Links from the Foodiesphere for Wednesday, August 24th 2005

The apron ascends to costly kitchen couture - Aprons, which fell largely out of favor with the rise of the women's movement in the 1960s, are enjoying a renaissance as a retro-chic fashion accessory.

Food lovers can join top chefs, vintners at Classic - An impressive roster of top American and Midwest chefs and wine experts will teach, cook, sign books and socialize at the Second Annual Traverse Epicurean Classic in Traverse City next month.

Slow boat to the stewpot - A leisurely journey south through the canals of France inspired chef Rick Stein's latest TV series.

Italian Design - Mario Batali has seven restaurants, three TV shows, two children and one James Beard Foundation award as the nation's outstanding chef for 2005.

Jools is the naked chef - Jamie Oliver's wife Jools has revealed she cooks in the nude.

Posted by Ant @ Wednesday, August 24, 2005 | Permalink