RP150: Fancy Food Show Hot Picks: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (293)

Today, it’s my annual wrap up of highlights from the Fancy Food Show. Each summer the NASFT, the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, hosts a huge show at the Jacob Javits Center, showcasing food producers from around the world. Many countries sponsor national trade pavilions to show off their traditional and innovative products, and also many entrepreneurial Americans take the opportunity to introduce new specialty products for the American Market. Today it’s a quick wrap up of a few of the products that caught my eye.

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

CMN Video: Action Against Hunger Benefit

We attend the Benefit party for the Restaurants Against Hunger campaign, to raise funds for Action Against Hunger, an International agency devoted to fighting hunger in over 43 countries in the world. Their aid helps children and adults with severe malnutrition and in many cases brings them back from the brink of death.

Please take a moment to donate at www.actionagainsthunger.org

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CMN Video: Tasting Speck Alto Adige

Jennifer visits the Johannser Hof in Chiusa, Sudtirol to learn the traditional way that Speck is made. She speaks with Franz Mitterutzner, Director of the Speck Alto Adige Consoritum, about the methods and careful regulations that govern this traditional cured meat of Northern Italy. She then tastes some of Herr Brunner’s farmhouse Speck with Lou Di Palo of Di Palo’s Fine Foods.

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CMN Video: How to Make the Perfect Latte

Barista Heather Perry from the Ultimate Barista Challenge shows us how to make the perfect latte, with tips on milk temperature, rolling the steam, and how to make those cool designs that seem impossible!

www.ultimatebaristachallenge.com

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 RP149: Italian Food Expert Julia Della Croce: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (379)

On today’s show, I visit with Julia Della Croce, one of the pre-eminent authorities on Italian food. Julia has written 11 cookbooks, each focusing on regional Italian cookery, from Rome to the Veneto to Umbria, and books on pasta, antipasti, and even vegetarian Italian dishes. I met Julia on a recent trip to Sicily, and we shared such wonderful conversations about fresh seasonal food, I wanted to have her on the show to share some of that with you. We met again recently on a beautiful day in New York, and in addition to talking about the issues of local eating vs. importing, she shares with us some of what she’s been doing to teach school-children about growing and making food.

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

CMN Video: How to Make Lobster Rolls

Chef Mark is joined by Chef Alain Bosse from Taste of Nova Scotia, who shows us how to make a simple yet sumptuous lobster roll.

www.tasteofnovascotia.com

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 RP148: The Foods of Nova Scotia: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (413)

On today’s show, it’s a special visit to the Marina at the World Financial Center where we caught up with Chef Alain Bossé and Pam Wamback from Taste of Nova Scotia, who shared with us some of their great seafood, and showed off their clipper that’s participating in the Clipper 07-08 Round The World Yacht Race. I speak with Pam about the foods of Nova Scotia, and then with Anna Wardley of Clipper 07-08.

Look for our video demos with Chef Alain Bossé here on the CMN.

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

CMN Video: Lobster Sex

Jennifer is joined by Chef Alain Bosse from Taste of Nova Scotia, who shows us how to identify male and female lobsters,and also gives us a lesson on the intricacies of lobster sex!

http://www.tasteofnovascotia.com/

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CMN Video: Chef Rick Bayless at NY Times Travel Show, Part 2

Chef Rick Bayless, of Chicago’s Frontera Grill and Topolobampo speaks at the NY Times Travel Show. He demonstrates how to make a Green Mole Sauce, and explains many of the unique Mexican ingredients that go into it. On Part 3 he finishes the dish, using the mole with Shrimp.

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CMN Video: How to Break Down a Lobster

Chef Mark is joined by Chef Alain Bosse from Taste of Nova Scotia, who shows us how to break down a lobster, getting all the tasty meat inside. We learn about what parts to avoid, and how to get at all the good stuff!

www.tasteofnovascotia.com

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 RP147: More Kitchen Tips with the Full Time Mom: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (434)

On today’s show, it’s part 2 of my interview with Stephanie Ravenscraft from The Full Time Mom Podcast. Stephanie is a good friend of mine, and had me on her show to share tips for making family meals more fun and exciting. We talk more about food foibles and getting family members to eat a wider range of food, tips on seasoning a cast iron skillet, and how to properly prepare for going to the grocery store.

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

Considered by many to be the “Oscars” of the food industry, the James Beard Awards were announced last night in a ceremony held at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall:

OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR
Joe Bastianich/Mario Batali
Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca, NYC

OUTSTANDING CHEF
Grant Achatz
Alinea, Chicago

OUTSTANDING RESTAURANT
Gramercy Tavern, NYC
Owner: Danny Meyer

BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Central Michel Richard, Washington, DC
Chef/Owner: Michel Richard

RISING STAR CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD
Gavin Kaysen
Café Boulud, NYC

OUTSTANDING PASTRY CHEF AWARD
Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson
Tartine Bakery, San Francisco

OUTSTANDING WINE SERVICE AWARD
Eleven Madison Park, NYC
Wine Director: John Ragan

OUTSTANDING WINE AND SPIRITS PROFESSIONAL AWARD
Terry Theise
Terry Theise Estate Selections, Silver Spring, MD

OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD
Terra, St. Helena, CA
Owners: Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani

BEST CHEFS IN AMERICA

BEST CHEF: PACIFIC (CA, HI)
Craig Stoll
Delfina, San Franciso

BEST CHEF: MID-ATLANTIC (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)
Eric Ziebold
CityZen, Washington, DC

BEST CHEF: MIDWEST (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI)
Adam Siegel
Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro, Milwaukee

BEST CHEF: GREAT LAKES (IL, IN, MI, OH)
Carrie Nahabedian
Naha, Chicago

BEST CHEF: NEW YORK CITY (FIVE BOROUGHS)
David Chang
Momofuku Ssäm Bar

BEST CHEF: NORTHEAST (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY STATE, RI, VT)
Patrick Connolly
Radius, Boston

BEST CHEF: NORTHWEST (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY)
Holly Smith
Café Juanita, Kirkland, WA

BEST CHEF: SOUTHEAST (GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV)
Robert Stehling
Hominy Grill, Charleston, SC

BEST CHEF: SOUTHWEST (AZ, CO, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT)
Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson
Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder, CO

BEST CHEF: SOUTH (AL, AR, FL, LA, MS)
Michelle Bernstein
Michy’s, Miami

We were also happy to see that our colleagues over at Grape Radio won an Award for Best “Webcast” (as Beard calls it) for their “Stewards of the Land” video podcast. Congratulations!

CMN Video: Ultimate Barista Challenge

Chef Mark speaks with Sherri Johns of the Ultimate Barista Challenge, about the qualities a great barista must possess to produce the perfect cup of coffee, and we see some the these fine folks practice their trade with latte art and frappacino competitions.

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 RP146: Pantry Tips with The Full Time Mom: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (468)

On today’s show, I bring you the audio from a recent interview I did with Stephanie Ravenscraft on The Full Time Mom Podcast. Stephanie is a good friend of mine, and asked me on her GREAT show to talk about being a personal chef and to share some tips for stocking the pantry with essentials to make the daily and weekly meal preparation easier. We talk about strategies for making the weeknight meal easier, and how to deal with picky eaters in the family! Now this was HER show, so the tables are turned and I’m answering the questions this week!

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

CMN Video: Chef Rick Bayless at NY Times Travel Show, Part 1

Chef Rick Bayless, of Chicago’s Frontera Grill and Topolobampo speaks at the NY Times Travel Show, sharing his epiphanies about Mexican cooking as a young man, and his love of the markets in Mexico City. On parts 2 and 3, coming soon, Chef Bayless cooks for us!

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CMN Video: Pizza Throwing Championship

It’s another video from the New York Pizza Show, where we see the championship round of the pizza throwing competition. These guys really know how to sling their pizza! Keep in mind that this is real dough, not the rubber disks I got to practice with. They are true masters at their art.

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 RP145: Marsala Wine: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (446)

ReMARKable Palate #145: Marsala Wine

Today’s show is an audio soundseeing tour of Florio, the legendary producer of Marsala wine, in the town of Marsala, in the province of Trapani, on the far western coast of Sicily. Our guide Marcello tells us about the history of this historic winery, which has been in operation since 1833, where some of the casks still have 100 year old wine in them! Listen with earbuds, since I recorded this with binaural microphones, and you’ll get the full stereo soundseeing experience.

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

CMN Video: D’Artagnan’s Duckathlon

Video coverage from our visit to D’Artagnan’s “Duckathlon” at Chelsea Market. We learn about the competitive events, from crepe flipping, testicle identification, rapid milkshake drinking, and more. We also speak with several of the teams.

Warning: Line cooks sometimes get a little rowdy when they unwind and use “choice” words. Hopefully, you can supply your own “bleeps” at the right moment! (Don’t worry, it’s just one)

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ReMARKable Palate #144: D’Artagnan’s Duckathlon

This week, we attend the 4th Annual “Duckathlon” hosted by fine food purveyor D’Artagnan. The event brought together teams from some of the top NY restaurants to compete in food related identification and athletic events. Or was it more an excuse to drink a few in the middle of the afternoon and have a good time with other food folks? Either way, it was a heck of a party!

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 RP143: Finger Lakes Wine Region: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (671)

ReMARKable Palate #143: Finger Lakes Wine Region

This week, it’s all about the food and wine of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, just a few hours north of New York City. I attended a tasting at New York’s Astor Center, the state of the art tasting room above Astor Wines, where I got a chance to taste a number of Rieslings from the Finger Lakes paired with nibbles prepared by some of the region’s best chefs. In addition, we learned about many of the fun activities on offer in the region, from sporting, to car racing, and of course, the heritage museums of Central New York.

Websites mentioned:

www.schuylerny.com
www.hill-top-inn.com
www.corningfingerlakes.com
www.womenonlyweekends.com
www.theglen.com
www.gafferdistrict.com
www.wagnervineyards.com
www.glenora.com
www.theglen.com
www.rednewt.com

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