The title of this years Worlds of Flavor conference, which is put on annually by The Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, Calif., was Legends of Flavor. The name telegraphed both the big themes and the agenda, which featured seminal chefs like Rick Bayless and Ming Tsai, whose TV-friendly accessibility and deep knowledge of Mexican and Chinese cuisines respectively have made them gastronomic pioneers in this country. [more...]