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Does organic food really taste better?

At CooksDen, we decided to apply the scientific method to that important question. We brought in an unbiased test subject -- one who has superior taste buds, is unaffected by marketing hype, and is unafraid to express her opinions publicly.

Meet Hammy the Hamster. Hammy was kind enough to participate in hours ...

CooksDen.com is Proud to AnnounceThe Winners of the Culinary Cinema Awards

Coinciding with this year's Academy Awards, CooksDen is proud to announce the winners of its All-Time Culinary Cinema Awards. These awards honor great movies that include food as a central component in their theme, ...

The Most Disturbing Food Movies - a category in CooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.

Runners-Up301/302 - What sort of warped mind pits a gourmet chef's skills against an anorexic and then turns the whole thing into a bizarre sex/murder thriller? If you like that sort of thing, and ...

The Best Documentary Food Movies - a category in CooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.
Runners-UpAll in This Tea - Do you love tea or do you sometimes wonder what all the fuss is about? The filmmakers of All in this Tea clearly fall into the former category. You'll be amazed at the multi-cultural devotion to this hot beverage, ...

The Best Food Movies - a category in CooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.

Runners-UpBig Night - Movies that gradually build toward a final, over-the-top feast are not uncommon. But this one so perfectly contrasts its grand meal with the simplicity of a single fried egg. That alone will leave you grabbing for your apron and a ...

The Best Leading Actor in a Food Movie - a category in CooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.
Runners-UpPierre Richard in A Chef in Love - An excellent performance from Pierre Richard in a sweeping tale of love, war, and several delicious looking feasts. Richard is best known for his fifty-year career in French comedies.

Bernard Giraudeau in ...

The Best On-Screen Feast - a category in CooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.
Runners-UpBig Night - For two hours we anticipate the arrival of the incomparable Louis Prima. Instead we're treated to a visual feast followed by a subtle tale of food as therapy. Not to be missed.

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie - The ...

The Best Leading Actress in a Food Movie - a category in CooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.
Runners-UpKeri Russell in Waitress - Keri will single-handedly make you a believer in the transcendent powers of pie. A charming movie no doubt, and one that will make you hungry, but it's Ms. Russell that steals the show.

Martina ...

The Sexiest Food Movies - a category in CooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.
Runners-UpWoman on Top - You could put Penelope Cruz in just about any movie and it'd rise to the top of most Sexy Movie Lists. But make her a top chef and you've got the foodie vote as well. Even ...

The Best Restaurant Industry Movie - a category in CooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.

Runners-UpEat This New York - An engaging look at the uphill battle of two Big Apple Restaurateur wannabes. Sure, they don't have a chance. But it's fun to watch them try. And more fun to hear the interspersed success stories of others ...

The Funniest Food Movies - a category in CooksDen's Culinary Cinema Awards.

Runners-UpWho Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe? - A must-see for any true food-movie devotee. It's only slightly dated, even if it never was THAT funny. George Segal and Jacqueline Bisset are at the peak of ...

CooksDen.com is proud to present its All-Time Culinary Cinema Awards. These awards recognize the best in food-themed movie-making. Below is a summary of all movies honored in these awards.

Culinary Cinema Awards Provided by CooksDen.com

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I'll have the Ostrich Brain and the Exploding Breast Cake, Please
Before you splurge on that Super Bowl Party, or make arrangements for that lavish Oscars Dinner, keep in mind that you can go TOO far in your quest to impress friends and neighbors. Below, read ten examples of hosts that got caught up in the excitement of party planning and ...

Bart Simpson's Worst Nightmare:Sideshow Bob Carved From Mexican Turnip

Though it's hard to believe that The Simpsons has been on the air for nearly twenty years, my devotion to the show has not waned. I've been a fan for all of those years, following the ups and downs of this simple yellow family and their community.

And yet, there was one character that always seemed a bit underrated to me. One man who could change the tone of an entire episode with a wink, a nod, and a witty retort.

Gorgeous Gourmands Who Work Miracles With a Chef's Knife

Is it just me, or have the cooking shows gotten a bit sexier lately? Maybe I've been living under a rock, but when I start to see celebrity chefs posing half-naked on the ...

A side dish from the Dark Side:Sculpt Jar Jar Binks out of a root vegetable.

Like just about every other kid growing up in the late twentieth century, I could never get enough of Star Wars. So it's no surprise that a grown-up Jedi-wannabe with a knack for the culinary arts would turn to Star Wars food carvings for entertainment.

Choosing kitchen cutlery is one of the most important decisions an avid cook can make. Knives are the among the most useful tools in the kitchen, but the range in quality and price varies greatly from one set to the next. Add shady salespeople and dubious marketing claims to the mix and buying knives can feel a bit like buying a used car.

The good news is that a short list of expert tips can help to educate and ensure that you get the best knives for your budget. These tips will no doubt save you a bundle but, more importantly, will help reveal great knives. If you've never used a razor-sharp and feather-light Japanese Chef's knife, be prepared for a real treat.

After I've laid out these tips, I'll apply them to a set of price ranges and make specific knife recommendations. Of course, choosing knives is a personal decision. You'll want to consider your style of cooking, how often you cook and the tasks you frequently perform. But the recommendations should serve as a good starting point -- they're all great knives and are priced appropriately.

For years, the only name in Kitchen knives were Wusthof and Henckels. Consumers were told that the best knife was one that could withstand the rigors of the kitchen. It had to be heavy, had to have a thick bar in the middle of it to protect the cook's fingers, and it had to be dishwasher safe. And since they were the only game in town, nobody thought twice about it.

This went on for quite some time. These German knifemakers produced a quality product that consumers liked, so there was no real reason to change things.

So when an upstart Japanese knifemaker named Yoshinkin came along offering their quirky Global knives, the Germans paid them no mind. But there was one small problem -- people LOVED Global Knives. They were razor-sharp, light and had no bulky bolster in the middle of the knife to get in the way of cutting and re-sharpening.