Norman Van Aken, a member of The Daily Meal Council, is a Florida-based chef–restaurateur (Norman& 39;s at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando), cooking teacher, and author. His most recent book is a memoir, No Experience Necessary: The Culinary Odyssey of Chef Norman Van Aken. He also writes a regular series of Kitchen Conversations for us.

In today& 39;s Media Mix, Mitt Romney& 39;s birthday dish, plus how social media is changing chocolatesThe Daily Meal& 39;s Media Mix brings you the biggest news around the food world.Dick& 39;s Named & 34;Most Life-Changing Burger Joint& 34;: In a David-versus-Goliath win, Seattle& 39;s Dick& 39;s Drive-In beat out notable competitors (In-N-Out, Steak & 39;n Shake, Five Guys) in Esquire& 39;s reader poll.

Salmon soba with ginger citrus dressingWith fresh chilli & toasted sesameWith fresh chilli & toasted sesameServes 4Cooks In45 minutesDifficultyNot too trickyNutrition per servingCalories 630 32 Fat 23.3g 33 Saturates 4.4g 22 Sugars 17.2g 19 Salt 1.14g 19 Protein 42.8g 86 Carbs 61.5g 24 Fibre 4.

The delicious combination of dim sum and a breakfast sandwichSure, you could opt for the traditional French toast for your weekend brunch — or you can have breakfast tacos or top a pizza with a fried egg. And now you can have the classic bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich presented, instead, in a dumpling wrapper.

Italian seared beefBeautiful rump steak with green pesto & ParmesanBeautiful rump steak with green pesto & ParmesanServes 2Cooks In10 minutesDifficultyNot too trickyNutrition per servingCalories 321 16 Fat 21.1g 30 Saturates 5.3g 27 Sugars 0.5g 1 Salt 1g 17 Protein 32.2g 64 Carbs 0.7g 0 Fibre 0.

Drew and Jonathan Scott, the identical twin real estate savants best known from HGTV’s Property Brothers, kick off their nationwide tour, “The Scott Brothers’ House Party,” on September 5 to celebrate the release of their new memoir, It Takes Two: Our Story.“Jonathan and Drew’s House Party tour offers fans an uncensored look into their lives,” according to the promotional website — but we wanted more.