In the Media

Along with my cookbooks, I also write articles for magazines, newspapers, and blogs. Here's a listing of recent publications.

I've provided links to online articles where available. For reprints please contact the publication directly.

Note: If you would like to contact Joanne for an article, interview, or appearance please use the contact form or call 415.262.0260

"The Gallo Family Announces the Winners of the 2008 Gallo Family Vineyards Gold Medal Awards"
Gallo Family Vineyards, April 30, 2008
I am one of the judges for this event and fell in love with all of the artisan products and producers!

"From Tapas to Meze"
Chef Talk
Review by Brook Elliott of my very first book!

"Joanne Weir's Smoked Ham, White Bean, and Tomato Soup with Mint"
Napa Valley Register, January 15, 2008
I contributed this delicious soup recipe to Leslie Jonath and Frankie Frankeny's book "Soup's On!" (Chronicle Books)

"Cooking Classes"
San Jose Mercury News, June 20, 2007
A great mention of my new Cooking School in San Francisco where you can take private cooking classes in my kitchen!

"Lots Cooking in Amherst"
The Republican, June 12, 2007
Article mentioning my participation in my alma mater's - University of Massachusetts-Amherst "Tastes of the World Chef Culinary Conference" for campus food services!

"PBS chef, author prefers teaching to entertaining"
Cleveland Plain Dealer, May 16, 2007
A wonderful story about me and my passion for teaching cooking by Joe Crea.

"Chefs, restaurateurs got raves at Taste of the Nation"
Toledo Blade, May 6, 2007
More wonderful coverage of the Taste of the Nation Event and my very popular gnocchi with roquefort cream!

"From sea to sea"
Columbus Dispatch, April 25, 2007
Interview with me prior to the WOSU Public Media live auction event where I was a guest chef with Lidia Bastianich.

"SHEQUILA"
Contra Costa Times, April 18, 2007
A fantastic (and first) press mention about my Agave Girls club!

Taste of the Nation - "Look for layers of flavor from local and celebrity chefs"
Toledo Blade, March 20, 2007
Nice article by Kathie Smith mentioning my favorite gnocchi recipe and my guest chef participation at the Taste of the Nation Toledo event in spring 2007.

"Make-ahead gnocchi a showstopper"
San Francisco Chronicle, December 27, 2006
A fantastic piece about my showstopping gnocchi with roquefort cream - and it includes the recipe!

"New television cooking shows debut"
Staten Island Advance, December 27, 2006
Mention of the launch of "Joanne Weir's Cooking Class" in the New York area.

"Fine Cooking suggests roasting potatoes for crispy, tender, flavorful salads"
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 13, 2006
Coverage of my September roasted (not boiled!) potato salad recipes in Fine Cooking magazine - yummy!

"The Well-Lived Life: A Culinary Journey"
La Vie Claire, Fall 2005
A beautiful new magazine with gorgeous photos featuring my Culinary Journeys to Provence. It's such a great feature!

"Tapas Today"
Cooking Light Magazine, September 2005
I love to eat tapas! Some great, easy recipes for a tapas party at home.

"Thomas Jefferson's Garden"
Cooking Light Magazine, July 2005
A great story on Thomas Jefferson's love of food and recipes using ingredients planted in his garden at Monticello.

"Stone Fruit Salad with Toasted Almonds"
Cooking Light Magazine, July 2005
One of my all-time favorite summer salad recipes using the best stone fruit and fresh goat cheese.

"Cooking Class: Tour de Cuisine"
Cooking Light Magazine, June 2005
A great feature on my Provence cooking course, including photos and recipes.

Food & Wine Fast Book 2004
Cover and several other recipes by me featured in this special publication.

"Spiced Cranberry and Zinfandel Sauce"
Cooking Light Magazine, November 2004
This is such a great fall recipe during cranberry season.

"Fresh Figs"
Cooking Light Magazine, August 2004
I just love fresh figs—especially in savory dishes like the "Chicken Braised with Leeks and Figs". Yum!

"Spring Showers: Make-Ahead Recipes for a Spring Party"
Cooking Light Magazine, April 2004
Recipes by me.

"Tomato Salad"
Fine Cooking Magazine, August/September 2003
Recipes for one of my favorite fruits.

"All About Tomatoes" & "Dinner at Dusk"
Cooking Light Magazine, July 2003
Everything you always wanted to know about tomatoes plus recipes for a late summer meal! Both articles are available in PDF.

"Weir Cooking"
Delicious Magazine, July 2003
Some cooking in the land down under, Australia—one of my favorite places in the world.

"Summer Savory: Recipes for a Mediterranean al Fresco Lunch"
Cooking Light Magazine, June 2003
Love eating outdoors; love Mediterranean food! Enjoy the article and my recipes in PDF!

"Wine Country Home"
Food & Wine Magazine, October 2002
Great feature on my kitchen and all of the appliances and professional kitchen features we used in the design. (Available online here)

Sometimes magazines and newspapers write about me or one of my cookbooks. Here's a partial listing:

"Say I Do with Mirassou: Recipes for Every Occasion"
Brides.com
Article about me and lots of recipes that are perfect for engagement parties and wedding receptions.

"World Class"
Gourmet Traveller Magazine (Australia), November 2004
An article and recipes inspired by local Australian ingredients. I love Australia!

"Picnic by the Bay"
Coastal Living Magazine, October 2004
A feature on a Farmer's Market picnic feast I prepared for friends and family.

"The Urban Oven"
New York Daily News, March 17, 2004
A review of Weir Cooking in the City.

"Gourmet Getaways"
Cooking Light Magazine, April 2004
Information on my 2004 Culinary Journeys.

"Melting-Pot Chic"
O, the Oprah Magazine, March 2004
A review of Weir Cooking in the City: "...brims with dishes that are sexy and sophisticated yet simple..." Don't you love Oprah!

"Recipe for a Cook's Kitchen"
Inspired House Magazine, March/April 2004
An inside look at my kitchen. (Available online at www.taunton.com.)

"Eating with Friends"
Boston Globe Newspaper, February 25, 200
A look inside my new television series, Weir Cooking in the City.

"Cooking Tours: An Appetite to Learn"
Washington Post Newspaper, October 24, 2000
One of my students describes her trip to Tuscany on one of my Culinary Journeys.

"Fresh Finds: Culinary Journey"
Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, June 2000
A little feature on my culinary journeys to Europe and Napa.