Well, it seems that the debate over Foie Gras has gone beyond the forum at eGullet, and into Chicago’s famed City Hall. The flap started when famed Chicago Chef Charlie Trotter announce that he would no longer serve foie gras, the rich, fatted liver of a duck, in his restaurants. Then Rick Tramonto […]
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Well, I managed to get some Hatch Green Chile at the Kitchen Market. Unfortunately, I have been a little under the weather, so I haven’t had time to roast it and use it yet. Which makes me think that I’ll do a simple recipe, which is to pickle it, or at least some […]
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Episode #10Lunch Tips from my Interview with Andrew at the Working Podcast.
I also do a roundup of mentions from other Podcasts this week.
Plus: The answer to the riddle from Podcast #9!
Featured Website:A Veggie Venture
Quick Tip: Measuring Honey
Music: “Can’t Hold It Down”, Andy Sullivan, www.andysullivan.com
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And I’m jonesing for my fix of the Green Gold! This is the time of year I miss New Mexico the most. Beginning around Labor Day, and through the second week of October, all the best festivals in New Mexico take place.
The Hatch Green Chile Festival in Southern New Mexico, the State Fair in Albuquerque […]
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Well, I guess the Podcast is starting to reach critical mass. Not only did my interview with Andrew at the Working Podcast come out Sunday night, but I had a great surprise Monday listening to Adam Curry’s Daily Source Code, and hearing him play my little ‘ole promo for the ReMARKable Palate Podcast!
This guy is […]
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I’ll be providing food to feed a troupe of 75 actors and nearly 50 support people for a One-Night Only special Theatrical event entitled Bury The Dead. Randall Stuart, Artistic Director of Upon These Boards, a Theatre Company based in The SF BAy Area, will direct the play.
The Event will take place on Monday, September […]
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Much thanks to Alanna, who has included the carrot recipes I posted on Saturday in this week’s A Veggie Venture: Veggie Posts of the Week #36.
This site is GREAT for ideas on creative ways to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, with side dishes, main dishes, and sauces. Check it out!
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Andrew, the fast talking host of The Working Podcast, featured an interview with me on his latest episode! I shared several tips for spicing up lunches at the office. I gave him some ideas to avoid the cheap and nasty Salad bar takeout and PB&J sack lunches. Head over there and have […]
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Over in the Discussion Forums of Gastronomic Meditations, there has been a lively discussion going on about favorite Food Films. Many have mentioned Big Night, the 1996 film starring Stanley Tucci and Tony Shaloub as Italian brothers in the 1950’s trying to keep their family restaurant afloat. Of particular note is the creation of a […]
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It was another lovely Saturday here in Upper Manhattan. I got some gorgeous carrots at the Inwood Greenmarket today, and I thought it would be great to make Namasu, a Japanese white daikon and carrot salad marinated in red wine vinegar. It is served in Japan as part of the New Year’s celebration, but I […]
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A neighbor recently asked me for a good recipe for food to bring to a breakfast meeting at work. She wanted something easy, inexpensive, and somewhat unique. Here is the recipe I shared with her.
Chili Relleno Casserole
4 Servings
7 ounces green chiles, whole (from jar or can)9 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese3 large eggs, beaten2 […]
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By now, we are all aware of the huge extent of the damages of Katrina and the human toll she inflicted. Americans everywhere are stepping up to help. Adam, the Amateur Gourmet, has come up with one of the most creative and fun ways to help: Gourmet Survivor II. He commented […]
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Hot off the heels of yesterday’s podcast about Refrigerator safety, this information came to my attention. It’s a warning from the FDA regarding food safety during and after a catashrophic event involving power failures.
As Hurricane Katrina hits Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants area residents to be prepared […]
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Episode #8
Food Safety Corner: Proper Refrigerator Storage for maximum food safety. Plus, I give a recap of my first cooking demo at the Inwood Greenmarket.
Featured Website: http://foodpornwatch.arrr.netQuick Tip: Reloading the Pepper Mill
Music: “Can’t Hold It Down”, Andy Sullivan. www.andysullivan.com
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Joe’s website chronicles his daily recipes, menus and thoughts on food. I like the care he puts into his dishes and photos. Culinary in the Desert
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I’d really love to hear from you, my readers and listeners. Tell me what you think of the podcast and the blog. I especially want to hear requests for topics, recipes, spotlight foods, and food science questions.
Having trouble with a recipe? Want advice on a killer dish for that special night with your sweetie? Curious […]
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Earlier this week, I blogged about a proposal dinner I prepared for a great couple in Long Island. Well, the groom-to-be, a talented amateur photographer himself, was kind enough to send me photos of a couple of the dishes:
Hors d’OeuvresVietnamese Summer Rolls with Jicama, Mango, and Shrimpwith a Nuoc Cham Nem Sauce
DessertSteamed Glutinous […]
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Boy did I feel like an idiot the first time I tried using a funnel to refill the pepper grinder. Uh, the peppercorns are larger than the hole! Try rolling a piece of paper into a cone, or cutting out the bottom of a small plastic water bottle, and using the mouth as the funnel […]
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Well folks, it was a sunny, mild afternoon here in Upper Manhattan, and I was inspired at the Greenmarket to do three different dishes. I started the day with a Turkey Sausage Scramble:
I used a spicy Italian style Turkey sausage from Di Paola Turkey Farm in Trenton NJ, and cooked it up with some garlic, […]
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Well, I’m off to the Inwood Greenmarket to do a cooking demo. I’ll be shopping the market for fresh, seasonal, locally grown produce and showing people some easy dishes they can make with what’s fresh. I’ll have photos and hopefully some good audio to share on the podcast.
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Mark C. Tafoya is a personal chef in New York City. He is also a world traveler and self-taught gourmand. He is a graduate of Yale University, worked as an actor for 10 years, both On and Off Broadway, and in independent films. His love of travel and food has taken him around the world. He hopes to share his love of world cuisine with you!
