The UM Reader
December 4, 2007
The Umami Reader, vol. 008
Noteworthy readings and eatings: Bill Buford’s exploration into the thick muddy world of the cacao bean (via Matt- sorry only the abstract is available online) Wikipedia and peppers: Wiki on the menu of a Beijing restaurant (via Janet) Bourdain and Eric Ripert in the kitchen at Les Halles sometime in the next two weeks! (Grub […]
September 14, 2007
The Umami Reader, vol. 007
Noteworthy readings and eatings: Meehan’s excellent report about the perfect coffee bean (love this guy) – NY Times Backyard Brooklyn farm – one man’s locavore journey (jesus, can we talk about something else now?) – NY Mag Trillin’s education in Singapore street food (shoot, only the abstract is available online!) – NYer NY Dept. of […]
August 14, 2007
The Umami Reader, vol.006
Noteworthy readings and eatings: Washington oyster warning. SAD!!! (via Jim) How to make tofu– great video! (via Irwin) Cheapassfood.com— cheap ass eats, joints and recipes (via Irwin) An in-depth report in the NYer about the decline of bees, and what that means for the future of honey, and cross pollination. Worth the long read Informative, […]
July 18, 2007
The Umami Reader, vol.005
Noteworthy readings and eatings (please forgive me for being so behind!): Bittman’s 101 summer recipes in under 10 minutes Armed robber sits down for a glass of wine and hugs. This is an awesome, totally bizarre story (via Dawn) David Pasternack keeps it crudo (via Dan) NY Restaurant Week this week and next week. $24 […]
June 25, 2007
The Umami Reader, vol.004
Noteworthy readings and eatings: Epicurious Tokyo eats in the NYTimes (make sure to watch the slideshow) Jon Sublet’s kick-ass health and fitness blog, Minus The Fat– smoothies for breakfast! Salmon on a woodblock! It feels good just to read it Dan the Automator is a foodie!!! (Theme Magazine) Celebrity pastry chefs branch out on their […]
June 10, 2007
The Umami Reader, vol.003
Noteworthy readings, websites, blogs and eats: Gordon Ramsey loves In-n-Out Burger! (Jim) 5 Boroughs Ice Cream‘s eclectic creations like Mangodesh and Bakla-Wha?! (Lauren) Bowled over by these crazy Manhattan party hosts with hardcore performance anxiety (Lauren) Time’s fascinating “What the World Eats” (Tmonkey) The mind-boggling universe of meta-desserts– check out the INSANE chart!! (Tmonkey) NYers […]
June 4, 2007
The Umami Reader, vol.002
Noteworthy readings, websites, blogs and eats: BBQ Time! The Minimalist on using the best meats for grilling yummy burgers Tap is in: restaurants ban bottled water Cooking with saffron Gawker says: Rosé is the beverage of choice for hipsters and old folks for the summer (make sure to also read the WSJ article, and watch […]
May 20, 2007
The Umami Reader, vol.001
Noteworthy readings, websites, blogs and eats: The Minimalist on how to cook the perfect hard-boiled egg Bittman goes to Istria with Lidia Bastianich (note asparagus frittata recipe) TMonkey recommends the wine documentary, Mondovino A community of wine lovers on Cork’d Batali and Bourdain on Adam Platt and bloggers on Grub Street Bruni Showdown: yet another […]