Comments on: The Food-Blogger’s Rebuttal http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/2008/08/27/the-food-bloggers-rebuttal/ Recipes, Cooking and Wine Recommendations Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:22:38 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Leah Greenstein http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/2008/08/27/the-food-bloggers-rebuttal/comment-page-1/#comment-1928 Leah Greenstein Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:22:08 +0000 http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/archives/124#comment-1928 Hi Rachel, Thanks for your thoughts. As a food blogger who has spent nearly 15 years working in restaurants I fully appreciate the hard work that goes into preparing great food night after night. And, moreover, I love he creativity and passion that goes into preparing great food, especially under the critical pressure of diners, critics, etc. I think the assumption that food bloggers don't get it is an unfair generalization (though I do agree that there are some who don't). I just wish some chefs realized that there are a lot of us on their side. It is my hope that through my writing, more people will appreciate all the hard work that goes into cooking great food - at home or in a restaurant. Hi Rachel,

Thanks for your thoughts. As a food blogger who has spent nearly 15 years working in restaurants I fully appreciate the hard work that goes into preparing great food night after night. And, moreover, I love he creativity and passion that goes into preparing great food, especially under the critical pressure of diners, critics, etc. I think the assumption that food bloggers don’t get it is an unfair generalization (though I do agree that there are some who don’t). I just wish some chefs realized that there are a lot of us on their side. It is my hope that through my writing, more people will appreciate all the hard work that goes into cooking great food – at home or in a restaurant.

]]> By: Rachel Cohen http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/2008/08/27/the-food-bloggers-rebuttal/comment-page-1/#comment-1920 Rachel Cohen Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:29:17 +0000 http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/archives/124#comment-1920 I think the main difference is that chefs value consistency. They have to turn out the same dish in the same way, over and over, despite the differences in available produce or raw materials. Home cooks don't have that pressure, and making a great dish one time can be a triumph and also simple good luck. I don't read many food bloggers who understand the difference. I think the main difference is that chefs value consistency. They have to turn out the same dish in the same way, over and over, despite the differences in available produce or raw materials. Home cooks don’t have that pressure, and making a great dish one time can be a triumph and also simple good luck. I don’t read many food bloggers who understand the difference.

]]> By: matt wright http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/2008/08/27/the-food-bloggers-rebuttal/comment-page-1/#comment-845 matt wright Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:18:07 +0000 http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/archives/124#comment-845 A brilliant write up of a fantastic party. I think the whole chef's knocking food bloggers thing is mostly down to insecurity, and concern. Some of the best food I have ever eaten has been at the hands of so called "amatuers" - if I was a chef I would be rather worried by this, and the fact that this new generation of home cooks and bloggers are touting high levels of food knowledge, without the pre madonna attitudes we so often see around professional kitchens. The grilled fish at WoRC will honestly stay in my mind forever. Fantastic food. I am just miffed I didn't get a fish eye. A brilliant write up of a fantastic party. I think the whole chef’s knocking food bloggers thing is mostly down to insecurity, and concern. Some of the best food I have ever eaten has been at the hands of so called “amatuers” – if I was a chef I would be rather worried by this, and the fact that this new generation of home cooks and bloggers are touting high levels of food knowledge, without the pre madonna attitudes we so often see around professional kitchens.

The grilled fish at WoRC will honestly stay in my mind forever. Fantastic food. I am just miffed I didn’t get a fish eye.

]]> By: White On Rice Couple http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/2008/08/27/the-food-bloggers-rebuttal/comment-page-1/#comment-815 White On Rice Couple Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:44:21 +0000 http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/archives/124#comment-815 Leah, this is brilliant and it's so refreshing to read such a well written rebuttal. Bloggers write for different reasons and for most blogger that I know, they don't write with inflated ego's to challenge chefs or to spew out vicious reviews. Saturday night was a great example of bloggers who are not only passionate & knowledgeable, but humble & sincere as well. We were so thrilled at the turnout of such amazing people. Thank you SO much for your phenomenal presence at the party. You totally kick started the party and your leadership was inspiring. The party would not have been the same without you. You are not a triple, but a quadruple threat: great writer, great looks, fearless and true leader. I wanna be just like you when I grow up! Come on over soon, please! XO, diane & todd Leah, this is brilliant and it’s so refreshing to read such a well written rebuttal.
Bloggers write for different reasons and for most blogger that I know, they don’t write with inflated ego’s to challenge chefs or to spew out vicious reviews. Saturday night was a great example of bloggers who are not only passionate & knowledgeable, but humble & sincere as well. We were so thrilled at the turnout of such amazing people.

Thank you SO much for your phenomenal presence at the party. You totally kick started the party and your leadership was inspiring. The party would not have been the same without you.

You are not a triple, but a quadruple threat: great writer, great looks, fearless and true leader. I wanna be just like you when I grow up!

Come on over soon, please!
XO,
diane & todd

]]> By: Marvin http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/2008/08/27/the-food-bloggers-rebuttal/comment-page-1/#comment-807 Marvin Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:06:32 +0000 http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/archives/124#comment-807 A few days later, and I'm still amazed by the sense of community we all had at that party. It was great meeting you Leah. And I was honored to be your dish dryer! A few days later, and I’m still amazed by the sense of community we all had at that party. It was great meeting you Leah. And I was honored to be your dish dryer!

]]> By: Brooke http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/2008/08/27/the-food-bloggers-rebuttal/comment-page-1/#comment-806 Brooke Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:39:56 +0000 http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/archives/124#comment-806 Here here! I'm so glad you said that! I want to forward this post on to all my nay-sayer chef friends! Brooke Here here! I’m so glad you said that! I want to forward this post on to all my nay-sayer chef friends!

Brooke

]]> By: Leah http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/2008/08/27/the-food-bloggers-rebuttal/comment-page-1/#comment-803 Leah Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:16:05 +0000 http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/archives/124#comment-803 I totally agree, Kat. I've tried new things that I never thought I'd be able to cook after seeing another food blogger take on the challenge. I totally agree, Kat. I’ve tried new things that I never thought I’d be able to cook after seeing another food blogger take on the challenge.

]]> By: kat http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/2008/08/27/the-food-bloggers-rebuttal/comment-page-1/#comment-802 kat Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:09:13 +0000 http://www.spicysaltysweet.com/archives/124#comment-802 You know I think food bloggers cook like real people not like "chefs" so often they are more likely to share a recipe I want to try. Also they are doing things in real home kitchens & giving lots of hints. I certainly am impressed by so many of the food bloggers I've come to "know" out there. You know I think food bloggers cook like real people not like “chefs” so often they are more likely to share a recipe I want to try. Also they are doing things in real home kitchens & giving lots of hints. I certainly am impressed by so many of the food bloggers I’ve come to “know” out there.

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