Show 344, October 12, 2019: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris

Now an appealing preview of Saturday’s mouthwatering show. It’s not, with profuse apologies, for dieters. If we’re successful we will hopefully leave you incredibly hungry and thirsty. In our case that’s probably a pretty good thing… As always, we greatly appreciate you being a part of our loyal listening audience. Truly couldn’t do it without you.

Driven by a passion for exceptional Nebbiolo, the Travaglini family has been producing remarkable, limited-production wines in Gattinara for four generations. The Travaglini family has owned land in Gattinara since the beginning of the 19th century. Travaglini is now one of Italy’s most recognizable wines and the Number 1 selling Gattinara in the world. Fifth generation Travaglini Family member Alessia Travaglini graciously pulls the cork for us on the long line from Italy.

WASTED: A Celebration of Sustainable Food will be in San Diego on Sunday, October 20th. At this tastemaker event, 35 local and national celebrity chefs and mixologists are challenged to prepare standout dishes and cocktails using food that might otherwise go to waste. The event brings sustainability to the consciousness of both chefs, mixologists, and consumers and create a call-to-action around re-thinking food waste. Guests will enjoy unlimited craft cocktails, food, auctions, and live music. All proceeds will support Kitchens for Good. Kitchens for Good Co-Founder and Senior Director Aviva Paley and participating Chef Maeve Rochford of La Jolla’sSugar & Scribe Bakery(The California Restaurant Association’s Chef of the Year) join us with all the details.

Kyra’s Bake Shop with locations in Oregon’s Lake Oswego and now in Portland is a popular, gluten-free bakery presenting outstanding scones, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, doughnuts, muffins, vegan bagels, wedding cakes & pastries with inventive flavors. Proprietress and Baker Kyra Bussanich proves daily that her celiac safe creations can taste just as delicious as the traditional delights containing gluten. Her motto is “Keep Portland Sweet.” Kyra enjoys the distinction of being the only baker to be a 4 – Time Winner on Food Network’s’ “Cupcake Wars.” Kyra joins us.

Kyle Meyer, Managing Partner of Santa Ana’s Wine Exchange, our resident wine authority, is with us for another informative wine commentary responding to listeners’ questions. One of the most acclaimed winemakers in Australia is David Powell of Powell & Son in the Barossa in South Australia. Kyle has been there, sampled the available vintages and now gives us a true insider’s overview.

Hanna’s Restaurant & Bar is one of South Orange County’s premiere dining establishments.  Named one of the U.S. top 100 restaurants by Yelp, Hanna’s offers modern American Steakhouse cuisine prepared with a classic, traditional flair.  “Our appetite for an exceptional dining experience is rooted deep in our passion for extraordinary culinary creations and exemplified in our award-wining service and ambiance.”

Hands-on proprietor David Hanna, a third-generation restaurateur, is our hospitable guest.

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

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