Food Philosophy #64: Chocolate Holiday Treats

Food Philosophy #64: Chocolate Holiday Treats

We are in the thick of the holiday season, so if you're like me you probably cringe at the idea of going to the mall. Fear not! Online gift options abound, and I found a few gems from our friends at Lillie Belle Farms and Saxon Chocolates that are oh-so-perfect for the decadent gift-giver (even if the recipient is you). From smoky blue cheese truffles to enrobed chocolate treats that call for disrobing, you can stay right at home and let the beauty of the internet make your holiday season a calm one.

http://www.saxonchocolates.com/
http://www.lilliebellefarms.com/

We've also got an incredible collection of holiday gifts in the Gilded Fork Boutique, and as a Food Philosophy listener you can get 10% off your order with code FPHOLIDAY at checkout. Happy shopping!

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ReMARKable Palate #119

ReMARKable Palate #119: Pecorino Siciliano

I'm joined by The Pastry Princess, Chef Monica, at a dinner to celebrate the arrival of Pecorino Siciliano to America. The dinner was held at Lidia Bastianich's Felidia Restaurant in NYC. We comment on this special DOP cheese and the dishes made with it, and we chat with Chef Cesare Casella of Restaurant Maremma and Dean of the Italian Studies Program at the International Culinary Center.

Co-Sponsors: Hamilton Beach

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Get your holiday gifts at the Gilded Fork Boutique. Use code RPHOLIDAY to get a 10% discount through December 31st.

Music: "Go Fish" by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network. music.podshow.com

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



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Holiday Gift Ideas: Allure Estates Olive Oil & Vinegar Set

To embrace the sumptuous goodness of artisanal, varietal indulgence, we’ve put together a special oil and vinegar set for the 2007 holiday season, thanks to our dear friends at Allure Estates.

Feast your senses on Allure Estates’ Olio Nuovo 2007 with its refreshing pizzicante kick, complemented by their estate-grown and aged Cabernet Sauvignon vinegar. Salads never had it so good, but don’t limit yourself to greens alone!

This gift set comes with a 375 ml bottle of Olio Nuovo 2007 and a 250 ml bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon vinegar.

Price: $45.00


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CMN - ReMARKable Palate Video #23

ReMARKable Palate Video #23: Ariane Daguin of D'Artagnan Foods

I catch up with Ariane Daguin from D'Artagnan Foods, on the occasion of a luncheon she co-hosted at Restaurant Orsay in NYC to celebrate the arrival of the wines of Domaine du Tariquet from her native Gascony to America. We chat about the wine and food pairings, and the seasonal wild fowl D'Artagnan is bringing to America from Scotland.

Co-Sponsors: Hamilton Beach

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Music: "Go Fish" by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network. music.podshow.com

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



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Food Philosophy Video #14: Gascony Wines

Food Philosophy Video #14: Gascony Wines

I discovered an intriguing line of wines from Domaine du Tariquet in the Gascony region of France. Importer Bobby Kacher shares his passion about this unusual varietal, and surprises us with white wines that can hold up to hearty winter foods.

http://www.robertkacherselections.com/

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

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Recipe: Chestnut Caramel Pound Cake

Rich with caramel flavor, aroma and color, this moist and dense pound cake is accented with chestnuts. The nuttiness and perfume of the winter nut perfectly complements the deep caramel flavor. Here we use chestnuts in three forms -- sweetened cream, flour and chestnut pieces -- to blissfully savor their buttery sweet, yet savory flavor. Enjoyed solo or with whipped cream, this cake is definitely worthy of the finest festive spread for both Thanksgiving and the Yuletide season.

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Cocktails: Love & Honor

Savor the sublime sweetness of chestnut elevated by the wonderful fresh blooms of Hendricks gin, accented with a touch of traditional falernum syrup and paired with provocative red currants. Love & Honor exudes powerful emotions under a veil of understated composure...

See Damian Sim's inspiration for this recipe here.


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Provocachic (SM) featured in Reuters

Reuters UK published an article this week about custom cocktails featuring Provocachic (SM):


What's Your Flavor? Cocktails Get Personal

SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - The cocktail just got personal: for a few thousand dollars, a Singaporean firm will create a drink as individual as you are.

Provocachic, owned by Sinaporean marketing expert Damian Sim, specializes in creating bespoke cocktails for corporations and people seeking a unique tipple to serve at special occasions.

"Taste is such a personal experience," said Sim, who prefers being called a "flavor Impressionist". "We create recipes that reflect the personality of the client and which aim to answer the question: what would your story taste like?"

Sim started Provocachic in 2002 after years of mixing cocktails to appeal to his friends.
"I like cocktails but so many people I know are put off by the bad ones they taste at bars. In Singapore and Asia, the industry is very cost-based so they often use cheap ingredients. I wanted to change that," he added.

Sim is the cocktail specialist at U.S.-based gourmet Web site The Gilded Fork (www.gildedfork.com) and Provocachic's clients have included American Express and luxury lingerie brand La Perla, which requested custom-made cocktails to serve to clients at product launch events.

Read the rest of the article here.

CMN - ReMARKable Palate #118

ReMARKable Palate #118: Last Minute Thanksgiving Tips

I'm joined by Jennifer Iannolo from Food Philosophy and the Chefs of ChefsLine.com with some quick tips to keep you sane in those final moments before the big Thanksgiving Day celebrations. We answer reader questions with tips on defrosting, brining, and proper cooking temperatures for your turkey, as well as side dishes, desserts, and cocktail recipes and tips.

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Food Philosophy Video #13: Yummie Chocolates

Food Philosophy Video #13: Yummie Chocolates

Laura Waite Zuckerman, founder of Yummie Chocolates, joins me for a discussion about what's new in her collection this year. From chocolate clouds to dipped pretzel rods, we're covering every yummie base just in time for the holidays.

http://www.2yummie.com/

Find Yummie Chocolate collections in the Gilded Fork Boutique!

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

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






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Recipe: Chestnut Hot Chocolate

To chase away that nip in the air, try warming your insides with this hot, chocolaty treat. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, note that there is a difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate: Hot cocoa is typically just water or milk and cocoa powder, while, made from chocolate bars melted into cream, hot chocolate is a rich and decadent drink. Here is an intoxicating twist on our favorite winter warmer; flavored with two varieties of chestnuts and triple chocolate, this is a creamy, cozy sip -- the kind of food you can cuddle up to (and we suspect that few adults would object to sneaking in a splash of brandy or cognac.)

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ReMARKable Palate Video #22

ReMARKable Palate Video #22: A Taste of Miami in NYC

Video from my visit to the Taste of Miami in New York event. I speak with Chef Frank Randazzo of Talula, Chef Christopher Cramer of Sonesta Bayfront Hotel, Chef Rafael Velazquez of Loew's Miami Beach Hotel, and Chef Jose Mendin of Sushi Samba Dromo, as they each describe the dishes they prepared for the event.

Co-Sponsors: Hamilton Beach

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Music: "Go Fish" by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network. music.podshow.com

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



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CMN - ReMARKable Palate #117

ReMARKable Palate #117: A taste of Miami in NYC

We visit with friends old and new and warm up in the autumn cold! Chef Chris Wagner from Johnson and Wales University, Mabel de Beunza from The Biltmore Hotel, and William Talbert, CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as chefs from Talulah, Loew's Miami Beach Hotel, and more.

Links:
Johnson and Wales University
Biltmore Hotel
Miami and the Beaches

Co-Sponsors: Hamilton Beach

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Music: "Go Fish" by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network. music.podshow.com

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



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Mise en Place: Thanksgiving Day Menu

This year we're serving up a bit of tradition -- with a twist. Our lively menu offers familiar, comforting Thanksgiving flavors with a dash of spice, because we simply can't resist such things. And remember that no matter what happens, a good host never panics! See our Entertaining section for some helpful tips on how to keep your cool for the holidays.

Appetizer: Steamed Artichokes with Lemon-Herb Mayo

Soup: Pumpkin Bisque

Main Course & Trimmings:
Brined Turkey
Upside-Down Cranberry Cornbread
Spice Glazed Carrots
Spiced Cranberry & Orange Relish
Garlic Smashed Potatoes

Dessert: Pumpkin Streusel Cake

See the full Thanksgiving Dinner menu with recipes and wine pairing recommendations from resident pairing expert Lenn Thompson.


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ReMARKable Palate Video #21

ReMARKable Palate Video #21: Ocean Spray Recipe Contest Winners

We attend a cocktail party to announce the winners of Ocean Spray's cranberry recipe contest winners. 4 finalists in each of 2 categories, professional and home cooks, cooked for the judges, and one winner from each division won $25,000, presented by a couple of recognizable cranberry farmers!


Co-Sponsors: Hamilton Beach

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Music: "Go Fish" by Big Money Grip, from the Podsafe Music Network. music.podshow.com

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

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Food Philosophy Video #12: Chestnuts in Bolzano

Food Philosophy Video #12: Chestnuts in Bolzano

Here's a quick bit of nut trivia for you as Chef Mark and I spot some roasted chestnuts on the streets of Bolzano, Italy.

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Music: Beau Hall (www.beaurocks.com)

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





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Cocktails: Magic Carousel

The light mist green of pistachio Persian fairy floss crowns this elixir of Dutch gin, saffron, ginger, pistachio ice cream and Ran Watte Ceylon tea. With exquisite delicacy, and perhaps even a certain brutality with its history of royal patrons, pistachio feels like childhood love. Savor the complexity and subtlety of this cocktail, like a deep misty magical forest. Never grow old, and remember the child in us all.


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Chef Mark on FOX Business Channel

Chef Mark will appear on the new FOX Business Channel this coming Friday Nov. 2nd between 11:30AM - Noon EST. He will be a guest for a short 3-4 minute segment to speak about the Personal Chef industry.

This is a relatively new cable channel, in the CNBC vein, so "check your local listings", TiVo it, and tell your friends!

http://www.foxbusiness.com


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