Cooking with Clive
May 22, 2008 by Bold Foodie · Leave a Comment
Clive found boldfood.com on blogcatalog and requested to be a friend, which isn’t uncommon in and of itself, but after checking out his career, one of his videos (with a great tip!), and his Website, Cooking with Clive, I’m happy to pump up his site! Clive has been training to be a world-class chef since he was a young child. He’s made it, although he’s not as well known as many of the others.
Bobby Flay Throwdown with Mat Arnfield – Fish & Chips – Part 2
March 23, 2008 by Bold Foodie · Leave a Comment
In part 2 we will discover just how well Bobby did up against the best fish & chip chef in England Mat Arnfield. Mmmm… sure has me hungry for some! I’d take either Mat’s or Bobby’s fish & chips right now!
Part 3
Part 4
Bobby Flay Throwdown with Mat Arnfield – Fish & Chips – Part 1
March 23, 2008 by Bold Foodie · Leave a Comment
Can Bobby Flay compete with Mat Arnfield from England. Mat is an expert fish & chip chef that has years of experience that Bobby Flay can’t match. (6:03)
Jamie Oliver Close Up
February 9, 2008 by Bold Foodie · Leave a Comment
This visit with Jamie Oliver by New Zealand TV gives us a glimpse into what makes this special chef unique. His garden is to die for and has provided inspiration for me to give my own garden a try once again. He offers some important advice on how to put together a great salad as he effortlessly pulls together what is certainly a delicious and unique salad.
Even more special then his food is his heart. In 2002, he combined his two ambitions: to open a top class restaurant and to give disadvantaged youngsters a chance to gain professional culinary training. Five years later, Fifteen is still achieving both, improving and expanding all the time.
Above: One of the fifteen success stories.
Jamie Oliver doing what he loves.
Bobby Flay the Super Chef
January 19, 2008 by Bold Foodie · Leave a Comment
Like so many teenagers Bobby Flay had big dreams along with unspoiled confidence and optimism. Unlike most teens, however, Bobby didn’t let “reality” deter him or steer him off course. He seized on a couple of key opportunities offered to him in his early years and parlayed them into a “Bobby Flay empire”. He is perhaps one of the most famous chefs in the United States at the moment. His net worth is rumored to be over $20 million… who knows.
For what it’s worth I’m pretty sure money 
wasn’t the fuel behind his strong drive. I think his fuel was driven by a deep desire; to be successful, to win, to conquer. One thing is for sure and that is that his passion to be the very best at his chosen profession has allowed him to succeed.
He could be called the Brett Favre of chefs. The main difference between Brett and Bobby is that Brett is praised and liked by all whereas Bobby Flay, with his New Yorker personality, has rubbed a few prissy types the wrong way and they’re not shy about voicing their opinion. But, underneath that thick-skinned New Yorker, that chose to cook over playing sports, there is undoubtedly a special kid who is realizing his dream.
Below you’ll find a list of Websites where you can find out more information about the Bobby Flay food empire:
- Bobby Flay
- Bobby Flay restaurants
- TV shows
- Throw Down (Food Network)
- Boy Meets Grill (Food Network)
- Food Nation (Food Network)
- BBQ with Bobby Flay (Food Network)
- Iron Chef America (Food Network)
- Hot Off the Grill (Food Network)
- books (official site)
- Bobby Flay Products
- Food & Wine recipes
- Food Network recipes
- New York Times articles
- Food Network Ad Sales – BBQ with Bobby Flay
- Food Network Ad Sales – Boy Meets Girl
- Food Network Ad Sales – Good Eats
- Food Network Ad Sales – FoodNation with Bobby Flay
- Food Network Ad Sales – Iron Chef America
- Caesar’s Palace
- Borgata
- Bar Americain
Famous Chef Biographies
December 2, 2007 by Bold Foodie · Leave a Comment
Out of curiosity I did a search on Biography.com for ‘famous chef’ and I was quite surprised that the search resulted in 961 listings. This link Famous Chefs will generate the same search for you and you won’t be surprised to see Julia Child 
heading up the list in the number one spot. She was one of a kind.
PBS put together a nice memoriam here: Julia Child Memoriam.
“Julia Child’s legacy to America is felt nowhere more strongly than at PBS,” said Pat Mitchell, President and CEO of PBS. “When it all began on WGBH, Boston’s public television station, in 1962, no one had ever done a cooking show on television. But Julia set a standard for far more than a genre that has grown exponentially ever since. She made sophisticated cooking techniques accessible while promoting the art of cooking to men and women alike. She was a funny, witty and debonair character who charmed all who knew her – even if just by her television appearances. We’re honored to have had her as part of the PBS family and we will cherish her memory.”
The video below is of an interview she gave in which she discusses her life. It’s less than 5 minutes and well worth watching this culinary pioneer.
Bethenny Frankel: Natural Foods Chef
November 25, 2007 by Bold Foodie · Leave a Comment
Bethenny is a well known natural foods chef with her own website at bethennybakes.com and a video series she makes available on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/bethennybake.
Her latest video is our current ‘Featured Food Video‘ and since this tis the season for leftovers it’s an appropriate choice. Her charisma and excellent recipes will keep you entertained and who knows… maybe even wearing the same sized pants come January 1st when we start our new diets!
The video below is another appropriate video for any time!
The Skinny Girls’ Margarita with Bethenny (< 3 min)
Murphy’s Ice Cream and Their Blog
November 9, 2007 by Bold Foodie · Leave a Comment
Murphy’s Ice Cream is the best tasting ice cream I never tasted! Just 5 minutes on their Website and I’m convinced I need to fly over to Ireland and give it a try right away.
Ireland’s Best
Brothers Sean and Kieran Murphy started Murphys Ice Cream in Kerry Ireland in 2000, with the goal of making the best ice cream in the world. If pictures are worth a thousand taste buds then they may have succeeded. If you’re on the left-side of the pond as I am then you’ll need to fly to Ireland to try it out because they’re keeping it to themselves and their neighbors for now.Three things about this Irish ice cream company struck me:
- Their original mission to create the best ice cream in the world is clearly conveyed in the excellent photos on their main website and their blog.
- Sharing their recipes for all to see on their blog is merciful for those of us across this suddenly cruel ocean.
- They’ve managed to pack their Murphy’s personality into just a few pages for the world to see online. Not only does their ice cream look addictive, but they look like the kind of people who can make a living making (and eating) ice cream without pissing us off.
For their recipes check out their blog: Ice Cream Ireland.
Cheers Sean and Kieran! I’ll be there soon enough to try out your ice cream.
Just look at these brothers. They need a vacation!