Food links 6-18: Kevin Gillespie in bear mag, “flavor tripping,” and Kroger’s ice cream recall
and Kroger’s ice cream recall
Savory Exposure is giving away copies of A Bear’s Life magazine signed by Top Chef runner-up Kevin Gillespie, who garnered a big gay following during his time on Bravo’s show. To win a copy, comment on the linked post on why you like Gillespie, too.
Eater National is reporting live from the 2010 Aspen Food & Wine Classic. Hey, did you hear that Atlanta is getting a Food & Wine festival?
The AJC’s John Kessler writes on his blog about “flavor tripping,” in which a tiny “miracle fruit” makes your taste buds think that sour is sweet. Sandy Springs’ lounge Three Sheets offers the fruit and subsequent tasting menu on Wednesdays by reservation only.
Filmmaker Joe York plans to make a film documenting food culture in all Southern states and across all price points, the Atlantic reports. His goal was reinvigorated by the oil spill’s impact on fishing in the Gulf, an industry which Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal asked BP to help maintain.
Words of warning from Slashfood: Kraft foods is trying to cover its tracks after a Florida woman found mold in a pouch of lunchbox staple Capri Sun, and Kroger has recalled Chocolate Paradise ice cream from 17 states (including Georgia) because it may contain nuts not listed on the label.