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News Thu Feb 26 2009

Local Duos for TV

The Daily Herald reports that chefs, critics and other food-lovers are being sought for a Food Network series where contestants would race around Chicago competing in a challenge of sorts. Those interested are to apply in pairs, and should be between 25 to 45 years old.

 
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Illibnois Master Gardner / February 26, 2009 8:33 AM

Sounds Fun!

Unfortunately, since me and my husband are chronologically gifted, we exceed the age requirement to participate!

Bob Skilnik / March 6, 2009 10:36 AM

So what happens when you turn 46? Do you start shitting in adult diapers and begin eating pablum?

Any lawyers out there?

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Feature Thu Dec 31 2015

The State of Food Writing

By Brandy Gonsoulin

In 2009, food blogging, social media and Yelp were gaining popularity, and America's revered gastronomic magazine Gourmet shuttered after 68 years in business. Former Cook's Illustrated editor-in-chief Chris Kimball followed with an editorial, stating that "The shuttering of Gourmet reminds...
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