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Padma Lakshmi and renowned chef Wylie Dufresne are collaborating on the new CBS cooking competition series "America's Culinary Cup," premiering in March 2026. Lakshmi hosts and executive produces, while Dufresne serves as a judge alongside Michael Cimarusti, focusing on high-stakes, professional-level culinary challenges.

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Key Details on Their Collaboration:

  1. Show Format: America's Culinary Cup features 16 elite chefs competing for a $1 million prize, with a focus on innovation and technical skills.
  2. Roles: Padma Lakshmi hosts and judges, while Wylie Dufresne brings his expertise as a Michelin-starred chef and molecular gastronomy pioneer to the judges' table.
  3. Relationship: The pair are long-time friends, with Lakshmi noting in an Instagram post that she and Dufresne have known each other for 20 years.
  4. Context: This project marks a new venture for Lakshmi following her departure from Top Chef, focusing on established chefs rather than up-and-comers

- Skinny 3-11-2026 9:36 pm [link] [1 comment]

a buttload of wine


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Add Some Balls to Your Breakfast


Man Cereal


- dave 3-03-2026 12:25 pm [link] [1 comment]

just fucking lower your prices.


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- dave 3-02-2026 10:06 am [link] [19 comments]

I have just received word from Israeli President Netanyahu that my Cuisinart CPK-17AMZ Perfect Temp Cordless Programmable Kettle, Stainless Steel ordered on June 17, 2017 has died.


- dave 2-28-2026 4:05 pm [link] [9 comments]

6-3 scotus ruling against import tarrifs. Including wine. Refunds TBD


- bill 2-20-2026 11:25 am [link] [4 comments]

okayyyyyy?


- dave 1-30-2026 9:42 am [link] [add a comment]

just read about this protein branding trend and thar she blows.


- dave 1-17-2026 3:02 pm [link] [add a comment]

think i still have bottles of liquor from when alias closed down thinking i would make drinks? was considering throwing away for shelf space. still havent looked at them. not many to be honest. i dont think i could carry much and the good stuff was gone if i remember correctly.


- dave 1-17-2026 12:21 pm [link] [add a comment]

If I have a great year I am going here in December 2026, unlikely but will have some hope


- Skinny 1-16-2026 10:51 am [link] [add a comment]

Ce n'est pas un réservoir


- dave 1-14-2026 10:12 am [link] [add a comment]

FULL-FAT DAIRY PRODUCTS COULD POTENTIALLY REDUCE THE RISK OF DEMENTIA

A new long-term study by Lund University suggests that people who regularly eat full-fat cheese are less likely to develop dementia.


- Skinny 1-09-2026 9:30 am [link] [3 comments]

just saw one of these for the taking curbside. dont know if it works but thats not how garbage is done around here so my guess is it was an offering from the gods. park slope, you are on notice.


- dave 1-04-2026 12:37 pm [link] [5 comments]

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More insane than you might imagine


- steve 1-03-2026 12:28 pm [link] [add a comment]