March 16: Terry Smith, Oasis Mediterranean, Debbi Dubbs, Pascal Olhats, Diane Harris Brown, Golden Road Brewing

Podcasts

Segment One: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris
Segment Two: Broadcaster Terry Smith, Angels Baseball’s lead play-by-play radio announcer
Segment Three: Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine, (Jordanian fare) Los Angeles
Segment Four: Chef Debbi Dubbs, A Little Book of Cheese
Segment Five: Chef / Proprietor Pascal Olhats, Café Jardin @ The Sherman Gardens and Library, Corona del Mar
Segment Six: Diane Harris Brown. (Former) Director of Scholarships, The James Beard Foundation
Segment Seven: “Ask the Brewers” – Golden Road Brewing’s Brewmaster Victor Novak and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres
Segment Eight: Co-Host Chef Andrew Gruel, Slapfish Restaurant Group with “Ask the Chef”

Now a palate-pleasing preview of this Saturday’s delectable show. It’s not, with profuse apologies, for dieters. If we’re successful we will always leave you incredibly hungry and thirsty. In our case, and upon careful reflection, that’s probably a pretty good thing… As always, we greatly appreciate you being a part of our loyal listening audience.

Angels ever-popular, lead play-by-play radio announcer, Terry Smith, has been on the air with the team since 2002. The 2019 season marks his tenth season as the Angels lead play-by-play announcer. His 18 seasons in the booth make Smith the longest tenured radio broadcaster in club history. He’s affectionately known as “The Voice.” Terry spends a lot of the year on the road and gets to dine-out in MLB cities across the USA. Terry will share some personal favorite dining tips from the key cities he frequents.

Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine in the Pico-Robertson district of Los Angeles is full of pleasant surprises. It’s unassuming on the outside but an oasis of tranquility with stylish appointments (and tablecloths) in the welcoming dining room. It’s also one of the few restaurants in the West serving authentic Jordanian cuisine plated with sophistication. A real gem of a find. Proprietor/Chef Ahmad Abulfeilsat and his son, Hanny, join us.

Chef Debbi Dubbs previous book, What’s in Your Pantry, was created for her cooking class clients. Her second book, A Little Book of Cheese – A Mouse Eye View of Cheese, offers a practical guide on how to buy and store cheese, basic cheese tasting techniques, and how to create seasonal cheese and charcuteries boards. The highlight is the included content for cooking with cheese. Chef Debbi is our cheesy guest.

The “coastal garden” cuisine at Chef Pascal Olhats’ Café Jardin at Corona del Mar’s Sherman Gardens & Library marries vibrantly fresh  California produce with  a  French  pedigree. The restaurant is located in full view of the central flower gardens. Dining takes place outdoors for the most part, moving indoors in case of inclement weather – a rarity in Orange County. Sunday Brunch at Café Jardin has just resumed. We entice Chef Pascal out of harvesting in his herb garden for an update.

After 30-years in management with the New York-based James Beard Foundation, Diane Harris Brown retired at the end of 2017. Her final position was as Director of Scholarships and for many years before that she served as Director of Community and Educational Programming. What was it like working with culinary luminaries including the late Julia Child and Jacques Pepin ? Diane shares some thoughtful reminiscences.

Major League Baseball season is on the horizon and we’re thirsty. What’s better than a grilled hot dog and a craft beer at the ballpark (particularly at Angel Stadium.) Time for a chat with the brewers from Golden Road Brewing Co. We’re joined by Brewmaster Victor Novak and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres. We’re talking about alcohol levels in beer. What’s the range and what is allowable. Is light craft beer on the horizon ? We’ll find out…

Our own Co-Host, Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group, is again back with his always informative “Ask the Chef” commentary. He’s a real, working chef with great insight and experience. Chef Andrew is on the road from Oklahoma City. Can another Slapfish opening possibly be on the horizon ?

All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!

Terry SmithAngels ever-popular, lead play-by-play radio announcer, Terry Smith, has been on the air with the team since 2002. The 2019 season marks his tenth season as the Angels lead play-by-play announcer. His 18 seasons in the booth make Smith the longest tenured radio broadcaster in club history. He’s affectionately known as “The Voice.”

“Smith joined the Angels in 2002 after serving as the radio voice of the New York Yankees Triple-A affiliate Columbus Clippers for 19 seasons. From 1983-97, Smith also served as Sports Director on WBNS AM in Columbus, Ohio serving as play-by-play announcer for the Ohio State University Football and Basketball Radio Network from 1986-97. Smith was recognized three times by the Ohio Associated Press for his sportscasts and WBNS AM was named the Outstanding Sports Operation in Ohio six times by the Associated Press.”

Terry spends a lot of the year on the road and gets to dine-out in MLB cities across the USA. Terry will share some personal favorite dining tips from the key cities he frequents.

Ahmad and Hanny BulfeilatOasis Mediterranean Cuisine in the Pico-Robertson district of Los Angeles is full of pleasant surprises. It’s unassuming on the outside but an oasis of tranquility with stylish appointments (and tablecloths) in the welcoming dining room. It’s also one of the few restaurants in the West serving authentic Jordanian cuisine plated with sophistication. Think mansaff, the Jordanian national dish of tender lamb shoulder. A real gem of a find.

“Welcome, you’ve arrived! Oasis is a sophisticated, modern retreat amidst the frenzy of the city.  Unwind, relax and enjoy all we have to offer.  Sit down and sip mint tea, indulge your sweet tooth with delicate desserts. Dip pita, warm out of the oven, into a selection of meze redolent of fragrant spice markets of the Middle East. We are proud to serve the finest meats delicately spiced, grilled and slow roasted according to family recipes passed down for generations.”

“Whether you are hungry, thirsty, or seeking you enjoy the company of friends and family, Oasis is here to fulfill your needs.  Celebrate your special occasions with us in our private dining room.  Allow us to cater your next party or office event.  We are here to serve you and ensure that your time at Oasis leaves you refreshed and recharged as you continue on with your journey!”

Proprietor / Chef Ahmad Abulfeilsat (Abu-fay-lot) and his son, Hanny, join us.

Debbi DubbsChef Debbi Dubbs previous book, What’s in Your Pantry, was created for her cooking class clients. Her second book, A Little Book of Cheese – A Mouse Eye View of Cheese, offers a practical guide on how to buy and store cheese, basic cheese tasting techniques, and how to create seasonal cheese and charcuteries boards. The highlight is the included content for cooking with cheese.

Chef Debbi began with a restaurant background and then went on to own two catering companies and performing private chef services. She managed an upscale gourmet deli for Seal Beach’s popular Spaghettini Restaurant and was also a corporate chef for Melissa’s Produce. Chef Debbi hosts a yearly escorted trip to Cambria and Paso Robles to meet winemakers, farmers, olive oil producers and more artisan food producers.

Chef Debbi is our cheesy guest direct from her organic herb garden.

Pascal OlhatsThe “coastal garden” cuisine at Chef Pascal OlhatsCafé Jardin at Corona del Mar’s Sherman Gardens & Library marries vibrantly fresh  California produce with  a  French  pedigree. The restaurant is located in full view of the central flower gardens. Dining takes place outdoors for the most part, moving indoors in case of inclement weather – a rarity in Orange County.

Sunday Brunch at Café Jardin has just resumed. Think housemade Pate’ and Indian-Spiced Braised Lamb Osso Bucco.

We entice Chef Pascal out of harvesting in his herb garden for an update.

Diane Harris BrownAfter 30 remarkable years in management with the New York-based James Beard Foundation, Diane Harris Brown retired at the end of 2017. Her final position was as Director of Scholarships and for many years before that she served as Director of Community and Educational Programming. What was it like interacting with culinary luminaries including the late Julia Child and Jacques Pepin? Diane shares some thoughtful reminiscences.

Victor Novak and Steven TorresMajor League Baseball season is on the horizon and we’re thirsty. What’s better than a grilled hot dog and a craft beer at the ballpark (particularly if it’s at Angel Stadium.) Time for a chat with the brewers from Golden Road Brewing Co. We’re joined by Brewmaster Victor Novak and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres.

We’re talking about alcohol levels in beer. What’s the range and what is allowable. Is light craft beer on the horizon ? We’ll find out…

Andy Harris and Andrew Gruel at Cabana 14 at the Cove at Pechanga Resort and CasinoOur own Co-Host, Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group, returns with another installment of “Ask the Chef.” As a real, working professional chef doing everything from fine-dining to backyard burgers he has an incredible knowledge base to share.

Chef Andrew is on the road joining us from Oklahoma City. Can another Slapfish opening possibly be on the horizon?

Podcasts

Segment One: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris
Segment Two: Broadcaster Terry Smith, Angels Baseball’s lead play-by-play radio announcer
Segment Three: Oasis Mediterranean Cuisine, (Jordanian fare) Los Angeles
Segment Four: Chef Debbi Dubbs, A Little Book of Cheese
Segment Five: Chef / Proprietor Pascal Olhats, Café Jardin @ The Sherman Gardens and Library, Corona del Mar
Segment Six: Diane Harris Brown. (Former) Director of Scholarships, The James Beard Foundation
Segment Seven: “Ask the Brewers” – Golden Road Brewing’s Brewmaster Victor Novak and Anaheim Head Brewer Steven Torres
Segment Eight: Co-Host Chef Andrew Gruel, Slapfish Restaurant Group with “Ask the Chef”

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