ReMARKable Palate #171: African Spices & Tea and My Indonesia Trip
Chef Mark learns about some of the special spices from Africa, and about how tea is processed.
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CMN Video: Quick Bites – Chef Mark in Bali
I learn how a proper Balinese man dresses & dance with a beautiful girl!
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More photos from Indonesia
I continue my trip to Indonesia, visiting JogJakarta, where we see Prambanan Hindu temple and Borobudur Buddhist temple, both within sight of the magnificent Merapi volcano. Here are links to more facebook albums: Borobudur Buddhist Temple Photo Album JogJakarta Photo album part 2 JogJakarta Photo album part 1 Bali photo album part 2
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Photos from Bali, Part 1
The Road to Pesta Blogger 2008 begins for me in Bali, where a group of Indonesian bloggers and 5 foreign bloggers meet up to discover the wonders of Indonesia. These are photos from the first 2 days in Bali. Click the photo or HERE to see a photo album on facebook
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RP170: Balsamic Vinegar
This week, we speak with 2 experts in Balsamic Vinegar: Christina Crotti from Il Borgo del Balsamico and Cesare Mazzeti of the Consorzio Balsamico
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CMN Video: Holiday Cachaca Cocktail
The Liquid Chef, Junior Merino, shows us a fun and colorful holiday cocktail.
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RP169: New Zealand Wines
We explore New Zealand wines, and learn that they are producing more than just Sauvignon Blanc.
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CMN Video: Discovering Colonial Virginia
We discover Virginia: Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement & beyond.
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RP168: Fabulous Flatbreads
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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!






