ReMARKable Palate Podcast #41

ReMARKable Palate Podcast #41: Bobolink Dairy and Career Transitions for Chefs

It's the return of my greenmarket coverage, with a new regular feature, the Greenmarket Report. Today I interview Jonathan White of Bobolink Dairy (www.cowsoutside.com), who was selling his artisanal cheeses and breads at the Union Square Geenmarket. Following that interview is a phone conversation I had with a chef who's considering a career change.

Theme Music: "Can't Hold It Down" by Andy Sullivan.
"Picadillo" by Katy Stephan.

The ReMARKable Palate Podcast, a production of The Gilded Fork. www.gildedfork.com

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ReMARKable Palate Podcast #40

#40: Strolling the Upper West Side with Don Genova

I was featured on Don Genova's CBC radio show "Food For Thought", so I thought it only fair to turn the tables on Don and interview him! We speak about Don's Italian heritage, their immigration to Canada, and his exploration of Sicilian Culinary traditions. Along the way, we tour some of the Culinary Hot Spots of the Upper West Side of New York City. Plus a listener phones in from Merry Old England!

Music: "Can't Hold It Down" by Andy Sullivan.

The ReMARKable Palate Podcast, a production of The Gilded Fork. www.gildedfork.com

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ReMARKable Palate Podcast #39

ReMARKable Palate #39: The Preview Episode

A different sort of show today, as I bring you audio previews of some of the upcoming shows I'm planning for the next few weeks, including a soundseeing tour of SoHo, a Vietnamese cooking class, an interview with Don Genova of All You Can Eat, and some great street singing. Plus, I talk about several of the great menus I've done for my clients over the past week, now that the Spring entertaining season is in full swing.

The Music: "Can't Hold It Down" by Andy Sullivan.

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Even More Dinner Party Menus!

Well, it seems to be the season for parties and entertaining! I've been quite busy these past couple of weeks with special events for clients (hence my rather infrequent posting here - sorry!).

So here is a menu I'm preparing tonight for a post lecture reception for 30 for a noted speaker here in New York City. This meal will be served buffet style, so you can prepare most dishes in advance and keep warm when the guests arrive.

Buffet

Citrus-Glazed Roasted Pork Loin
Pork Loin Roast Glazed with a Sweet and Minty Orange Soy Sauce

Champagne Salmon and White Bean Salad
Flaked Poached Salmon with White Beans with a Basil Lime Dressing

Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken with Caramel Sauce
Asian chicken stir fry with lemongrass and a caramel sauce

Barley and Corn Salad with Endive
and Basil and Chive Dressing

Baby Spinach, Grape Tomato and Crouton Salad with Miso Ginger Dressing

Dessert
Champagne Biscotti Bites
Chocolate Crackle Cookies

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Mother's Day Family Dinner

Each year I cook a Mother's Day meal for friends of mine, and they invite the whole extended family over. In the past I have done ethnically themed meals for them, but this year I decided to focus on the sense of smell, and present dishes from the Gilded Fork which highlight the more aromatic and fragrant ingredients.

First Course
Minted Pea Purée in puff pastry vol-au-vents


Salad
Fennel, Orange and Zereshk Salad with Fig Vincotto


Entrées
Lavender, Honey and Balsamic Glazed Chicken


Baked Salmon in Pecan Crunch Coating

Side Dish
Mixed Sautéed Vegetables

Dessert
Caramelized Pineapple Timbales
with Lemongrass Crème



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Special Birthday Tasting dinner

I'm preparing a special 9 course tasting menu tonight for a client's birthday party. It's a formal sit-down dinner for 8, with wines from the client's own wine cellar. Some of the refcipes can be found on The Gilded Fork. Here is the menu:

Hors d’oeuvres
Tartalitas de Pimiento – Spanish Pimiento Custards
in mini-quiche cups

Bruschetta Tartufata – Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
with grated Black Umbrian Truffles

Entrées
Asparagus Risotto with King Prawns

Sautéed Duck Breast
with Green Peppercorn Morel Cream Sauce and steamed Baby Vegetables

Vegetable Morel Jalousie

Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
with Garlic Smashed Potatoes and Balsamic Reduction

Spaghetti ai Tartufi Neri - Spaghetti with Black Truffle Sauce and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano

Cheese Course
Speziato al tartufo, Campo Montalban with membrillo, Stilton and Brillat-Savarin

Dessert
Poached Pears with Chocolate Raspberry Sauce



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ReMARKable Palate Podcast #38

#38: Culinary Soundseeing Tour of Greenwich Village

Today I take you on a walking tour of Greenwich Village, stopping at a number of food shops and restaurants along the way, listening to the sounds of a busy and sunny Spring Day in New York City.

I also give a rundown of the honorees of this year's James Beard Foundation awards, and a new addition to the Culinary Podcast Network family.

Theme Music: "Can't Hold It Down", Andy Sullivan. www.andysullivan.com
"Icing", Katy Stephan. www.katystephan.com

The ReMARKable Palate Podcast. A production of The Gilded Fork. www.gildedfork.com

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Congratulations to Jean-Louis Gerin

Our good friend Jean-Louis Gerin won a James Beard award last night as Best Chef in the Northeast for his restaurant Jean-Louis in Greenwich, CT.

We were among the first to congratualte him at the Pellegrino sponsored after party at the Westin Hotel in Midtown, where he wore his newly minted medal with humility, while those around him tried to get him to display it even more prominently.

Stay tuned for an in depth recap of all the weekend's festivities and other award winners.

We will also be publishing an in-depth profile of Jean-Louis in our Behind the Toque section at The Gilded Fork.



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Nice Review of the RP Podcast

This review was recently posted by Rickard at the My Daily Recipe Blog. Have a look!

"First I have to say, sometimes 5 episodes is not enough to do a review. That was not the case with this podshow. I found myself actually WANTING to hear more from the first episode I heard.

Part of that was due to a 2 part interview with Vic Cherikoff of www.cherikoff.net. These were an absolutely wonderful 2 episodes to listen to. I also had no difficulty finding time to listen to them.

The interviews went very well and kept a flow to them. It seems Mark may have done interviews previously or it comes very naturally to him. They were very entertaining to say the least."

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Weekend Dog Blogging #33

We recently went to visit "Grandma" in New Mexico, and Stiva loves his carrier!

ReMARKable Palate Podcast #37

ReMARKable Palate #37: Small Plates Around the World

A cooking class in your ears this week, as I present the highlights of one of my cooking classes. I present different hors d'oeuvres courses from around the world: Wild Mushroom Bruschetta, Pesto Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, Greek Ham Kataifi, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Potstickers, Summer Rolls and Larp Gai.

Also, a special treat for Mom just in time for Mother's Day, plus an exploration of the senses dinner.

Theme Music: "Can't Hold It Down", Andy Sullivan. www.andysullivan.com
"Piccadillo", Katy Stephan. www.katystephan.com

The ReMARKable Palate Podcast. A production of The Gilded Fork. www.gildedfork.com

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