Who is James Beard and why should we care about him?

Two events are coming up that give us a reason to enjoy great food: Valentine's Day on Sunday and Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday on Feb. 16.

A quick pulse in the food processor is all it takes to treat your Valentine with this simple yet decadent flourless chocolate cake.

Cheesecake isn't a terribly difficult dessert, it just requires a bit of attention to detail.

Although he plays the drums for a post-grunge rock band, he cites clean living as key to industry success.