Foodie Casting Call-August 30th

Bromography connects with many food “star” both on and off line.  These stars may be bloggers, great restaurant chefs, extraordinary bakers or a  grandmother with a lifetime of recipes.  The Food Network is offering these stars to bring their skills to television.  The Next Food Network Star...

Happy Potato Day!

August 19th is National Potato Day! The potato originated in the Andes mountains of South America, but has gone on to conquer the world.  It is the fourth largest food crop with varieties eaten almost everywhere.  Today, China is the large producer of the potatoes.  They are prepared in almost every...

2010 Vendy Awards

Called “the Oscars of food for the real New York” by Chef Mario Batali, the 2010 Vendy Awards are here!  The  event honors New York City street vendors.  The Vendy’s will take place on September  25th on Governors Island, where the five remaining contestants will vie for the title of...

Happy Watermelon Day!

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day! Watermelon epitomizes summer for many people.  A cool slice on a hot summer day can really hit the spot and would be a lovely way to celebrate this food holiday.  However, you may also want to try one of the interesting recipes below! Watermelon with Lavender,...

National Cheesecake Day

July 30th is National Cheesecake Day! I am not sure why cheesecake only gets a single day.  It may be that people like myself, would end up quite a bit heavier if the celebration lasted much longer.  While looking for recipes to celebrate this food holiday, I found enough  to make a different cheesecake...

Fresh Spinach Day!

July 16th is Fresh Spinach Day! Like many people, my early impression of spinach was greatly shaped by Popeye the Sailor. Despite the fact that Popeye’s spinach gave him superpowers, I did not relish the thought of squeezing cold green mush from a can to acquire those powers myself!   Fresh spinach...

NYC Restaurant Week 2010

July 12 thru July 25th is Restaurant Week in New York City! (Saturday’s & Sunday’s are not included.) Over 275 restaurants in New York City will participate in this year’s event.  The nineteen year old celebrations allows diners to sample lunch or dinner  offerings—three-course,...

Big Apple BBQ Block Party 2010

If you are into BBQ and looking for something cool to do this weekend, Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, 13th, you might want to consider the 8th Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in Madison Square Park, New York City, from 11am to 6pm.  This is one of only a few street festivals that I attend...

Happy Egg Day!

June 3rd is Egg Day! Frankly, I think that eggs deserve much more than a single day.  Even a year may not be enough.  Eggs are utilized in almost every type of cuisine, and are critical for baking.  As a child, I considered them special because I was allowed to choose my own preparation -  over easy. I...

Celebrating Memorial Day…

Today we remember all those that served and currently serve our nation in the military this Memorial Day.  Let’s honor the men and women who sacrifice so much to keep us...