CMN Video: Cocktail Hour - Cachaça

We explore the uses of Cachaça, the national spirit of Brazil, and learn how to make 2 cocktails, the classic Caiparinha, and the Empire Cooler, with Sagatiba Brand Manager and mixologist Jamie Terrell.

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ReMARKable Palate #153: Cachaça - The Spirit of Brazil

This week, we talk about the National Spirit of Brazil, Cachaça. I attended a party hosted by Sagatiba, a premium Brazilian Cachaça, and had the chance to sit down with Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller, cocktail, spirits, and liquor experts who happen to be married to each other! You heard them recently on All You Can Eat #52, speaking with our mutual friend Don Genova. Well today, they give us the benefit of their vast knowledge and research into the history of Cachaça and other New World spirits.

Exposition Universelle des Vins et Spiritueux
Sagatiba Cachaça

Theme Song: “Go Fish”, by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network.

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CMN Video: Fork in The Road - Sicily

Jennifer and Chef Mark speak with Tony May and Gianfranco Sorrentino from GRI, or Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani, about GRI’s mission to promote the image of Italian Cuisine in the United States. Each year, they visit a region of Italy to learn about fresh artisanal products. This year, the destination was Sicily, and the Culinary Media Network came along to join in on the fun! From ancient Greek ruins, to sumptuous feasts in rustic farmhouses to Medieval Palazzi and winery tours, we took a big bite out of Sicily!

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Please join the Culinary Media Network at Union Bar on Friday July 25th from 5-7 PM as we co-host a summer cocktail bash at “Cafe PureLeaf”. This special cafe within Union Bar will be celebrating a new line of bottled PureLeaf brewed teas by Lipton.

We will be doing a live taping of one of our Culinary Media Network shows, and featuring the making of several cocktails using teas.

Union Bar is located at 204 Park Ave. South, between 17th and 18th St. The happy hour with drink specials will take place from 5-7, but we’ll likely hang around for awhile afterwards.

This is your chance to meet Jennifer and Chef Mark in person, and have a drink with us! We can’t wait to meet you there. Be sure to let us know if you’re coming so that we can say hello, and thank you for being a participant!

Who knew???

I found a google alert posting on a blog that today is National Personal Chef Day.  I don’t think I’d ever heard of this holiday!

It would have been nice for me to know in advance, I would have had time to hire a PC to make me dinner!!

ReMARKable Palate #152: A Powerful Taste of Wales

This week, I take a trip to the west of the UK and get a taste of Wales! I wish it were really so, but actually I spoke with a bunch of Welsh food producers at the Fancy Food Show here in New York. From cheddar cheese, to beer, sea salt and flavored pates, the foods of Wales reflect the Gaelic roots of these warm people, and I’m sure you’ll agree that the ones I met are a fun lot.

Collier’s Cheese
Cwrw Haf
Halen Mon Seasalt
Patchwork Foods

ReMARKable Palate is a production of The Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com

Theme Song: “Go Fish”, by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network.

CMN Video: Chef Rick Bayless at NY Times Travel Show, Part 3

The conclusion of our 3 part series. Chef Rick Bayless, of Chicago’s Frontera Grill and Topolobampo speaks at the NY Times Travel Show. He finishes his Shrimp in Green Mole Sauce, and teaches us about chayote.

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CMN Video: SpeckFest

We visit SpeckFest, the Annual festival celebrating Speck, a cured ham product of the SudTirol-Alto Adige region of Northern Italy that is both smoked and air cured. We then head to a factory, where we see the modern way that Speck is produced.

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Here’s this week’s CSA Newsletter, with some fun recipes for zucchini, crab salad, and our Culinary Media Network Basil and Orange Ice Cream!

Download PDF: July 10th Newsletter

ReMARKable Palate #151: Greek Cheese with the Greek Gourmand

This week, I chat with Sam Sotiropoulos, the Greek Gourmand, who shares recipes and reflections on Greek food, culture, and history on his blog at greekgourmand.blogspot.com. Sam gives us a primer on Greek cheeses, helping us to go beyond feta, and distinguish between the many fine cheeses that come from the cradle of Western Civilization.

More on Greek Cheeses: Greek Cheese Page

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Theme Song: “Go Fish”, by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network.

My friend Chef Ben asked me to write a guest blog on his excellent Australian Chef website, and I was happy to oblige:  A Day in the Life of a Personal Chef!

CMN Video: Fancy Food Show Highlights

A visual montage of some of the beautiful and mouth-watering displays of food products at the 2008 NASFT Summer Fancy Food Show.

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Here’s this week’s CSA Newsletter for Hawthorne Valley Farm. It’s all about beets, turnips, and using the greens from the tops of both. Plus an article about time on the farm from Farmer Katy.

Download PDF: July 3rd Newsletter