I am scheduled to appear on the new FOX Business Channel this coming Friday Nov. 2nd between 11:30AM - Noon EST. I’ll be a guest for a short 3-4 minute segment to speak about the Personal Chef industry. This is a relatively new cable channel, in the CNBC vein, so “check your local […]
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ReMARKable Palate #115: The Wines of Alto Adige
We learn about the wines of the Alto Adige region of Northern Italy from wine expert Thomas Augschöll, who leads us through a wine luncheon prepared by Chef Hannes Pignater of the Ansitz zum Steinbock Restaurant in Villanders. We’re joined by Franz Mitterrutzner, President of […]
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Chef Mark’s Holiday Gadget Recommendation
Chef Mark joins the gang at Podshow by sharing his recommendation for a (low tech)gadget that everyone should have this holiday season.
Music: “Go Fish” by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network. music.podshow.com
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ReMARKable Palate #114: A Mexican Lunch
Jennifer and I have lunch on the terraza with Vinicio Estrada and Juan Pable Diz of Partida Tequila, in Amatitan, Mexico. We discuss pairing tequilas with food. Then I go into the kitchen with my new Hamilton Beach stand mixer and show you how to make a […]
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On The Tequila Trail #3: Sip It, Don’t Slam It - How to Taste Tequila
Join Chef Mark at Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco with proprietor Julio Bermejo, the foremost tequila expert in the US, as he shows Mark how to taste fine 100% agave tequila. We learn about the taste characteristics which […]
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ReMARKable Palate #113: Native American Showcase
We speak with Nathan Notah of the American Indian Food Group, who introduces us to several of the great food products being produced by indigenous peoples in the US. From chocolate to Anasazi beans, wild rice, popcorn and fry bread mixes, we learn about the diversity of products […]
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On The Tequila Trail #2: Rocks, No Salt - Luscious Tequila Cocktails
Join Jennifer in San Francisco as she mixes it up a little with Master Mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout, who shows us just how versatile tequila can be as a cocktail base.
Jacques goes to the market with Chef Mark to shop for the freshest […]
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ReMARKable Palate Video #18: Lower East Side Eating Tour Part 2
It’s Part 2 of our eating tour of the Lower East Side, as Jennifer and Don Genova join me at Guss’ Pickles, home of full sours, half sours, and quarter sours! We learn about the process, look into the barrels, and talk to the […]
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The AP published an article today on the growing popularity of personal chefs — starring me! I’m amazed at how many outlets across the country have picked this piece up, including Business Week, the Miami Herald, San Jose Mercury News, Florida Times Union, Arizona Republic, ABCNews.com, The Huffington Post, etc.
It appears in the business […]
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ReMARKable Palate #112: Talkin’ Tequila!
We finally unveil the “Super Secret Project” that we’ve been working on for the past couple of months, it’s a video series dedicated to Tequila! We follow our friends at Partida Tequila “On The Tequila Trail“, learning about agave, the process of fermenting and distilling tequila, and much more. […]
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Fork in The Road Venice
Jennifer and Mark stroll through the canals and sidepaths of Venice and recall their final day in Italy, including their trip to 2 Asiago DOP producers in the AltoPiano, and a final farewell to la Bella Italia from the plane.
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A Fork in The Road SudTirol
Jennifer and Mark report from the back of the bus while driving through the winding roads of SudTirol. Learn about the production of Speck.
A Fork in the Road is a production of the Culinary Podcast Network. www.culinarypodcastnetwork.com
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ReMARKable Palate #111: The Great Match, Wine and Tapas
I return to the Great Match 2007, again hosted this year by Wines From Spain. This party celebrates the wines of Spain, and benefits City Harvest. We taste and speak about Verdejo from Rueda, Albarino from Rias Baixas, and the Sherries of Jerez, as […]
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We attended Speckfest, a festival dedicated to Speck, the unique ham from the Alto Adige region, which is a fusion of northern European smoking and Mediterranean air curing. It’s the perfect culinary metaphor for the unique blend of Italian and Germanic culture here in the Sudtirol. More writing, audio and video to come […]
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Bolzano/Bozen is the main city in the Alto Adige region of Northern Italy, and is home to a large German speaking population. Nestled in the mountains, with views of the Dolomites, this charming city is filled with medieval galleries, 19th Century Squares, and beautiful churches.
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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!
