Our newest foodie online obsession?  Eatocracy, a new food blog from CNN.  Mainstream news avoiders, don’t let those three letters deter you!   You’ll find a great light read, with tasty chef interviews, cookbook reviews, restaurant news and a deliciously fun dip into the world of all things food.

Here’s a quick sneak peak, featuring Eatocracy and Mario Batali in this short video interview.  The topic:  food, love, and what to make on a first date to impress.  His technique is surprisingly simple, and trust us, it should actually work!

More words via CNN video from top restaurant chefs regarding the BP oil spill disaster. Featuring Chefs John Besh, Marcus Samuelsson, Michael Voltaggio, and Michel Nischan from the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.

Watch it here.

More on our Chef Speaks series regarding the BP oil Spill.  Video:  Top Chef Hosea talks to Kat Tales about the impact.

A very primitive, rustic video featuring chef John Besh, on the oil spill and it’s impact on the local community, consumers, and restaurants.