Food Philosophy #27: The Joy of Truffles

Food Philosophy #27: The Joy of Truffles

There's no better way to celebrate white truffle season than to traipse through the Piemonte region of Italy. On my recent trip to the land of truffles, wine and hazelnuts, we got to indulge in the fine art of eating and drinking as only the Italians can, including hunting in the woods with Lady the Truffle Dog and sampling all the wonderful flavors at the White Truffle Festival in Alba (and beyond, but that's for the next couple of shows).

I had some delightful companions on my tour, and they kept me in a state of laughter for a good portion of the trip. Such a sassy bunch. During the journey (for this show and the next few to come) you'll hear the voices of travel writer Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, photo journalist Alison Jones (www.alisonjonesphoto.com), Wine X magazine founding editor Rosina Tinari Wilson (www.winexmagazine.com), our host John Riggin of Partner Concepts (www.partnerconcepts.com), and the uber-tour guide, Carol Bazzani (casamos@libero.it).

Don't forget to listen for the Golden Ticket Moment! (www.folgers.com/gourmet)

Music: Beau Hall (www.beaurocks.com) and Evan Stone (www.asamandrummeth.com)

Food Philosophy is a production of The Gilded Fork (www.gildedfork.com).

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Food Philosophy #26: Cooking from A to Z Part II

Food Philosophy #26: Cooking from A to Z, Part II

The boys are back, and we're baking. Alex and Zachary have learned a lot since our last episode of Cooking from A to Z, and they've gotten a bit more rambunctious, too (ah, tender youth).

I managed to get through the session without Valium, and they did a fine job as my sous chefs, so all was well in the end.

Don't forget to listen for the Golden Ticket!

Sponsor: Folgers Gourmet Selections - Colombian Decaf (www.folgers.com/gourmet)

Boutique Spotlight: Baker's Edge Pan (https://shop.gildedfork.com)

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

Food Philosophy is a production of The Gilded Fork (www.gildedfork.com).
www.culinarypodcastnetwork.com

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Live from Italy...

...it's me! I'm on a press junket to the Regione Piemonte this week, and we've just finished our first day of exploring, so I'm sending along a recap before heading to din-din. We're presently in the Lago Maggiore region, and though it's rainy and misty today, the moodiness of the weather adds a romantic touch to the air. We visited several islands today including Isola Bella, home of the Palazzo Borromeo, which has some breathtaking grottos meticulously crafted with individual small stones, and tiered gardens accented with live white peacocks strutting about the grounds. Sadly we were not allowed to take photos of the inside of the palace, as it is still the Borromeo family's part-time residence, but to the right I've included a glimpse of the streets of Orta, a town on the western border of Lago d'Orta, where we have concluded our adventures for the day (well, aside from the much-awaited meal).

I will try to blog and post photos as much as I can this week, but as we have quite a schedule to keep I can't make promises that they'll happen each day, particularly because we are attending the White Truffle Festival in Alba, and I might be beside myself with satiation.

I'm also recording a lot of our explorations for the Culinary Podcast Network, so stay tuned for those later in October and November.

Ciao!

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Food Philosophy #25: A Pumpkin We Will Go

Food Philosophy #25: A Pumpkin We Will Go

(What on earth happened to Jennifer? Only she and her coffee pot know the intimate details, but there is a Golden Ticket involved.)

Take a trip with me to upstate New York as I search for the elusive perfect pumpkin, because there are recipes that simply must be cooked this week. The kitchen elves make their first appearance on the show, but alas they are wreaking havoc (as usual).

Sponsor: Folgers Gourmet Selections (www.folgers.com/gourmet)

Boutique Spotlight: A Taste of Italy (https://shop.gildedfork.com)

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

Food Philosophy is a production of The Gilded Fork (www.gildedfork.com).

www.culinarypodcastnetwork.com


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I Luvs Me Some Curry

I'd like to emphasize that I mean that as in curry the fabulous array of spices, and Curry comma Adam, who could read me the phone book and still get me all flustered.

But anyhoo.

If you noticed it on my latest podcast episode, Food Philosophy is now officially part of the PodShow family, with a new podcast home page and what I hope will be a bevy of listeners. Adam welcomed us to PodShow this morning on the Daily Source Code, and we are very excited to be a part of the new media revolution. If you decide to sign up as a user at PodShow, which you can use as a podcast download and channel manager, you can post comments about my shows and find all sorts of goodies for your listening pleasure.

Come on over!

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Food Philosophy #24: Sensuality, Gael Greene and Citymeals-on-Wheels

Food Philosophy #24: Sensuality, Gael Greene and Citymeals-on-Wheels

Food and sensuality are the perfect pairing. In my first official PodShow episode, I thought it would be handy to recap just why I think so.

Then it's time for you to hear from the legendary sensualist Gael Greene, who is not only one of the world's most formidable bon vivants, but the co-founder of Citymeals-on-Wheels, which she established with James Beard in 1981. She and Heather Gere share the progress the organization has made, and remind us why a hot meal and a bit of friendship can be the greatest thing a community has to offer.

Holiday Boutique Spotlight: Truffle Indulgence (shop.gildedfork.com)

Music: Super Hot Lady Cop by Beau Hall (www.beaurocks.com) and Grapes by Evan Stone (www.asamandrummeth.com)

Food Philosophy is a production of The Gilded Fork (www.gildedfork.com).

www.culinarypodcastnetwork.com


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Every Girl Needs a Sugar Daddy

You know, there is nothing quite like savoring a luxurious product that is hand-crafted and so deliciously rich that no more than a few bites are needed to indulge the palate. I'm sitting here sampling (again) a few nibbles of brownies and blondies from Sugardaddy's, as they have customized some holiday packages for the Gilded Fork Boutique, and I'm having a little "moment."

I don't think I've ever tasted brownies and blondies so luscious. They bake each flavor from scratch -- every day -- and overnight them to you, and the moment the package arrives you can see they've thought of every last detail. When you open the lovely white box with brown swirls, you find a little tuft of tissue protecting a tall silken bag tied with a stream of wide, shiny ribbon. Since this one was a prototype for the GF package, I was treated to our familiar colors of white and gold, with our pretty new postcard hanging from the neck. Inside is a stack of round brownies and blondies, each individually wrapped in adorable round plastic containers with swirled wrapping and a list of ingredients inside. I cannot emphasize enough what a joy it was to see such attention to excellence -- I was swooning before I even got to the treats!

They offer 8 flavors, and I can't decide which one I like best, because they are all amazing. They also have a trifle bowl gift set (pictured above) which looks almost too yummy to eat. Almost.

I have the best job in the world. :)

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Introducing the Gilded Fork Home Collection™

You've seen us talking about it, and at long last we are proud to unveil the first line of our signature collection of luxury table accessories. Serafina is a little tribute to my Dad, whose sense of style and flair inspired the elegant colors of this rich collection celebrating Autumn's palette.

Designed exclusively for our Gilded Fork Home Collection™ by Caserta Italia, this luxurious table runner from our Serafina collection is crafted in festive copper and earth tones, perfect for bringing an elegant touch of sparkle to your holiday feast. Each runner is made by hand from imprinted Florentine cork with copper metallic leather trim, then deftly accented with brass hardware and gold tassels. Matching napkin rings also available. Items sold separately. Please allow 2 weeks for delivery.


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Food Philosophy #23: Say Cheese, Please

Food Philosophy #23: Say Cheese, Please

The rivalry of Britain and France is legendary, and the realm of cheese offers no exception to this age-old battle. In part I of our look at British and French cheeses (stay tuned for Part II on ReMARKable Palate #59), Mark and I feature some cheese specialists who offer their insights on what makes each country's varieties unique in terms of flavor profiles and characteristics. (I've taken on Britain as a salute to my dear Mum's heritage, so Mark will handle the fromagers.) I also review that marvel of entertaining, the cheese board, and offer you a head start on the holiday season. It's never too early, people.

Cheeses from Britain: www.cheesefrombritain.com

Theme Music: Super Hot Lady Cop and No Sleep by Beau Hall (www.beaurocks.com).

The Food Philosophy podcast is a production of The Gilded Fork.


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A Fall Feast

Mark and I put together an apple-inspired fall menu for the Times Herald-Record, the Hudson Valley's leading newspaper, and happily they've made everything available online, so you can savor it, too!

The menu features the following Gilded Fork recipes:

Turnip & Apple Soup with Nutmeg Cheddar Breadsticks
Cornish Game Hens with Apple Cinnamon Glaze
Honeyed Carrot Cake

As you can see from the photo, the table is accented with our lovely Serafina collection of accessories, now available in the Gilded Fork boutique. The menu's inspiration can be found here, and you can see a full slide show of the recipes (and my brother's lovely dining room) here. Enjoy!

Photo: Times Herald-Record/Jeff Gouldin

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