Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse started working on a cookbook a little more than a year ago, just as the economy took a nosedive. His worry: People would lose sight of cooking fresh and putting out good meals. ...more

November 8, 2009

NBC, home of "The Biggest Loser," switches gears from dieting to eating at 8 tonight with "The Chopping Block," a chef competition that combines elements of Fox's "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares" with Bravo's "Top Chef." ...more

March 11, 2009

The United Food Bank is still tallying up the figures, but it appears a fundraiser featuring celebrity chef Jon Ashton brought in at least $40,000. ...more

March 4, 2009

PLANT CITY A recent detour brought a very pleasant surprise to Jean Ann Davenport of Plant City. Her family was on the way home from a trip to North Carolina and decided at the last minute to take a detour to Savannah, Ga., to visit Paula Deen's restaurant. ...more

February 19, 2009

The United Food Bank is still tallying up the figures, but it appears a fundraiser featuring celebrity chef Jon Ashton brought in at least $40,000. The venue, the Trinkle center on Hillsborough Community College's Plant City campus, was packed Saturday as Ashton entertained with wit and a cooking demonstration. Ashton, a frequent guest on NBC's "Today" show, also helped auction sports memorabilia. ...more

February 10, 2009

The demand at the United Food Bank of Plant City has never been greater. ...more

January 28, 2009

The demand at the United Food Bank of Plant City has never been greater. ...more

January 25, 2009

"American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks is coming to Tampa for two fundraising charity events tied to Super Bowl XLIII. ...more

January 20, 2009

Duck recipe highlights chef Jaden Hair's holiday celebrations. ...more

December 3, 2008

DOUBLE BLACK IS BACK Beer freaks love to obsess about great, delicious craft brews that didn't catch on enough to stay in production. They talk about long-gone labels the way anglers painfully recount the giant beasts that shook off their hooks. Speaking of hooks and beer, Redhook Ale Brewery is bringing back its Double Black Stout for a limited run. Available nationwide through February, or until supplies run out, the intense, coffee-flavored malts leave drinkers with a deep, rich finish. If you're feeling extravagant, pair it with dark chocolate. Cost: $4.99 for a 22-ounce bottle. Available at specialty food stores and beer markets. ...more

November 9, 2008