Show 433, July 10, 2021: Restaurateur Mike Smith, Chicken Ranch, Palm Springs

Mike Smith of Chicken Ranch

For proprietor Mike Smith at Palm Springs’ Chicken Ranch (a locals’ favorite) preparing good food is simple. “It starts with great ingredients sourced from local farms who apply sustainable, eco-friendly standards to their craft. Chicken Ranch’s rotisserie chicken, crisp, delicious salads and savory, succulent sides are prepared carefully and artistically, with respect to seasonal ingredients, flavors and seasonings. Chicken Ranch is committed to keeping it fresh; bringing farm-fresh produce and free-range poultry from local farms to every guest’s plate.”

Chicken Ranch offers full-service with shaded patio seating with misters. Also a full bar with beer, wine, cocktails and spirits. It’s dog friendly.

The ruler of Chicken Ranch’s roost, Mike Smith, joins us.

Show 254, December 30, 2017: Melissa’s Robert Schueller (a.k.a “The Prince of Produce”) Continued…

Robert Schueller of Melissa's World Variety Produce in the AM830 KLAA StudioFruits and vegetables are delightfully moving to the center of the plate in more and more restaurants. Chef are intrigued with the possibilities.What’s now trending for 2018? Did you know Jackfruit is one of the most visible fruits on the internet?

Melissa’s Jackfruit is the world’s largest tree fruit, averaging between 15 and 33 pounds per fruit. This large fruit grows directly out of the trunk or branches. The exterior of the Jackfruit is covered with spiny, knobby bumps and is green in color.

Jackfruit can also be enjoyed unripe, cooked in various recipes. The flesh of the Jackfruit can be used in desserts, as well. The many seeds in the Jackfruit are sensational when roasted, similar to a chestnut in flavor.

Don’t overlook the Cherimoya. This heart-shaped sub-tropical fruit from Melissa’s will leave you pleasantly surprised with its tasteful blend of pineapple, pear, lemon, mango and strawberry flavors. On the outside, the Cherimoya has a pale green, shingled skin that must be handled with care to avoid bruising. Inside, the ivory-colored flesh of the Cherimoya is creamy (similar to a ripe peach) and contains several black inedible seeds.

Originally grown by Inca farmers in Ecuador and Peru, the Cherimoya is now savored world-wide. Pollination is done by hand to ensure an abundant crop.

Our resident Prince of Produce, the esteemed Robert Schueller of Melissa’s World Variety Produce, now continues with all the delicious and farm-fresh intel.

November 3rd: Daniel Nelson, Tamarind of London, OneHope Wine, BLD

Podcasts

Segment One: Daniel K. Nelson – Master Mixologist
Segment Two: Executive Chef Alfred Prasad of Tamarind of London in Newport Coast Part One
Segment Three: Executive Chef Alfred Prasad of Tamarind of London in Newport Coast Part Two
Segment Four: Tom Leahy, President of ONEHOPE Wines. Part One
Segment Five: Tom Leahy, President of ONEHOPE Wines Part Two.
Segment Six: Pastry Chef Mariah Swan of bld

The show goes global this week so be sure to give us a listen.

When a hot new restaurant opens what goes into creating the specialty cocktails that help create the buzz ? Our resident master barman, Daniel K. Nelson (Hollywood’s The Writer’s Room,) joins us to discuss his recent spirited concoctions at Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing in the former Lilly’s French Café space on Abbott Kinney Blvd. in Venice. Ask for the “Car Car.” It’s a beach casual vibe with non-traditional California market fresh fare with some Southern accents.

Outside of India the best Indian cuisine is available in London. Alfred Prasad is the executive chef of the highly-regarded Tamarind of London restaurants there. Chef Alfred Prasad of Tamarind of London in Newport BeachAt age 29 he was the youngest Indian chef (outside of India) to be awarded a prestigious Michelin Star! Chef Alfred now also oversees the elegant Tamarind of London located in the Crystal Cove Promenade in Newport Beach.

Since 2007 ONEHOPE Wine has taken cause marketing to a new plateau. ONEHOPE Wine donates an incredible 50 per cent of its profits to partner charities benefiting a variety of worthy causes. President Tom Leahy will be joining Jet to recount their incredible story! They now sell some 44,000 cases annually in 47 states!

On Saturday, Nov. 17th we’ll be broadcasting live from the “Getting Our Just Desserts” Benefit at The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles campus in Santa Monica. You “Eat Sweet and Do Good” with your ticket purchase benefiting the Careers through Culinary Arts Program reaching high school students.

Executive Pastry Chef Mariah Swan of bld on Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles and Chef Neal Fraser’s culinary enterprises will be a participant in “GOJD” with her incredible house-prepared donuts. Wednesday night at bld is donut night showcasing a rotating selection of five of Mariah’s incredible creations. They are fried to order!

Podcasts

Segment One: Daniel K. Nelson – Master Mixologist
Segment Two: Executive Chef Alfred Prasad of Tamarind of London in Newport Coast Part One
Segment Three: Executive Chef Alfred Prasad of Tamarind of London in Newport Coast Part Two
Segment Four: Tom Leahy, President of ONEHOPE Wines. Part One
Segment Five: Tom Leahy, President of ONEHOPE Wines Part Two.
Segment Six: Pastry Chef Mariah Swan of bld