Show 288, September 1, 2018: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris

Happy Labor Day Weekend to all.

Now an enticing preview of Saturday’s appetizing 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, upon careful reflection, that’s probably a pretty good thing…

TV and radio personality, syndicated journalist, best-selling author, and food consultant Linda Gassenheimer is always looking to save time and still create flavor-packed, family-friendly meals. Her latest work has been for the American Diabetes Association. Solving the global epidemic of diabetes is a vital subject for our nation’s health. What should we be eating?  Linda Gassenheimer, author of 7 cookbooks published by the American Diabetes Association, has some flavorful answers for you and your loved ones in he 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook – Your Super Simple Plan for Organizing, Budgeting, and Cooking Amazing Dinners. We’ll meet her.

Once a year Chef Marco Zapien of Zapien’s Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera hosts a series of Hatch Chile-themed events to celebrate the famous New Mexican spicy and savory pepper. Zapien’s will host a daytime Hatch Chile Roast on September 8th were supplies of the roasted Hatch Chiles can be picked up by the case. The guest selects the level of spicy desired ranging from mild to hot. Also on Saturday, September 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. join Chef Marco and Zapien’s Salsa Grill for their special Hatch Chile Brunch featuring over ten Hatch Chile inspired dishes. We’ll entice Chef Marco away from the chile roaster for a chat.

It may be “Time for Dodger Baseball” but a big attraction at Dodger Stadium for home games is always the tempting variety of food and beverage items. Executive Chef Ryan Evans of Levy Restaurants is in his 2nd season with The Dodgers as top toque. Chef Ryan’s theme for 2018 is “flavors of the city.” As baseball season is drawing to a close we’ll find out what the big hits have been on the Chavez Ravine menu lineup this year.

Chef Frank Ostini’s Hitching Post 2 restaurant in Buellton is a beloved local institution. Chef Frank and Gray Hartley are the creators and winemakers of Hitching Post Wines made famous around the world in the Academy Award-winning feature motion picture, Sideways, released in 2004. Surprisingly there has never been a Hitching Post Wines Tasting Room until just recently. Chef Frank Ostini takes us on a tour of the just uncorked Hitching Post Wines Tasting Room conveniently located next door to the Restaurant on E. Highway 246 in Buellton.

THE RANCH Restaurant, hidden in plain sight in Anaheim, is located next door to THE RANCH Saloon and features true American regional cuisine. The high-profile culinary team at THE RANCH cooks from scratch with the finest ingredients possible to capture the rustic style of wine country and the freshest flavors of The Farm. The Golden Foodie Awards are the People’s Choice Food Awards for Orange County. THE RANCH has been nominated for an impressive 5 Golden Foodies this year. Opening Executive Chef Michael Rossi joins us with a tasty update.

Chef Andrew Gruel, the founder of The Slapfish Restaurant Group, joins us with another installment of “Ask the Chef.” When it comes to shellfish, clams are probably more of a staple on the East Coast. Clams are high in protein and versatile in the kitchen. Chef Andrew will provide the tasty basics. What do you use clam juice for, anyway? Also does a clam really belong on a pizza?

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

September 1: Linda Gassenheimer, Zapien’s Salsa Grill, Dodger Stadium Food, Hitching Post 2, Michael Rossi

Podcasts

Segment One: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris
Segment Two: Linda Gassenheimer, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook
Segment Three: Chef Marco Zapien, Zapien’s Salsa Grill and Taqueria
Segment Four: Executive Chef Ryan Evans, Levy Restaurants at Dodger Stadium
Segment Five: Chef Frank Ostini, Hitching Post 2 and Hitching Post Wines, Buellton Part One
Segment Six: Chef Frank Ostini, Hitching Post 2 and Hitching Post Wines, Buellton Part Two
Segment Seven: Executive Chef Michael Rossi, THE RANCH Restaurant, Anaheim
Segment Eight: Chef Andrew Gruel, Founder, Slapfish Restaurant Group

Happy Labor Day Weekend to all. Please join us on Saturday morning. It’s an energetic, fresh show with a guest lineup to truly savor!

Now an enticing preview of this Saturday’s appetizing 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, upon careful reflection, that’s probably a pretty good thing…

TV and radio personality, syndicated journalist, best-selling author, and food consultant Linda Gassenheimer is always looking to save time and still create flavor-packed, family-friendly meals. Her latest work has been for the American Diabetes Association.  Solving the global epidemic of diabetes is a vital subject for our nation’s health. What should we be eating?  Linda Gassenheimer, author of 7 cookbooks published by the American Diabetes Association, has some flavorful answers for you and your loved ones in The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook – Your Super Simple Plan for Organizing, Budgeting, and Cooking Amazing Dinners. We’ll meet her.

Once a year Chef Marco Zapien of Zapien’s Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera hosts a series of Hatch Chile-themed events to celebrate the famous New Mexican spicy and savory pepper. Zapien’s will host a daytime Hatch Chile Roast on September 8th were supplies of the roasted Hatch Chiles can be picked up by the case. The guest selects the level of spicy desired ranging from mild to hot. Also on Saturday, September 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. join Chef Marco and Zapien’s Salsa Grill for their special Hatch Chile Brunch featuring over ten Hatch Chile inspired dishes. We’ll entice Chef Marco away from the chile roaster for a chat.

It may be “Time for Dodger Baseball” but a big attraction at Dodger Stadium for home games is always the tempting variety of food and beverage items. Executive Chef Ryan Evans of Levy Restaurants is in his 2nd season with The Dodgers. Chef Ryan’s theme for 2018 is “flavors of the city.” As baseball season is drawing to a close we’ll find out what the big hits have been on the Chavez Ravine menu this year.

Chef Frank Ostini’s Hitching Post 2 restaurant in Buellton is a beloved local institution. Chef Frank and Gray Hartley are the creators and winemakers of Hitching Post Wines made famous around the world in the Academy Award-winning feature motion picture, Sideways, released in 2004. Surprisingly there has never been a Hitching Post Wines Tasting Room until just recently. Chef Frank Ostini takes us on a tour of the just uncorked Hitching Post Wines Tasting Room conveniently located next door to the Restaurant on E. Highway 246 in Buellton.

THE RANCH Restaurant, hidden in plain sight in Anaheim, is located next door to THE RANCH Saloon and features true American regional cuisine. The high-profile culinary team at THE RANCH cooks from scratch with the finest ingredients possible to capture the rustic style of wine country and the freshest flavors of The Farm. The Golden Foodie Awards are the People’s Choice Food Awards for Orange County. THE RANCH has been nominated for an impressive 5 Golden Foodies this year. Opening Executive Chef Michael Rossi joins us with a tasty update.

Chef Andrew Gruel, the founder of The Slapfish Restaurant Group, joins us with another installment of “Ask the Chef.” When it comes to shellfish, clams are probably more of a staple on the East Coast. Clams are high in protein and versatile in the kitchen. Chef Andrew will provide the tasty basics. What do you use clam juice for, anyway? Also does a clam really belong on a pizza?

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

Linda GassenheimerTV and radio personality, syndicated journalist, best-selling author, and food consultant Linda Gassenheimer is always looking to save time and still create flavor-packed, family-friendly meals. Her latest work has been for the American Diabetes Association. Solving the global epidemic of diabetes is a vital subject for our nation’s health. What should we be eating?

Linda Gassenheimer, author of 7 cookbooks published by the American Diabetes Association, has some flavorful answers for you and your loved ones in The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook – Your Super Simple Plan for Organizing, Budgeting, and Cooking Amazing Dinners. We’ll meet her.

“Looking to save time and money and still create flavor-packed family-friendly meals? I created this book for all of us who want to serve great meals without breaking our time or budget bank.  You can shop for the entire week one day and buy all of the ingredients to make dinners for the week. The book is a no-brainer blueprint, including weekly shopping lists, for serving your family delicious, diabetes-friendly dinners.”

Marco Zapien of Zapiens Salsa Grill and TaqueriaOnce a year Chef Marco Zapien of Zapien’s Salsa Grill in Pico Rivera hosts a series of Hatch Chile-themed events to celebrate the famous New Mexican spicy and savory pepper. Zapien’s will orchestrate a daytime Hatch Chile Roast on September 8th where supplies of the roasted Hatch Chiles can be picked up by the case. The guest selects the level of spicy desired ranging from mild to hot. A good tip is to reserve your case in advance.

Also on Saturday, September 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. join Chef Marco and Zapien’s Salsa Grill for their special Hatch Chile Brunch featuring over ten Hatch Chile inspired dishes. Enjoy all-you-can-eat, and hand-made Tortillas, Champagne and Mimosas.

We’ll entice Chef Marco away from the rotating chile roaster for a chat.

Ryan EvansIt may be “Time for Dodger Baseball” but a big attraction at Dodger Stadium for home games is always the tempting variety of food and beverage items. Executive Chef Ryan Evans of Levy Restaurants is in his 2nd season with The Dodgers.

Chef Ryan’s theme for 2018 is “flavors of the city.” As baseball season is drawing to a close we’ll find out from Chef Ryan what the big hits have been on the Chavez Ravine menu this year.

During the season Chef Ryan periodically posts attention-grabbing, limited time specials on Instagram @dodgerstadiumfood.

Probably the most Instagramable new food item is the Cheeto-Lote. It’s roasted sweet corn rubbed with chipotle lime mayo and dusted with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and cotija cheese.

In the Lexus Dugout Club there is more of an emphasis on appealing vegetarian options. Look for a great selection of grilled veggies on the daily changing menu. Also lots of exotic fruit options including Melissa’s Watermelon Lollipops.

Frank OstiniChef Frank Ostini’s Hitching Post 2 restaurant in Buellton is a beloved local institution known for incredible Santa Maria – style BBQ. Chef Frank and Gray Hartley are the creators and winemakers of Hitching Post Wines made famous around the world in the Academy Award-winning feature motion picture, Sideways, released in 2004.

Surprisingly there has never been a Hitching Post Wines Tasting Room until just recently. Chef Frank Ostini takes us on a tour of the Hitching Post Wines Tasting Room conveniently located next door to the Restaurant on E. Highway 246 in Buellton.

“Leading the Hitching Post Wines team are the creators and two long-time friends, Gray Hartley and Frank Ostini, who have been making wines in Santa Barbara County, California since 1979. Long before Hollywood discovered the winemaking landmark and its excellent wines, Gray Hartley, a former Alaskan salmon fisherman and Frank Ostini, chef and owner of the famed Hitching Post 2 Restaurant in Buellton, were brought together by their love of wine and winemaking. Over the years their backyard hobby has turned into a highly acclaimed winemaking enterprise.”

“Hartley and Ostini strive to create flavorful handcrafted wines that possess poise and balance, putting a slice of Santa Barbara in each glass, and a piece of their soul in every bottle of Hitching Post. The Traditional Tasting at Hitching Post Wines offers a flight of five Hitching Post Wines consisting of Pinks 2017; Hometown Pinot Noir 2016; Cork Dancer Pinot Noir 2015; Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015; and Gen Red 2016 priced at $15 per guest. A Reserve Tasting, priced at $20, includes five wines – Highliner Pinot Noir 2015; Perfect Set Pinot Noir 2015; Bien Nacido Pinot Noir 2015; Sanford & Benedict Pinot Noir 2015; and Four Top 2012. The caveat of the Reserve Tasting will be its ever-changing menu featuring rare single-vineyard bottling and special older vintages of Hitching Post. For those seeking the ultimate experience, Hitching Post Wines offers customized Private Winemaker Tastings with Gray Hartley and Frank Ostini for $60 per guest and by appointment only.”

Michael Rossi of the Ranch Restaurant and SaloonTHE RANCH Restaurant, hidden in plain sight in Anaheim, is located next door to THE RANCH Saloon and features true American regional cuisine. The high-profile culinary team at THE RANCH cooks from scratch with the finest ingredients possible to capture the rustic style of wine country and the freshest flavors of The Farm.

“Executive Chef, Michael Rossi and our talented culinary team craft our seasonally driven menu with hand selected produce harvested from our own farm. Our chefs have the unique ability to pick produce at the perfect time just before the peak of maturity to capture maximum flavor and within hours served at your table with old fashioned genuine hospitality and gracious service. To complete your dining experience, sample one of our many desserts created in house by Pastry Chef, David Rossi.”

“THE RANCH Cellar features a value oriented diverse selection of world class international wines served in a friendly and unintimidating style. The cellar holds 11,000 bottles of wine representing the world’s wine growing regions with an emphasis on California and West Coast wines. Our wine list offers a diverse Wines by the Glass program featuring over 35 wines representing domestic and international regions, complementing the restaurant’s seasonally driven menu.”

The Golden Foodie Awards are the People’s Choice Food Awards for Orange County. THE RANCH has been nominated for an impressive 5 Golden Foodies this year. Previously THE RANCH has been awarded 9 Golden Foodies. This is a record for any establishment in Orange County!

Opening Executive Chef Michael Rossi joins us with a tasty update.

Andy Harris and Andrew Gruel at Cabana 14 at the Cove at Pechanga Resort and CasinoChef Andrew Gruel, the founder of The Slapfish Restaurant Group, joins us with another installment of Ask the Chef.”

When it comes to shellfish, clams are probably more of a staple on the East Coast. Clams are high in protein and versatile in the kitchen. What do you use clam juice for, anyway? Also does a clam really belong on a pizza? Chef Andrew will provide the tasty basics.

Podcasts

Segment One: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris
Segment Two: Linda Gassenheimer, The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook
Segment Three: Chef Marco Zapien, Zapien’s Salsa Grill and Taqueria
Segment Four: Executive Chef Ryan Evans, Levy Restaurants at Dodger Stadium
Segment Five: Chef Frank Ostini, Hitching Post 2 and Hitching Post Wines, Buellton Part One
Segment Six: Chef Frank Ostini, Hitching Post 2 and Hitching Post Wines, Buellton Part Two
Segment Seven: Executive Chef Michael Rossi, THE RANCH Restaurant, Anaheim
Segment Eight: Chef Andrew Gruel, Founder, Slapfish Restaurant Group