Charity Chat
A Taste of Peace
Foodies, do you want to enjoy fine wine while making a positive difference in the world? It’s the perfect pairing! Joining The Roots of Peace Wine Club and bidding for a VIP Wine Tour in Napa Valley to benefit Red Cross Los Angeles Region. With a mission of economic empowerment for peace through agriculture, Roots of…
Read MoreTaste America with James Beard Foundation
America’s first television celebrity chef was
Read MoreChicago's Chef Didier Durand
For twenty years, Chef Didier Durand has brought delicious French cuisine to Chicago through his restaurant Cyranos Farm Kitchen, which just recently closed. In 1986, Chef Didier arrived in Chicago and worked at many of the area’s finest French restaurants until opening his own in 1996. The restaurant was named after the celebrated Frenchman…
Read MoreJulia Child's Legacy and Lessons
Julia Child epitomized “joie de vivre.” She celebrated life and taught the world how to bring the techniques and tastes of French cuisine into our homes. Her meticulous approach to teaching the culinary arts was engaging and welcoming to all who joined her on this journey. It was an honor to interview Eric Spivey,…
Read MoreKids Cook French with Claudine Pepin
Do you want to learn basic techniques and classic recipes for cooking French cuisine? Claudine Pepin’s new book Kids Cook French is for all ages. As the daughter of the legendary Chef Jacques Pepin, Claudine developed a palate for fine food at an early age. Although Claudine is following in her father’s culinary footprints,…
Read MoreA Toast to Claude Monet!
Claude Monet was a gourmet! He was truly a culinary artist. This Impressionist icon created a legacy of paintings, many of which were inspired by his floral gardens and kitchen garden! Aileen Bordman, author of Monet’s Palate Cookbook: The Artist & His Kitchen Garden at Giverny shares the story of how her mother, Helen…
Read MoreJacques Pepin, Julia Child and My Dad
This September is “The French Connection” on Kitchen Chat. I will remember my father and Julia Child and honor Chef Jacques Pepin. Please look for my upcoming September Kitchen Chat podcasts with Chef Jacques Pepin and Eric Spivey, who is the chairman of the Julia Child Foundation. And how perfect that Jacques Pepin will be…
Read MoreA Tribute to Chef Homaro Cantu
Last year, I had the honor of meeting Chef Homaro Cantu and sampling my first bite of molecular gastronomy at Moto. As part of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) group, I had the incredible opportunity to have this private tour and tasting experience with fellow foodies. Chef Homaro Cantu graciously welcomed each of…
Read MoreCactus – It's what's for dinner
What a delight to have a recent Kitchen Chat with Margarita Carrillo Arronte. She is one of the world’s premier authorities on Mexican cuisine, and I affectionately call her the “Julia Child of Mexico.” Cactus Paddles or “Nopales” provide a delicious addition to any meal.
Read MoreThree "Gifts That Give" for Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11th is Mother’s Day. Here are some great gift ideas that everyone will love. And the best part is that these gifts give back to the community and world! 1) Flame of Life Dinnerware by Barbara Lazaroff • It’s a limited edition design by Barbara Lazaroff, ASID, co-founder of Spago and this week’s guest…
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