“What is the last thing you would like to eat before taking that terminal trip into the beyond? Most of us probably won’t have to ponder the answer to this question, but there is a select group of folks who do. In some sort of attempt to humanize capital punishment, the American prison system offers those sentenced to death something called a last meal. James Reynolds shows us that when death is looming, each palate craves something unique. “Last Suppers” is a series of photographs depicting recreations of some of these. Something to make you think: what would you want?”

[Head to Josh Spear for the full article]

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Lollipop Pies [Via NotCot]

Luxirare presents us with lollipop-pies! Ridiculously cute,

and I bet they taste really good too.

[Head to Not Cot for the full article]

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FatSecret Looks To Become A Central Hub For Nutrition Data With New API [Via TechCrunch]

“FatSecret, a social network focused on nutrition and weight loss that we covered back in 2007, is launching a new API tonight that allows third party sites and services to tap into its database of nutritional data, excercise information, and other health stats. You can access the new FatSecret Platform here.”

[Head to Techcrunch for the full article]

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Food-Face Plates [Via BoingBoing]

[Head to BoingBoing for the full article]

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55+ Foodies to Follow on Twitter [Via Mashabale]

Have you recently opened your Twitter account and you are open for suggestions on who to follow? Here’s a good list where to find food writers & Editors, food bloggers, chefs, and culinary experts.

[Head to Mashable for the full article]

“Deliver the foodie to do the cooking”

We are in the process of organizing an Ambassadors corps to help spread the Book of Cooks message to local communities.  If you would like to become an Ambassador in your city/town (a great networking opportunity), please create your profile on the site and give us a heads-up by submitting this form. The Ambassadors program is a network of volunteers, comprised of outstanding personal chefs, cooks, caterers, foodies (and yes, also kitchen klutzes) with demonstrated leadership qualities who are passionately committed to a myriad of food-related issues. [Learn more by visiting BookOfCooks.org]

“…You may want to check out BookofCooks.com.  This new online marketplace is featured in the most recent Springwise newsletter and it sounds like an interesting option not only for consumers who don’t have the time and energy to cook for themselves, but also for amateur and professional chefs looking to make some extra cash….”. [Read the full article on Fast Horse' Idea Peep-Show]

“…Visitors can use the site to find cooks in their area to deliver prepared food, cater an event, cook for you in your home or even work with you to create a great meal. Users and listed cooks connect directly via the phone number or email address the cook lists in their profiles, so the actual agreement might be anything that the two parties come up with. It’s a great idea. In particular, the chance for amateurs or part-time foodies to earn via the site could be a huge attraction…” [Read the full article on IDDICTIVE.COM]

“Booking the Cooks”

“…Après le “fast food“, les Etats-Unis démocratisent le nouveau concept du “home made food“. En effet, la restauration rapide et autres plats préparés devraient trouver un conccurent de taille dans les “plats fait maison“. C’est ce que propose Book of Cooks à travers sa plateforme web…” [Read the entire original post on EnjoyNewBiz]

After bringing us the concept of “fast food”, the United States now seeks to democratize the “home-made food.” ….This is what Book of Cooks proposes through its new web platform. [Read the english translation of this post on Google]

“BookOfCooks: An online marketplace for home-cooked meals”

“Consumers who lack the time, energy or skills to prepare delicious home-cooked meals themselves already have semi-cooking options to help them along—including shopping and delivery services such as I Love Mother—as well as meal prep stores, with or without instruction. When even those are too much, however,BookOfCooks is a new online marketplace that can help consumers find local foodies who are willing to cook for them.

Professional and amateur chefs around the world can use BookOfCooks to set up an online restaurant or bakery that showcases their cooking talents with menus, prices, licenses and videos. Using BookOfCooks is free both for those in search of food and for those who prepare it. Consumers then can search BookOfCooks by city for the dish or food type they’re craving, or they can browse the site’s online Google maps and archives for links to local cooks and food aficionados, including ratings and reviews. When they find one that sounds good, they can place an order with the cook for pickup, delivery or even in-home preparation” [Read the full article on Springwise]

BookofCooks: "A marketplace for home-cooked meals"

Contact: Brittany Garrison

Cell: 480.748.1050

Brittany@rkpr.net

Online Resource Connects Culinary Professionals and Foodies in the World’s First Prepared Foods Marketplace

Washington, D.C. (June 16, 2009) – BookofCooks today announced the launch of its Web-based directory created to connect culinary professionals and consumers.  Incorporating the latest social networking technology, the Web site serves as a resource to help people locally find professional chefs, caterers, specialty foods and more within a particular region.

On www.BookofCooks.com, users can easily register to ‘book a cook’ who meets their taste buds needs, while professional cooks can showcase their culinary talents, meet like-minded experts, and earn extra income as they are matched with potential clients. Whether users are in search of gluten-free, vegan, organic, slow food, international cuisine, or are simply nostalgic for a taste of their hometowns, BookofCooks is a complete one-stop-shop to satisfy any craving.

“As a foodie who loves to dive into cuisines from all over the world, I envisioned Book of Cooks as a portal to help people reach out in their neighborhood to find the types of food they’re craving,” said Julian Mellicovsky, founder of BookofCooks.  “It’s a handy resource where people can find personal chefs, cooks and food artisans who create unique meals that are not always available on restaurant menus.”

The platform enables users to search by location or food type to find specialty cooks in other areas; order prepared foods; review and share their experiences with others while rating the chefs. Culinary professionals can set up their own free online restaurant/bakeries; upload menus, licenses and videos; showcase their cooking skills and earn money while building a customer base.

About BookofCooks

Launched in 2009, BookofCooks enables people to see “what’s cooking in their neighborhoods,” serving as an online marketplace for ‘home-made’ prepared foods. An innovative and practical online destination that connects foodies with personal chefs, dietitians, food artisans, and cooks in their local markets, BookofCooks also enables culinary professionals to showcase their specialties, network with other professionals, and get feedback from consumers. For more information, please visit www.BookofCooks.com

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As you all know, this Sunday, May 10th is Mother’s Day in the U.S. If you are struggling trying to decide what to give her this year, consider hiring someone to come over and cook for her. It is very easy…no chores or trips to the mall, no planning ahead of time – just a phone call to a cook away.

You can browse the listings on Book of Cooks and hire a personal chef (search using the keyword “Personal Chef”) to come to her house and cook a day, week, or a month of her favorite meals.  A week of Healthy/organic food? A month of tastes from different regions and countries? A dinner with her family that she will never forget (no grocery shopping, no mess in the kitchen)? There are lots of possibilities.

Oh! And remember, if you decide to hire a cook, this is also an opportunity for him/her to potentially earn a future customer (mom) – many chefs will strive hard and go an extra mile to please you, and her!

If you know someone who is a good cook/chef you can hire him/her, and treat mom while helping a friend. If you are a good cook yourself, but you are on a shoestring budget…hey, perhaps you can do it yourself!

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