silverstone and Tom Colicchio issue a call to arms Los Angeles Times The New York City Wine & Food Festival was a foodiot's dream: The Rachael Ray burger bash; the wine, beer, hard shots and margaritas that flowed at the all-you-could-imbibe supermarket tasting; and the orgy of dishes served at Paula Deen and Katie Lee's Down South Up North party. It was enough to make you momentarily forget the point: 100% of the proceeds from the four-day event will be used locally -- by Share Our Strength and the Food Bank for New York City -- to eradicate hunger. But away from this spotlight, there was another party of sorts being thrown. And the hosts were an unlikely trio: Alton Brown of "Good Eats," Tom Colicchio of "Top Chef" and actress Alicia Silverstone. These gatherings were a bit more sober -- alas, no free-flowing alcohol and no food -- but with a stirring message that challenged those in the audience to take a skeptical look at everything they put in their mouths, or on their children's plates...... ...
I always think about what food I'm making and make it healthy. Not only for us, but puppy, too. Last night she had filet mignon with vegetables. She's worth it.
I always think about what food I'm making and make it healthy. Not only for us, but puppy, too. Last night she had filet mignon with vegetables. She's worth it.
I think I'll come eat at your house.
__________________ Most of all, cook from the heart, and you’ll never be lonely when the dinner bell rings! - Chef Robert Irvin