CMN Video: Chef Jean-Louis Gerin at James Beard House, Part 1

CMN Video: Chef Jean-Louis Gerin at James Beard House, Part 1

Jennifer Iannolo joins her friend Chef Jean-Louis Gerin as he preps for a celebration dinner at the James Beard House in New York. Chef Jean-Louis shows us what he has in store for the diners, then Jennifer speaks with Franck Girard of Moet Hennessy USA about the wine pairings.



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FP80: The Joy of Genever

Food Philosophy #80: The Joy of Genever

Before there was gin, there was genever, and it was a foundational element of the earliest cocktails. Thanks to Bols, genever is now back on the American market, and bartenders everywhere are offering a toast to this fine distilled beverage. Master Distiller Piet van Leijenhorst joins me to talk about the complexities of genever -- and the joy of alchemy. And of course, I wouldn't think of leaving you without some recipes.

I'll also share some tidbits on where we've been lately, so sit yourself down and have a cocktail.

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 Video: Vines and Grinds

CMN Video: Vines and Grinds

We have some fun playing around among the vines at Gaspereau Vineyards, then enjoy lunch at Le Caveau Restaurant at Domaine de Grand Pre Vineyards. That's SOME pepper!



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CMN Video: Tantric Chocolates!

CMN Video: Tantric Chocolates!

Jennifer discovers Tantric Chocolates at Sugah! in Halifax, Nova Scotia. What's better than Sex and Chocolate?



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CMN Video: A Day at El Bulli Book Launch Party

CMN Video: A Day at El Bulli Book Launch Party

We attended a party hosted by publisher Phaidon at Thomas Keller's Per Se Restaurant to honor Chef Ferran Adria on the publication of "A Day at El Bulli", a 500 page exploration of the art of cuisine at his temple of gastronomy. The event drew a crowd of America's culinary elite, who sipped Cava and sampled Per Se's best hors d'oeuvres. Among the attendees were many of America's top chefs, who were thrilled to support Chef Adria. (see if you can spot them all!)



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CMN Video: Fork in the Road - Per Se

CMN Video: Fork in the Road - Per Se

A quick update from the book release party for Chef Ferran Adria's book "A Day at El Bulli", published by Phaidon. The party was at Chef Thomas Keller's Per Se in New York City, where many of the culinary stars showed up to wish Chef Adria well. Fret not for the low quality. We'll have full video coverage of the event, including Chef Mark's interview with Chef Adria, in a day or two.



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CMN Video: Bogs Across America

CMN Video: Bogs Across America

Jennifer and Chef Mark get a healthy dose of cranberries at Ocean Spray's Bogs Across America event in New York's Rockefeller Center. We get cooking tips from Cindy Taccini, learn how cranberries are harvested from Adrienne Kravitz, taste some great dishes and learn who won the cranberry recipe contest from Chef Tyler Florence, and we even run into Justin & Henry, those goofy cranberry growers from TV.



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CMN Video: Exploring Palermo's Capo Market

CMN Video: Exploring Palermo's Capo Market

Jennifer and Chef Mark explore the stalls of Capo Street Market in Palermo, Sicily, discovering the vibrant fruits and vegetables on display. Chef Mark speaks with Culinary Tour Guide Michele Topor about the more unusual meats on offer.



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CMN Video: Williamsburg Winery

CMN Video: Williamsburg Winery

Jennifer speaks with winemaker Matthew Meyer, and tastes Williamsburg Winery's award winning Virginia Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc wines.



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FP79: Williamsburg Winery

Food Philosophy #79: Williamsburg Winery

Join me for a chat with Matthew Meyer, winemaker at Williamsburg Winery, who is bringing his west coast talents to Virginia's up-and-coming wine industry.

http://www.williamsburgwinery.com

I'm catching up on lots of news, too -- like our playdate in Martha Stewart's test kitchen! Come and see the videos at www.culinarymedianetwork.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/).