This is the most brilliant thing I’ve ever seen! Cooking Mama is far from my favorite Wii game but this apron is way too cute to pass up. It almost makes me wish I was crafty. Dear crafty friends…this would be an excellent birthday gift for your favorite food blogger. Hint! Hint! [Link via Craftzine.com]
It looks like Gordon Ramsay will soon have his very own videogame to add to his extended “Evil Empire” of culinary terror. It’s being reported that Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen television show will have a game released to coincide with it’s third season premiere in the Summer of 2008.
I can’t even begin to imagine what the interface will look like but I imagine something along the lines of Cooking Mamma meets Grand Theft Auto (a girl can hope). I think if I had the option though I’d rather play as Gordon Ramsay. I could really use all of that virtual ranting and raving to relief some pent up stress.
It appears that Ingrid Hoffman is on her way to reaching new heights of celebrity chef greatness. The Food Network has just ordered 13 additional episodes of her show Simply Delicioso. Look out Rachael Ray, there’s a new queen of perk in the kitchen. Have you been watching Ingrid? What do you think? I honestly have a little back-up of her episodes on the Tivo right now, but I fully intend to give each its proper due very soon. If you want to check out Ingrid yourself tune in on Saturday mornings at 11:30 AM EST.
I own Cooking Mama for the Wii. I was so excited to buy this game. I couldn’t wait! It was going to be so much fun. And then I played it and I was terrible. Like so incredibly bad that I still can’t create the first meal you’re supposed to prepare (Minestrone Soup). Maybe I’m just really bad at video games? Although my scores on Wii Play would counter that statement. So imagine my surprise when I read that Cooking Mama 2 is going to be released. Do people actually play this game? I’m sure a lot of suckers (like myself) bought it initially but does anyone still play it? Maybe I need some Cooking Mama lessons to truly unlock its “fun” potential?
Yesterday’s QotD (Question of the Day) over at Vox was to outline your kitchen essentials. My list included the following must have items:
Pastene Kitchen Ready Tomatoes - These make the absolute best tomato sauces. Just add some herbs (fresh or dried) a little garlic, salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of brown sugar. So good!
Whole Wheat Pasta - Obviously I need this so I can make homemade macaroni and cheese and spaghetti and meatballs.
Feta Cheese - I put feta on everything. But what I really like to do is mix feta and cherry tomatoes into couscous.
Near East Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous - See above
Newman’s Own Tomato & Basil Bombolina Sauce - This is the only “jarred” pasta sauce I will buy.
Low Sodium Chicken Stock - A must have for soups, risottos, deglazing pans when you’ve drank all the wine…
Arborio Rice - I make risotto a lot, so should you.
Wine, Wine, and more Wine - To cook with, to drink with friends, for decorative purposes — whatever.
Chocolate Chips - Chocolate Chip Cookies are a weekly occurrence in my house.
Good Quality Parmesan Cheese (to grate on everything) - Because my microplane grater/zester needs a daily workout too.
