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Mercotte, the 84-year-old French pastry chef known to TV audiences from 'Le Meilleur Pâtissier', says she has already prepared everything for her death. In comments picked up by Grazia, she says she has given everything to her children and has even already paid for her own funeral. The remarks are drawing attention as a characteristically frank reflection on ageing and legacy from a much-loved television figure.
- 2Why restaurant food tastes better than home cooking●If you have ever eaten at a good restaurant and wondered why everything tastes more alive than what you cook at home, I
A cooking explainer claims restaurant food tastes more vivid than home cooking for one simple reason: salt, applied in layers throughout the cooking process rather than only at the end. Professional chefs season at every stage, allowing salt to draw out flavour and balance each component as it cooks. Food writers say adopting this layered seasoning habit is one of the easiest ways for home cooks to close the gap with restaurant quality.
- 3Chefs say home cooks make one big salting mistake●Thirty years in professional kitchens and the single most common home cook mistake is salting once at the end. # Food #
A veteran chef with three decades in professional kitchens says the most common mistake home cooks make is salting only at the end of cooking. The advice making rounds on social media is to season in layers throughout the process, so salt penetrates food as it cooks rather than sitting on the surface. Cooks are weighing in on whether the technique truly changes flavor.
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French comedian Paul Mirabel has spoken out about persistent rumours linking him to Laury Thilleman, the former Miss France and TV presenter, telling Journal des Femmes that the speculation is "problematic" given his commitment to keeping his private life out of the public eye. The remarks come amid ongoing gossip about his relationship with the media personality, who is otherwise known to be in a long-term relationship with chef Juan Arbelaez.
- 5Four Chefs Agree on the Secret to Juicy Meatballs▼I Asked 4 Chefs How To Make the Juiciest Meatballs—and They All Said the Same Thing
Allrecipes surveyed four professional chefs about how to make the juiciest meatballs, and all of them gave the same advice, pointing home cooks toward one shared technique. The piece is drawing attention from cooks looking to improve a classic comfort dish with simple, expert-backed changes.
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The German antiques show 'Bares für Rares' is generating fresh headlines around notable moments on the program. Recent stories include a 400-year-old book dug up in a garden that stunned the show's dealers, a seller whose asking price was far too high, and a silver treasure discovered in a household clearance. A new XXL edition featuring host Horst Lichter and TV chef Sarah Wiener is also drawing attention.
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CBS News has featured recipes from Dane Blom, a local Sacramento chef, sharing his dishes with viewers. The segment highlights the chef's cooking and offers audiences a chance to try his recipes at home. Coverage of local culinary talent continues to draw interest from food lovers in the region.
- 8Celebrity chef to cook benefit dinner for Westside Ministries▼Celebrity chef to cook dinner for Turlockers to benefit Westside Ministries
A celebrity chef is set to travel to Turlock, California, to prepare a dinner for local residents, with proceeds going to Westside Ministries, a community charity serving the area. The event gives diners a chance to eat a meal cooked by a well-known culinary figure while supporting the organization's local work. Details of the date, venue, and the chef's identity were not included in the announcement.
- 9Rachael Ray's Weight Loss Draws Fan Attention Over the Years▼Rachael Ray’s Weight Loss: Fans Have Noticed Changes Over the Years - Here’s What She Has Said About Health and Fitness
Rachael Ray, the American television cook and talk show host, is being discussed over noticeable changes in her appearance, with fans commenting on her weight loss across recent years. Coverage focuses on what Ray herself has said about her health and fitness approach, including her outlook on diet, exercise and lifestyle, rather than any single dramatic announcement from the celebrity chef.
- 10Simply Symons shares grilled branzino date night menu▼NOW PLAYING == Simply Symons 10/2/26 Grilled Branzino & Grapefruit Rose Sour Date Night https:// youtu.be/JJhvjViIDNw?si
A new Simply Symons episode dated 10/2/26 features chef Michael Symon and Liz Symon preparing a date night meal of grilled branzino with a grapefruit rose sour cocktail. The cooking segment is being shared and played on radio outlets and food communities, with listeners flagging the kebab and wine pairings as highlights of the episode.
- 11Chefs Highlight Common Garlic Storage Mistake and $23 Fix▼Stop Making This Common Garlic Storage Mistake — Pro Chefs Say This $23 Container Keeps It Fresher for Longer
Food & Wine reports that a common garlic storage mistake is shortening the bulb's shelf life, and that professional chefs recommend a $23 storage container designed to keep garlic fresher for longer. The piece is drawing attention from home cooks looking for simple kitchen upgrades to reduce food waste and keep ingredients at their best.
- 12Central Georgia chef shares game-day buffalo chicken pinwheel recipe▼Central Georgia chef shares game-day buffalo chicken dip pinwheel recipe
A chef from Central Georgia has shared a recipe for buffalo chicken dip pinwheels, a snack aimed at game-day gatherings. The dish combines the popular buffalo chicken dip format rolled into pinwheel form, offering hosts an easy party appetizer for watching football. Local viewers are picking up the recipe as sports fans plan food spreads for upcoming weekend games.
- 13Is Expensive Vanilla Extract Worth the Price?▼Is Expensive Vanilla Extract Worth the Price? A Professional Chef Weighs In
A professional chef is weighing in on whether pricey vanilla extract is worth buying compared with cheaper supermarket versions. The piece examines what distinguishes pure vanilla from imitation products and whether the cost translates into noticeably better results for home bakers and cooks. It comes as vanilla prices remain high and shoppers question premium pantry staples.
- 14Bobby Flay's One Recipe He's Never Changed In 30 Years▼The One Recipe Bobby Flay Hasn't Changed In Over 30 Years
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has revealed the one recipe he has kept unchanged for more than 30 years. The item, circulated via Yahoo, highlights the dish Flay considers perfected from early in his career. Coverage is drawing attention from food fans interested in the cooking habits of one of America's best-known chefs.
- 15Chef Bjorn Shen shares advice for working parents▼Bjorn Shen is a busy chef with 3 kids. Here’s his advice for working parents
Singapore chef Bjorn Shen, who runs restaurants while raising three children, has shared his advice for working parents. He speaks about balancing a demanding kitchen career with family life, offering practical tips on managing time, sharing responsibilities at home and accepting that a perfect balance is not always possible for busy parents.
- 16Shopper finds long-lost Mark Miller cookbook at library book sale▼This was a surprise and very welcome find when I went to the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Fall Used Book Sa
A visitor to the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library's Fall Used Book Sale in North Dakota came across an unexpected treasure: a cookbook by chef Mark Miller. The buyer says Miller's "Coyote Cafe" was the first cookbook they ever purchased, and they had no idea this later title existed, calling the discovery a welcome surprise.
- 17Guy Fieri Announces New Food Network Series After On-Set Injury▼Understanding guy Fieri Announces New Food Network Series After Recovering From On-Set Injury https:// justpaste.in/movi
Guy Fieri has announced a new Food Network series following his recovery from an injury sustained on set. The celebrity chef, known for shows like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, is back to work after the setback, and fans are reacting to news of his return to television with a fresh project.
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A private chef has shared a range of creative ways to use pumpkin seeds, offering recipe ideas for an ingredient often thrown away after carving or cooking with fresh pumpkin. The feature, carried by Fox News, highlights simple techniques for roasting and seasoning the seeds as seasonal interest in pumpkin dishes peaks.
- 19Grand Strand Chef's Table returns to Myrtle Beach▼The second annual Grand Strand Chef’s Table event returns to Myrtle Beach
The second annual Grand Strand Chef's Table event is returning to Myrtle Beach, bringing together local chefs for a showcase of the region's dining scene. The event, covered by MyHorryNews, highlights the Grand Strand's growing reputation as a culinary destination. Details on participating restaurants and dates were not included in initial coverage.
- 20Gordon Ramsay's restaurant empire boosted by 22 Bishopsgate●Gordon Ramsay's restaurant empire boosted by 'star performer' 22 Bishopsgate https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrit
Gordon Ramsay's restaurant business has received a significant lift from its site at 22 Bishopsgate, the skyscraper in the City of London described as a star performer for the group. The venue's strong trading is helping drive the wider restaurant empire's performance, alongside the chef's continued profile from his television and Netflix work.
- 21Nobu Malibu Chef Killed in Pacific Coast Highway Crash●Nobu Malibu Chef Killed in PCH Crash by Speeding Teen Driver
A chef at the celebrity-favored restaurant Nobu Malibu has died in a crash on the Pacific Coast Highway, and the other driver is reported to be a teenager who was speeding at the time of the collision. The fatal crash has renewed attention on speeding and traffic safety along the notoriously dangerous Malibu stretch of the highway, with many questioning teen driving laws and enforcement on the road.
- 22Jacques Pépin Shares His Shortcut for Weeknight Pasta●Jacques Pépin Uses This Unexpected Shortcut to Make His Go-To Weeknight Pasta
Chef Jacques Pépin is revealing the unexpected shortcut he relies on for his go-to weeknight pasta dish. The technique, shared in a Food & Wine feature, offers home cooks a quicker way to get a satisfying dinner on the table without sacrificing flavor, in keeping with Pépin's reputation for simple, practical French cooking.
- 23Chefs Pick Their Favorite Potato Chip Brand▼We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Potato Chips—and There Was a Clear Winner
Real Simple asked three chefs to name the best potato chips on the market, and they agreed on a clear winner. The piece details which brand came out on top and why the chefs rated it above rivals, along with other picks. The story is drawing attention from snack lovers and home cooks looking for an expert-backed choice.
- 24Weisman Art Museum to Host Five-Course Harvest Dinner▼5 Course Harvest Dinner at the Weisman Art Museum on October 24, 2026
The Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis has announced a five-course harvest dinner scheduled for October 24, 2026. The event combines the museum's art setting with a seasonal dining experience, and details are being shared with local audiences through the Star Tribune. Further information on tickets, chefs, or menus has not yet been made available.
- 25Cooking roguelite Sous Raccoon launches on Steam▼https://www. wacoca.com/games/1475298/ 怒るシェフの厨房でアライグマが生き残る料理ローグライト『Sous Raccoon』Steamでリリース | AppBank # # GAMING # Androi
Sous Raccoon, a cooking roguelite in which players control a raccoon trying to survive in an angry chef's kitchen, has been released on Steam. Gaming media in Japan, including AppBank, are reporting the launch, highlighting its mix of cooking and roguelite survival mechanics. The game's quirky premise is drawing attention among mobile and PC gaming fans.
- 26Jacques Pépin's Microwave Pasta Trick Wins Fans●How Jacques Pépin Uses the Microwave to Make His Go-To Weeknight Pasta
Celebrated French chef Jacques Pépin is drawing attention for his simple weeknight pasta method, which uses the microwave to speed up cooking. The technique, shared via Food & Wine, shows the 88-year-old culinary legend embracing an everyday appliance for a quick, practical dish, prompting home cooks to praise his no-fuss, pragmatic approach to weeknight meals.
- 27AmaWaterways partners with chef Theo Randall for chef's table dining●AMAWATERWAYS PARTNER WITH CELEBRITY CHEF THEO RANDALL TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE CHEF’S TABLE DINING
River cruise line AmaWaterways has announced a partnership with celebrated Italian chef Theo Randall to bring an exclusive chef's table dining experience to its ships. The collaboration aims to elevate onboard cuisine with Randall's regional Italian cooking, giving guests a premium culinary option as river cruising increasingly courts food-focused travellers.
- 28The Food Network's Original Chefs: Where Are They Now?●The Food Network’s Original Chefs: Where Are They Now? https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://people.c om/the-food-network-s-ori
People magazine has published a retrospective looking at the chefs who helped launch the Food Network, tracing where the channel's original personalities are today. The piece revisits the early days of the cable network and profiles its first wave of culinary stars, prompting readers to reminisce about the network's origins and how its lineup has changed over the decades.
- 29Bobby Flay Says He and Brooke Williamson Share Cooking at Home▼Bobby Flay Says He and Girlfriend Brooke Williamson Share Cooking Duties at Home (Exclusive)
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay says he and his girlfriend, chef Brooke Williamson, split the cooking duties at home. In an exclusive interview, the Food Network star opened up about their relationship, revealing that with two professional cooks in the household, meal preparation is a shared affair rather than one person's job.
- 30Chefs Agree: Don't Rinse Your Pasta After Cooking▼I Asked 3 Chefs if You Should Rinse Pasta After Cooking It—and They All Said the Same Thing
Simply Recipes asked three professional chefs whether cooked pasta should be rinsed, and all three gave the same answer: no. Rinsing washes away the starch that helps sauce cling to noodles, so the advice is to drain and sauce the pasta straight away. The item has struck a chord with home cooks who debate kitchen habits.
- 31A can of Chef Boyardee becomes a political lesson▼What a can of Chef Boyardee taught me about politics...
Halston Media Group has published a commentary piece titled 'What a can of Chef Boyardee taught me about politics', using the familiar canned pasta brand as an entry point into a broader political argument. No further details of the piece's claims are available, and engagement figures so far are minimal.
- 32Author AJ shares graphite sketch of Chef Karl in October newsletter●October Newsletter 2026 FROM THE EASEL: My notion of Chef Karl in graphite. Original art by AJ—not AI AJ'S EDITOR'S DESK
Author AJ's October 2026 newsletter features a hand-drawn graphite portrait of Chef Karl, a character from her work, with original art by AJ rather than AI. She describes the mix of thoughts and emotions that come with finishing the final installment of The Admiral Inn Series, and admits summer has been a stressful period while working on the book.
- 33Chef shares family recipe for Dominican shrimp souse●Chef Dixie Fingal-Rock Innes shares her 'light and refreshing' family recipe for Dominican shrimp souse
Chef Dixie Fingal-Rock Innes has shared her family recipe for Dominican shrimp souse, describing the dish as light and refreshing. The recipe offers readers a taste of Dominican cuisine, featuring shrimp in a citrusy, fresh preparation. Food writers highlight it as an accessible way to try a traditional Caribbean dish at home.
- 34French readers swap takes on Stefano Massini's Ladies Football Club▼📖 # vendrediLecture (n°65) Dans la vie, on ne peut pas lire que des chefs-d’œuvre. Et c'est heureux finalement. Stefano
Readers in the French-speaking online book community are sharing their weekly reading picks under the #vendrediLecture hashtag. One reader reviewing Stefano Massini's 'Le Ladies Football Club' says they were disappointed by the play, feeling it promised more than it delivered, but adds a philosophical note: life cannot be spent reading only masterpieces, and that is perhaps just as well.
- 35Chef Says Well-Done Steak Is Perfectly Fine▼I’m a Chef, and You’re Allowed To Like Your Steak Well Done
A chef writing for Simply Recipes is pushing back against culinary snobbery, arguing that diners are fully entitled to order and enjoy steak cooked well done. The piece challenges the long-running restaurant culture that treats well-done steak as a mistake, framing personal taste as legitimate and telling home cooks and eaters to ignore the stigma.
- 36Chef Geoffrey Zakarian to help improve senior living dining standards▼Joint Commission taps celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian to help senior living communities elevate dining
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian is teaming up with the Joint Commission, a major US healthcare accreditor, to help senior living communities improve the quality of their dining. The partnership aims to raise standards for meals and nutrition in elder care facilities, though details of what the collaboration will involve have not been fully outlined.
- 37Bobby Flay Reveals Who Cooks More at Home With Brooke Williamson●Bobby Flay Reveals Who Does More Cooking at Home Between Him and Celebrity Chef Girlfriend Brooke Williamson (Exclusive)
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has opened up about life with his girlfriend, fellow chef Brooke Williamson, revealing in an exclusive interview which of the two does more of the cooking in their home. The pairing of two high-profile chefs has drawn attention, with fans curious about the domestic dynamics between two culinary professionals sharing a kitchen.
- 38Gordon Ramsay Opens Up on Chasing Michelin Stars▼Gordon Ramsay Opens Up on Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars
Gordon Ramsay has given a candid interview discussing his relentless pursuit of Michelin stars, offering insight into the pressure and standards behind his restaurant empire. The feature, published via a Brittany-focused outlet, highlights the celebrity chef reflecting on what keeps him at the top of the competitive fine-dining world and the toll that chasing the industry's highest accolades can take.
- 39How culinary school shaped Victoria Monét's return to music▼How culinary school shaped Victoria Monét’s return to music
Singer and songwriter Victoria Monét is opening up about the role culinary school played in her return to music. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, she discusses how her time training as a chef influenced her creative approach as she came back to writing and performing, drawing fresh attention to an unusual detour in her career.
- 40Gordon Ramsay's UK restaurants lose money despite £100m sales●Gordon Ramsay's UK restaurants stay in red despite sales topping £100m https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/oct/02/gord
Gordon Ramsay's UK restaurant business has reported annual sales above £100m, but the group remains loss-making, according to the Guardian. The accounts cover venues including Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Petrus, Lucky Cat and the Savoy Grill. The story is drawing attention as a high-profile example of celebrated restaurants still struggling to turn strong revenue into profit amid tough UK hospitality conditions.