2012 In Review

In 2012, we had a big music/food crossover year, with a hit-and-miss new music and food fest (The Great GoogaMooga); a big FR field trip to the Live Music Capital of Austin, Texas; a cookbook release party for Zak Pelaccio with a psychedelic freakout performance by Woods. And, we talked to some of the best musical artists in the world about food. Here, we round up 15 of the most memorable musician interviews of 2012, featuring Lupe Fiasco, Boys Noize, John Darnielle, Sammy Hagar, Thee Oh Sees, Twin Shadow and more!

Little-known fact: I am not a chef. But I do like to cook. If you're like me: not a chef but still like to cook, Food Republic's Test Kitchen recipes are the way to go. The purpose of our Test Kitchen days is to come up with ideas for dishes we'd want to eat in the sincere hopes that you'll enjoy them too. Here are our 10 favorite Test Kitchen recipes of 2012, with the majestic Beer Can Chicken reigning over its loyal subjects.

A best-selling cookbook author admits that no qualifications are needed to write a best-selling cookbook. A former restaurant critic claims Sean Brock teaches heritage poultry ancient languages. What won't Anthony Bourdain sign? What is John Currence so pissed off about? We present to you, our favorite quotes of 2012.