Now a tempting preview of Saturday’s decadent 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.
With stunning views of the track at Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles, Restaurant 917’s sleek and modern setting echoes Porsche’s world class design aesthetic. The name and décor were inspired by the legendary 917 race car. The food and beverage are champion caliber, too. Chef Matt Lee and General Manager Oliver Alexandre join us.
KCET‘s (Public Television) regional historical documentary, LA FOODWAYS Exploring Los Angeles’ Storied Agricultural Past, is a new, multi-platform series (and a KCET Original) presenting some surprising answers to challenges we now face as a city. LA Foodways Executive Producer, Raphael Sbarge, is our guest.
The internationally recognized wines of Spain’s Abadía Retuerta have enjoyed three consecutive years in the top 100 wines of the world, according to the preeminent authority, Wine Spectator. While wines were produced on the estate centuries ago, the current winery is only two-and-a-half decades old and is known for its award-winning single terroir wines. The estate also includes Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, possibly Spain’s most extraordinary luxury hotel located in a restored historic abbey on the magnificent 1,730-acre estate. Enrique Valero, both the winery’s and hotel’s accomplished General Manager joins us on the long-distance line from Spain.
On Sunday, March 10, 2019, JAR (Los Angeles) is hosting Chef John Cox with THE BEAR AND STAR POP-UP showcasing specialty selections from this Central Coast gem. Chef John and Katie Parker McDonald, the granddaughter of the late Fess Parker will be on hand with their 30′ custom-built reverse-flow Texas smoker to smoke and grill meats and produce sourced from the Fess Parker Ranch and farm for this one-night-only dinner. Chef Suzanne Tracht and her team will complement the menu with Jar’s favorite salads and desserts. Chefs John & Suzanne escape their busy kitchens to provide the menu details.
To write Fruit: A Savor the South Cookbook, best-selling author Nancie McDermott got to switch back and forth among the four careers she considered pursuing as a day-dreaming, North Carolina eight-year-old. “I had a little merry-go-round of ideas on what to be when I grew up: Missionary? Detective? Actor? Or Spy?” “Researching Fruit, I sorted and sifted, choosing 12 iconic fruits which matter in Southern cuisine. Persimmons and pawpaws, blackberries and melons, mayhaws and damsons — it’s clues and culture, traditions and creativity, flames and bowls, skillets, spoons, and celebrations. Fruit is seasons, symbols and stories. These fruit stories and recipes illuminate the world of Southern cooking.” Nancie is our guest.
Ever consider the delights of top-quality peanut butter? The style (with no sugar) that is dense with spreadable crunch and oozing with the rich taste and aroma of freshly roasted peanuts? Kiwi Pic Picot certainly has. Since founding Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter Co. in his garage in Nelson, NZ back in 2008 he is now the best-selling (and best loved) peanut butter in New Zealand. Pic’s is now conquering California, too. Two weeks ago he opened his new, greatly expanded peanut butter works in Nelson, Pic’s Peanut Butter World, with great fanfare. Pic, live from New Zealand, is our fresh & delightfully nutty guest.
Our own Co-Host, Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group, is again back with his “Ask the Chef” commentary. He’s a real, working chef with great insight and experience. Genuinely tasty, plant-based facsmilies of seafood are coming to market. Think artificial crab made with natural, plant-based ingredients. Chef Andrew clues us in.
All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!
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