KITCHEN CAM FOR A CAUSE

An intimate look at the culinary creativity of the world’s most famous chefs.  This week the FOND Group unveiled the JBF Kitchen Cam, a real-time video feed streaming the fast-paced culinary action from the James Beard House in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The project aims to capture creative cuisine in progress, introducing an intimate,Continue reading “KITCHEN CAM FOR A CAUSE”

The James Beard House Kitchen Cam Live with Daniel Boulud

By John Figlesthaler Since 1986, the James Beard Foundation (JBF) in New York City has been the premier institution at the peak of the gourmet high ground. A culinary sanctuary for chefs pushing gastronomic boundaries, reinterpreting tradition and simply cooking the best food out there, there is no place like the James Beard House. StartingContinue reading “The James Beard House Kitchen Cam Live with Daniel Boulud”

Immunity is Yours this Fall – FOND’s Fire Cider Giveaway

Last spring, I discovered what I now refer to as ‘My Secret Weapon’. This fall, I’m giving it to you. “Here’s to feeling good, All the time.” — Fire Cider While in Africa this past March, I exposed my body to a slew of immunity threats by visiting the slums of Johannesburg, working with kidsContinue reading “Immunity is Yours this Fall – FOND’s Fire Cider Giveaway”

Kauai’s Struggle for Health by Amanda Brower

Health and the environment have become the number one issue with GMO operations on Kauai.  FOND NOTE: During my stay on Kauai, I was presented with an onslaught of information regarding the GMO debate and much of it was downright shocking . What had seemed like a straightforward argument between Chemicals/Genetic Engineering versus No Chemicals/NoContinue reading “Kauai’s Struggle for Health by Amanda Brower”

Fresher Farm to Table

GETTING THE ROOT OF FRESH AND HOW TO GET IT IN THE CITY Living in NYC, it is surprisingly hard to find impeccably fresh produce. I’d insert the word ‘local’ here too but recent schooling has taught me that ‘local’ is rapidly becoming the new ‘organic’ when it comes to overuse and lack of meaningContinue reading “Fresher Farm to Table”

James Beard Gala Kickoff

FOND GROUP TEAMS UP WITH JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION TO PLAN 2013 GALA This week marked the kick-off of the most delicious FOND Group project yet. As members of this year’s James Beard Gala Host Committee, we were invited to join in an incredible culinary treat of the southern kind. The “Hot and Hotter” themed dinner wasContinue reading “James Beard Gala Kickoff”