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Welcome to a special Kitchen Chat® featuring luxury home kitchens. Host Margaret McSweeney returns to one of her all-time favorite locations for this landmark episode: the historic The Brazilian Court in Palm Beach.
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Joining Margaret is Stacy McCarthy, CMKBD. As a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer and a Kitchen and Bath Magazine 2025 Innovator of the Year, Stacy’s mastery lies in the “transition”—specializing in seamless interior renovations for families navigating significant life challenges. This episode offers a compelling look at the essential framework of modern design, moving beyond fleeting trends to discuss the resurgence of natural woods, the deliberate use of bold color, and the sophisticated evolution of 1970s-inspired aesthetics.
If you are “reimagining your kitchen,” today’s show will help provide some insights into working with a designer and making your dream into a reality.
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Get ready for what we’re calling the most exciting and anticipated Kitchen Chat episode of the year! Host Margaret McSweeney traveled straight to the heart of the culinary world in New York City to sit down with a true legend: celebrated restaurateur Drew Nieporent, the founder and inspiration behind the Myriad Restaurant Group. The reason for this dynamic, can’t-miss conversation is the release of his insightful and candid new memoir, “I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches“ written with Jamie Feldmar.
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This episode, like the book, is an intimate, compelling look at one of the world’s most impactful hosts and multi-talented men in the hospitality industry. From establishing iconic eateries to shaping the entire modern dining landscape through the preservation of the legacy hospitality style, Nieporent’s influence is unparalleled. Join Margaret as she invites Drew to share the stories behind the man—a titan of service, a visionary entrepreneur, and, as you’ll quickly discover, a genuine genius who is one of the kindest people in the industry. (Photo below is when Margaret met Drew in 2015 at the International Association of Culinary Professionals celebration of Chef Jacques Pepin’s 80th birthday).
Drew shares behind-the-scenes stories about how Robert De Niro became a great friend and business partner in launching Nobu. (Photo provided by Drew Nierporent).
Margaret had the honor of meeting Chef Nobu in Miami Beach.
As Ruth Reichl says, “If you go out to eat, you need this book.” Here is a link to the must read “I’m Not Trying to Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches” by Drew Nieporent.
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Congratulations to Kevin Boehm on the launch of his compelling book The Bottomless Cup: A Memoir of Secrets, Restaurants and Forgiveness. Margaret McSweeney and Kevin Boehm first met in 2016 at The James Beard Awards in Chicago after their first Kitchen Chat. Kevin is the co-owner and co-founder of the highly acclaimed and award winning Boka Restaurant Group which he started withRob Katz. In 2019, Kevin and Rob were the recipients of Outstanding Restaurateur at the James Beard Awards.
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At the 2018 James Beard Awards Red Carpet with Rob Katz, Kevin Boehm and Chef Jaime LauritaIn this Kitchen Chat, Kevin shares the highs and lows of his personal life along with key components of success in his professional life. He also discusses the importance of mental health. You will be inspired by his story and strength.
Here is the link to buy his new book which launches November 4, 2025.
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Host Margaret McSweeney takes us to the Oxfordshire countryside to Estelle Manor, one of the “hottest” destinations in England.
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Apple PodcastsAndroidRSSOriginally built in 1780 in Georgian style and rebuilt in 1908 in Jacobean style, Estelle Manor sits on 85 acres and is surrounded by 3,000 acres of parklands and gardens. In 2023, Ennismore opened this beautiful property as a private club and hotel.
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The kitchen gardens provide a bountiful and beautiful harvest of greens for the salads at the Glass House, one of the hotel’s restaurants. Margaret enjoyed chatting with one of the chefs who was collecting the day’s harvest from the gardener.
The Potting Shed is the perfect place for a morning latte and pastries amongst the lush plants throughout the interior.
Margaret’s friend May and her dogs, Lulu and George joined her for this stay.
They enjoyed a delicious lunch in the private library and dinner at Brasserie.
Margaret especially enjoyed booking the Thermal Journey at the Eynsham Baths, an oasis of relaxation at Estelle Manor. This experience included exclusive access to the Tea Lounge where a tea master prepared a special blend for her. She purchased some tea to continue her wellness journey in Chicago.
ScreenshotSoak up the sun at the Riviera inspired heated pool.
And the evening view is enchanting!
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Many thanks to Claire and her Great British Tea Party Facebook Community for the opportunity to share Kitchen Chat on their Facebook Page.
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“Scotland is a land of mountains, glens, and islands, a land of myth and legend” – Walter Scott
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Apple PodcastsAndroidRSSJoin Kitchen Chat host Margaret McSweeney as she celebrates the 100th anniversary of Gleneagles, located at the base of the Scottish Southern Highlands. After its grand opening in 1924, media proclaimed that Gleneagles was the “8th Wonder of the World” and called it “The Glorious Playground.”
Tee and Tea are hallmark experiences at this timeless resort. With three championship courses and a nine-hole course, golfers can test their skills amidst the lush landscape. In 1921 (before the hotel opened), Gleneagles hosted their first golf tournament between American and British players, which is considered to be the precursor to the Ryder Cup.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea in Glendevon at Glenagles for a taste of Scottish heritage with a legacy of impeccable service and refined elegance. Margaret especially enjoyed the Centenary Afternoon Tea offered during her stay with savories and pastries representing the culinary highlights during the 100 years, including the Truffled Egg Mayonnaise sandwich made famous in the 1930s in The Ritz.
Explore the verdant grounds and crunch along the paths of the Kitchen Garden, an oasis of produce and botanicals.
Expand your knowledge about Scottish Whisky through a tasting offered at Gleneagles.
Every episode of Kitchen Chat can be heard on all podcast platforms and is NOW available on The Great British Tea Party’s Facebook page.
What are your favorite memories and experiences in Scotland?
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On a truly ‘fashionable” episode of Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality, host Margaret McSweeney brings us to the runway of a philanthropic fashion show in Chicago to benefit WINGS Program Inc, whose mission is to provide housing, integrated services, education and advocacy to end domestic violence. Margaret serves on the Leadership Advisory Board for this impactful non-profit.
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Apple PodcastsAndroidRSSJoining Margaret is a special guest whose name is synonymous with fashion, vision and style and now delicious cocktails: world-renowned fashion photographer and television personality, Nigel Barker. Margaret was especially delighted to meet Nigel as both she and his wife grew up in Alabama.
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Nigel shares the story behind the launch of his latest creation, The Barker Company Espresso Martini. Nigel and his business partner, Philippe Roederer have launched this product in the United States (check website for locations) with plans to expand internationally. Philippe has successfully introduced Veuve Cliquot and Voss to the U.S. market in his past roles. This summer, Margaret had the delightful honor of meeting Philippe Roederer at the Chicago launch party at The Gwen for The Barker Company Espresso Martini.
Almost two years in the making, this meticulously crafted beverage is designed to be an unprecedented and elevated experience. Nigel reveals the passion and precision required to develop what is being called the “Most Fashionable cocktail” in the world—and the #2 most popular cocktail ordered today.
This conversation is a perfect blend of worlds: the Luxury of high fashion and premium spirits, the History behind a carefully built brand, and the profound Hospitality of giving back to the community. Tune in to hear how a master of the visual arts applied his discerning eye to create a taste sensation. Join us for a conversation where glamour meets giving, and style is served in a glass.
Remember, every episode of Kitchen Chat can now be heard on all podcast platforms and NOW heard on The Great British Tea Party on Facebook. Speaking of tea, I think the next product that Nigel and The Barker Company should launch is a Matcha Martini!
Savor the Day and Savor the Sip!
(Please remember to drink responsibly and only if age 21 or over).
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On this very special episode of Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality, host Margaret McSweeney takes us on a sweet, very personal journey home. Broadcasting from the vibrant culinary heart of her beloved hometown, Birmingham, Alabama, Margaret has a Kitchen Chat with Leigh Sloss-Corra, the dynamic Executive Director of The Market at Pepper Place. Margaret and Leigh are both members of Les Dames d’Escoffier and first met during the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) conference in Birmingham. Margaret serves on the board for IACP.
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The Market at Pepper Place is celebrating its 25th anniversary and is a thriving farmer’s market place which serves as the city’s epicurean epicenter. The Market at Pepper Place is a brilliant example of striking the perfect balance between urban renewal and a testament to the power of local Southern food roots and artisans Birmingham is world renowned for. Leigh’s sister, Cathy Sloss Jones was an integral part of launching this farmers’ market along with Chef Frank Stitt and Chef Franklin Biggs who realized that something needed to be done to ensure the ongoing viability of Alabama farmers and locally sourced food. Each weekend, guests can enjoy a cooking demo. Margaret was quite impressed with the international flavors at this market. A native of Nepal, Prarthana Pandey, owner of Dalle Momo cooked dumplings and flavorful dipping sauces to sample.
Margaret and her childhood friend, Melanie sipped refreshing Thai Tea and Butterfly Pea Tea from Tay’s Tea.
In a conversation that beautifully encapsulates the show’s pillars, Margaret and Leigh explore the rich History of the Pepper Place district, its transformation from an industrial hub to a culinary focused cultural landmark.
What is your favorite feature at your favorite farmers’ market?
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On this very special episode of Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality, Host Margaret McSweeney sits down with Claire Myers-Lamptey, the visionary founder of the Great British Tea Party (GBTP), for a landmark conversation and announcement. Margaret’s friend,May Wong, founder of Miss Darcy’s Adventures introduced them during Margaret’s trip to London during their Sixteen Afternoon Teas in Sixteen Days adventure. Afternoon Tea is a true taste of luxury, history and hospitality.
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Through their shared passion for the rich traditions of afternoon tea, Margaret and Claire celebrate the global success of the GBTP, a global community Myers-Lamptey built which now connects nearly 300,000 enthusiasts worldwide, and to make a very important announcement.
Kitchen Chat will now also air on Great British Tea Party’s Facebook page. The strategic partnership and friendship will provide the GBTP’s global community with direct access to new Kitchen Chat episodes. This collaboration officially unites Kitchen Chat’s award-winning decade of culinary storytelling with the GBTP’s dedication to history, elegance, and connection. The collaboration, celebrated by the two founders on-air, marks the beginning of a new and exciting chapter.
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Join Kitchen Chat host Margaret McSweeney as she visits the truly sparkling Baccarat Hotel New York. Margaret is known to spotlight the brightest and most brilliant examples of Luxury, History, and Hospitality, and this hotel, a stunning blend of heritage and modern opulence aptly fits this description.
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Apple PodcastsAndroidRSSOpened in 2015, this Manhattan gem is the first hotel from the legendary 260-year-old French crystal house, Baccarat. Conveniently located across from the Museum of Modern Art, each detail of the hotel beautifully reflects the artistry and whispers the timeless elegance of Baccarat crystal.
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Chef Ashfer Biju, the exceptional Food and Beverage Director/Executive Chef at Baccarat, reveals the passion behind the luxury guest experience and the meticulous artistry poured into the renowned Afternoon Tea service in the Grand Salon in addition to the elevated culinary options throughout the hotel. The presentation of the three tiered Baccarat crystal stand displaying the tea sandwiches and pastries is most memorable. Each type of beverage glass on the table is Baccarat crystal, and this elegant tradition continues in the the hotel rooms, where only Baccarat crystal glasses are provided.
Discover the Baccarat Hotel New York’s sophisticated culinary scene. This hotel beautifully marries French elegance with modern luxury. The Baccarat Hotel New York isn’t just a place to stay; it’s a landmark of New York glamour, where a rich history of artistry meets a true passion for hospitality.
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“The garden is the canvas, and we take all our inspiration from the garden and the seasons.” Executive Chef Luke Selby
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Apple PodcastsAndroidRSSEmbark on a journey with host Margaret McSweeney to one of the most exceptional luxury resorts in the world for a truly special edition of Kitchen Chat®: A Taste of Luxury, History, and Hospitality. Join Margaret as she discovers an enchanting, Michelin-starred world in the heart of Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, on her first visit to the hallowed grounds of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel. This isn’t merely a visit to one of the world’s most exquisite resorts; it’s an immersion into an enchanting luxury oasis of sustainability where Michelin-star standards of gastronomy intertwine with a profound respect for the ecosystem, practices of sustainability, and history within the enchanting bounty of nature.
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Created by the legendary Raymond Blanc OBE, Le Manoir has held two Michelin stars since its inception in 1984, a testament to unwavering culinary artistry. On a side note, Chef Blanc has a new cookbook, Simply Raymond: Recipes from Home is now available. Beyond this celebrated estate’s pioneering commitment to sustainability, recognized with a prestigious Michelin Green Star, discover how Le Manoir’s philosophy, deeply rooted in its expansive organic kitchen gardens, seasonal harvests, and a zero-waste ethos, elevates the dining experience to a world-class level. Even the welcome amenity is a delicious presentation.
Join Margaret in conversation with Executive Chef at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Luke Selby, who returned to Le Manoir in January 2023 after starting his career there in 2009 working alongside the legendary Chef Raymond Blanc.
Traverse the resplendent grounds and gardens with Margaret and be transported from the meticulously cultivated vegetable patches to the serene Japanese tea garden, uncovering the secrets behind Le Manoir’s exceptional cuisine.
Learn how the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, many grown mere steps from the kitchen, inspire the innovative menus crafted by Executive Chef Luke Selby and his esteemed team.
More than just a luxury destination, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is a living testament to the harmonious relationship between exceptional hospitality and environmental stewardship.
Please refer to the library.www.clivenichols.comHow fitting that the artichoke, a symbol of hope and prosperity, welcomes you to the property both as a sculpture and as a thriving part of the garden.
Le Manoir is a place to celebrate. Margaret and her dear friend, May Wong, who lives in London, celebrated 40 years of friendship just as Le Manoir was celebrating 40 years. May’s sweet dogs, Lulu and George joined Margaret and May on this luxurious adventure.
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Let’s explores the heart of Mendocino, California, and discover a true gem: the MacCallum House. This isn’t just a hotel; it’s a living piece of history, nestled in the heart of downtown, yet just a stone’s throw from the dramatic Mendocino Headlands and the crashing Pacific.
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Apple PodcastsAndroidRSSDaisy MacCallumOn this Kitchen Chat episode, Margaret McSweeney steps inside this beautifully preserved Victorian estate, built in 1882 as a romantic wedding gift for the legendary Daisy MacCallum from her pioneering father William Kelley. We’ll uncover the captivating story of the MacCallum family, whose influence shaped the very fabric of Mendocino. (You can even visit the Kelley House Museum which is across the street from MacCallum House). From the elegant rooms and lush gardens to the charming cottages, every corner of The Mac whispers tales of generations past. We’ll explore how this iconic property has gracefully evolved, seamlessly blending its rich heritage with modern luxury and unparalleled hospitality.
Margaret sits down with General Manager Saya Hanson to discuss the delicate balance of preserving history while providing a truly exceptional guest experience. Margaret also chats with the renowned Executive Chef, Alan Kantor, at the MacCallum House Restaurant, one of the region’s most acclaimed dining destinations, and discovers the joy Chef Kantor puts into his culinary philosophy and his passion for fresh, local ingredients, which elevates the dining experience to new heights. Whether you’re craving an exquisite meal in the restaurant or a casual bite and handcrafted cocktail at the Grey Whale Bar and Cafe, MacCallum House offers some of the most wonderful experiences and flavors Margaret has discovered recently.
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Executive. Chef Alan KantorSmoking Gun Salmon AppetizerJoin Margaret on this journey through time and taste as she uncovers the secrets of the MacCallum House. From its origins as a symbol of love to its enduring legacy as a cherished Mendocino landmark, this is a story of family, romance, and the magic that happens when history, luxury, and hospitality perfectly align.
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This episode of “Kitchen Chat” journeys to the scenic Anderson Valley on the Mendocino Coast, where we discover the story of Fathers & Daughters Cellars, a winery born from a father’s passion and a daughter’s shared dream, now a multi-generational family venture. “It’s pretty special to ‘Taste at the Top,’” and this episode offers a one-of-a-kind introduction to their exceptional wines while overlooking the breathtaking Anderson Valley. Guy Pacurar and his wife Sarah Schoeneman are the co-owners of Fathers and Daughters Cellars.
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Join Margaret McSweeney as she tastes the unique story behind Fathers & Daughters Cellars with each sip, learning how this family’s deep connection to the land translates into their handcrafted wines. The heart of their operation lies in their family’s storied Ferrington Vineyard, a 78-acre gem planted with Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Gewürztraminer. These estate-grown grapes, along with the fruit for their Rosé of Zinfandel from the Nelson Family Vineyard in Ukiah and another select Anderson Valley Pinot Noir vineyard, form the foundation of their distinct portfolio.
Beyond the exquisite wines, Fathers & Daughters Cellars offers a warm and welcoming experience, inviting wine lovers to share in their passion and learn about their winemaking philosophy.
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In this episode, we embark on a sojourn to the breathtaking Mendocino coast, dramatic cliffs, whispering redwoods, and the understated luxury of eco-elegance of the Stanford Inn By The Sea: Historic Farm and Eco-Resort. Here, amidst nature’s grandeur, we discover a sanctuary of sustainability, a haven where impeccable hospitality intertwines with a deep reverence for the earth.
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Apple PodcastsAndroidRSSJoin Margaret McSweeney as she engages in intimate conversation with Jeff and Joan Stanford, the visionary proprietors who have woven their passion for environmental stewardship into the very fabric of this remarkable eco-resort. Uncover the story behind the inn’s unique philosophy, a philosophy so deeply rooted in its lush, organic gardens that it is often whispered to be “a garden with an inn attached.” We’ll stroll through these verdant expanses, where the bounty of nature provides the inspiration for the culinary masterpieces crafted at the acclaimed Ravens Restaurant.
(c) Daniel MacDonald / dmacphoto.comPrepare to be “Wow’ed” just as Margaret was exploring the artistry behind Ravens’ dazzling and delectable vegan cuisine whose ingredients primarily come straight from the on-property garden. From innovative creations that redefine plant-based dining to irresistible desserts, we’ll delve into the secrets of the Ravens “origin story”, menu and the unwavering commitment to showcasing the region’s finest, freshest ingredients. Beyond the culinary delights, we will immerse ourselves in the program offerings at the wellness center and embark on a journey of joy.
Many thanks to Jeff and Joan Stanford and the staff at Stanford Inn by the Sea for their gracious hospitality at this 100 percent pet friendly property. And thank you to Chalkboard Communications for this opportunity.
This is a photo Margaret took at Stanford Inn. Even the cat takes a moment to Savor the Day!
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Get ready for a captivating journey to the heart of Mendocino Wine Country for a very special Kitchen Chat and Wine Tasting! Join Host Margaret McSweeney as she travels to the picturesque vineyards of Lula Cellars, a boutique winery nestled in the acclaimed “Deep End” of the Anderson Valley. This isn’t just any visit; it’s the 2024 harvest, a time of vibrant energy and anticipation, and Margaret is joining Hospitality Manager Kim Badenhop for a truly delicious and convivial experience amid the glorious ripe vines.
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Apple PodcastsAndroidRSSLula Cellars has garnered well-deserved praise for its handcrafted Pinot Noir wines, cultivating a dedicated following along the way. Their focus is laser-sharp: producing world-class Pinot Noirs sourced from their estate vineyards and other carefully selected sites within the Anderson Valley and the broader Mendocino County. Recognizing the diverse tastes of today’s wine lovers, Lula also crafts a range of other wines to complement their flagship Pinot Noirs.
The driving force behind Lula Cellars is the shared vision of Proprietor Ken Avery and Winemaker Matt Parish. Their goal is simple yet profound: to create wines that are both approachable and unforgettable, wines that invite you in and leave a lasting impression. This customer-centric philosophy is woven into the very fabric of their business.
Join Margaret as she sits down in the vineyard with Lula Cellars’ Hospitality Manager, Kim Badenhop amidst the bustling activity of the harvest. They’ll explore the compelling story of Lula Cellars, delve into the artistry of their winemaking process, and, of course, savor a tasting of their exceptional wines. You can hear the virtual “Bells of Friendship” ring as Margaret and Kim clink glasses in the final tasting on this rare Kitchen Chat and Wine Tasting which offers an enriching and delightful experience for any wine enthusiast. Also, check out the Lula Cellars Wine Club which is managed by Ken Avery’s wife, Joni. Thank you, Chalkboard Communications for this delightful and delicious opportunity to savor the sip at Lula Cellars. Here is a look at our chat:
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John Robert Sutton is known as the Indiana Jones of Food. As an accomplished food archeologist and importer of food which has taken him to over 120 countries, Sutton hosts Foods that Matter on Curtco Media. He shares some fascinating history about food and some great food trends around the world that you should know about.
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From a plant based perspective Sutton shares the following:
- Honey will play a greater role as a natural binder in food bars. You see it already being used for sunflower seed bars.
- Cashew apples from Brazil are being used in ice cream.
- Sea buckthorn, bright orange berries which have the highest concentration of vitamin C are being used in teas and creams.
- Rosemary will play an important role in wellness, and more beverages will be infused with rosemary.
- Sprouted nuts will grow in popularity as they release nutrients and minerals.
From a luxury splurge, Caviar of Kalix is one of the best caviars in the world and is often served at royal dinners and at the Nobel prize dinners.
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Monica Rothgery, former COO of KFC US, part of Yum Brands, shares inspiring lessons about excellence along with surprising insights into fast food kitchens. Monica’s recent book, “Lessons from the Drive-Thru: Real Life Wisdom for Frontline Leaders” goes beyond optimal team management practices and provides great advice for everyone who is pursuing excellence in their lives.
A great tip to attract and retain loyal employees and to create an environment where team members feel valued is to invest both monetary and relationship capital. Engagement is essential. Take the time to learn about your team members and always show respect. The team members impact the customer experience. Monica’s advice to optimize customer service is to not overreact or take things personally. She taught her team members to respond to a frustrated customer by saying: “That shouldn’t have happened. Let me fix it for you.” That validating response can help diffuse emotions. Her customer service tip can be applied in many home or business life situations. She emphasized that frontline management greatly impacts people, not only the team members but also the customers. Many first jobs are at fast food restaurants. Management needs to realize that they have the power to positively change lives.
You may be surprised to learn about the time and effort KFC and Yum Brands take to innovate new flavors and offerings. The Food Innovation Team even studies trends in fine dining as part of their innovation and creation approach. Chicken and Waffles and Nashville Hot are examples of this practice.
Bottom line, Monica encourages everyone to increase the top line of life, i.e. finding and doing the things that bring joy. She recommends writing down what depletes you and what brings you joy and fulfillment and to focus always on the joy. Monica reminds us that abundance follows joy.
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Thanks to Executive Pastry Chef Riccardo Meniccuci and his team, Beverly Wilshire is a sweet destination, especially during Oscars Week. This year’s amenities included a film projector made of Valrhona Manjari, a luxury chocolate, in addition to a thoughtfully designed and braided croissant representing the team of talented people required to create a film. And of course it was topped with gold!
Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel, has a long history within the entertainment industry. This luxury hotel opened in Beverly Hills in January of 1928. The Beatles even held their first press conference in the Champagne Room.
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And who can forget the iconic movie Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts that featured Beverly Wilshire. Several menu items at The BLVD recognize the film including The Pretty Woman Cocktail, and Chef Meniccuci created a chocolate stiletto amenity as a nod to the movie, too.
Chef Meniccuci is a Food Fashionista. He grew up in Florence, Italy where many of his family members are fashion designers. He brings that same talent and aesthetic in designing the exquisite desserts at Beverly Wilshire along with a Michelin-starred culinary background.
Here are Chef Meniccui’s three top tips for the home pastry chef:
- When you make pastry cream, you don’t need to boil your milk. It’s very important. Otherwise you cook the proteins of your milk and it tastes different.
- Always mix your dry ingredients with a whisk so you don’t have chunks of flour in your mix.
- Don’t ever feel afraid to leave your comfort zone. There is no losing or winning, only trying.
Beverly Wilshire is one of my favorite hotels in the Los Angeles area to stay and to host events. This historic place provides a taste of luxury at every turn, and their staff is professional and always willing to accommodate and personalize your experience. The BLVD staff even printed customized keepsake menus just hours before a pre-Taste Awards party that I hosted to honor my friend, Lisa-Renee Ramirez, Emmy-Award winning executive producer, director and creator for Allen Media Group.
Thank you, Beverly Wilshire and Chef Menicucci for this Kitchen Chat along with the photos you provided.
Thank you, foodie friends! What are some of your favorite destinations?
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As we await the beautiful produce that will soon be arriving at our Farmer’s Markets, I thought it would be a good time to celebrate Spring with this encore piece featuring Alice Waters. Always remember to take a moment and Savor the Day!
Margaret McSweeney and Alice WatersChef Alice Waters is a counterculture culinary hero who has helped pioneer the farm to table movement in the United States at her iconic restaurant Chez Panisse. At age four, she won a costume contest dressed as “Queen of the Garden” that featured produce from her parents’ Victory Garden. This win was just a mere glimpse into her future as an award winning chef, cookbook author, philanthropist, activist and advocate for sustainability and freshly grown produce.
Recently, Chef Alice Waters graciously greeted me at her Chez Panisse office in Berkeley. A lovely glass teapot sat atop the small round table. She had filled the teapot with her favorite recipe from the garden — fresh mint with hot water. We sipped and chatted about her latest book Coming to My Senses: The Making of A Counterculture Cook. She shared stories and lessons from her edible education including life changing moments in France when she discovered the incomparable tastes of the farmers markets, including les fraises des bois (strawberries from the woods). Chef Alice Waters brought back the literal and figurative seeds that would become the harvest of a delicious revolution. The actual seeds she planted in her backyard at Berkeley were the ingredients of a Mesclun Salad originating in Provence, France. Almost every dish at Chez Panisse has a little salad. Chef Waters explains, “A salad punctuates something that is rich and brings balance to the plate.”
Her favorite quotes include: “The destiny of nations depends upon the manner in which they were fed” Brillat-Savarin and “We are what we eat.” Chef Alice Waters explains that “When you eat fast food, you eat the values of the fast-food culture – that farming and cooking are drudgery. Food is something precious and should not be wasted.” Her passion for sharing this lesson with others, especially children, became the impetus of The Edible Schoolyard Project. Chef Waters emphasizes a key tenet to an edible education: “Don’t ever compromise the idea of sustainability. That’s the bottomline.”
Here are three tips from Chef Alice Waters for the home chef:
- “It’s important to cook everyday.” Take the time to make point of sitting with friends or family and gather for a meal at the table.
- “Support the farmers’ markets. It’s important to give the money directly to the people who grow the food.”
- Plant something whenever you can. That’s so important for the planet.”
Here is a link to her latest book: Coming to My Senses: The Making of A Counterculture Cook
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“Latin American Cuisine is like a house. I see Mexico as the front door with all the dishes we are most familiar with. But once you open and walk through that door, you can see twenty other kitchens full of food, vibrancy and amazing ingredients.” Sandra Gutierrez
Sandra Gutierrez and I met in the White House Garden in 2015 during an International Association of Culinary Professionals conference. We have become dear friends throughout the years on our respective culinary journeys. Sandra has written four cookbooks and is an award-winning journalist. In 2019, her work was recognized as part of the permanent FOOD exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. On September 15, 2021, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sandra was honored by the Smithsonian Institute as a Woman to Know and one of seven Latinas Who Shaped American Culture.
Sandra Gutierrez is known as The Julia Child of Latin American Cuisine. Just as Julia brought authentic French recipes to the home cooks in America, Sandra has brought authentic recipes from Latin America to the homes cooks in America. Further uniting them in culinary history, Julia and Sandra even share the same publisher, Knopf. Sandra’s new book, “Latinisimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America” is the book she has had in her heart for thirty years. During our Kitchen Chat, Sandra provides insights into and recipes reflecting the cultural fusion through food across Latin America. She begins in her grandmother’s kitchen in Guatemala and takes us on a delicious journey of shared ingredients that are prepared in ways that reflect the uniqueness of each country throughout Latin America. Sandra explains how the recipe for Lomo Saltado, the national stir-fry of Peru, depicts cultural culinary fusion with ingredients from Inca (potatoes and tomatoes) beef tenderloin (loco) brought by Europeans and soy sauce (sillao) from Asia.
On a side note, I especially enjoyed the Brazilian recipes in Sandra’s cookbook. During my graduation school days, I actually lived in Rio de Janiero and enjoyed eating the fejoida and other delicious meals there. As the Brazilians so beautifully say, “Aproveite” which is my life’s tagline to Savor the Day. Enjoy this delicious journey with Sandra Gutierrez in her latest book, LATINISIMO and discover the flavors of Latin America.
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“Everything changes. The only thing that remains immovable across the centuries and fixes the character of a people is cooking.” Victor Hugo
The Cathedral de Notre Dame holds a special place of legacy for Chef Florian V. Hugo and for me. Chef Florian is the great great great great great-grandson of the literary maestro Victor Hugo, author of Hunchback of Notre Dame, Les Miserables and many other great works. He is an accomplished French chef who has lived and worked in New York City for two decades. He was mentored by Chef Alain Ducasse and he studied under Chef Paul Bocuse. Chef Florian is author of “Les Contemplations Gourmandes” a biographical cookbook which is an homage to Victor Hugo. Our mutual friend, Rita Jammet, Chief Bubble Officer and a founder of La Caravelle Champagne, introduced Chef Florian and me. Rita knows of my deep connection to Notre Dame.
Notre Dame was the last place my father visited in Paris before he passed away in the Charles de Gaulle Airport. His colleague who was traveling with him said they walked through Notre Dame for an hour, and that my father lit a candle and said a prayer of forgiveness and blessing for someone who had wronged him in a business deal.
During this Kitchen Chat, Chef Florian and I discuss Notre Dame and how this majestic cathedral reflects an important lesson and inspiration to rebuild and restore when we encounter unexpected challenges in life, both from a professional and personal perspective. It is exciting that Notre Dame will be reopening later this year. Michel Picaud, president of Friends of Notre Dame de Paris has worked hard to fundraise across the globe to help restore this important place. If you are interested in helping restore and preserve this place of history, here is a link to donate.
Check out our video chat here:
Chef Florian also discusses the journey of writing “Les Contemplations Gourmandes”as a way to honor Victor Hugo and to get to know his forefather through their mutual love for food. He used letters, writings and menus of dishes that Victor Hugo loved, and Chef Florian created the delicious recipes. What a special delight to see a photo of Victor Hugo’s “potager” kitchen garden in Guernsey where he was exiled after standing up to Napoleon.
Chef Florian featured a handwritten note from Victor Hugo in 1860 that reads, “Aujourd’hui pour la 2 fois de l’annee, nous avons mange de nos asperges,” which roughly translated means: “Today for the second time this year, we ate asparagus from our garden.” Chef Florian recounts how he has read so many books by great people about Victor Hugo and his life; however, he felt that he got to know his ancestor on a personal level through this book. On a personal note, my culinary journey with Kitchen Chat has helped me get to know and understand my father through conversations about food and sitting at the table to share meals with some wonderful people in the industry. It was a true honor to meet and befriend Chef Florian Hugo.Just as Victor Hugo once wrote: “Everything changes. The only thing that remains unmovable across the centuries and fixes the character of people is cooking.” What are some treasured recipes that have been handed down in your family?
Savor the day!
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“Savor the Day” is the tagline of my life. It’s a reminder to find and live your joy while connecting with family and friends. The multi-talented Wyatt Russell exemplifies how to “Savor the Day” and savor the sip with his approach to life and work. In addition to his athletic and acting careers, Wyatt is an entrepreneur as co-founder of Lake Hour, a line of ready to drink Sparkling Cocktails evoking the fond memories of “real leisure” and “sit-back-and-sip” camaraderie of a day on the lake with family and friends. We had a fun Kitchen Chat at the finale of the fifth annual Pr%%f Awards at The Palms in Las Vegas. Congratulations to Lake Hour for winning a double gold award at the Pr%%f Awards! I had a great time being one of the judges at the 2023 Pr%%f Awards.
Here’s a look at our video chat:
For Wyatt, a remote lake in Canada was the special gathering place for family time and inspiration. World-class hockey talent was what brought the family to Canada in the summers, when Wyatt was just 10, to support his passion and gift. Wyatt co-founded and launched Lake Hour in 2023 with friend and film producer, Richard Peete. They became great friends when their wives introduced them to each other. During a family vacation and while in a hot tub, Wyatt and Rich created the idea of Lake Hour which features a sparkling and fresh cocktail to capture the flavor and special memories and stories of being at a lake with family and friends. To avoid the fake sugar taste of many ready-to- drink cocktails, Wyatt and Rich chose to use premium vodka and 100% blanco tequila as the base of the drinks and only 3.4 grams of raw cane sugar. The flavors include Honeysuckle Ginger with vodka, Peach Jasmine with vodka, Rosemary Yuzu with vodka and Watermelon Cucumber with tequila and are available right now in markets across the US include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Oklahoma.
Please always remember to drink responsibly and only if you are 21 years or older.
As many of you know, Wyatt is starring in the popular Apple TV’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters with his father, Kurt Russell. How exciting that Kitchen Chat had the first media interview about this show!
What are some of your favorite memories and stories at a lake?
Savor the Day and Savor the sip!
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“Find a great need in a near edge and act upon it to make a difference” as my father always encouraged. This has proven to be a powerful recipe for action, especially for Nancy Brinker, a three-time Ambassador and New York Times best-selling author, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. She launched two impactful charitable organizations from her kitchen table. Nancy is regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement. Her journey began with promise to her dying sister, Susan G. Komen that she would do everything possible to end the shame, fear and hopelessness caused by this disease. Since 1982, Susan G Komen Foundation has invested nearly $1.1 billion in breast cancer research. The second charity that Nancy recently founded is the Promise Fund of Florida, which helps ensure that every woman, regardless of her circumstances has access to life-saving cancer resources. She was shocked to discover that 80,000 women ages 18-65 in Palm Beach County do not have health insurance coverage, and 30% of breast cancers are at an advanced stage when diagnosed. Kitchen Chat was honored to sit with Nancy at this very kitchen table where she started The Promise Fund of Florida to discuss an issue that is important to both of us. Nancy and I are breast cancer survivors.
Nancy Brinker and I met at Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) event at the United Nations where she was being honored by Wendy Diamond, the founder of the WEDO. During our Kitchen Chat, Nancy and I of course bonded over our love and appreciation of food. She shared highlights from her favorite meals as U.S. Ambassador to Hungary along with her appreciation of her late husband’s accomplishments as a pioneer within the restaurant industry. Norman Brinker was the founder of Steak and Ale and CEO of Brinker International which owns Chili’s Grill and Bar, Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Maggiano’s Little Italy. He is credited for revolutionizing the casual-dining restaurants in the United States.
In a full circle, “hugs from heaven” moment, Nancy invited me to join her for the Women of Distinction awards luncheon in Palm Beach which is hosted by Palm Beach Atlantic University. She of course is a past honoree. What she didn’t realize is that when my father was president of Palm Beach Atlantic University over thirty years ago, he actually helped create this concept of honoring women in the community.
Please help support the Promise Fund of Florida and make an impact for women to have access to life-saving cancer resources. Thank you, Nancy Brinker for finding “a great need in a near edge and acting upon it to make a huge difference.”
Savor the day!
Foodie friends, what are some of your favorite charities that you discuss at your kitchen table?
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What a joy it was to take Kitchen Chat on the road recently to New York’s famed Becco and sit down with Lidia Bastianich in celebration of the publication of her sixteenth cookbook! Time with Lidia, a multiple Emmy and James Beard Award winning public television host, author, entrepreneur and fellow member of Les Dames d’Escoffier is always inspiring. Her most recent book is called Lidia : From Our Family Table to Yours published by Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House and features “More than 100 Recipes Made with Love for All Occasions.” Lidia’s family is at the essential heart of this beautiful book which is a tribute to her Mother Erminia, who passed away two years ago at the age of 100. One of her mother’s favorite dishes that Lidia made for her was Eggplant Rollatini. That recipe is in the new cookbook.
Lidia and I first met through Barbara Lazaroff at Eataly Chicago during the James Beard Awards in 2015. Eight years later, I had the honor of introducing Lidia onstage as the 2023 recipient of The Andrew Zimmern Discovery Award at The Taste Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
Lidia looks forward to the upcoming PBS special titled, ” 25 Years with Lidia: A Culinary Jubilee” airing on December 18th. In addition to highlighting her shows, PBS will also share her poignant and inspiring life story of living in a refugee camp for two years and moving to America where she worked hard to build a food empire.
Wine is also a passion for Lidia and her family. I am excited to schedule a wine tasting at Bastianich Vineyards in Friuli Italy. Meanwhile you can purchase Lidia’s wines and delicious sauces at Eataly.
Since opening her first family restaurant in 1971, Lidia continues to bring joy to the table for millions of people. As Lidia writes in her new cookbook, “My life and my profession are tied to my family, and the heartbeat of my family is the kitchen.”
Savor the day!
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‘Tis the Season for giving. Jen Lilley’s heart for children has turned into an unexpected fundraising effort to provide 25,000 toys to children around the globe. Christmas is Not Cancelled is in its third year of bringing joy to the world. The deadline for donations is December 9, 2023. However, you can always donate next year if you miss the deadline. Participating in Christmas is Not Cancelled is a great way for children at home to learn about the impact of charity. Jen talks about the importance of creating moments of empathy while raising her kids. Jen and her husband are raising four children, age seven and under, including two wonderful children they adopted from the Childhelp Foster Care Program.
A big thank you to Adua Ring, a key team member of Christmas is Not Cancelled, who made this Kitchen Chat possible. Adua and I met at Eataly Chicago for the launch of Giuliana Rancic‘s new Prosecco line. Adua’s pairs recipes with movies on Great American Family channel and Hallmark channel. She also is an entrepreneur whose delicious chocolate bark products are featured on her website She created the Peppermint Palace chocolate bark for the movie The Winter Palace on Great American Family.
Jen also shares some encouraging tips for those foodie friends who may secretly be aspiring actors. She said that it’s never too late to begin. I took that to heart and am inspired to audition some day. Meanwhile, please consider supporting Christmas is Not Cancelled to help provide toys for children this holiday season.
What are your favorite charities to support?
Savor the day!
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“Sophisticated Fun” is the mantra for Chef Michael Mignano, Executive Chef/Culinary Director at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel. Since 1930, this iconic hotel has defined “timeless New York City luxury,” and Auguste Escoffier was the opening chef and designer of the original kitchen. Chef Mignano continues this outstanding legacy of luxury and hospitality at The Pierre. As a frequent guest at The Pierre, diner at Perrine and a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, I was intrigued to learn more about the culinary past and future of the hotel. The impressive Two E Bar/Lounge was the backdrop to our Kitchen Chat.
First of all, I must say that Chef MIgnano exudes and defines hospitality with his gracious demeanor and passion for excellence in cuisine and through his utmost respect for his culinary team. While upholding the traditions and methods of Escoffier, Mignano infuses his own talent to enhance the relevance of French cuisine with a modern interpretation. And with The Pierre being a Taj Hotel, delicious flavors from India are infused into many of the dishes available. It’s a true reflection of returning to the The Pierre Grill’s roots of featuring Indian curries served tableside with an open kitchen.
To honor and celebrate Karl Lagerfeld during the 2023 Met Gala, Chef Mignano prepared exquisite amenities for the guests. After much research, Mignano discovered that Lagerfeld believed that buttered toast represents the ultimate in luxury. Mignano creatively included a miniature toast with a side of French butter in the dish. Hospitality is effervescent and is a hallmark at The Pierre, and many staff members have worked at the hotel for their whole career. Chef Mignano learned at an early age from Chef David Bouley that an executive chef should know every aspect of preparing a meal in case someone doesn’t show up. Chef MIgnano is probably one of the only chefs who can prepare a savory banquet for 400 guests while perfecting a wedding cake at the same time. Chef Michael Mignano and Chef MIchael Zebrowski share recipes and techniques from their very successful The Pastry Chef’s Little Black Book. Both Volume One and Volume Two are used by professional chefs and cooking schools. It’s a great gift for any pastry home chef as well.
Dear foodie friend, I encourage you to experience the luxury and excellence at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel. Explore the new in-house museum and dine on the delicacies prepared by Chef Michael Mignano and his culinary team.
Savor the day!
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hospitality since 1930 in New York City. The culinary history is epic in that Auguste Escoffier, known as the father of the world’s chefs, was the opening chef at The Pierre and even designed the kitchen. As a frequent guest of the hotel and a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, I wanted to learn more about The Pierre. Here is the video link to this special Kitchen Chat.
LUXURY
Michael Mignano, the Executive Chef/Culinary Director at The Pierre aptly describes the hotel as epitomizing “Timeless New York City luxury.” Hollywood stars and royalty have graced the hotel for almost one hundred years. Francois Olivier Luiggi, General Manager at The Pierre shares fascinating stories about Coco Chanel, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Karl Lagerfeld staying at The Pierre. The hotel continues its hallmark of luxury today with its extravagant galas, fundraisers and weddings, and Chef Mignano approaches each dish for each celebration with thoughtful “Sophisticated Fun.” In 2023, The Met Gala honored Karl Lagerfeld. Chef Mignano’s preparation of exquisite amenities for The Met Gala celebrations involved extensive research about Karl Lagerfeld. After discovering that Lagerfeld believed that the height of luxury was toast and European butter, Mignano included that delicacy in his presentation.
HISTORY
To celebrate the history of The Pierre, an in-house museum has just opened at the hotel, and Francois-Olivier Luiggi provided a behind the scenes tour. He mentioned that the hotel continues to receive memorabilia from guests and family members of guests. Much of that has been included in the curation along with special plates, an apple peeler from 1930, photographs of the stars and most importantly original menus designed by Auguste Escoffier. Luiggi was astounded to learn when he first came to The Pierre as general manager that Escoffier was the opening chef and even designed the kitchen. Escoffier was in his eighties when he was brought to New York by Charles Pierre, the original owner of the hotel. A quote by Karl Lagerfeld placed next to his photograph captures the historic essence of this hotel: “Distances in the city were measured only by how far they were from the Pierre. It was a sort of milestone for me.”
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality is innate, effervescent and bountiful at The Pierre. Each guest is greeted and celebrated by the staff. The concierge team will help curate the ultimate experience for the guests if requested. From the staff’s perspective, The Pierre is their home that they are sharing with us. As Chef Mignano explains, “The best essence of hospitality is sharing your home and this is something that The Pierre does unequivocally very well, and we’ve done since 1930 and will continue to do for another hundred years.” The employees are dedicated and hardworking, including Chef Santiago, Chef Mignano’s most senior culinary team member who has been there since 1981. During a private tour of the kitchen, Chef Mignano introduced me to Chef Santiago representing the continuity of hospitality. The foundation of hospitality began with the founder, Charles Pierre. Etched upon a bronzed plaque honoring Charles Pierre are his words: “Be courteous – This is the most important rule of all.” The full tribute reads: “Erected by. his organization as a tribute to a lovable and benevolent employer and in testimony of our continued fidelity to his golden rules of service to others.” As a frequent guest, I have personally experienced this extraordinary hospitality. Everyone greets you by name. The rooms provide both comfort and luxury, and you truly feel like you are at home.
Luxury, history and hospitality continue to be the cornerstones of The Pierre New York, a Taj Hotel.
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Nestled amongst 370 acres of gardens and grounds is the grandeur of the historic Cliveden House. Originally built in 1666 by the Duke of Buckingham, the last owner was William Waldorf Astor who rebuilt the estate to what it is today. The National Trust is the owner of Cliveden House which is now a breathtaking luxury five star hotel.
Recently, I booked an overnight stay at Cliveden House through American Express Travel‘s Fine Hotels and Resorts. The benefits included a free breakfast and free upgrade. I was traveling with my friend, May Wong from graduate school and her dog, George. The hotel graciously welcomes pets. (Please refer to the pet policy guidelines).
Cliveden House is a culinary delight. The Lady Astor Afternoon Tea was indeed a delicious highlight. Overlooking the expansive gardens, tea is served in true English fashion. The signature drink 66 served in the wood-paneled Library Bar is an homage 1666, the year in which the Duke of Buckingham built Cliveden House. There are several Michelin starred restaurants in the area, and the concierge is happy to help arrange reservations. Charity begins in the kitchen. In the Cliveden House gift shop, a copy of the Chefs at Home cookbook is available for purchase, and a portion of proceeds benefit the wonderful non-profit Hospitality Action.
Here is the recipe:
Cliveden 66 Cocktail, Cliveden House
- 250ml vodka.
- 125ml champagne.
- 250ml rose liqueur.
- 125ml Grand Marnier.
- 3-4 gold leaves.
The impressive artwork is mostly original. There seems be a treasure at every corner within this grand estate.
Nature’s artwork is just as impressive as you stroll along the 370 acres
I encourage you to consider booking a night at Cliveden House if your travels take you to London. This luxury country estate hotel is only twenty minutes away from London Heathrow.
Savor the day!
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Join Margaret McSweeney and Chef Lee Burton at a table by a tree-lined gravel driveway in front of an 18th century villa in Antibes for a special Kitchen Chat. Both Chef Lee and Margaret share Alabama roots and enjoyed connecting the dots of mutual friends and southern childhood taste memories. Enjoy the background sounds of cicadas singing and the birds chirping.
As the foodie friends of Kitchen Chat know, charity begins in the kitchen. Chef Lee has a passion for teaching children how to cook and is involved with a fantastic charity, the Rochford Foundation. He actually left a successful business career mid-life to pursue his passion of culinary teaching. It’s a reminder to us all that we should never feel stuck in what we are doing in life. You can always make a proactive and purposeful change.
Chef Lee is also busy launching a new show called “Go Local Lee” This series of videos is aimed at spotlighting local dining and drinking establishments in Redlands, California. From front-of-the-house interviews with diners to back-of-the-house visits to the kitchens, Chef Lee offers diners an intimate look behind the scenes of their favorite eateries, coffee shops and breweries. Here is our chat!
Chef Lee and Margaret enjoyed shopping in the local Antibes market to select squash blossoms for a delicious dinner in this grand Villa previously owned by the fashion designer Agnes B.
Their mutual friend, Chef Sharon Sessler actually curated the stay in the Villa, and along with her outstanding team prepared the gourmet meals for the guests.
As you think about places to visit, consider looking at options for culinary travel, either locally, nationally or even internationally. As Chef Leah Chase said in a Kitchen Chat with Margaret, “When you taste the food of a place where you visit, you are tasting their culture.”
What are some places you dream of visiting?
Savor the Day!
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As the grandson of a Butcher, Chef and Southern Gentleman Matt Moore’s passion for meat is literally in his bones. As the author of the acclaimed A Southern Gentleman’s Kitchen, South’s Best Butts and Serial Griller , Chef Moore shares his rich legacy of recipes and methods for both ‘low and slow’ or ‘fast and hot’ cooking . On […]
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Flavored butters from around the globe sound enticing, and as Kitchen Chat discovered they are easy to make and utterly delicious. Trained in the kitchen of M.F.K. Fisher, Chef Sheana Davis shares her priceless recipes and the origin story of her now world-famous compound butter passion in her wonderful new book: Buttermonger. As a young culinarian, Chef Sheana was […]
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If you are passionate about food, wine, family and friends, Tuscany beckons like few places on the planet with rolling hills and luscious abundance. Nestled in the magnificent, ancient province of Sienna, in the village of Montefollonico, is Tuscan Women Cook, an immersive cooking experience destination curated by Coleen Kirnan, which welcomes global guests for the culinary trip of a lifetime each week of the year.
Join Margaret as she welcomes Coleen from the kitchens of Montefollonico for an inspiring conversation about the total-immersion Tuscan cooking school vacations she hosts in the medieval town in the heart of Sienna. Steps from the bountiful vineyards of Orcia DOC in the heart of Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and the olive trees and farms where the most irresistible traditions and flavors come from, Tuscan Women Cooks shares legacy recipes, techniques and traditions with guests from all over the world.
Tuscan Women Cook where “guests are warmly welcomed and served special multi-course menus that highlight the freshest ingredients of the season.”
If your Dreamscape is redolent with the perfume of truffles unearthed nearby, shaved paper-thin over fresh-made ravioli, plump with Pecorino delivered from the local dairy farmer, plated with a drizzle of oil pressed from the most recent harvest from olive grove located in the agriturismo just down the road, Tuscan Women Cook might be calling your name. You can always enjoy a taste of Tuscany from your own kitchen with the cookbook: Tuscan Women Cook: Nonnas. Memories. Recipes.
Enjoy this delicious recipe from the book!
Tuscan Olive Oil Cake Makes 8-12 Servings 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons corn starch1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda1 cup light olive oil1 ¼ cup milk3 large eggs1 ½ cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ cup lemon juiceZest from 3 lemonsConfectioners’ sugar, for dusting 1. Place a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan. Line bottom and sides with parchment paper OR dust it with flour.2. Stir together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a mixing bowl until well combined.3. Combine the olive oil and milk in a separate bowl.The post Tuscan Women Cook appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
“Joy comes from cooking for other people.” Chef Mary Sue Milliken Chef Mary Sue Milliken continues to enjoy her culinary career with great success in owning restaurants, writing cookbooks, and starring in TV shows. In this Kitchen Chat, Chef Milliken shares the joy of her journey and the life lessons she has learned along the […]
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In this podcast, you will learn about the benefits of a fresh egg, some tips on raising chickens and some great recipes with eggs from her new cookbook. Enjoy this delicious recipe for Crispy Lemon-Fried Eggs that is featured on page 58 of Lisa Steele’s The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook, published by Harper Horizon, an […]
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Margaret McSweeney and Chef Jaime Laurita recently had a Kitchen Chat to discuss cuisine with Rohini and her important initiative called Let’s Talk Womxn. Let’s Talk is a collaboration of women restaurateurs to build combined economic power. It’s not an organization, but rather an action-led movement by women business owners as peers. Throughout March, Let’s […]
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“New York was the spell, the impetus of making it work. We were three young men and we came to New York to seek fame and fortune. We turned out to be the toast of the town, at least on the East Side.” Stephen Bruce Serendipity3 is a place of celebrating delicious milestones with family […]
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“TAK for mad” means “Thank. you for the meal” in Danish. My husband is half Danish, and my mother-in-law taught me this lovely phrase. How fitting that for our first date, my husband took me to see the Oscar-winning Danish movie, Babette’s Feast, based on Isak Dinesen’s book. Its an endearing film about Babette, a […]
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“Cooking is an expression of love, an act of friendship and a bridge to new cultures.” Chef Katie Chin Celebrity Chef Katie Chin and I share a parallel culinary journey. She is honoring her late mother, Leann Chin, who was a successful restaurateur in Minnesota. I am honoring my late father, Dr. Claude H. Rhea […]
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First of all, Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate as a dad, granddad, or as someone who is a father influence in another person’s life. For this week’s celebration of Father’s Day, I am spotlighting James Beard Award winner, Chef Bradford Thompson. He has a special tradition with his children to engage them in […]
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“Chefs must stop thinking of themselves and saying ‘Look at me.” It’s not about ‘me, me, me,” it’s about the ingredients and the customers.” Chef Jeremiah Tower Chef Tower lives in Mexico now and is working on a new book about his experiences of eating food from around the world. In addition, he is partnering with […]
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Are you ready to create a vital and bold flavor profile with the produce? Chef Rick Bayless, a Maestro of Mexican Cuisine, provides tips, techniques and recipes from his latest cookbook More Mexican Everyday that will delight your palate. Chef Bayless is an award winning chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, cookbook author and philanthropist. Over the past decade, his Frontera Farmer Foundation has funded over $1.5 million in grants to […]
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“Yan can cook! So can you!” Chef Martin Yan Do you want to learn how to debone a chicken in 18 seconds? Chef Martin Yan recently joined Margaret McSweeney and Chef Jaime Laurita in the Middleby Residential Showroom for an exciting Kitchen Chat on Viking Facebook Live. Chef Yan welcomes us all into his kitchen […]
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“The library of tastes and flavors and memories that I have is probably my most valuable asset. I wanted to try everything and anything at a very young age. I have never known a time where I wasn’t sure that this is what I would do.” Chef Andrew Zimmern Chef Jaime Laurita and I have […]
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“Without optimism, you can’t be an entrepreneur.” Cynthia Rowley November 19th is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. It’s an honor to be Chicago’s Ambassador for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) founded by Wendy Diamond in 2013. WEDO is a non-governmental volunteer organization and global initiative celebrated in 144 countries and universities and colleges worldwide with the mission to empower women in business […]
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“Cooking is a living thing. It’s always evolving. It’s always changing. Every time we cook, because we put our heart and soul into it, we are giving a little bit of something away from ourselves.” Chef Roy Yamaguchi Chef Roy Yamaguchi is the Pioneer of Asian Fusion. Born and raised on a U.S. Army base […]
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What is a schug and how can it make your life delicious? Danielle Renov’s new book Peas, Love and Carrots is bursting with Moroccan-Israeli inspired flavors. Learn about harissa and how it can spice up any dish. Danielle has a collection of recipes for sauces and dips to have ready to elevate any meal. You will feel her […]
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Tara Bench, aka Tara Teaspoon has worked for decades in food publishing and was the food editor for Martha Stewart Living and the food director for Ladies Home Journal. Through these publications, she has always inspired home chefs and has encouraged everyone to view recipes as a guide and to “make it work for you.” She discusses […]
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“It’s unbelievable being able to grow up in this restaurant and witness my mom. She has taught me so much. It has been an incredible blessing.” Byron Lazaroff-Puck Spago, Beverly Hills is the iconic flagship of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. Celebrations at Spago are legendary. Did you know that the Oscars parties at Spago predate […]
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Bring your appetite as Jessica Merchant shares recipes and ingredients from her new cookbook Seriously Delish: 150 Recipes for People who Totally Love Food. She also highlights some great recipes from her popular How Sweet Eats blog. Savor the day!
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with Perfectly Golden: Adapatable Recipes for Sweet and Simple Treats, a delicious new cookbook by Angela Garbacz, pastry chef and owner of Goldenrod Pastries in Lincoln Nebraska. Recently, Margaret McSweeney and Chef Jaime Laurita spoke with Chef Garbacz about this popular trend of people spending more time baking in their kitchens. Home baking has never been bigger. Flour is […]
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“Allow the serendipity of the garden’s harvest to decide your menu.” Michael Ballon, farm to table pioneer and friend of the Bildners The taste of summer is a celebration of fresh produce at our local farmers markets. Elisa Spungen Bildner and Rob Buildner recently wrote The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook: 125 Homegrown Recipes from the […]
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“Ubon was my daddy. Family BBQ goes back several generations. To know that that name will live on through my baby and my grand baby, it’s real uplifting.” Garry Roark. July 14, 2018. Windy City Smokeout Garry Roark and his daughter Leslie Roark Scott aka The BBQ Princess Garry Roark was a gracious gentleman, a […]
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Grilling season is here! Join Margaret McSweeney and Chef Jaime Laurita as they talk with Matt Moore, author of Serial Griller: Grillmaster secrets for flame-cooked perfection. Matt Moore traveled 10,000 miles to explore hot and fast grilling as documented in his new book. Some of the chefs that Matt features in his book include: […]
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A milestone moment of my culinary journey was sitting down with Alice Waters at Chez Panisse for a Kitchen Chat while sipping fresh mint water. How special for Chef Jaime Laurita and me to recently interview Alice Waters’ daughter, Fanny Singer about her new book, Always Home: A Daughter’s Recipes & Stories. This book reflects […]
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Restaurants are the hearts and souls of each community. Comprising 10% of the overall workforce in the U.S. with eleven million employees and adding $1 trillion to the economy, the restaurant industry is an essential player in the economic health and well-being of this country. This industry is feeling the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic, both […]
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Chef Carla Hall is a bouquet of sunshine. Her genuine kindness and enthusiasm for cooking are her hallmarks. During this challenging time, we all need a little sunshine and encouragement. Chef Carla Hall shares what she is cooking during the quarantine and has words of comfort from her kitchen. Get inspired to try your hand […]
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Let’s connect in our kitchens! I know this is a difficult time, dear foodie friends. We can all feel a bit disconnected and discouraged. Please know that you are not alone. Please reach out to others in your community. My dear friend and co-host, Chef Jaime Laurita and I recently had a Kitchen Chat by […]
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Julia Child always had that special “joie de vivre.” I so wish that I had met her. Through Kitchen Chat, however, I have been able to get to know her through the stories and anecdotes shared by our guests. . “Riding in Cars with Julia Child” will be the first in this special series. It […]
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The plant-based lifestyle is quite trendy these days; however it’s now a way of life for me. After an unexpected detour in my health, I began this green journey and am grateful forRobin Asbell and Chef Dave Choi for being my GPS. Whether or not you are fully making the change to plant-based or just […]
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Join Cowboy Kent Rollins and his wife Shannon on the chuckwagon trail as they share recipes for life, love and delicious meals in the new book Faith, Family & The Feast: Recipes to Feed Your Crew from the Grill, Garden and Iron Skillet. Kent’s parents taught him an important lesson at a young age; “Faith, […]
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Are you ready to keep it simple in the kitchen? Yasmin Fahr, author of Keeping it Simple will inspire and encourage you on today’s Kitchen Chat. Yasmin is a food writer and recipe developer featured in Serious Eats, The Kitchn, Epicurious, Taste, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine and The Los Angeles Times. Photo by Patricia […]
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Teri Turner aka No Crumbs Left is a modern day Julia Child. She is passionate and articulate about sharing her recipes and cooking tips all while making us feel like we are in her kitchen. Recently, Teri joined Chef Jaime Laurita and me for a Kitchen Chat in the Middleby Residential showroom in Chicago to […]
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Vicky Bennison takes us into the kitchens across Italy to meet the beloved “Pasta Grannies” who share their time-treasured techniques and secrets to pasta making. From her home in Italy, Vicky started exploring the food of the area and discovered that only the Italian grandmothers were preserving the tradition of making pasta by hand. She […]
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The Joy of Cooking is a treasured cookbook with millions of home chefs following the recipes and creating taste memories for their families. As many of you know, I have been on a quest through Kitchen Chat to understand my father’s joy of cooking. Speaking with John Becker (the great-grandson of Irma Rombauer) and his […]
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Chef Michael Kornick’s culinary journey has taken him into some of the greatest kitchens in the world. He is a nationally recognized leader in the culinary arts. His inspiration began at home, cooking with his grandmother and mother. Chef Kornick recalls, “They took a lot of pride and passion in bringing family occasions to the […]
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As we know, charity begins in the kitchen. On today’s Kitchen Chat, we are featuring Chef Didier Durand, Executive Chef of Marchesa and Chef James De Marte, Chef/owner of Pisolino along with his business partner, Rachel De Marte. These two chefs joined Chef Jaime Laurita and me in the Middleby Residential Showroom for cooking demos. […]
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On November 8, Chef Jaime Laurita and I will emcee the Celebrity Chef Ball for Meals on Wheels Chicago. It’s extra special this year as the organization will be honoring the legendary Ina Pinkney. Ina is a dear friend and mentor. Her experience as a restaurateur, cookbook author, brand ambassador, a polio survivor and a […]
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“If you preserve the food, you preserve who your family is.” This poignant quote by Joan Nathan, an award winning author of eleven cookbooks including her latest King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World, truly captures the essence of why recipes matter. > It was an honor to meet Joan […]
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Do your New Year’s resolutions include eating healthy? If so, you will enjoy my kitchen chat with Chef Dave Choi who has a passion for a plant based lifestyle. He encourages us to consider a three day challenge of eating meals without sugar, yeast, dairy and animal protein which he explains are the sources of […]
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A visit with Anne Willan in her kitchen. Anne Willan is an icon in the culinary world. As founder of Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne in Paris in 1975, she has trained some of today’s top chefs and people in the culinary industry. La Varenne was one of the first cooking schools in France to […]
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“A lot of people think that baking is exacting. I challenge that. It’s not really.” Chef Jim Dodge Chef Jim Dodge has deep culinary and hospitality roots. Chef Dodge’s family has been in the hospitality business in the White Mountains of New Hampshire since 1794. He worked in every department of his family’s New Hampshire resorts. […]
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Over 16 million children in the United States experience hunger. Common Threads is helping lead the way to empower and educate children across the country. Recently, Linda Novick O’Keefe, the founding CEO of Common Threads joined Chef Jaime Laurita and me for a Kitchen Chat in the Middleby Residential Showroom in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Linda […]
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“Anything you can do in the kitchen, I say you should do it on the grill. It always tastes better.” Chef Matthew Eads Do you want more confidence at the grill? Today’s guest, Chef Matthew Eads shares recipes and tips from his cookbook Grill Seeker: Basic Training for Everyday Grilling As a U.S. Marine for thirteen years, […]
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“Hockey mimics life. It’s important to stay mentally focused no matter if the momentum changes.” Daniel Carcillo, two time Stanley Cup winner, formerly with Chicago Blackhawks Unexpected blows in life can happen to us all. However, unexpected blows in the hockey rink can change the course of one’s life after the game. Daniel Carcillo shares […]
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Food is sport, especially at the IKA/Culinary Olympics. Chef Stafford DeCambra, President of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)has brought home 11 gold medals. Recently, Chef Jaime Lauritaand I had a pop-up Kitchen Chat with Chef DeCambra at Middleby’s boothat theNational Restaurant Show. ACF is celebrating its 90th birthday this year. Founded in 1929 by […]
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“We want to inspire Americans to be the best version of themselves. That’s our goal.” Chris Gannon, Founder of Bolay You never know where my Kitchen Chat journey will bring me. Recently, I attended an incredible Mastermind Group in the South Florida TikiHut of Fred Fishback. What was extra special about this […]
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Today’s foodies appreciate the full experience of what it takes to create and curate a meal, whether it’s in their own kitchens or in restaurants. We like to understand the chefs’ inspirations and techniques. We also like to know about the sourcing of ingredients, and many restaurants now list that information on their menus. What […]
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“Giving Kitchen for us is really more about stability for food service than anything else. And within the financial grant program we’ve been able to award over $2.5 million to over 1,600 members of our community in the state of Georgia.” Jen Hidinger-Kendrick, co-founder of Giving Kitchen In 2012, Jen Hidinger-Kendrick’s husband, Chef Ryan Hidinger was […]
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Drew Nieporent, Founder of Myriad Restaurant Group Drew Nieporent, founder of Myriad Restaurant Group including Nobu and Tribeca Grill, is the perfect matchmaker for the pairing of food and film. Just hours before joining Chef Jaime Laurita and me for a Kitchen Chat in the Middleby Residential Showroom, he hosted lunch for opening day of […]
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Danny Meyer is a Renaissance Restaurateur who leads and lives by the tenets of Enlightened Hospitality. The salient core is that each business has the same stakeholders and “choosing how the stakeholders are prioritized will often create a virtuous cycle where one good thing leads to something better.” Danny Meyer chooses to prioritize his staff […]
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“For a long time, the American public was kind of fickle. They fell in love with gin, vodkaand wine. Those are all good beverages, but they kind of kicked bourbon to the bottom shelf … Now drinkers are taking another look at it. There’s more interest in the category and people are becoming more educated […]
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The statistics are staggering. According to Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, nearly 80,000 people in Chicago are facing food and shelter instability. Michael Airhart exemplifies what one person can do to tackle a huge problem. For many years, he has cooked meals in his kitchen, has gone out into the streets, under bridges and into […]
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International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is “taking it to the next level” under the leadership of its new CEO, Tanya Steel. Some of the founding members of IACP include Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Nathalie Dupree and Anne Willan. Steel’s impressive resume includes being Editor in Chief of both Epicurious and Gourmet, a best selling cookbook […]
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“Our Chicago event is our way of kicking off the James Beard Foundation Awards weekend. And this particular event celebrates JBF recognized chefs of color.” Lezli Levene Harvell, Founder and Curator of Iconoclast Dinner Experience Make late night plans for May 4th and join the delicious celebration of Iconoclast Dinner Experience (IDE) with Lezli Levene Harvell, founder and […]
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Discover the tastes of terroir and enjoy a sip of the world with Monique Huston, national director of Winebow Spirits. According to Huston, “People are hip into looking at terroir of spirits and getting a sense of the land.” Just as with wine and food, the soil and weather can influence the taste of spirits. […]
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The Titanic was a floating palace. This book is a look at the Titanic through the lens of style, culinary (food and drinking), fashion and music.” Veronica Hinke Veronica Hinke is a highly acclaimed food writer who has always loved sharing people’s stories. Her first book, The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining […]
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Ellie Krieger has a passion for making healthy eating delicious. As a registered nutritionist, author of six cookbooks, host of Ellie’s Real Good Food on PBS and host of the Food Network’s hit show Healthy Appetite, Ellie Krieger is the leading go-to nutritionist in the media today. Recently, she had a Kitchen Chat with Chef […]
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“The fewer the ingredients, the faster dinner gets to the table.” Sara Moulton Sara Moulton is America’s Chef to the home chefs. She was Julia Child’s protege, one of the first Food Network stars with her show Cooking Live (1996-2002) and her PBS show, Weeknight Meals is in its eighth season. Recently, Sara Moulton […]
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Chef Jackie Rothong is a sparkling star. Her television appearances include The Chew, Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, Sweet Genius and Beat Bobby Flay in addition to many other shows. As the former senior culinary stylist for The Chew, Chef Jackie is now a brand ambassador and chef in the Middleby Residential Showroom in New York City. Her culinary […]
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Candace Jordan is one of Chicago’s most celebrated celebrities who loves charity and chicken. Over the course of her modeling career, Candace was featured eight times on the cover of Playboy and was a “bunny” during what was considered the golden age of the magazine. Now Candace is the one who shines the spotlight […]
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Caroline Manzo is a household name as one of Bravo’s beloved Real Housewives of New Jersey and Manzo’d with Children. Recently, Caroline joined her brother (and my dear friend and co-host), Chef Jaime Laurita and me in the Viking and La Cornue Showroom in New York City for a Kitchen Chat. How special to hear […]
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Fashion and Food. It’s the perfect pairing. Cynthia Rowley and her daughter, Kit Keenan recently joined Chef Jaime Laurita and me in the Viking and La Cornue Showroom in New York City to chat about fashion and food. Just as Cynthia Rowley and Kit Keenan create their own recipe for setting trends in the fashion […]
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When you see people’s eyes light up and then you watch them compliment the host over and over, you secretly think, ‘Yes. I nailed it.” Rachel De Marte, owner and founder of Rachel De Marte Events Are you hosting a party in your home? Rachel De Marte of Rachel De Marte Events has some […]
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MasterChef Junior Winner of Season 6, Beni will inspire you! This young culinary luminary has already accomplished so much and has a bright future in front of her. At age 12, Beni has enjoyed growing up cooking with her parents and was influenced by her Nona, who was born in Poland during World War II. […]
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Indian Instant Pot Cookbook with Chandra Ram Are you enjoying the Instant Pot® craze? Chandra Ram will help you take your Instant Pot® to the next level with her Indian Instant Pot Cookbook Chandra has an extensive culinary background with training at CIA, working at many high profile restaurants and becoming editor of Plate. Chandra’s father was […]
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Does cooking seafood intimidate you? Joe Gurrera the owner of Citarella, a group of popular and respected neighborhood seafood shops in New York wants to help you take the intimidation out of cooking seafood. He has the answers for you in his cookbook, Joe Knows Fish. Joe’s love for fish started when he was a […]
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As a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, Chef Michael McDermott has cooked for celebrities such as Jackie Onassis, Julia Child, Elizabeth Taylor and Malcom Forbes. His passion is to educate and empower kids and their families about nutrition and food. He is the Founder/Executive Producer of The Kids’ Cooking Network™ TKCN LIVE is a FUN […]
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Chefs are today’s rockstars. In Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll, the prolific and award winning chef writer, Andrew Friedman, chronicles the compelling story of the first generation of American chefs set in the 1970’s and 1980’s before “fame and fortune” was on their horizons. He interviewed more than 210 people over the span of […]
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Blair Loftspring, Managing Director, Leasing & Marketing – Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. “The Merchandise Mart was built in the 1930s by Marshall Field, sold to the Kennedy family in 1945 and is now owned by Vornado Realty Trust. The Mart is the largest commercial building in the country and is the second biggest building […]
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Let’s spice things up in 2019! Natasha MacAller, author of Vanilla Table: The Essence of Exquisite Cooking from the World’s Best Chefs along with Healthy Spice Heroes shares the benefits of spices. She is a fellow member of Les Dames d’Escoffier and we had a fun Kitchen Chat at one of the conferences. Did you […]
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Thank you foodie friends for making 2018 a great year for Kitchen Chat! And thank you, Chef Jaime Laurita for co-hosting Kitchen Chat with me in the award winning Viking and La Cornue Showroom at the Merchandise Mart Luxe Home. You and the Middleby Residential team designed two stunning showrooms! Make sure you also check out the […]
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“Italian food isn’t the result of a single culinary style, it’s a mosaic of many cooking traditions that stem from each province’s geography and climate, agriculture history and culture.” Jack Bishop, Chief Creative Officer at America’s Test Kitchen on PBS Come on a culinary journey with America’s Test Kitchen along with National Geographic. Their […]
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“Fat Rice is a symbol of abundance, generosity and hospitality.” Chef Abe Conlon’s intense passion for food began at an early age. Growing up in Lowell, Massachusetts, Conlon developed an international palate influenced by his multicultural suburb with a vibrant Southeast Asian community along with his family’s Portuguese heritage. During school lunch, his […]
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Each year over 133 billion pounds of food goes wasted in the United States, with 40% of all food going into the garbage. Lindsay-Jean Hard is on a passionate mission to share ways to reduce this waste and increase sustainability by writing a cookbook called Cooking with Scraps. With a master’s degree in Urban Planning, […]
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Mindy Segal is a successful entrepreneur, restaurateur, and an award winning pastry chef. (In 2012, she won a James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef). As a student at University of Wisconsin, she skipped school to cook for everyone. It was then that she realized her real passion in life was to be a chef. […]
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Are you ready to cook, eat and entertain royalty? The Royal Chef Darren McGrady shares recipes from Buckingham Palace and his home in Dallas. As personal chef to Queen Elizabeth and the royal family for eleven years and to Princess Diana for four years, Chef McGrady has prepared feasts and comfort food for […]
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Chef Diana Davila, Executive Chef and Owner of Mi Tocaya Antojeria, was recently named one of the Best New Chefs in America by Food & Wine magazine. Her neighborhood Mexican restaurant is located in Logan Square in Chicago, and the meaning of its name even evokes the emotional connection between the guests and the […]
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Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, has taught millions of people how to cook. Her gracious hospitality welcomes Food Network viewers into her kitchen each week to experience comfort and a taste of home. In her most recent book, Cook Like A Pro, Ina provides great tips and recipes for the home chefs to elevate their […]
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Ready to make the holidays easy as pie? Kate McDermott, author of The Art of the Pie shares the secrets of making a successful and delicious pie. Recently, I interviewed this pie expert at Les Dames d’Escoffier Conference. McDermott’s first advice is to keep everything chill – including yourself. Butter actually starts melting at 59 degrees, […]
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“Bollywood is Hollywood in Mumbai,” Sri Rao, writer-director-producer and author of Bollywood Kitchen explains. Everyone should experience a Bollywood movie! The music, the dancing and the colorful array of fashion are unforgettable! And I will never forget my Bollywood dance lesson with Sri Rao at Read It And Eat bookstore in Chicago. Sri Rao […]
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Chef Carla Hall is on a Soul Food journey to “redefine soul food, to reclaim it.” Her new cookbook Carla Hall’s Soul Food shares her passion from the past and her plan for the present to make Soul Food an official cuisine. What a delightful honor to visit with Carla in her New York City […]
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Recently I had the honor of meeting and interviewing Clare Reichenbach, the new CEO of the James Beard Foundation (JBF). It was my first ever visit to the historic James Beard House, located in New York City. James Beard was “America’s First Foodie” and his legacy continues to impact generations of home cooks and professional chefs around the […]
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Ready to bite into some Chicago pizza? Steve Dolinsky, an award winning culinary media personality known for his weekly Hungry Hound segment on ABC 7 News Chicago and his podcast The Feed with Chef Rick Bayless, has a new book called Pizza City, U.S.A.: Why Chicago is America’s Greatest Pizza City. This new book is […]
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“No one person is bigger than the whole.” Those were the wise words once whispered into Donnie Madia’s ears by one of his business partners, and this saying has become a key element to his long-standing success in Chicago’s culinary scene. He typifies the art of collaboration. With twelve restaurants in the One Off Hospitality family, […]
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Just as James Beard is considered “America’s First Foodie,” Mayor Rahm Emanuel is “Chicago’s Foodie.” He is credited for bringing the prestigious James Beard Awards (The Academy Awards of Food) to Chicago and has boosted culinary travel to the Windy City. In 2017, Bon Appetit magazine voted Chicago as the number one restaurant city […]
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Ina Pinkney and Denise Vivaldo share their wit and wisdom while helping to empower women in the culinary industry. These two are indeed a Dynamic Duo. Ina Pinkney aka the “Breakfast Queen” is an iconic culinary leader, a former restaurateur, cookbook author, and a recipient of SBA Woman in Business Champion, and Denise Vivaldo is […]
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“Chicago is a choice for me. When I had a six table restaurant in the Florida Pan Handle in 1993, my dream always was that maybe some day I’ll be able to have a restaurant in Chicago and sit down with the smartest restaurant people around.” Kevin Boehm, co-founder of Boka Restaurant Group At age […]
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Myron Mixon is the “Winningest” Man in Barbecue. He has won the World Championship four times and even has a Barbecue “Super Bowl” ring! His cookbook Barbecue Rules will help the home pit masters perfect their skills. Recently, Mixon had a KITCHEN CHAT in the Viking and La Cornue Showroom with Margaret McSweeney and […]
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“Learn the rules like a professional so that you can break them like an artist.” Pablo Picasso Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg’s new book Kitchen Creativity will inspire you to become a true culinary artist by mastering the fundamental skills of cooking in order to understand the alchemy of creativity. Their research has taken […]
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Chef Stephanie Izard is a culinary trailblazer. She is the first female Iron Chef and the first female Top Chef and is a highly acclaimed restaurateur with her partners from Boka Restaurant Group. Her Chicago restaurants include: Girl and the Goat, Little Goat Diner, and Duck, Duck Goat And she will be opening up another Girl and […]
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On a personal note, I am so thankful that Karen and Andrew continue to encourage me along my own culinary journey. We recently reconnected in Chicago at a Les Dames d’Escoffier event at Chef Carrie Nahabedian’s restaurant, Naha.
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Ina Pinkney and Denise Vivaldo share their wit and wisdom while helping to empower women in the culinary industry. These two are indeed a Dynamic Duo. Ina Pinkney aka the “Breakfast Queen” is an iconic culinary leader, a former restaurateur, cookbook author, and a recipient of SBA Woman in Business Champion, and Denise Vivaldo is […]
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Recently, Chef Jaime Laurita and I had a kitchen chat in the Viking and La Cornue Showroom in Chicago with Chef Bill Kim to discuss his new cookbook Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces. Chef Bill Kim cooks without borders. His cuisine at his restaurants (Urban Belly and BellyQ) captures and infuses the […]
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Potluck with Ali Rosen: Bring It! Ali Rosen is redefining potluck one dish at a time. As she says, “If potlucks bring to mind covered dish dinners, it’s time to rebrand. Think of them instead as outsourced dinner parties: when everyone brings a dish to share, entertaining is as easy as setting the table.” […]
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“I didn’t pick the restaurant industry. It picked me.” Chef Gale Gand on Kitchen Chat Award winning pastry chef Gale Gand has a passion for pastries. She has won two James Beard awards, including one for Outstanding Pastry Chef and one for Outstanding Service for her former restaurant Tru. Gale Gand is a seasoned TV […]
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Everyone on Instagram always asks @WhatsGabyCookin. Gaby Dalkin is the Pied Piper of the culinary world. Gaby’s enthusiasm, encouragement, recipes and authenticity help her followers become even better home chefs all while having fun in the kitchen. Recently, Gaby joined Chef Jaime Laurita and me in the Viking and La Cornue Showroom at the Merchandise […]
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General Hospital star, Jackie Zeman is a foodie. Although she loves to eat, Jackie admits that she is not a good cook and she wishes a “food fairy” would come into her kitchen. Ironically, her character, Nurse Bobbie, was a restaurateur on General Hospital. She and her onscreen brother Luke Spencer ran Kelly’s Diner. Although […]
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“An amalgam of styles around the world – that’s what’s going to happen in the home kitchen. It has already started. If you begin with big flavor then you end with big flavor… It’s transformative.” Christopher Kimball, founder of America’s Test Kitchenand Milk Street Christopher Kimball’s culinary journey began in childhood when he made his […]
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Bring new traditions and tastes to your holiday table with Better Homes and Gardens‘ 16th edition of its Red Plaid cookbook. Learn how to make perfect turkey gravy, snickerdoodle pie and other delicious new and classic recipes featured in this cookbook. And tune in for great recipe ideas for leftover turkey. Savor the day!
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Learn how to master your mistakes in the kitchen with Dana Cowin, editor in chief of Food and Wine Magazine. She shares great advice, recipes and stories from her new book Mastering My Mistakes in the Kitchen. Here is a link to her book tour dates. What is your biggest food fiasco? Savor the day!
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As the countdown begins for holiday entertaining, get ready with Kitchen Chat and Tina Ujlaki, Executive Food Editor of Food and Wine Magazine. She shares delicious dishes that will wow your guests. Please share your favorite holiday traditions with me! Savor the day!
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Margarita Carrillo Arronte, the Julia Child of Mexico, shares authentic flavors and recipes from Mexico: The Cookbook. Did you know that vanilla is really from Vera Cruz? Learn how to cook cactus paddles and spice up your dishes with epazote on today’s kitchen chat. Savor the day!
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What’s the next big food trend? Russ Parsons, food editor of LA Times and author of How to Read a French Fry and How to Pick a Peach, shares some delicious insight into on all things culinary. Savor the day!
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Do you want to know how to make delicious and simply elegant French desserts? Dorie Greenspan shares recipes and stories from her 11th cookbook Baking Chez Moi. Doris is a James Beard Foundation and IACP award winner. The New York Times called her a “culinary guru” and she was inducted into the Who’s Who of Food and […]
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It’s time for the Emmys! Host a memorable party with some fabulous ideas by Hollywood’s ultimate party host- Barbara Lazaroff. And join the fun on Emmys night as I tweet from #ETNow! Savor the day! – See more at: Kitchen Chat
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Want some sizzle in your life? Impress your friends and family with great grilling and BBQ tips and tastes from America’s Master Griller, Steven Raichlen! Discover your “Inner Chef” with his new book Man Mande Meals: The Essential Cookbook for Guys! Savor the day!
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Happy 60th birthday to Serendipity – an icon in the New York City restaurant scene and home of “Frrrrozen Hot Chocolate,” one of Oprah’s favorite things! Join the fun as Stephen Bruce, one of the original founders, shares stories of food and celebration about James Beard, Andy Warhol, Jackie O and many others with a […]
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Did you know that sugar – not fat – makes you gain weight? Sarah Wilson provides insights and an 8 week plan on how you can “quit sugar” too. Tune in as she discusses delicious recipes from her new cookbook http://iquitsugar.com Savor the day!
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From runways to ramps (the spring onions), Chef Lorraine Pascale is delightful. Tune in for some great cooking tips from the host of England’s My Kitchen Rules. Discover some delicious ways to trip the fat but keep the taste with Chef Lorraine’s A Lighter Way to Bake. Savor the day!
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Don’t miss this fun show! Co-host on ABC’s The Chew and “Fan Favorite” on Bravo’s Top Chef All Stars, Carla Hall chats about her new book Carla’s Comfort Foods: Favorite Dishes from Around the World. She also answers Kitchen Chat listeners’ questions about great tips for meals in a hurry and easy family recipes. Visit […]
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Do you want to plan the perfect party or event? What are the five mistakes that party hosts make? Tune in to this week’s show with event planner extraordinaire, Christina Currie. She will share some practical tips to make sure your party is a great celebration. Savor the day!
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This former Coast Guard Chef has a heart for charity and a recipe for cheese puffs that will please any palate! Discover great tips from this catering expert that you can use at home. Meet Chef Jeramie at Taste Takes Flight event for Wings and help support victims of domestic violence. Savor the day!
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Paella, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Discover delicious recipes and fine wines on this Kitchen Chat with Marimar Torres. Explore Marimar Estate and appreciate the intricacies of winemaking from vine to glass. Pair Marimar’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with paellas and tapas from her cookbooks, The Catalan Country Kitchen and The Spanish Table. Savor the day!
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As R&D Corporate Chef for NOW Foods, Chef Suzy Singh is making healthy eating a flavorful gourmet experience. This Master Chef finalist is creating some great recipes that feature some of NOW Foods products such as Organic Chocolate Macaroon Cupcakes, Spiced Quinoa Pumpkin Risotto and Herbed Carrot Spaghetti with Pine Nuts. Get ready to do […]
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Discover exotic spices and flavors with Chef Almaz, owner and executive chef of The Ethiopian Diamond in Chicago. Learn about the ancient grain Teff used to make injera, an essential part of this cuisine. And since Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, enjoy a virtual coffee ceremony described by Chef Almaz, whose name means Diamond. […]
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For one month, Vicki Robin pledged to only eat food sourced within a 10-mile radius of her home in Puget Sound, Washington. Vicki shares this experience along with great tips and recipes for seasonal eating on this week’s Kitchen Chat. www.vickirobin.com Savor the day!
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When Katie Workman is in the kitchen, you know it will be fun! Katie is the author of The Mom 100 Cookbook and the creator of themom100.com blog. She is also the founding Editor in Chief of Cookstr.com, the website that shares tested, trusted recipes from cookbooks created by respected chefs and cookbook authors. Tune […]
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You will jump with glee over ghee! Discover how you can enhance the flavor of dishes with ghee from beurreami.com Be inspired by the decision of two sisters to launch a new niche business in the food industry. Enter to win a sample package by liking the Kitchenchat facebook page. Savor the day!
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Want a little Disney magic in your kitchen?Disney Executive Chef Robert Gilbert, who caters more than 35,000 events a year, along with 35 chefs and 200 full time culinary Cast Members, provides some great cooking and entertaining tips. Savor the day!
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Madonna, Sting, Steven Tyler and Sarah McLachlan are just a few of Chef Jaime’s http://chefjaimelaurita.com clients. Discover how Chef Jaime creates a memorable ambiance of food, mood and music both on the road and in the home. “All in good taste.” He shares his heart for helping others along with secret ingredients to make any […]
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Get inspired to start some new traditions at your table with Shauna Niequist author of Bread & Wine: a love letter to life around the table with recipes. Discover delicious dishes that will welcome friends and family into your kitchen and that will create lasting taste memories.
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This is the year of culinary celebrations for James Beard award winner, Chef Carrie Nahabedian. Her Michelin star restaurant, NAHA marks its 13th anniversary. Her new French restaurant, Brindille just opened to high acclaim. She is nominated for the Jean Banchet Chef of the Year award. And she is the Chicago Bears chef for The Taste […]
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Are you a fearless eater? Are escamoles, i.e.ant eggs the new caviar? Dana Goodyear discusses her new book Anything That Moves: Renegade Chefs, Fearless Eaters, and the Making of a New American Food Culture. Discover the origins and emergence of “foodies” in American culture and get a unique behind-the-scenes look into the counter-culture of extreme […]
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What do Julia Child and the Dalai Lama have in common? Delicious meals prepared for them by James Beard award winning Chef Sanford “Sandy” D’Amato. Chef Sandy shares great recipes and stories from his new book Good Stock. Also on today’s show Tea Master and founder of Napoleona Tea, Thresa Griffin, teaches us about the […]
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Want to lose the waist and keep the taste? Scott Mowbray, editor of Cooking Light Magazine shares how he lost over 20 pounds in a few months by launching the Cooking Light Food-Lover’s Social Diet. Here are some samples of great tasting dishes from The New Way to Cook Light What are your favorite tips […]
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Tempt your tastebuds with Chocolat – the newest book by Master Patissier and host of Baking Mad, Chef Eric Lanlard, aka Cake Boy. http://www.cake-boy.com Explore creative combinations, such as chocolate, squash and pecan cake! Enjoy delicious recipes for a chocolate extravaganza any time of the year. Savor the day!
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The Brooklyn Blackout. Chicken and Waffles. These are just a sampling of the amazing cupcakes that Allison and Matt Robicelli create on a daily basis and highlight in their new book. Allison shares stories, recipes and even explains how the weather can affect the outcome of your cupcakes. At last! An excuse! I can blame […]
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Eat your veggies with award winning cookbook author, Mollie Katzen. Learn how to pair and prepare great tasting vegetable dishes such as sweet potato and pear soup, fattoush, spinach-mushroom mac and cheese and many other delicious ideas. Chef Jamie Oliver calls Mollie Katzen’s latest book, “…a big, fat book of lovely veggie recipes.” Savor the […]
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Enjoy a delicious kitchen chat with Blackbird’s David Posey, a 2013 James Beard nominee for Rising Star Chef. Experience his minimalist farm-to-table creations that will please your palate and inspire your culinary creativity. Savor the day!
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Chicago Tribune Food Critic, Phil Vettel writes that he could eat Chef Gaetano Nardulli’s marinated eggplant appetizer everyday. Discover the secret of how highly acclaimed Chef Gaetano (former sous chef of Schwa) prepares the eggplant and many other delicious Italian dishes at his restaurant, NEAR in Barrington. Savor the day! Sent from my iPhone
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Savor the taste of summer: Strawberries! Highly acclaimed food writer Stephanie Rosenbaum shares a delicious doughnut recipe with strawberries from her latest cookbook World of Doughnuts to celebrate Strawberry Shortcake Day along with delicious tips on making the perfect doughnut at home. Heather Christo aka “A Domestic Goddess for a New Generation” discusses simple and […]
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Nine Lives: From Chaos to Control is Chef Brandon Baltzley’s autobiography about his passion for cooking, his battle with drug addiction and his ultimate redemption in the kitchen. http://brandonbaltzley.com/ Discover why Chef Brandon is considered “The Salvador Dali of Cooking” with his unique culinary combinations such as tobacco pudding infused with cigar leaves. Savor the […]
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Sample the award winning wines from Michigan with Dileep Gangoli of Chicago Cooks and Michigan Pours on the rooftop organic garden of Uncommon Ground. Discover the exotic and healthy ingredients from the jungles of the Amazon with Chef Jorgina of Sinha. Savor the day!
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The guru of gourmet, Steve Dolinsky http://stevedolinsky.com/blog shares dining tips, culinary trips and even guacamole dipsConsidered by @huffingtonpost as one of the nation’s premier TV and radio food broadcasters, Steve Dolinsky has won 12 James Beard awards. Tune in and discover what’s cooking in Chicago and across the world. Savor the day!
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A restricted diet doesn’t mean food has to taste bad. Tune in to this week’s show with Shauna Ahern aka The Gluten Free Girl and put “delicious” back into your life with recipes from her new cookbook co-written with her husband, Chef Daniel. Learn how to make an all-purpose gluten free flour mix. Create a […]
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Madonna, Sting, Steven Tyler and Sarah McLachlan are just a few of Chef Jaime’s http://chefjaimelaurita.com clients. Discover how Chef Jaime creates a memorable ambiance of food, mood and music both on the road and in the home. “All in good taste.” He shares his heart for helping others along with secret ingredients to make any […]
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Did you ever wonder what and when the chefs and staffs at restaurants eat their meals? Award winning Chef Michael Romano provides a behind-the-scenes peak along with recipes from his new book Family Table: Favorite Staff Meals from Our Restaurants to Your Home. Included are delicious tales and tastes from the iconic Union Square Cafe […]
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Chef Pati Jinich, host of PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table shares the secrets of real Mexican home cooking. Discover “the world of salsas that people outside of Mexico have yet to taste.” Determine which pepper to use for your dish. Delight in the easy to prepare recipes from her book such as Chicken A La […]
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Ready for some fish and tips? Tune in to this week’s show with Anders Miller, one of the Pike Place Fish guys. Anyone for grunts and grits? Discover some great recipes from their cookbook, In the Kitchen with the Pike Place Fish Guys http://www.pikeplacefish.com What are your favorite seafood recipes?
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Today’s show pairs cuisine with the arts and the community. Sample Chef Elinor’s delicious recipes for stuffed cabbage, meatballs with curry sauce and stuffed peppers. She will be at The Flower & Garden Show at Navy Pier on March 16 at 6:30 to demonstrate her unique preparation of Mediterranean Sole. www.elinorelegantevents.com. Discover how Curt’s Cafe […]
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A bit of Za’atar or maybe a pinch of Vulcan Fire Salt? Discover exotic flavors as we explore the world of spice on today’s show with Patty Erd of The Spice House (www.thespicehouse.com). What is your favorite spice?
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Chef Gale Gand is a nationally acclaimed pastry chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, television personality, teacher, entrepreneur and mother. She has baked with Julia Child, hosted “Sweet Dreams” on the Food Network, written seven cookbooks, judged “Top Chef,” and even created a root beer. Tune in for delicious tidbits from Chef Gale to bring “joy and […]
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Thinking about renovating your kitchen? Expert Scott Prestangen of Parallel Architecture has some great advice and tips to make the job less expensive and more eco-friendly.
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James Beard award winning chef and restaurateur, Chef Tom Douglas shares some “sweetness in Seattle” from his New York Times Best Seller, The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook. Sample his famous coconut cream pie and Nora Ephron’s favorite peanut butter sandwich cookie. Savor Chef Tom’s insights into how to make tasty memories for the family in your […]
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Grab a slice of key lime pie and enjoy a delicious show with James Beard award winning Chef Norman Van Aken. Savor his recipes from My Key West Kitchen along with a side of fun stories about friendship and adventures with Chef Charlie Trotter, Chef Emeril Lagasse, Jimmy Buffett and Chef Art Smith. Impress your […]
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Do you want to learn how to cook like one of the best chefs in the U.S.? The Amateur Gourmet aka Adam Roberts will tell you how. Adam cooked his way across the country for a year in kitchens alongside some of your favorite chefs. On today’s show, Adam shares recipes, tips and culinary adventures […]
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Roll up your sleeves and grab the flour! Tune in and “Tart It Up” with Chef Eric Lanlard aka Cake Boy www.cake-boy.com Learn tips and techniques to perfect your pastry from this Master Patissier. Enjoy delicious recipes for sweet and savory tarts and pies from Chef Eric’s latest book “Tart It Up.”
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Do you dream of having your recipe served in a Chicago restaurant? Tune in for details and learn how to create delicious dishes with olive oil from the owners of O Olive! Www.Oo2go.com. Also enjoy a sweet treat by Cake Boy Chef Eric Lanlard www.cake-boy.com who will be at the Ritz Carlton Club on October […]
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Enjoy a sampling of food and fashion at Cafe Prague www.cafeprague.us featuring European and Asian designers on the runway. So “Czech” out this free event from 6-8pm on October 20th.
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How did Chicago become a culinary mecca? Pull up your chair for Some Kitchen Chat as Amelia Levin discusses chefs, recipes, restaurants and food trends in the Windy City. Tune in for some highlights from her new book Chicago Chef’s Table.
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The perfect pairing. Susan Goss, Chef/owner of West Town Tavern is partnering with Chicago Dramatists to present a delicious dinner before the show. Chef Goss also shares seasonal favorites from the cookbook West Town Tavern Contemporary Comfort Food. Virginia Nugent discusses the exciting new plays premiering onstage at Chicago Dramatists along with delicious dishes from […]
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We all recognize the milk mustache ads, but we don’t always realize that dairy products are the secret ingredients to some our favorite gourmet meals. Today’s show takes us from the farm to the table with Audrey Donahue, the delightful dairy farmer who was on Wife Swap. Discover the real facts vs. fiction about milk […]
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Tune in to Truffles and Tribulations and join me on my journey as a new foodie! Discover white truffles and the tastes of Piedmont with Gourmet Destinations. Learn how to prepare different types of truffles with the founder of Mirepoix USA. Impress your friends at a dinner party with tips on how to discern if […]
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Are you an adventurous foodie? Then grab a helmet with Bike and Roll for a taste of the trendy and the traditional in Chicago. One stop might include the iconic Terry’s Toffee where you will sample toffee that is always a favorite at The Academy Awards and The Tony Awards.
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Do you want to increase your BBQ IQ? Tune in as Chef de Cuisine Eddie Montalvo of Blue Smoke Flatiron shares tips and techniques for making great tasting BBQ ribs, pulled pork and brisket. And Tinika Green, Assistant GM/Beverage Director of Blue Smoke Battery Park City explains how to perfectly pair beer with BBQ. Tinika […]
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Cumin, chipotle, and chili peppers. Explore the fun flavors of Latin cuisine with Chef Carl Raymond, Food Editor of Mamiverse and Chef Instructor at Astor Center. Enjoy recipes and tips from some of your favorite Latin food chefs including Daisy Martinez, Rick Bayless and Sandra Gutierrez
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Amanda Hesser is a culinary icon named by Gourmet as one of the top 50 women in food. Tune in to hear Amanda’s thoughts on writing, editing, cooking and launching Food52, an online community with great resources, delicious recipes, cooking contests and even a hotline.
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Danny Meyer’s award winning Union Square Cafe is an icon in New York City. Chef Carmen Quagliata and beverage director Patrick Service provide an inside peek at the creative and collaborative process of planning a menu and pairing wines. Discover the Union Square green market and nettles as Chef Carmen describes choosing seasonal ingredients for […]
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Do you need help with meal and menu plans? If so, Katie Workman, founder of cookstr.com and author of The Mom 100 Cookbook is your ultimate resource for recipes. Her websites and cookbook are like having a pantry and fridge with a voice to answer: “What can I make for dinner tonight?” She will be […]
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Do you enjoy unique food experiences? Nick and Barbara Vahlkamp, owners of Kamp Gallery, discuss the perfect pairing of fine art with fine wine and fine food at a pop-up dining event at their gallery in Winnetka. This unique and trendy concept will include a 4 course menu inspired by original Mediterranean Master paintings on […]
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If you were listening to Kitchen Chat in late fall when Wendy Lyn, founder of The Paris Kitchen and famous for her tours of Paris patisseries, chocolatiers, boulangeries and restaurants, you’ll be envious to hear that Margaret is leaving for a week in Paris to visit with Wendy! She’ll have plenty of fresh info for […]
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Discover the world of beans with James Beard award winning cookbook author, Crescent Dragonwagon as she discusses her latest book: Bean by Bean. With over 175 recipes featuring beans in soups, salads, skillets, casseroles, and even desserts, Bean by Bean will become a go-to resource for the home chef. Be inspired to sample the variety […]
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A clean lifestyle doesn’t mean boring food! Get ready to take a lot of notes on how to combine great taste with healthy living! Amie Valpone, a culinary nutritionist and publisher of Easy Eats, a gluten free online magazine provides delicious tips for healthy flavor. Avocado in cookies anyone? Jacquelyn Rieke, owner of Nutty Stephs […]
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Are you eager for a culinary adventure? If so, this week’s Kitchen Chat is just for you. Join Jens Bauerle, founder of Gourmet Destinations on a culinary tour of Tuscany from farm to food. Discover an organic chili pepper farm and learn about Cinte Senesi Pigs as you visit the Tuscan countryside. Gather at the […]
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Wine and coffee are on the table for this week’s Kitchen Chat. Discover sparkling wine from Argentina with Craig Brautigam, proprieter of Grand Cru Wine Merchants in Lake Forest. And get a savory sneak peek into the culinary art of roasting coffee from Chef Tim Coonan, founder of Big Shoulders Coffee. Let’s connect! “Kitchen Chat” […]
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What’s in season? Melissa Clark, acclaimed cookbook author and food writer for the NY Times walks us through a farmers’ `market and selects ingredients for seasonal recipes featured in Cook This Now! Judy Rosenberg, founder of the iconic Rosie’s Bakery in Boston shares her favorite recipes from Rosie’s-Bakery-All-Butter-Cream-Filled-Sugar-Packed along with childhood memories of being Marilyn […]
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It’s a “food fight” on Kitchen Chat! Carolyn Lammersfeld, Director of Nutrition for Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) discusses how food can help prevent and fight cancer. Carolyn shares great recipes and meal plans from Wholesome Temptation CTCA’s cookbook.
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3 Star Michelin Chef Christopher Kostow,and Breakout Chef of the Year,Chef Matt Eversman share a passion for food and kids. With his 12 Days of Christmas at Meadowood, Chef Christopher raises money for Share Our Strength to end childhood hunger in America. Chef Matt, whose restaurant OON will open in 2012, works with teens to […]
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Is it 5:00 and you don’t know what to make for dinner? Don’t panic, Elisa All, founder of 30 Second Mom, is here to help. The new 30 Second Mom app gives great quick ideas for recipes and meal planning right on your smartphone. (available on i-phones in December). Do you have a love/hate relationship […]
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Sharon Meyers, co-president of ChicaGourmets and New York Times bestselling author, Kathleen Flinn will encourage you on your personal culinary quest. Sharon invites you to experience the exciting tastes of Chicago, and Kathleen inspires you to become fearless in your own kitchen! Kathleen shares how she taught nine women how to cook in her latest […]
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Is this your first time to cook a Thanksgiving turkey or your 75th? There’s always something to learn on Kitchen Chat. Bruce Meller, the inventor of the Ultimate Turkey Rack discusses how to cook a turkey upside down! And Marty, supervisor at Butterball’s Turkey Talk Line, (1-800-Butterball) shares professional tips to get your Thanksgiving turkey […]
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Take gourmet to a new level Chicago style with Chef Jonathan of Davanti Enoteca and Chef Cory of Mercat a la Planxa, two of the featured celebrity chefs for this year’s tour. Learn about black garlic and other secret ingredients for this special 8 course dinner on November 9th to benefit the James Beard Foundation. […]
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Does your kitchen need a touch-up or a complete make-over? Soapstone or granite counter tops? Bruce Sauer and his son, Nick of Sauer Kitchen Solutions offer great tips for making design decisions to fit any size budget for any size kitchen.
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Do you love cooking with a cast iron skillet? If so,tune in to this week’s Kitchen Chat with special guest, Shellie Rushing Tomlinson www.allthingssouthern.com. This “Belle of All Things Southern” shares recipes, tips, stories, and even secrets of the skillet! Get your pen and jot down recipes for milk gravy, fried jalapenos, and pork tenderloin. […]
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On this week’s Kitchen Chat, Nancy Woodruff, accomplished author and Creative Writing Professor at NYU shares the essential ingredients to getting a book published. She shares her own experiences of writing her latest book My Wife’s Affair (Amy Einhorn imprint at Penguin Group). www.nancywoodruff.com now available in paperback. This segment was recorded with an audience […]
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Lisa Yockelson, award winning cookbook author and baking journalist, shares favorite recipes and heartwarming stories featured in her latest book Baking Style. Sample these delectable servings on this week’s Kitchen Chat and visit Lisa’s website http://bakingstylediary.com/ for more delicious ideas.
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Chef Carl Raymond (www.chefcarlnyc.com) – chef instructor at Astor Wine Center and chef ambassador for Roland Foods joins us on Kitchen Chat for an inside look at recreational classes and culinary professional programs. Learn about ghee, agave, farfo and even his mom’s recipe for blueberry cake. Blueberry Cake 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 […]
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Best selling author, Robin Jones Gunn, visits Kitchen Chat to share some exotic dishes and traditions from Hawaii and The Canary Islands. Author of 75 books, Robin features recipes in her novels. Visit her website www.robingunn.com for more information.
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Carmelita Caruana, founder of Cook Italy- the longest established full time Bologna cooking school – joins Margaret in the kitchen to share tips and tastes from Northern Italy. Carmelita’s essential ingredient to fully enjoy any family meal is to savor each bite. No multi-tasking of the palate. Tune in for a virtual tour of Bologna’s […]
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Feeling tired, cranky or overwhelmed? This show is for you! Rob Wienski, http://going4greatness.net/ personal trainer to professional athletes, UR Supermodels, CEOs and sports teams, motivates us to go for greatness. Tune in for some great exercise and nutrition tips to reduce stress and reduce weight. Rob is offering a special discount to Kitchen Chat listeners […]
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Are you experiencing some challenges in life right now? If so, this show will encourage you. Dr. Nathaniel Williams, also known as Dr. Nat shares his poignant story of growing up in the foster care system of New York after being orphaned at age five. Given a garbage bag to pack his belongings and separated […]
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Culinary couple Christopher and Kathryn Matthews discuss their epicurean adventures on this week’s Kitchen Chat. Christopher, a wine expert who has been a featured guest on Martha Stewart’ Radio’s Living Today show even shares his family’s recipe for Buttermilk Pie. Kathryn, an independent lifestyles writer who has contributed to New York Times, O Magazine, Bon […]
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At age eighteen, Jon Catlin shares his life lessons learned along the trails of becoming an Eagle Scout. Hear how his service project to help the people of Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota changed the course of his life. Enjoy a four ingredient recipe for campfire cobbler. This brilliant young man who has taken […]
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Bestselling author, Rachel Hauck shares her ingredients for writing great stories. And she gives us a sample of what it’s like to write books with country singer, Sara Evans. Rachel chats about her latest book, The Wedding Dress set in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Do you have a great Wedding Day tip to share […]
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Tom Powers aka gastrotommy http://gastrotommy.net/the-story takes us behind the scenes of some great restaurants and vineyards. A successful restaurateur and an acclaimed sommelier, Tom appreciates where it all began – in the kitchen cooking with his mother. Tune in for Tom’s tips on how to become a great home chef. And don’t miss his recipe […]
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Louise Sattler brings her family’s delicious recipe for Noodle Kugel into my kitchen. She chats about her passion for American Sign Language and how it can be a great and easy tool for you! www.signingfamilies.com Louise also shares her tips for starting a new business and encourages everyone to connect via 411Voices, a group of […]
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Expert Beth Engelman aka “Mommy on a Shoestring” shares tips on how to prevent your child from losing up to two months of what was learned during the school year. With recipes for “fraction popsicles” your child will discover that math can be a delicious summer treat! Learn fun projects for all ages that will […]
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