Classic Mushroom Risotto – with a Barolo d’Asti http://www.kitchenwizards.us/ http://www.worldwineeducation.com Course three from A Taste of Italy at Kitchen Wizards, are you ready, palate sufficiently watering? I sniffed the air as Chef Herve melted the butter just right, added the risotto until it “popped” and then was served: Mushroom Risotta (Can use chicken or vegetable…
I couldn’t believe that our half-day School Site Council district training was scheduled for September 13, 2001. Two short days after you-know-what had broken loose. When I called the district office to see if the meeting was to still take place I silently prayed, one of many prayers that escaped from my lips that week,…
Back Roads Wineries of Paso Robles, a collective of wineries, olive producers and B&B’s located on the East side of Paso Robles, announces their first annual “Taste of the Back Roads”, wine seminar and grand tasting, to be held Friday, October 19, 2012 at Windfall Farms in Creston, CA. Event will occur during the “Harvest…
Steak Diane & Crepes Ingredients: •1 porterhouse steak, 18 oz. (or 4 filets, as in the traditional recipe) •½ teaspoon of salt •¼ teaspoon of black pepper •2 tablespoons of butter •1 shallot, minced •1 cup white button mushrooms, washed and sliced •1 teaspoon of minced garlic •¼ cup of brandy •2 teaspoons of Dijon…
The Los Angeles Epicurean Festival (www.laepicureanfestival.com) was held Sunday, August 26th, 2012 at The Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles. Designed to showcase all things epicurean [food, wine and accessories], the event was held in three parts, with a trade portion from 10 AM to 2 PM, and then two public sessions – 3 PM to…
I’m almost afraid to be asked what I liked best at the LA Epicurean Fest. It’s like being asked to suggest a wine without knowing the drinker’s palate. How would I know which of the following you would dig as much as I did: My Vienna coffee in chocolate cups and Cantaloupe sorbet, High Roller’s…
Literally at the foothills of the Alps, Piedmont abounds with vineyards producing Italy’s finest wine. A sumptuous and noble wine that has been heralded as the “the wine of kings, the king of wines.” Of course, I am speaking of Barolo. Today, I am with my friend and fellow sommelier, Serena Dutto. We are visiting…
Branzino Arrosto – Roasted Sea Bass with fennel and olives – paired with Verdicchio. http://www.kitchenwizards.us/ http://www.worldwineeducation.com Okay, now we’re all revved up. Last week I shared the first course from an Italian wine pairing class at Kitchen Wizards. Today is Course Two. Chef Herve made it very clear to the class that a fresh fish should…come…
I did something really stupid. One of those “It could have changed my life” stupid things. Something that you may see yourself doing. It’s something I’ll never expect to happen to me again. Writing about it is my therapy. So here goes. As a columnist I sometimes feel criticized for sounding like a “know it…
The L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Cookout, hosted by Chef Suzanne Goin, partner Caroline Styne (Lucques, A.O.C., Tavern) along with Chef David Lentz (The Hungry Cat), returns to Culver Studios on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 12 – 4pm for its third highly anticipated season. Neil Patrick Harris and his partner, E! News Correspondent David…