I'm helping Jane Kelly out over EYB by writing a daily blog for the website. It's great being given an excuse to read about food everyday, and there are some wacky articles out there.
I couldn't resist sharing this NY Post article about how Rachael Ray, who's taking over Martha Stewart's kitchen studio (and apparently has a "history" with Martha) had her staff exorcise the remaining demons by "saging" the kitchen. As the Post put it, "Tv chef Rachael Ray has asked staffers to perform a wacky exorcism ritual while planning her move into arch rival Martha Stewart’s Chelsea studio, ordering them to burn bundles of sage to chase away negative “spirits.”
Here's the link if you want to read the full article:
http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/cook_sage_advice_jeyXO84HUagS9IRJh15D2K