Foodie Life
Chef Alice Waters – Queen of the Garden Encore
As we await the beautiful produce that will soon be arriving at our Farmer’s Markets, I thought it would be a good time to celebrate Spring with this encore piece featuring Alice Waters. Always remember to take a moment and Savor the Day! Chef Alice Waters is a counterculture culinary hero who has helped pioneer the…
Read MoreMARGARET’S MERRIEST LIST
Happy Holidays! It’s a tradition at Kitchen Chat to share some delicious ideas with you about gifts for the heart of your home. Your kitchen. Here are some great items to consider that are easy to get last minute for a friend, family member or work colleague. These gifts feature guests from Kitchen Chat along…
Read MoreConnecting with Friends: Chef Jaime Laurita in His Kitchen
Let’s connect in our kitchens! I know this is a difficult time, dear foodie friends. We can all feel a bit disconnected and discouraged. Please know that you are not alone. Please reach out to others in your community. My dear friend and co-host, Chef Jaime Laurita and I recently had a Kitchen Chat by…
Read MoreHoliday Tips
Make holiday entertaining a little easier with tips from Rachael Hollis and Food Network’s Michelle Buffardi. Rachel Hollis, celebrity event planner, entrepreneur and founder of www.thechicsite.com, and Hollis Co shares hacks for the hostess from her book Upscale Downhome. With clients including Bradley Cooper and many other stars, Rachel will help you make your guests…
Read MoreMeals on Wheels Chicago
On November 8, Chef Jaime Laurita and I will emcee the Celebrity Chef Ball for Meals on Wheels Chicago. It’s extra special this year as the organization will be honoring the legendary Ina Pinkney. Ina is a dear friend and mentor. Her experience as a restaurateur, cookbook author, brand ambassador, a polio survivor and a…
Read MorePlant-Based Lifestyle with Chef Dave Choi
Do your New Year’s resolutions include eating healthy? If so, you will enjoy my kitchen chat with Chef Dave Choi who has a passion for a plant based lifestyle. He encourages us to consider a three day challenge of eating meals without sugar, yeast, dairy and animal protein which he explains are the sources of…
Read MoreIn The Kitchen With Anne Willan
A visit with Anne Willan in her kitchen. Anne Willan is an icon in the culinary world. As founder of Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne in Paris in 1975, she has trained some of today’s top chefs and people in the culinary industry. La Varenne was one of the first cooking schools in France to…
Read MoreThe Art of Baking with Chef Jim Dodge
“A lot of people think that baking is exacting. I challenge that. It’s not really.” Chef Jim Dodge Chef Jim Dodge has deep culinary and hospitality roots. Chef Dodge’s family has been in the hospitality business in the White Mountains of New Hampshire since 1794. He worked in every department of his family’s New Hampshire resorts.…
Read MoreCommon Threads: The Power of Using Food for Change and Education
“We all know when we eat well we feel better. We have the energy to rock it out!” Linda Novick O’Keefe, Founding CEO of Common Threads Over 16 million children in the United States experience hunger. Common Threads is helping lead the way to empower and educate children across the country. Recently, Linda Novick…
Read MoreThe Thrill of the Grill with Grill Seeker Chef Matthew Eads
“Anything you can do in the kitchen, I say you should do it on the grill. It always tastes better.” Chef Matthew Eads Do you want more confidence at the grill? Today’s guest, Chef Matthew Eads shares recipes and tips from his cookbook Grill Seeker: Basic Training for Everyday Grilling As a U.S. Marine for thirteen years,…
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