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At BlogHer Food ’12, food writer and pastry chef Garrett McCord talked with bloggers Kelly Jaggers and Kristen Herwitz about the popularity of vintage food and drinks and how twists on standard “olds” can make exciting “news.”

Who is the inspiration?

Both Jaggers’ and Herwitz’s interest in vintage recipes hits close to home. Herwitz has utilized her husband’s grandmother’s handwritten recipe cards, saying she, “scribbled down ideas from them for inspiration and incorporate[d] my modern values.”

Jaggers’ vintage roots come from her upbringing in a multigenerational family.[…] Continue Reading »

In advance of the fourth annual BlogHer Food conference, BlogHer released its first food-focused study, focusing on the intersection of women, social media and food. Below is a quick summary of some statistical highlights.

The Internet guides food decisions. Whether it’s finding a recipe, searching for a restaurant or engaging with food blogs, the Internet is a primary place for food information for the general population.[…] Continue Reading »

At BlogHer Food ’12, two leading chef-authors focusing on health and social justice shared their success in engaging consumers with healthier food options.

Bryant Terry and Terry Walters have expanded their influence well beyond the kitchen. Walters began her journey dialoging with farmers to prepare healthier food for her family. And Terry went to culinary school to engage young people to create a more sustainable food system.[…] Continue Reading »