Tuesday, March 04, 2008

FP71: Chef Alistair Barnes

Food Philosophy #71: Chef Alistair Barnes

Chef Alistair Barnes of Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts joins me for a chat about the culinary offerings of Alberta, Canada. From wild game to seasonal delights, this picturesque region of our neighbor to the north is a must-see on any epicurean's list. We also talk about Chef Barnes's new cookbook, Simple Treasures.

Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts
http://www.crmr.com


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

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008

FP70: New Year, New Menu

Food Philosophy 70: New Year, New Menu

My year got off to a chaotic start, which has led to some big changes in my life, one being a focus on heart-healthy meals. Catch up with me as I share the past few weeks of turbulence, including a melted windowsill. Whoops.

I also have some listener mail about vegetable-esque encyclopedic tomes. How appropos.

Music:
Super Hot Lady Cop, Beau Hall (http://www.beaurocks.com/)
Mother, Kevin Reeves (http://www.kevinreeves.net/)

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Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Fork in the Road SudTirol

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.

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Sunday, September 30, 2007

A Fork in the Road Italian Style

A Fork in The Road Italian Style

Jennifer and Chef Mark report from the road while on the way to SpeckFest in the Alto Adige/Sudtirol region of Northern Italy, including plane drama, multicity transfers, and ending our marathon 25 hour journey with an amazing dinner at Vogele in Bolzano, a traditional SudTirolian restaurant.

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Friday, August 31, 2007

Culinary Podcast Network Promo

Culinary Podcast Network Promo

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Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Food Philosophy #54: Rogowski Farm Part I

Food Philosophy #54: Rogowski Farm

Chef Mark is here in the Hudson Valley with me this week, so we headed up to the famous Black Dirt region to visit my friend Cheryl Rogowski, proprietor of Rogowski Farm in Pine Island, NY.

Be sure to wear your headphones for this podcast, because you'll hear everything from our tractor ride to the sounds of Bella the border collie, who followed closely behind (and sometimes right in front of the tractor!) as we made our way through 150 acres of sprawling fields. You will also hear the birds chirping away as we stopped along the rows of corn for a chat about sustainable agriculture and eating locally.

Part II of our adventure is coming up on ReMARKable Palate Podcast #98, so don't miss it. And yes, we loved getting our hands and feet dirty!

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Monday, June 25, 2007

Food Philosophy #53: The Madernassa Pear

Food Philosophy #53: The Madernassa Pear

The Madernassa pear is a treasure of Piemonte, Italy, and one that was almost lost when modern farming methods were introduced to create a heartier version of the fruit. Thanks to the efforts of some dedicated, passionate growers, however, the pretty pear is back and thriving. Learn some of its history, as well as the story of cugna, a regional treat.

Elena Traversa Rovera of Cascina del Cornale spearheaded the movement to revive the Madernassa pear -- and encountered some interesting obstacles along the way. For those who are under the impression that Slow Food is making it easier for farmers to preserve their artisan goods, Elena's story provides another viewpoint -- and one you might not expect.

Cascina del Cornale: http://www.cornale.it/


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Friday, May 18, 2007

Food Philosophy #50: Lunch at the U.N.

Food Philosophy #50: Lunch at the U.N.

I recently attended a luncheon in the Delegates Dining Room at the United Nations in New York featuring a festival of tastes from Italy's Piemonte region. Listen in as I speak with Chef Pier Bussetti, who headed up this team of the Stelle del Piemonte -- Piemonte's Star Chefs -- to showcase the region's unique pairing of tradition with ultra-modern sensibility.

I've also had some new ideas about that summer Dating Adventure, and think a dining club would be a helluva lot more fun.

www.torinopiemonte.com

Featured Chefs:
Ugo Alciati, Guido (Pollenzo)
Alfredo Russo, Dolce Stil Novo (Cirie)
Mariangela Susigan, Gardenia (Caluso)
Walter Ferretto, Cascinale Nuovo (Asti)
Marta Grassi, Tantris (Novara)
Sergio Vineis, Patio (Pollone)
Mariuccia Ferrero, San Marco (Canelli)
Pier Bussetti, Locanda Mongreno (Torino)
Stefano Gallo, Barrique (Torino)
Massimiliano Musso, Vittoria (Tigliole d'Asti)
Andrea Ribaldone, Fermata (Spinetta Marengo)

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Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Food Philosophy #49: The Stinking Rose

Food Philosophy #49: The Stinking Rose

Chef Mark and I headed out to San Francisco for a bit of work and play last week, and we were delighted to share a meal at the world-famous Stinking Rose restaurant. With a menu entirely devoted to garlic, there is no avoiding the delicious fragrance wafting from the restaurant as you pass by; so we didn't pass it by, but stepped inside instead.

You can see our review of The Stinking Rose Restaurant Cookbook at the Gilded Fork, so if you aren't going to be near San Francisco anytime soon, this might get you close enough to scare off some vampires yourself!

We've also kicked off a new challenge called Jennifer's Dating Adventure, which just might make this summer a little more interesting (ok, we get that launching such a thing during a garlic episode may not be the best idea -- work with us here).

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Sunday, April 01, 2007

Food Philosophy #46: Hudson Valley Wines

Food Philosophy #46: Hudson Valley Wines

Did you know there is wine growing in my backyard? I don't mean that literally, of course, but the Hudson Valley is quickly establishing itself as a player in the wine world, particularly in the realm of sparkling wines. Join me as I speak with some of the winemakers and winners from the 2nd annual Hudson Valley Wine Awards.

Whitecliff Vineyard www.whitecliffwine.com
Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery www.wvwinery.com
Brookview Station Winery www.brookviewstationwinery.com

Oh, I also delve into a little Shakespeare to kick off this season of buds newly sprouting, love blooming, etc.

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Sunday, March 25, 2007

Food Philosophy #45: Hunger in the Hudson Valley

Food Philosophy #45: Hunger in the Hudson Valley

This week, it's not my own hunger I'm talking about, but the hunger of those whose difficulties are far more serious. Learn what the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley is doing to tackle the problem of food emergencies for those who find themselves in crisis, and why their organization faces an uphill battle. You see, hunger may be one of the biggest problems that no one likes to talk about; it lacks the glamour of some other causes du jour. The daunting part is that hunger is not just an affliction of the poor -- the middle class goes to bed hungry more often than you might think.

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Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Food Philosophy #44: Food and...Music?

Food Philosophy #44: Food and...Music?

Musician Beau Hall (yes, he of the Food Philosophy theme song) joins me to talk about rhythm, creation and the power of both in food and music. And guess what? It turns out his wife is an aspiring chef, so all has come full-circle in this episode. We'll also take a look at the sassy avocado and its reputation (those who are prudish may wish to cover their ears).

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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Food Philosophy #43: Ultimate Barista Challenge

Food Philosophy #43: Ultimate Barista Challenge

Chef Mark and I had a chance to watch part of the Ultimate Barista Challenge at the International Restaurant and Food Service Show in NY last week, and got some live audio from the competition as well as tips from Ultimate Barista Ryan Dennhardt (who, I might add, is Ultimately Adorable). We also spoke with event founder Sherri Johns, a coffee industry veteran and author of the cookbook Coffee Café, about the new trail being blazed by baristi throughout the country.

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Sunday, March 04, 2007

Food Philosophy #42: Wine Writer Natalie MacLean

Food Philosophy #42: Wine Writer Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean joins me to discuss her new book Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass. She also offers some insights for new wine explorers -- and the joy of matching wine with take-out.

www.nataliemaclean.com

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Sunday, February 18, 2007

Food Philosophy #41: Lunch with Jean-Louis Part II

Food Philosophy #41: Lunch with Jean-Louis Part II

Well, you heard Part I, but Part II is where the wine has started to...seep in...and some interesting matters come to light, including a very frank discussion about one particular celebrity chef, the philosophy of dieting, and (bien sur) port and other tasty beverages.

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Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Food Philosophy #40: Virtual Pinot Noir Tasting

Food Philosophy #40: Virtual Pinot Noir Tasting

In this special episode of Food Philosophy, Rosina Tinari Wilson and I are conducting a bi-coastal, international, simultaneous wine tasting with wines from the upcoming Pinot Noir Summit in San Francisco. Get a sneak preview of the top-rated wines in our first virtual tasting session. Grab a few bottles from the list below and join us!

Featured Pinot Noirs:
Buena Vista 2005 (California)
Sonoma Coast Vineyards 2004 (California)
TR Elliott 2004 (California)
Laetitia 2005 (California)
Erath 2004 (Oregon)
Kawarau Estate 2004 (New Zealand)

Special thanks to Barbara Drady of Affairs of the Vine (www.affairsofthevine.com)!

Pinot Noir Summit:
February 10, 2007
12:00 PM to 7:30 PM
The Officers' Club
1 Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA
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Monday, January 29, 2007

Food Philosophy #38: The Art of Seduction

Food Philosophy #38: The Art of Seduction

Such activities do not always begin in the bedroom; in fact, they often begin at the table. But I'm letting you non-cooks off easy this season, as it's time to let someone else do the cooking while you set the scene.

Featured Recipe: Honeyed Chai Tea

I'll also share some interesting news from Les Halles restaurant in NYC, which is recycling its used cooking oil into a source for biodiesel fuel.

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Monday, January 22, 2007

Food Philosophy #37: La Banca del Vino

Food Philosophy #37: La Banca del Vino

We continue on our exploration of food mecca with our tour of La Banca del Vino, the wine bank of the University of Gastronomy in Pollenzo, Italy. Jonathan, our helpful guide from Part I, not only gave us a tour of the facility, but offered a wonderful tutorial on the varieties of wines from the different regions of Italy.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Food Philosophy #36: The University of Gastronomic Sciences

Food Philosophy #36: The University of Gastronomic Sciences

Oh, sweet Mecca. What on earth could be more appealing to a gourmand than the University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG) in Italy? In a word: nothing. Join me on a tour of the one place on this planet that tugs at my heart strings (and brain cells) like no other as we take a journey through Italy’s history and gastronomy.

Begun as an estate many moons ago, UNISG’s Pollenzo campus is a tribute to food, wine and artisanal production with Jonathan, a second-year student whose knowledge and enthusiasm made our tour delightful despite the cloudy weather.

In Part I we’ll tour the campus and learn its history, then Part II will take us through UNISG’s Wine Bank, which is fulfilling Italy’s mission to showcase and preserve its best winemakers and their precious juices.

(P.S. Our CPN colleague Don Genova of All You Can Eat (allyoucaneat.podshow.com) is spending a year at the Parma campus, so check out his show for highlights from his trip. And yes, I’m insanely jealous.)

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Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Food Philosophy #34: Pairing Wine with Food

Food Philosophy #34: Pairing Wine with Food

At last, the heady realm of food and wine pairing is demystified for the hungry (and thirsty) layman. Mark and I chat with Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page about their new book, What to Drink with What You Eat, and discover their philosophy about a sensual approach to it all (yes, I'm giddy).

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Monday, December 11, 2006

Food Philosophy #33: Tasting Wine with the Senses

Food Philosophy #33: Tasting Wine with the Senses

You’ve probably tasted wine with your tongue, but have you ever engaged all of your senses in the process? How about your retronasal passage?

Explore along with me as I learn how to approach wine more sensually – and how the mind can trick us along the way. Rosina Tinari Wilson is back with a lesson in tasting, which happened during an impromptu gathering in the tasting room at Fontanafredda Winery in Piemonte. (www.fontanafredda.it)

We’ve also got lots of wine advice for the holidays at the Gilded Fork, including wines for under $10, food and wine pairings and a complete cocktail party how-to. ‘Tis the season, people! (www.gildedfork.com)

If you find yourself in a bind, you can also call our friends at ChefsLine, the live cooking hotline, for advice and comfort. Chef Mark might even pick up the phone! We’ve made special arrangements for Food Philosophy listeners, so you can get 30 free minutes of consultation with a live chef through January 1st, 2007.

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Music: Beau Hall (www.beaurocks.com)

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Monday, November 27, 2006

Food Philosophy #31: Endangered Pleasures

Food Philosophy #31: Endangered Pleasures

The fascists are at it again. The attempt to ban foie gras has come to New York City, and you can be damn sure I’ve got something to say about it. It is time for people to stand up for individual rights with the kind of volume typically reserved for animal rights, and that means you. Are you comfortable with the government dictating what you can and cannot eat?

Pleasures are becoming more endangered with every day that passes here in the Nanny State, and if you don’t stand up now for your individual freedoms, don’t be surprised when the Puritans are running every last detail of your existence. If you want to voice your opinion on the matter, contact your New York City Council legislators at the following:
http://www.nyccouncil.info/constituent/

On a happier note, and in salute to the ideal of pleasure – the kind that is both sinless and guilt-free – I’m delighted to feature a chat with entrepreneur Dick Pyle about the Truffle Tree empire he has created in Gascony. Thanks to his ingenuity and passion, you can now buy your very own truffle tree in France and partake of the bountiful treasures to be found beneath the ground.


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