CMN - CHIC127: What's Happening?

CHIC Podcast #127: What's Happening?

Sometimes it’s just good to sit down and talk with friends. There have been so many things happening around CHIC lately, I wanted to take some time to talk to our friend Wook Kang. He and I talk about the recent graduation, our classes, black boxes and how we approach our teaching. We also talk about how we got started in professional cooking. If you have any questions, just drop us a line. Thanks for listening!



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Happy Birthday to Jennifer!

Today's her special day, so please wish her well. She's finally legal, so she'll be having a glass of wine or 3, I hear...

;-)

CMN Video: Pizza Throwing Championship

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.

A production of The Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com

CMN - RP145: Marsala Wine

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.

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 - AYCE51: Clam Digging

All You Can Eat #51: Clam Digging

A trip to Salt Spring Island for clam digging with the author of a book about tides, and a visit to a seafood shop with the editor of a new cookbook about shellfish.

CMN - CHIC126: Buffet and Graduation

CHIC Podcast #126: Buffet and Graduation

I am privileged to attend so many fun and exciting events in food and peoples lives. This last week I attended two really fun ones. First was the buffet put on by our advanced baking class for culinary students. As I talked about last week, Chef Amy Wolf and myself presided over 25 hard-working students. They put out a buffet I thought you would enjoy seeing. The CHIC graduation was also this last weekend. 200 graduates crossed the stage at the Downtown Marriott on Michigan Avenue. What an experience that was! I brought my camera to both events. Let me know where else you would like me to bring my camera. I can get into events that a lot of folks won’t ever see. I realize the quality is not perfect but I think you will have fun. It runs just over 8 minutes. Thanks for watching.



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CMN Video: D'Artagnan's Duckathlon

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)


A production of The Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com

CMN - RP144: D'Artagnan's Duckathlon

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!



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

CMN - FP77: Chef Samantha "Mama Red" Izzo

Food Philosophy #77: Chef Samantha Izzo

Chef Samantha "Mama Red" Izzo from Simply Red Bistro in New York's Finger Lakes region joins me for a chat about her compelling history. Her restaurant (and philosophy) is the perfect amalgamation of her childhood in South Africa, her bluegrass roots and a healthy touch of sass!

http://www.simplyredbistro.com


Music: Beau Hall (http://www.beaurocks.com/) and George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal (http://www.georgefletcher.com)

Food Philosophy is a production of the Culinary Media Network (http://www.culinarymedianetwork.com/).

CMN - CHIC125: Culinary Student Questions

CHIC Podcast #125: Culinary Student Questions

My friend Chef Amy Wolf and I just completed teaching the second baking course for culinary students on Thursday. We had a great time working together and with the students. They had some questions that I though needed answering. They had some insightful ones and I tell about an old cooks story that I think you will find amusing. I also take you on a little sound tour of my neighborhood in Lincoln Park. Thanks for listening.



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CMN - AYCE50: Trail of Crumbs

All You Can Eat #50: Trail of Crumbs

Meet Kin Sunee, author of Trail of Crumbs, her story of being abandoned as a child in South Korea, and searching for a sense of her true self through the language of food.

CMN - RP143: Finger Lakes Wine Region

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

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

CMN - FP76: The Edge Brownie Pan

Food Philosophy #76: The Edge Brownie Pan

Inventor and old friend Matt Griffin joins me to talk about his culinary wonder, the Edge Brownie Pan, which is taking the food world by storm -- even getting a nod from Martha Stewart herself.

http://www.bakersedge.com

You can also find the Edge Brownie Pan in our Gilded Fork online boutique!


Music: Beau Hall (http://www.beaurocks.com/) and George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal (http://www.georgefletcher.com)

Food Philosophy is a production of the Culinary Media Network (http://www.culinarymedianetwork.com/).

CMN - CHIC124: Meathead: AKA, Craig Goldwyn

CHIC Podcast #124: Meathead: AKA, Craig Goldwyn

Yes, my friend Craig is known as Meathead in the circles he travels in. Those circles would be those of bar-be-que afficianados. Craig is a renaissance man but his real passion is meat and mostly the smoked variety. He is well verse in photography, wine, art and so much more. We talk for a bit about all of those things but mostly...meat. Thanks for listening.



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Chef Mark on the Cover of Personal Chef Magazine

I'm so honored to be the coverboy of the latest Personal Chef Magazine. It's the main magazine for our industry, and it's amazing to have been chosen for it. The article tells my story and the circuitous way I came into being a personal chef.

More images:





Photos by Kelly Shimoda/Veras

CMN - RPV40: Taste of the World Video

ReMARKable Palate Video #40: Taste of the World

Video of the Cystic Fibrosis A Taste of the World event at New York's Chelsea Market. Over 25 restaurants and 20 wine and spirits producers gathered to raise money for CF. We speak with Arlene Weston of Maroon's and "Spike" Mendelsohn of Mai House (and this season's Top Chef)


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

CMN - RP142: Cystic Fibrosis Taste of the World

ReMARKable Palate #142: Cystic Fibrosis Taste of the World

I attend a special benefit tasting for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, A Taste of the World, at New York's Chelsea Market. Over 25 restaurants and 20 wine and spirits producers gathered to raise money for CF. I speak with some of the chefs and a very unique wine coach.

www.thewinecoach.com


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

CMN - FP75: Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni

Food Philosophy #75: Restaurateur Sirio Maccioni

Chef Mark and I sit down with Sirio Maccioni, owner of Le Cirque and Osteria del Circo, to talk about his family empire, his thoughts on modern restaurants -- and what he told the Pope about his wife.

www.lecirque.com

Music: Beau Hall (http://www.beaurocks.com/) and George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal (http://www.georgefletcher.com)

Food Philosophy is a production of the Culinary Media Network (http://www.culinarymedianetwork.com/).

CMN - CHIC123: Fried Chicken with Chef Wook

CHIC Podcast #123: Fried Chicken with Chef Wook

Hard to believe but Chef Wook's favorite food is fried chicken. He and I talk about the best fried chicken, what to look for and how to make it yourself. We also examine some of the best offerings of fried chicken in Chicago and around the country. Be careful, don?t burn your fingers but you can lick them clean.



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CMN - FPV26: Lille Belle Farms Chocolates

Food Philosophy Video #26: Lillie Belle Farms Chocolates

My favorite chocolatier Jeff Shepherd joins the Pastry Princess and me for a tasting of Lillie Belle Farms' newest, spiciest, creamiest chocolates, including cayenne caramels and blue cheese truffles. I luvs me some Lillie Belle.

http://www.lilliebellefarms.com




Music: Beau Hall (http://www.beaurocks.com/)

Food Philosophy is a production of the Culinary Media Network (http://www.culinarymedianetwork.com/).