ReMARKable Palate

The Chef Has Left the Building!

2008-03-17T23:17:00.002-04:00

Well, after a few years using blogspot.com for my blog and podcast, I've finally gotten around to more fully integrating everything into my www.remarkablepalate.com site.

So now you can find everything "Chef Mark" in one place, from my personal chef service, to the blog and podcast. The new site even has the video player for each video right there in the post.

I'm sure you'll like it. If you have links to this blog, please update them to read

http://www.remarkablepalate.com/blog

The feed for the blog and podcast hasn't changed, though. It's at

http://feeds.feedburner.com/ReMARKablePalate

Thanks!

RPV34: Modern Dwellers Chocolates, Part 2

2008-03-13T02:07:00.001-04:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #34: Modern Dwellers Chocolates, Part 2

Chef Mark continues his chat with Martha Brigham of Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge in Anchorage Alaska. We learn about some of the unusual (and some may say, crazy!) flavor combinations of their chocolate truffles!

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

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

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RP134: 19th Annual US Pastry Competition

2008-03-12T03:55:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #134: 19th Annual US Pastry Competition

Chef Monica Glass, the "Pastry Princess" joins me to discuss the 19th Annual US Pastry Championship, which brings together some of the top pastry chefs in the country to create sumptuous cakes, luscious bon bons, and inventive sugar and chocolate sculptures, this year with the theme "Under the Sea".

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

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RPV33: Modern Dwellers Chocolates Part 1

2008-03-06T01:51:00.001-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #33: Modern Dwellers Chocolates, Part 1

Chef Mark chats with Martha Brigham of Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge in Anchorage Alaska. We talk about the inspiration for the shop, and taste some of the traditional Mayan drinking chocolate. On the next show, we taste chocolate truffles!

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

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

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RP133: Kirsten Dixon of WinterLake Lodge

2008-03-05T00:00:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #133: Kirsten Dixon of WinterLake Lodge

This week, I speak with Kirsten Dixon, chef and co-owner of the WinterLake Lodge in the Alaska Wilderness, where I had the pleasure of spending a week last month. Despite the remote location, Kirsten and her husband Carl provide a calming, welcoming atmosphere, and create some amazing meals for their guests, including the chunkiest, tastiest cookies I’ve had in a long time! Kirsten’s recipes can be found in 2 cookbooks, with a third on the way. We hear about her unique story and vision of hospitality on today’s show.

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

food, food podcast, Alaska, WinterLake Lodge, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Media Network, Gilded Fork, Chef Mark

RPV32: Alaska Teaser

2008-03-04T23:25:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #32: Alaska Teaser

A short teaser of what's to come soon from Chef Mark's journey to the WinterLake Lodge, deep in the frozen wilds of Alaska, and the culinary delights he discovered there.

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

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

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Dinner Fictional?

2008-03-03T19:38:00.002-05:00

If you're going to fake some stuff on your resume, at least pick something that isn't so easily verified! Lie about cooking for the Jones's down the street, not the most famous woman on the planet!

NEW YORK — After rising to culinary stardom preparing impossible meals on his Food Network series, Robert Irvine has met an obstacle his kitchen prowess couldn't overcome _ an embellished resume.

The star of "Dinner: Impossible" has acknowledged fabricating some of the more fantastic parts of his resume, including having cooked for Britain's Royal Family and various U.S. presidents.

Following the revelations, the network announced it would not renew Irvine's contract, though it would air the remaining episodes of the current season, the series' fourth.

"I was wrong to exaggerate in statements related to my experiences in the White House and the Royal Family," Irvine said in a written statement. "I am truly sorry for misleading people and misstating the facts."

The Food Network said it might revisit its decision at the end of this season, but for now would begin searching for a new host for the series, which challenged Irvine to cook under arduous conditions.

"We rely on the trust that our viewers have in the accuracy of the information we present, and Robert challenged that trust," the network said in a written release.

Irvine, who is from England, first acknowledged the fabrications in a Feb. 17 story in the St. Petersburg Times.

Get FIT this Leap Day

2008-02-29T02:07:00.002-05:00

My good friend Amy Mac, host of the Fitness Attack Podcast, is releasing her book today! Go check it out on Amazon and buy a copy for yourelf. You'll love Amy's no-nonsense approach to fitness and feeling good!

After more than 400 Fitness Attack episodes, the first 100 are
available in print! The Fitness Attack book will be available through the Amazon link on www.WithAmyMac.com on Leap Day, 2/29! It has been almost 2 years since the launch of Amy Mac and my health and fitness podcasts.

Not only have we succeeded in providing great content (for free!) consistently for that duration but we have been featured in
numerous publications and have episodes distributed to multiple TV and mobile platforms. I am asking everyone to buy the book on 2/29 in an attempt to 'rush the charts' and turn some heads in the bookselling world. Not only are you supporting me, but you are supporting those of us who have persevered in new media and proved that great content can be user-generated.

Buy the book HERE:

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RPV31: Zester Tips

2008-02-28T13:46:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #31: Zester Tips

Chef Mark shares a few quick tips on choosing zesters for taking the rind off lemons and limes. From bar zesters for making twists to fine microplane zesters. This is the third in a series of quick kitchen and shopping tips from ReMARKable Palate.

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

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

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Good Enough to Drink (and Eat!)

2008-02-27T16:06:00.001-05:00

FYI, I'm going to be stepping up my blogging again, and posting events I get invitations for that may be of interest to my listeners and readers. Here's one that sounds like fun, and I know the owners of Pour, it's a GREAT wine shop:

Good Enough to Drink (and Eat!)

A super-charged wine class with edible benefits!

This wine class is like no other you've ever taken before. This class will have you on your feet - literally! Class begins at 75th. and Amsterdam, at Pour. While you browse through Pour for great finds, Mollie Battenhouse, a certified sommelier and wine educator will teach you how to choose a wine from the shelf, crack the code of the shelf-talkers to tell you what you're really buying, and teach you where the good values really lie. We'll select several bottles to bring along to our wine class - with benefits - at Good Enough to Eat. Oh, and the benefits are many! Carrie Levin, chef & owner of Good Enough to Eat serves up Mcdreamy Mac n'cheese, meatloaf like momma used to make, roast organic chicken and heavenly grilled cornbread with honey. Real food with really good wine - makes for one really great wine class.

**All participants will receive a 15% discount on any wines purchased during the evening, or on their next visit to Pour.

**Dinner in NOT included in the price of the wine class. Dinner will be paid for at Good Enough To Eat, and should not be more than $40 - $45 per person

When: Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Where: Pour - 75th & Amsterdam - 6:30pm

Good Enough to Eat - 83rd & Amsterdam - 7:30pm.

Cost: $55 for the wine class, dinner - approximately $40 - 45.

Reserve your spot! E-mail pourwineevents@gmail.com or buy your tickets at www.localwineevents.com. You may also call Pour (212)501-7687 to buy your tickets by phone.

Ah, to stay young...

2008-02-27T16:03:00.000-05:00

I got this notice in the email:

Tiny New York Meatpacking District restaurant Jarnac will turn 8-years-old but celebrate just its 2nd birthday on the coming leap-year day of Friday, February 29.

The famous 32-seat French restaurant on the corner of West 12th and Greenwich St opened on February 29, 2000 – another leap-year day.

Owner Tony Powe has only been able to celebrate one birthday for the neighborhood restaurant.

Jarnac has managed to survive 8 years of turbulent market conditions despite being one of the smallest restaurants in Manhattan.

On the leap year day of Friday, February 29, Jarnac is offering the public entrees at a special Leap Year price of $20.08 (2008, 2nd birthday).

RP132: Unusual Alaskan Chocolates

2008-02-27T00:47:00.001-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #132: Unusual Alaskan Chocolates

This week, I pay a visit to a unique chocolate shop and art gallery in Anchorage Alaska, the Modern Dwellers Chocolate Lounge. I speak with Martha Brigham and Zoe Oakley, who have created a homey atmosphere for the enjoyment of some unusual chocolates featuring quizzical local flavors of Alaska, with truffles that incorporate smoked salmon, wild blueberries, candied ginger, nori and even small dried anchovies!

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

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RP131: Tasting Tasmania

2008-02-20T02:30:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #131: Tasting Tasmania

This week, I learn about the foods and culture of Tasmania, that lovely heart shaped island off the southern coast of Australia. I speak with Felicia Mariana, CEO of Tourism Tasmania, about the uniqueness of this southern island, and the plight of the beloved Tasmanian Devil. I also speak with Mark Alridch of Tasmanian Rain, touted to be the purest natural drinking water on earth. Finally, I chat with Ian Parmenter, well known in Oz as the host of the runaway hit Consuming Passions, who is quite outspoken about the native products, as well as Genetically modified products, and regulations around pasteurizing cheeses.

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

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RPV30: Thermometer Tips

2008-02-14T18:21:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #30: Thermometer Tips

Chef Mark shares a few quick tips on choosing the right thermometer for your fridge, freezer and for measuring the temperature of your foods. This is the second of a series of quick kitchen and shopping tips from ReMARKable Palate.

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

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

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Thermometer Tips

2008-02-14T13:26:00.000-05:00

RP130: My Dinner with Andrea, Part 2

2008-02-13T02:00:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #130: My Dinner with Andrea, Part 2

I speak with Andrea Tiberi of Eatalian Style about his focus on teaching Americans the authentic regional tastes of Italy. We chat about his native Umbria, great cheeses like Grana Padano, as he prepares for the guests to arrive. We'll have video of the event soon!

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

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Photos from the WinterLake Lodge, Alaska

2008-02-10T23:06:00.000-05:00

I'm just home from the trip of a lifetime, 3 days spent in the middle of the Alaska wilderness at Carl and Kirsten Dixon's WinterLake Lodge, which is only accessible by skiplane in the winter, and seaplane or helicopter in the summer. They are wonderful hosts, offering great hospitality. I'll have both audio and video shows in the coming weeks from the trip, both in the kitchen and outdoors snowmachining and dog sledding.

Rust's Flying Service flew us out in one of their distinctive red planes

Scott Slone from Alaska Podshow and I on the plane on the way out to the lodge.

The view out the front window of the plane.

The highest peak in North America, Danali (It's huge even from a couple hundred miles away).

One of the family's 2 Labs, Willow, in front of the Lodge.

Inside the great room of the lodge.

Some of the great dishes we enjoyed, prepared by Kirsten and Chef Eric.

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RP129: My Dinner with Andrea, Part 1

2008-02-06T02:00:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #129: My Dinner with Andrea, Part 1

I speak with Andrea Sertoli of Select Italy about his company's customized travel planning, with it's culinary focus, and the intimate dinners he hosts to share Italian conviviality. Next week, we speak with the other Andrea, Chef Andrea Tiberi, about the menu for this special dinner gathering.

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

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RP128: The Cantering Caterer

2008-01-29T22:39:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #128: The Cantering Caterer

This week, we speak with Christian O’Dowd, owner of the Cantering Caterer, based in Connecticut. Christian has been responsible for some huge events all over the tri-state area, from rooftop wedding receptions, to celebrity and corporate parties based around ethnic themes, color themes, and even themed around super fruits! So today we hear some of Christian's secrets!

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

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Merguez with Spicy Chickpeas

2008-01-29T20:25:00.000-05:00

One of our most active readers and listeners, Pat Churchill, writes in to comment on last week's show featuring ANOTHER listener, Shawn Dreelin:

Enjoyed your podcast chatting to one of your listeners, Shawn. I get merguez at a local monthly farmers' market and made this dish.

You might like to forward the url to him. He really is into the
chacuterie. I've got Hannah Glasse's 1758 cookbook if he would like me to send him the sausage recipes from that. I sure hope he is blogging about his experiences. Feel free to pass on my email address to him.

-Pat

Done! And I post the photo and link here for everyone to see! Please send your links and thoughts to any show to remarkablepalate@gmail.com

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RPV29: Cast Iron Tips

2008-01-29T03:29:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #29: Cast Iron Tips

Chef Mark shares a few quick tips on choosing and seasoning a cast iron skillet. This is the first of a series of quick kitchen and shopping tips from ReMARKable Palate.

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

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

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RP127: Listener Shawn Dreelin

2008-01-23T02:02:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #127: Listener Shawn Dreelin

Today we speak with Shawn Dreelin, a listener from Glen Allen, Virginia who is passionate about making his own homemade food products. he approaches his projects with precision and dedication. From cold smoking his own meats, to making sausages, and trying out many of our Gilded Fork recipes, Shawn is game to try it all!

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

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Photos of Cold Smoker Setup

2008-01-23T01:52:00.000-05:00

I spoke with listener Shawn Dreelin on ReMARKable Palate #127, and he told us how he constructed a cold smoker setup in his backyard. As promised, here are the photos of the setup.

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Speckfest Preview Video

2008-01-18T18:27:00.000-05:00

Preview of the Culinary Media Network's visit to Speckfest, the largest festival celebrating Speck, Alto Adige's proud contribution to the world of ham. We learn about production of this unique smoke ... d and cured ham both from artisanal farmhouse producers and factory prodcuers, learn to taste with expert Lou Di Palo of Di Palo's Fine Foods in Little Italy, and goof around a little up in the mountains.

Culinary Media Network, www.culinarypodcastnetwork.com
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Adventures in Asiago Preview

2008-01-18T18:13:00.001-05:00

Coming soon to The Culinary Media Network. Join us on our adventures as we explore the making and tasting of one of the world's most amazing cheeses, Asiago DOP. Lou Di Palo of Di Palo's fine Foods in Little Italy is our guide as we explore.

Culinary Media Network, www.culinarypodcastnetwork.com
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Swiss Wine Video

2008-01-17T01:20:00.000-05:00

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RPV28: Swiss Wines

2008-01-17T01:07:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #28: Swiss Wines

We speak with representatives from 3 different regions in Switzerland, learning about the unique wines of this small, mountainous country. We learn about the wines of Lake Geneva from Beat Dreier of Geneva Tourism, The Matterhorn Region from Bruno Huggler, and the Vaudois from Francois Michel.

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

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

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RP126: Koshi Rice

2008-01-16T01:44:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #126: Koshi Rice

This week, I speak with Mark Isbell of Isbell farms in Humnoke, Arkansas. Mark’s family has been growing rice for generations, and he joins us today to speak about koshihikari rice, the favored sushi rice, in Japan, and how his family was the first to successfully grow this rice in the United States. Along the way, we learn about the process of growing rice.

www.koshirice.com

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

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RP125: Brandt Beef

2008-01-13T02:02:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #125: Brandt Beef

This week, we speak with the folks from Brandt Beef, a family owned beef producer, who pride themselves on raising their cattle on grain that they grow themselves, and focusing on a “tongue to tail” philosophy of sustainable stewardship. Using their own compost and non-commercial fertilizer, they approach the raising of cattle as a full circle endeavor, and are working with some top chefs to provide them with MORE than just the prime cuts.

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

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

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ReMARKable Palate Promo Video

2008-01-05T04:26:00.001-05:00

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ReMARKable Palate Promo Video

2008-01-05T04:04:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Promo Video

Short Promo Video with highlights of the ReMARKable Palate Video and Audio shows. Hosted by Chef Mark Tafoya.

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CMN Promo Video

2008-01-05T01:18:00.000-05:00

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CMN Promo Video

2008-01-05T00:40:00.001-05:00

CMN Promo Video

Video highlights from the Culinary Media Network, the world's first all-food audio and video podcast channel. Celebrate the sensual pleasures of food!

www.culinarymedianetwork.com

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RP124: Highlights of 2007

2008-01-02T01:17:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #124: Highlights of 2007

In this first week of 2008, it’s a review of some of the highlights of 2007. In looking back at the past year, I had so much fun bringing you a varied batch of interviews. Today I’ll go through and highlight a different feature from each month of the past year, with a brief intro, to remind you where we’ve been. Next week, we’ll be back with original, all new content for 2008, continuing our focus on learning about the best in the world of food.

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

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

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RP123: CityMeals on Wheels

2007-12-25T20:08:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #123: CityMeals on Wheels

Jennifer and I speak once again with Gael Greene, founder of CityMeals on Wheels, on the occasion of the organization serving its 34 millionth meal to homebound elderly New Yorkers. Consider making a donation to citymeals.org this holiday season to help in the effort.

And I go into the kitchen to show you how to make an easy weeknight meal of Chicken and Grapes (yes, grapes!)

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

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

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Feed Change!

2007-12-20T01:11:00.000-05:00

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be sure you have the correct feed address for ReMARKable Palate. Please subscribe to

http://feeds.feedburner.com/ReMARKablePalate.

The show will soon be switching feeds, and if you're subscribed via Feedburner, you'll never miss an episode! (Once there, you can click on your podcatcher and be subscribed automatically)

To update your iTunes settings manually, click on "Advanced", then "Subscribe to Podcast", and type in the feedburner URL, http://feeds.feedburner.com/ReMARKablePalate , and you're good to go.

Please don't depend on the listing that's currently in iTunes, because it points to the old feed, and we're not certain that they will update it in a timely manner.

Feeds for our other Culinary Media Network feeds can be found at:

Food Philosophy:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/FoodPhilosophy
Culinary Roundtable:
http://feeds.feedurner.com/CulinaryRoundtable
All You Can Eat:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/AllYouCanEat
A Guy, A Girl, and A Bottle:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/AGuyAGirlAndABottle

Thanks!

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Beer Sommelier Marc Stroobandt

2007-12-20T00:49:00.000-05:00

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RPV27: Beer Sommelier Marc Stroobandt

2007-12-20T00:22:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #27: Beer Sommelier Marc Stroobandt

Master Beer sommelier Marc Stroobandt left law school to learn about beer, trading one bar for another! We learn about the best way to enjoy Belgian beers, including Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe. Listen for Jennifer's audio interview with Marc on Food Philosophy #69.

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

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

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RP122: Slow and Easy

2007-12-18T22:12:00.001-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #122: Slow and Easy

This week, we speak with Mary Ann Esposito, host of the long running PBS series Ciao Italia, which explores the regional cuisines of Italy. We caught up with her at Patsy’s Restaurant at the release party for her new book Ciao Italia; Slow and Easy, an assembly of casseroles, braises and one pot dishes from all over Italy. We also speak with Chef Sal Scognamillo of Patsy’s who tells us about the history of his iconic NY restaurant, along with some of the dishes he prepared from Mary Ann’s book.

ATTN: Please be sure you have the correct feed address for ReMARKable Palate. Please subscribe to http://feeds.feedburner.com/ReMARKablePalate. The show will soon be switching feeds, and if you're subscribed via Feedburner, you'll never miss an episode! (Once there, you can click on your podcatcher and be subscribed automatically)

To update your iTunes settings manually, click on "Advanced", then "Subscribe to Podcast", and type in the feedburner URL, http://feeds.feedburner.com/ReMARKablePalate , and you're good to go. Thanks!

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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Friuli Venezia Giulia Video

2007-12-12T16:49:00.001-05:00

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RPV26: Friuli Venezia Giulia Video

2007-12-12T16:03:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #26: A Taste of Friuli Venezia Giulia

We speak with our friend Lou Di Palo from Di Palo’s Fine Foods in Little Italy about Montasio Cheese and Prosciutto San Daniele from Friuli Venezia Giulia. Then we speak with winemaker Christian Beltrame about the expression of wine in the region.

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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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RP121: A Taste of Friuli Venezia Giulia

2007-12-12T02:05:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #121: A Taste of Friuli Venezia Giulia

This week, we learn about the food and wine products of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Northeastern Italy, which borders with Slovenia. From Montasio Cheese and the amazing frico made from it, to Prosciutto San Daniele, and the Friulano grape, we speak with winemakers and with our friend Lou Di Palo from Di Palo’s Fine Foods in Little Italy, and learn about this unique little region.

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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

food, food podcast, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Media Network, Gilded Fork, Chef Mark, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Montasio, Prosciutto San Daniele, Friulano

Making Coffee!

2007-12-06T01:50:00.000-05:00

food, food podcast, cooking, Hamilton Beach, coffee, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Podcast Network, Gilded Fork

RPV25: Making Coffee!

2007-12-06T01:37:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #25: Making Coffee!

Chef Mark shows you how to make coffee using the innovative new Brew Station Plus from Hamilton Beach. You can find the entire line of Electrics kitchen appliances at www.hamiltonbeach.com.

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food, food podcast, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Media Network, Gilded Fork, Chef Mark, coffee, Hamilton Beach

RP120: Maker's Mark Bourbon

2007-12-05T00:05:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #120: Maker's Mark Bourbon

This week, we speak with Bill Samuels Jr, CEO of the one and only Maker’s Mark Bourbon company from Kentucky. We learn about the process, the tastes, and what distinguishes Kentucky Bourbon from other whiskies. Bill is a great guy, full of great stories about his family's history in Bourbon, from Prohibition through today.

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Video - Chef Hannes Pignater

2007-11-30T19:45:00.000-05:00

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RPV24: Chef Hannes Pignater

2007-11-30T19:19:00.001-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #24: Chef Hannes Pignater

We chat with Chef Hannes Pignater of the Ansitz zum Steinbok Restaurant in Villanders, in Alto Adige, Italy, about his focus on local SudTirol cuisine, and his use of local ingredients such as Grey Cheese, Speck and Asiago cheese.

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food, food podcast, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Media Network, Gilded Fork, Chef Mark, Hannes Pignater, SudTirol, Alto Adige, Hamilton Beach

Video - A Fork in The Road Venice

2007-11-29T00:11:00.001-05:00

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Video - A Fork in The Road Venice

2007-11-29T00:09:00.000-05:00

Video - Fork in The Road Venice

Jennifer and Mark stroll through the canals and sidepaths of Venice, discovering the beauty and romance of the city (and Mark learns some essentials of Venetian building names)

A Fork in the Road is a production of the Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com

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RP119: Pecorino Siciliano

2007-11-28T00:19:00.000-05:00

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.

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Ariane Daguin video

2007-11-25T00:25:00.000-05:00

food, food podcast, cooking, recipe, food, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Podcast Network, Gilded Fork

RPV23: Ariane Daguin of D'Artagnan Foods

2007-11-24T15:20:00.001-05:00

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.

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food, food podcast, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Media Network, Gilded Fork, Chef Mark, Ariane Daguin, Dartagnan, Tariquet, Hamilton Beach

RP118: Last Minute Thanksgiving Tips

2007-11-20T18:56:00.001-05:00

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, food podcast, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Media Network, Gilded Fork, Chef Mark, Thanksgiving, Turkey, cooking tips, Partida Tequila, Hamilton Beach

Taste of Miami in New York Video

2007-11-15T02:33:00.000-05:00

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RPV22: A Taste of Miami in NYC

2007-11-15T02:11:00.000-05:00

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.

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food, food podcast, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Media Network, Gilded Fork, Chef Mark, Miami, Partida Tequila, Hamilton Beach

RP117: Miami in NYC

2007-11-14T00:46:00.000-05:00

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

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food, food podcast, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Media Network, Gilded Fork, Chef Mark, Miami, Partida Tequila, Hamilton Beach

Rioja named Wine Region of the Year

2007-11-11T21:42:00.000-05:00

I'm sure that it's not ONLY because of my coverage and support of the region, but Wine Enthusiast has named Rioja wine region of the year!

Although Rioja's winemaking history goes back centuries, and benefits from hundreds of years of experience and innovation, it is currently undergoing a stylistic revolution—or, as winemakers prefer—an “evolution. This historic region was Spain’s first denominated, governed wine region, a designation only given to regions that consistently demonstrated the highest quality levels over many years. Encompassing just over 150,000 planted acres, Rioja was promoted to DOC in 1991, and recently has scaled new heights in the production of world-class wines. Through its evolution beyond a one-product, one-style region, the region has not only put itself on the international wine map, but has done the same for Spain.

Regular readers know how much I love the wines of Spain, and those of Rioja in particular, so I'm excited that more and more Americans are finding out for themselves just how wide a range of wines they can find from Rioja, from thr most traditional, like Lopez de Heredia, to the innovative and avant-garde, like Cune Haro.

Felicitaciones!

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Ocean Spray Recipe Contest Winners

2007-11-11T20:39:00.000-05:00

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RPV21: Ocean Spray Recipe Contest Winners

2007-11-11T19:18:00.000-05:00

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!

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food, food podcast, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Media Network, Gilded Fork, Chef Mark, cranberry, Ocean Spray, personal chef

Cranberry Harvesting with Steve Lee

2007-11-08T21:03:00.000-05:00

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food, food podcast, cooking, cranberry, Ocean Spray, ReMARKable Palate, Culinary Podcast Network, Gilded Fork

RPV20: Cranberry Farming with Steve Lee

2007-11-07T23:24:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #20: Cranberry Farming with Steve Lee

Ocean Spray's Bogs Across America event in Rockefeller Center. We speak with Steve Lee, cranberry farmer, about the harvesting process.

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RP116: Bogs Across America!

2007-11-07T01:00:00.000-05:00

ReMARKable Palate #116: Bogs Across America!

We attend the annual Ocean Spray Bogs Across America event in Rockefeller Center, We speak with Chef Ming Tsai, as well as several Ocean Spray growers and test kitchen folks, as well as several of the contestants in the Ocean Spray recipe contest, then we attend a cocktail party and learn who won the $25,000 prizes!

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Chef Mark on FOX Business Channel

2007-11-03T17:12:00.000-04:00

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RPV19: Chef Mark on FOX Business Channel

2007-11-03T16:03:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #19: Chef Mark on FOX Business Channel

Video of Chef Mark's appearance on FOX Business Channel, Friday November 2nd, speaking about the benefits of a Personal Chef Service with host Tom Sullivan.

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Chef Mark to Appear on FOX Business Channel

2007-10-31T11:38:00.001-04:00

I am scheduled to appear on the new FOX Business Channel this coming Friday Nov. 2nd between 11:30AM - Noon EST. I'll 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!

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Chef Mark to Appear on FOX Business Channel

2007-10-31T11:38:00.000-04:00

RP115: The Wines of Alto Adige

2007-10-31T01:17:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #115: The Wines of Alto Adige

We learn about the wines of the Alto Adige region of Northern Italy from wine expert Thomas Augschöll, who leads us through a wine luncheon prepared by Chef Hannes Pignater of the Ansitz zum Steinbock Restaurant in Villanders. We're joined by Franz Mitterrutzner, President of the Speck Alto Adige Consortium, and Lou Di Palo, owner of Di Palo’s in New York.

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Chef Mark's Holiday Gadget Guide

2007-10-27T01:17:00.000-04:00

Chef Mark's Holiday Gadget Recommendation

Chef Mark joins the gang at Podshow by sharing his recommendation for a (low tech)gadget that everyone should have this holiday season.

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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RP114: A Mexican Lunch

2007-10-24T03:23:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #114: A Mexican Lunch

Jennifer and I have lunch on the terraza with Vinicio Estrada and Juan Pable Diz of Partida Tequila, in Amatitan, Mexico. We discuss pairing tequilas with food. Then I go into the kitchen with my new Hamilton Beach stand mixer and show you how to make a simple crepe batter.

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"El Testament d'Amelia", by Terry Muska, from Talking Taco Music. www.talkingtaco.com

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On the Tequila Trail #3: Sip It, Don't Slam It - How to Taste Tequila

2007-10-18T12:36:00.001-04:00

On The Tequila Trail #3: Sip It, Don't Slam It - How to Taste Tequila

Join Chef Mark at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco with proprietor Julio Bermejo, the foremost tequila expert in the US, as he shows Mark how to taste fine 100% agave tequila. We learn about the taste characteristics which distinguish the Amatitan Valley from the Highlands, and the differences in flavor, aroma, and mouth feel between Partida Blanco, Reposado and Añejo.

On The Tequila Trail is a production of the Culinary Media Network (http://www.culinarymedianetwork.com/).

Music: Courtesy of Talking Taco Music

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RP113: Native American Showcase

2007-10-17T00:07:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #113: Native American Showcase

We speak with Nathan Notah of the American Indian Food Group, who introduces us to several of the great food products being produced by indigenous peoples in the US. From chocolate to Anasazi beans, wild rice, popcorn and fry bread mixes, we learn about the diversity of products available from Native Americans.

Links:
American Indian Foods

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On The Tequila Trail #2: Luscious Tequila Cocktails

2007-10-16T13:08:00.000-04:00

On The Tequila Trail #2: Rocks, No Salt - Luscious Tequila Cocktails

Join Jennifer in San Francisco as she mixes it up a little with Master Mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout, who shows us just how versatile tequila can be as a cocktail base.

Jacques goes to the market with Chef Mark to shop for the freshest ingredients, then they head back to Tommy's Mexican Restaurant where he demonstrates several drinks with using Partida Tequila.

On The Tequila Trail is a production of the Culinary Media Network (www.culinarymedianetwork.com).

Music: Courtesy of Talking Taco Music

Enchiladas Rojas by Frank Corrales and Ben Tavera King from Burning Desires, available as a CD and download at www.talkingtaco.com or www.amazon.com.

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RPV18: Lower East Side Eating Tour Part 2

2007-10-12T18:54:00.001-04:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #18: Lower East Side Eating Tour Part 2

It's Part 2 of our eating tour of the Lower East Side, as Jennifer and Don Genova join me at Guss' Pickles, home of full sours, half sours, and quarter sours! We learn about the process, look into the barrels, and talk to the pickle maker. Watch for Part 3 on All You Can Eat.

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I'm in the USA Today!

2007-10-11T10:16:00.000-04:00

The AP published an article today on the growing popularity of personal chefs -- starring me! I'm amazed at how many outlets across the country have picked this piece up, including Business Week, the Miami Herald, San Jose Mercury News, Florida Times Union, Arizona Republic, ABCNews.com, The Huffington Post, etc.

It appears in the business section of USA Today, along with a big photo of me chopping herbs in a client's kitchen, but you can see the AP version here:
Popularity of Personal Chefs Rises

Excerpt below:

Mark Tafoya, who owns the New York-based ReMARKable Palate personal chef service, cooks for regular weekly clients and also offers one-time meal services, such as romantic dinners for two.

Tafoya prepares the meals in the client's home, with the dishes ranging from chicken enchiladas with a green tomatillo sauce to crab lasagna with bechamel sauce.

For regular clients, the week's meals are discussed in advance and are created in accordance with their dietary needs and personal tastes. Organic, vegetarian and kosher options are available and nothing is repeated for six months unless requested, he said.

Tafoya said that by cooking for the same clients over a long time, he's able to develop a kind of intimacy and customization that restaurant chefs just aren't able to.

"I think that when I do hit it off and when they like my food and I understand them and what they like to eat, I can suggest new dishes that they might not have tried before, but I think might be right for them," Tafoya said.

Tafoya said he was drawn to the profession after careers in acting and teaching. He saw it as a way to turn his love of food and cooking into a viable business.

Along with the ReMARKable Palate, Tafoya also is the co-owner and executive chef of The Gilded Fork, an online media company featuring recipes, podcasts and articles and blogs about food.

Tafoya said his typical weekly clients are incredibly busy, career-oriented people who don't have time to cook, but still appreciate a quality meal.

gilded fork, food, food writing, personal chefs, Chef Mark Tafoya

On The Tequila Trail #1

2007-10-11T10:14:00.001-04:00

On The Tequila Trail #1: The Soul of Tequila

Join Chef Mark and Jennifer as they explore the Amitatan Valley of Jalisco, Mexico to discover the true soul of tequila.

Don Enrique Partida, who has spent his life growing blue agave, shares his poetic expression and passion for the plant. His estate-grown agave is cultivated, roasted and distilled to make Partida Tequila -- and you'll get to see every step of the fascinating process. But you won't find any worms!

On The Tequila Trail is a production of the Culinary Media Network (www.culinarymedianetwork.com/).

Music: Courtesy of Talking Taco Music

Enchiladas Rojas by Frank Corrales and Ben Tavera King from Burning Desires, available as a CD and download at www.talkingtaco.com or www.amazon.com.

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RP112: Talkin' Tequila!

2007-10-10T03:25:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #112: Talkin' Tequila!

We finally unveil the "Super Secret Project" that we've been working on for the past couple of months, it's a video series dedicated to Tequila! We follow our friends at Partida Tequila "On The Tequila Trail", learning about agave, the process of fermenting and distilling tequila, and much more. This audio podcast is an interview with Jose Valdez Reinoso, Production manager for Partida Tequila in Amatitan, Mexico. Jose leads us through the process.

Links:
On The Tequila Trail Video Podcast
Partida Tequila

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Fork in The Road Venice

2007-10-07T12:20:00.000-04:00

Fork in The Road Venice

Jennifer and Mark stroll through the canals and sidepaths of Venice and recall their final day in Italy, including their trip to 2 Asiago DOP producers in the AltoPiano, and a final farewell to la Bella Italia from the plane.

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Fork in the Road SudTirol

2007-10-03T23:03:00.000-04:00

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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RP111: The Great Match, Wine and Tapas

2007-10-03T23:00:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #111: The Great Match, Wine and Tapas

I return to the Great Match 2007, again hosted this year by Wines From Spain. This party celebrates the wines of Spain, and benefits City Harvest. We taste and speak about Verdejo from Rueda, Albarino from Rias Baixas, and the Sherries of Jerez, as well as cheese from Spain.

Wines From Spain
Cheese from Spain
Rias Baixas Wines
Enjoy Sherry
AKA Wine Geek

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Photos from Speckfest

2007-10-01T01:16:00.000-04:00

We attended Speckfest, a festival dedicated to Speck, the unique ham from the Alto Adige region, which is a fusion of northern European smoking and Mediterranean air curing. It's the perfect culinary metaphor for the unique blend of Italian and Germanic culture here in the Sudtirol. More writing, audio and video to come from this trip, but for now, some photos!

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Photos from Bolzano, Alto Adige

2007-10-01T00:38:00.000-04:00

Bolzano/Bozen is the main city in the Alto Adige region of Northern Italy, and is home to a large German speaking population. Nestled in the mountains, with views of the Dolomites, this charming city is filled with medieval galleries, 19th Century Squares, and beautiful churches.

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A Fork in the Road Italian Style

2007-09-30T01:44:00.000-04:00

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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RP110: Talking Truffles with Olga Urbani

2007-09-26T03:18:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #110: Talking Truffles with Olga Urbani

You saw my video interview with Olga Urbani from Urbani Tartufi on ReMARKable Palate Video #17. Here we speak more in depth about the qualities of the truffle, one of my favorite foods, and hear about Urbani's Truffle Academy.

Urbani Academy Grant

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RPV17: Urbani Truffles

2007-09-22T01:58:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #17: Urbani Truffles

I speak with Olga Urbani of Urbani Tartufi, the world leader in truffle production, about her family's legacy in the pungent truffle trade. We learn about the production process and the many innovative produts Urbani produces, and a contest for chefs hosted by Urbani.

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RP109: Dinner at Chez Panisse

2007-09-19T01:38:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #109: Dinner at Chez Panisse

Jennifer and I head to Berkley, California, and are taken by our friend Randy Windham to Alice Water's legendary Chez Panisse. This temple of local, seasonal cuisine has been making great food from simple ingredients for more than 30 years. We taste and swoon our way through the menu, and we hear a bit about Randy, who is a chef and has worked at Chez Panisse.

Chez Panisse

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A Fork in The Road

2007-09-17T01:25:00.000-04:00

A Fork in The Road

Jennifer and Chef Mark give you an update from the road on their trip to San Francisco. Listen for these short "Forks in the Road" on upcoming journeys.

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Back to the city by the Bay

2007-09-12T02:46:00.000-04:00

Jennifer and I are headed back to San Francisco today, and we'll be explorniog more culinary delights, along with sips of come fabulous tequila...

If you are in SF, please let us know by posting a blog comment. We are not only looking for recommendations for restaurants and fun spots, but we would also love to meet you for a drink. We'll be at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in Outer Richmond on Friday night, September 14th, from about 8 PM on, during which time we'll be gathering some footage and sipping Partida Tequila drink specials. Come one, come all!

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ReMARKable Palate #108

2007-09-12T01:36:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #108: Unplugged and Uncorked

I speak with veteran musician Paul Cullen, formerly bassist for the rock bad Bad Company, about his love of wine, and how he's integrating it into his music with an innovative new concert series, Unplugged and Uncorked. We hear some of his original songs, and talk about some of his favorite wines.

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Paul on MySpace

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ReMARKable Palate #107

2007-09-04T22:52:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #107: Saffron and Vanilla

Chef Moni (The Gilded Fork Pastry Princess) and I speak with Juan San Mames of Vanilla Saffron Imports, who is a veritable fountain of knowledge about these two expensive and alluring ingredients, two of the most expensive in the world.

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Listener e-mail on gadgets

2007-09-04T18:23:00.001-04:00

Well, we released the Culinary Roundtable #17 last week, and promptly receieved this email from intrepid listener Shawn Dreelin. I thought I should post it here, as it says more than we EVER could about gadgets!

Woo Hoo! Way to go Mark on the latest Culinary Round Table. I am a gadget freak and an appliance freak. You could have interviewed me alone and I could tell you what works and doesn't.

First.....the cherry pitter is not a single use item.....it also pits olives nicely! In fact that's what I bought mine for. It works better on larger black olives, but can do the harder green olives. Sometimes the green cracked olives don't work too well, but it will strip the outer layers off. It just isn't pretty, but for black olives it's essential!

Now my list of must haves:

Tongs! Man I cannot believe anyone didn't mention tongs! A good set of spring loaded tongs is necessary.
Microplane.....same reasons....zesting, grating, nutmegs, chocolates, etc....I have three sizes, but only ever use the regular style.
Box grater....you still need the large holes for cheese! Just make sure it's metal and dishwasher safe.
Garlic press...Zyliss makes one that is the bomb.
Garlic chopper. This is one of those things that look like it would not work, but it does. It's this flat cylinder thing and you whop the garlic gloves with it to remove the skin. Then open it and drop the cloves in and twist it to move the little cutter fingers to chop it. You get decent minced garlic fast. Now a good chef with a knife can get by, but with the home guy, this saves time.
Mango slicer. Yup.....it looks like an apple wedger only made for a mango.....only OXO makes it, but I use it all the time and it works!
Whisks.....all sizes and shapes. I use the standard one, but I also have this one that is a weird flat spring that gets into the corners of the pans nicely.
Mortar and pestle! Bigger is better....I bought one in Korea than can pound multiple heads of garlic, but is awesome on spices too.
Mexican Lime or Lemon juicer.....the turned inside out peels look good in a batch of lemon/limeade....or sangria!
I also have a citrus juicer that sits on top of it's own measuring cup so you can juice limes, lemon or oranges and measure at the same time.
Zyliss rotary grater......makes mounds of parmesan cheese in seconds! Works like a microplane, but faster.
The OXO "i" series peeler.....sharp....ultra sharp and peels tomatoes nicely too! You can get replaceable blades too.
Fine and course sieves........straining is key to good sauces and gravies.
Speaking of gravy.....the gravy separator from OXO is nice too. It has a strainer on top and a plug for the spout to keep the grease out before separation.
Instant thermometer! Man I can't believe no one said that either. I use a digital one. The Thermapen is the Rolls Royce, but I haven't gotten one.....yet..... I also have one that sits on the counter with a remote probe for the oven....also a must have for roasts and things like that. Whatever thermometer you get, if it has a clip for the side of a pan, it's instantly more usable!
Bench Knife (some call it a bench scraper)......must have for baking, but also excellent for transferring things from the cutting board. Mine is stainless steel, but I also have a plastic one from Pampered Chef that has a nice "S" curve to it and one side has a squeegee built in. If you only have one, get the stainless steel....it's stronger and can be used to cut things.
Apple corer.....cores apples, but also pears, tomatoes, kohlrabi, onions, etc....
Apple Wedger.....it works and you can get one from the dollar store. If you have the apple corer and a good knife, you don't really need this, but it's faster.
Waiter corkscrew gadget.....includes the foil cutter and cork screw device....haven't met a bottle yet it didn't work on. Plus you can open beers, juice cans, etc.....no need for a "church key" device with this.
Citrus Peeler...yeah yeah....they cost 50 cents, but they are the bomb for peeling an orange and some have a little device that will peel long strips of zest too.
Food Mill.....works as a ricer, but also has the different size holes so you can make everything from baby food to apple sauce. Don't waste money on the expensive metal ones.....here is a secret....go to K-Mart and get the one marketed by Martha Stewart is actually the same one made by Moulinex....the same people who have made them for years and years. It's plastic so it's lighter, but it's strong and for $15 it's better than the $90 ones!
Mandolins.....wow....what a fun tool! Inherent danger lurking! Well you can get by with a super sharp small Japanese one, but I like the big ones....the one made by Bron is awesome, but expensive so I just have the one Pampered Chef put out which is really by Leifheit. It works. I think Zyliss makes one that works decent too.
French Fry Cutter....laugh if you want, but home made fries are 100% better than Ore-Ida! And you can french fry sweet potatoes, yams, purple potatoes, carrots, etc. You can also run things through there and then line up the batons and cut them into perfect dice! Hash browns here I come!
Melon Baller....not just for melons! It's great for scooping out the innards of tomatoes, kohlrabi, apples, etc....also makes neat round butter balls!
Tea Infuser....yeah, works for tea....but also your bouquet garni and simmering spices if they aren't whole this mesh thing keeps them in place.
Spatulas.....you need a bunch cause I'm always melting or blending them! Ha Ha...
Egg Slicer....buy a good one...cheap ones break the wires easy. You can do eggs, but also mushrooms, strawberries, and fresh mozzarella for pizza!
Scale....electronic and precise to 1/8th....a must for baking!
Timer.....what can I say....of course electronic is nicer.
Salad Spinner......awesome for greens, but also berries, herbs, pasta (larger types) etc....OXO reins supreme here.
Oil Mister....like PAM, but refillable and you can put what you want in it!
Pastry Brush.....brush oil on anything! Coat the chicken before putting a rub on it, wet pasta before sealing for ravioli, oiling filo dough, etc....
Silicone pastry mat...nothing sticks and when you are making pizza dough, it's great for rolling out!
Speaking of rolling.....a good rolling pin is nice.....Don't waste money on really fancy ones... the French just use the pastry stick and it's wood and works!
Funnels.....all kinds of uses here. Some even have strainers built in which is nice.
Vegetable brush...simple I know, but if you buy local from the farmer's market...it's going to have dirt! Also good for getting the silk off corn.
Splatter screen.....good to keep the grease off the stove from sauteing, but if it's strong enough you can use it to hold the food in the pan while you drain it.
Oh, and if that doesn't work, the pot strainer does! Buy large!!!! It took me awhile to find a large one to go on the stock pot. Mine has handles at each end which is nice when you are muscling a huge 12" cast iron frying pan full of food and need to strain the grease or juices!
Pineapple corer/slicer....weird, but cool for making fresh pineapple slices! or even wedges after you line up the slices and cut them.
Pizza Piel....lifts large objects into or out of the oven....pizzas, breads...etc.
Pizza cutter....just get the kind with the wheel and get a large one! About a 3" blade or larger is nice because it doesn't stick as easy to the cheese as the smaller 2" or less size. Stay away from the large knife type...the don't work as good and usually fall short on a larger pizza. A pizza cutter can also double as a dough cutter for pasta or pie crusts!
Skinny measuring spoons....I got mine from the Baker's Catalog (King Arthur Flour) but you can find them around. They are nice because they are long and skinny so they get into the spice jars nicely! Ever try to fit a regular tablespoon measure into a spice jar? Doesn't fit. They are metal so they can be washed in the dish washer and are strong so you can level off heavy things like brown sugar or peanut butter easily.
Butter Keeper.....only for home use since it doesn't travel, but you take a stick of butter at room temperature and mash it onto this bell shaped lid. Then you fill the reservoir with water and put the bell lid down in it. The water seals out the air and you can keep your butter at room temperature to spread on things or scoop a pat for the skillet. It works and I love mine!!!!!
Measuring cups.....if you only get one, then make it the two cup Pyrex glass....it will last forever and serve most applications well. Besides, they are $2....can't go wrong there.
Food Grinder....yup....not only can you grind you own meats (hence...gourmet!) but you can also grind on the course plates vegetables for your soup mire poi! If you are making a lot of soup (gallons) this is easier than chopping everything by hand. And, bonus, buy the sausage stuffing horn and you have the basics for making home sausages! If you are serious, then go electric.....it's worth it if you use it a lot.
Ice Cream Spade....get the type with the antifreeze in the handle....if cuts through hard ice cream nicely and slides right off. Now if you are a perfectionist or are using ice cream cones, then nothing beats the old fashioned ice cream scoop that scoops a ball of ice cream and then you flick the lever to release it...but buyer beware....do not get any with any kind of plastic....get 100% metal everything including the gears, because premium ice creams are hard when frozen solid and it's hard enough to scoop much less release the ball of ice cream. Bonus use.....portioning things in small quantities like batters for cupcakes or corn muffins or making perfect large cookies!
I think that's enough for now....I'm sure there are many other "must haves" lurking in my kitchen....

Now, things that don't work!

Oh boy, I've had my share.....some of the one's I remember....
Garlic slicer.....too dull and a knife is faster...
Herb mincers.....I've tried them all....none work! I've used the roller kind, the hopper style you crank and tested the Chef'n herb spinner/slicer...none work without making an herb paste. Use a knife or scissors.
Food chopper...the kind you put things under and then pound on the handle on top. It sort of works on harder things like nuts or onions, but it's inconsistent and things like garlic never really get small enough to make a difference...I have one, but haven't hardly used it. Zyliss makes the better model because it opens up easy for cleaning.
Avocado Slicer....sometimes it works (the hoop kind...forget the curvy knife style), but only well if the avocado is the right size....just use a knife and spoon.
Alligator chopper....it's sort of a variation on the french fryer. You open the top that is hinged, place an onion or potato in there and press, but the angle is weird and the device is flimsy. You don't get the results "as seen on TV", that's for sure. It also clogs up.
Salad Shooter.....sometimes works, but most of the time you can get faster results with a knife or mandolin. It can grate a lot of cheese, but there are better devices for that out there.
Tomato slicer....looks like a multi-bladed saw.....kind of works, but a sharp nice is cleaner and does a better job without mashing the tomato down.
I know there are more....I've just blocked them out of my mind (not to mention pawned them off in yard sales for someone else's misery!).

O.K. I'll stop....what can I say....I'm drawn to shiny kitchen gadgets and appliances!!!!! Ha Ha....

Last thing....I can't believe I forgot to say congratulations on (now over) 100 episodes!!!!!! Woo Hoo...and they get better and better!!! Keep up the good work!!!!! Later......

Shawn Dreelin
Glen Allen, VA, USA

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Culinary Podcast Network Promo

2007-08-31T21:24:00.000-04:00

Culinary Podcast Network Promo

We know you're all avid viewers of the CPN, but you may enjoy this 3 minute promo featuring some of our fun video experiences from Food Philosophy and ReMARKable Palate. Feel free to share this with anyone you know who eats food...

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ReMARKable Palate Video #16

2007-08-30T03:19:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #16: Palme d'Or at the Biltmore

You heard audio of our dinner at the Palme d'Or Restaurant at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida on ReMARKable Palate #106, now see my interviews with Sommelier Sebastien Verrier and Chef Philippe Ruiz as they discuss their approach to wine pairing and fine dining in the warmth and sunniness of South Florida.

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ReMARKable Palate #106

2007-08-29T02:25:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #106: The Palme d'Or Restaurant

We recently enjoyed a fabulous dinner at The Palme d'Or Restaurant at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables Florida, with dishes by Chef Phillipe Ruiz and wine pairings by Sommelier Sebastien Verrier. The Palme d'Or is participating in the Miami Spice Month promotion, continuing through the end of September. You can get a $22 lunch, or a $35 dinner at any of more than 70 restaurants. Look for the ReMARKable Palate Video #16, where I get to interview both Sebastien and Chef Ruiz.

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Rosemary Lobster Fricasse recipe on the Gilded Fork
Palme d'Or at the Biltmore
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ReMARKable Palate Video #15

2007-08-24T19:08:00.001-04:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #15: Caramel Sin

We get a taste of some really SIN-fully sweet foods from David Hahn of Caramel Sin. It's devilishly sweet, and the absolute richest caramel on the market, but he also offers us some healthier sugar free Cranberry Fool!

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ReMARKable Palate #105

2007-08-21T23:05:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #105: The Spirit of Serbia

I meet some great new friends from Serbia, who introduce me to the bountful fruits and vegetables of their land. I learn that Serbia didn't have to "go organic" like the US, since they have always used traditional natural farming methods. I also get a taste of a traditional Serbian Spirit, Slivewicz, a tasty double distilled liqueur made with plums and prunes.

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ReMARKable Palate Video #14

2007-08-14T23:49:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #14: Beckmann's Bakery

There's nothing like Strawberry Shortcake! I run into some enterprising young men at the San Rafael Farmer's market in Marin County, CA.

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ReMARKable Palate #104

2007-08-14T21:10:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate #104: A Taste of Philly

I attend the national conference of the USPCA (United States Personal Chef Association) in Philadelphia, and visit the Reading Terminal Market, where we chat with Andrew Altman of Fair Food, and then I chat with keynote speakers Aliza Green and Walter Staib, both chefs and cookbook authors.

(PS - this episode is my official 2 year podiversary)

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White Dog: Fair Food
Aliza Green
City Tavern: Chef Walter Staib

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ReMARKable Palate Video #13

2007-08-09T01:55:00.000-04:00

ReMARKable Palate Video #13: Michael Franz on Prosecco

Video interview with Michael Franz, editor of Wine Review Online, and an expert on Prosecco, whom we caught up with at the Vino in Villa Prosecco tasting event. He tells us about the value of Prosecco as an everyday wine, and not just as a celebration wine.

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