Show 331, July 6, 2019: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris

Posted on July 7, 2019 by abell

Now an incredibly appetizing preview of Saturday’s celebratory 4^th of July Weekend show. No fireworks, just the usual delectable fun.

It’s not, with profuse apologies, for dieters. If we’re successful we will inevitably 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. Couldn’t do it without you.

The 2019 OC Fair opens the gates on Friday, July 12^th. The Culinary Arts programming in the OC Promenade is always a major attraction during the Fair. Our own Prince of Produce, Robert Schueller of Melissa’s, has two interactive presentations on the Culinary Stage for Opening Day. Robert joins us with a juicy preview.

The 2019 OC Fair opens the gates on Friday, July 12^th. The Culinary Arts programming, including exhibits, tastings & demonstrations in the OC Promenade, is always a major attraction during the Fair. Pamela Wnuck, the Culinary Arts Supervisor for the OC Fair, cooks up a delectable preview of the 23 days of entertaining programming there.

Escape the dreaded diet mentality with a more positive approach to healthy eating with, Mareya Ibrahim, holistic nutrition coach, award-winning entrepreneur and author of the newly published, “Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive.” So what’s the recipe for living your best life? Ultimately, Ibrahim isn’t teaching you how to cook, but how to eat. Mareya Ibrahim, the Fit Foodie, is our inspiring guest.

Kyle Meyer, Managing Partner of Santa Ana’s Wine Exchange, our resident wine authority, joins us for another informative wine commentary responding to listeners’ questions. What legitimate wine publications are worth reading & subscribing to when the casual wine connoisseur wants to increase their wine IQ ? Just looking for honest, journalistic reporting without the pretension and possible camouflaged advertorial coverage. The Michelin Guide is back covering Southern California after a long absence. (They dismissively dropped the Los Angeles Guide after 2009.) Kyle knows fine-dining. His thoughts on the significance…?

“Honolulu Cookie Company started in 1998 when entrepreneurs Keith and Janet Sung developed a winning recipe for premium shortbread cookies. As an artist, Keith wanted to develop something unique – a cookie that represented true Hawaiian hospitality. What he created was a line of island-inspired flavors in a signature pineapple shape. The recipe has been refined over the years, but we always carry through that dedication to quality ingredients inspired by the flavors of our island home.” Honolulu Cookie Company’s Julie Plant, VP of Retail, conveys the aloha.

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

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Show 331, July 6, 2019: Pamela Wnuck, Culinary Arts Supervisor for the OC Fair

Posted on July 7, 2019 by abell

The 2019 OC Fair opens the gates on Friday, July 12^th. The Culinary Arts programming, including exhibits, tastings & demonstrations in the OC Promenade building, is always a popular attraction during the Fair.

“If you love to cook or love to eat, this is the place to meet!”

Culinary Arts is taking center stage at the 2019 OC Fair. The Main Stage on the OC Promenade is booked every day throughout the fair and will be host to chefs, bakers, farmers, floral artists, food bloggers, mixologists, brewers, butchers and more. (And every evening there’s a great band to provide music.) Learn from the best during demos and tasting sessions stocked with kitchen secrets, war stories and more – straight from the experts.

“Thermomix will be in the new “Culinary Playground” with a hands-on cooking school brought to life like never before. Six fairgoers will have the opportunity to make a signature dish alongside Chef Lynette. Class topics include “Waste Not,” exploring how to get the most from your food.”

“Join celebrity pastry chef and MOF Stéphane Tréand on the Main Stage every Sunday at 1 p.m. as he teaches how to make some of his delectable desserts. Each class has limited space of eight spots per Sunday class. Children ages 9-17 and adults 18 and over are welcome. Each session is 30 minutes. Classes are free.”

Northgate Markets will be showcasing a new gourmet Guacamole Bar. Avocado toast and more fresh avocado favorites will be available for sale.

Pamela Wnuck, the Culinary Arts Supervisor for the OC Fair, cooks up a delectable preview of the 23 days of programming there.

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July 6: OC Fair Preview, Mareya Ibrahim, Wine Exchange, Honolulu Cookie Company

Posted on July 4, 2019 by abell

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Segment One: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris
Segment Two: Melissa’s “Prince of Produce” – Robert Schueller previewing his presentations at the OC Fair
Segment Three: Pamela Wnuck, Culinary Arts Supervisor for the OC Fair
Segment Four: Mareya Ibrahim, The Fit Foodie, and author of Eat Like You Give A Fork Part One
Segment Five: Mareya Ibrahim, The Fit Foodie, and author of Eat Like You Give A Fork Part Two
Segment Six: Kyle Meyer, Managing Partner, Wine Exchange, on Worthwhile Wine Publications and the return of the Michelin Guide
Segment Seven: Honolulu Cookie Company with Julie Plant, VP of Retail Part One
Segment Eight: Honolulu Cookie Company with Julie Plant, VP of Retail Part Two

Now an incredibly appetizing preview of this Saturday’s celebratory 4^th of July Weekend show. No fireworks, just the usual delectable fun.

It’s not, with profuse apologies, for dieters. If we’re successful we will always 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. Couldn’t do it without you.

The 2019 OC Fair opens the gates on Friday, July 12^th. The Culinary Arts programming, including exhibits, tastings & demonstrations in the OC Promenade, is always a major attraction during the Fair. Pamela Wnuck, the Culinary Arts Supervisor for the OC Fair, cooks up a delectable preview of the 23 days of programming there.

Escape the dreaded diet mentality with a more positive approach to healthy eating with, Mareya Ibrahim, holistic nutrition coach, award-winning entrepreneur and author of the newly published, “Eat Like You Give a Fork: The Real Dish on Eating to Thrive.” So what’s the recipe for living your best life? Ultimately, Ibrahim isn’t teaching you how to cook, but how to eat. Mareya Ibrahim, the Fit Foodie, is our guest.

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

The 2019 OC Fair opens the gates on Friday, July 12^th. The Culinary Arts programming in the OC Promenade building is always a major attraction during the Fair. Our own Prince of Produce, Robert Schueller of Melissa’s, has two interactive presentations on the Culinary Stage there for Opening Day.

Robert will first be on the Culinary Stage in the OC Promenade at 1:00 p.m. with “Acres of Fruit.” Think Dragon Fruits for starters and more…At 3:00 p.m. Robert returns with “Acres of Vegetables.” Think Dutch Yellow Potatoes and Pee Wee Dutch Yellow Potatoes, too, grown in Idaho.

Robert joins us with a juicy preview.

“If you love to cook or love to eat, this is the place to meet!”

Pamela Wnuck, the Culinary Arts Supervisor for the OC Fair, cooks up a delectable preview of the 23 days of programming there.

“No matter how you eat – as an omnivore, a vegan, or something in between – Chef Mareya Ibrahim, the Fit Foodie, serves up a fresh voice, practical nutrition advice, and an inspired palate that will motivate you to optimize your food choices and your eating habits with a balanced and proven approach, helping you live your best life and THRIVE.”

Mareya Ibrahim, the Fit Foodie, is our guest.

Mareya Ibrahim, The Fit Foodie, award-winning inventor, nutritionist, and the signature chef and meal plan designer for the bestselling diet book, The Daniel Plan, has written her own cookbook, EAT LIKE YOU GIVE A FORK (St. Martin’s Griffin, $29.99). According to Mareya, no one should do anything that starts with “die.” Instead, she invites readers to escape the dreaded diet mentality with a more positive approach to healthy eating.

Including eighty “forking delicious” recipes that support eight essential nutritional strategies, Mareya encourages readers to remake their kitchens, taste buds, bodies, and energy levels with honest and easy-to-understand recipes, including:

Zucchini Noodles with Romesco Sauce
Low-Sodium Umami Bone Broth
You Glow Smoothie
No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

“Mareya’s fun and holistic approach to food will have readers both laughing and getting serious about their cooking at the same time. The eight essential strategies she bases her recipes on are: Reset Your Taste Buds, Stock Your Real Kitchen, Get Up on Greens, Take a Vegan Fast Break, Go Gluten-Free Super Grains, Fill in with Good Fat, Become Real Dense, and Live the 90/10 Rule.”

“With over twenty-five years in the food industry and as the host of the popular Facebook Live show The Real Dish, as well as the podcast Recipes For Your Best Life, Mareya’s knowledgeable guidance and great palate will make readers rethink the word diet!”

The Fit Foodie continues…

Kyle Meyer, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Santa Ana’s Wine Exchange, our resident wine authority (sans attitude,) joins us for another informative wine commentary responding to listeners’ thoughtful questions.

What credible wine publications are worth reading & subscribing to when the casual wine connoisseur wants to increase their wine IQ? Just looking for honest, journalistic reporting without pretension and possible advertorial coverage.

The Michelin Guide is back covering Southern California after a long absence. (They dismissively dropped the Los Angeles Guide after 2009.) Chefs and restaurateurs are talking about who was included along with the conspicuous omissions. Kyle knows fine-dining. His thoughts on the significance…?

“Honolulu Cookie Company started in 1998 when entrepreneurs Keith and Janet Sung developed a recipe for premium shortbread cookies. As an artist, Keith wanted to develop something unique – a cookie that represented true Hawaiian hospitality. What he created was a line of island-inspired flavors in a signature pineapple shape. The recipe has been refined over the years, but we always carry through that dedication to quality ingredients inspired by the flavors of our island home.”

“From our bakery, stores opened throughout Honolulu, particularly in Waikiki, to ensure the hospitality that inspired our cookies was delivered to visitors from around the world. Eventually, we found homes and opened new locations on Maui, in Las Vegas, and in Guam.”

“Each progression is informed by a commitment to sharing the best experience of a Hawaiian vacation. The cookie collection packages are designed to delight and the stores are eager to share the Aloha Spirit, but it all begins with the cookies. The finest ingredients are selected to bake fresh daily and ship internationally to friends and fans around the world.”

Honolulu Cookie Company’s Julie Plant, VP of Retail, who we met at Vegas Uncork’d during Mother’s Day Weekend, conveys the aloha.

Marking its 20th anniversary in 2018, Honolulu Cookie Company has been baking its premium shortbread cookies in a signature pineapple shape fresh daily in Hawai’i since 1998. The cookies inspired by Hawai’i are handcrafted using only the freshest and finest ingredients. Available for shipping, each cookie is individually wrapped.

“Pineapples are the international symbol of hospitality. In fact, our iconic cookie shape was originally chosen for this reason. Our cookies are designed to be given as gifts, a way to celebrate a meeting of old friends or new acquaintances by sharing something sweet.”

“We also see ourselves as hosts who strive to share the Spirit of Aloha by making all of our guests feel welcome. With each pineapple-shaped cookie, we want to invoke a pleasant memory or experience reminiscent of our home in beautiful Hawaii.”

“At its root, “Aloha” is an ideal and a philosophy that encompasses a love and respect for people, their culture, and the world around them. It is with this in mind that we extend a warm welcome to all who visit. To celebrate the complex and beautiful ideas that are at the essence of the Spirit of Aloha, Honolulu Cookie Company is dedicating the entirety of 2019 to our Share Aloha Campaign. We look forward to you joining us in sharing the deeply rooted traditions behind this ideal and discovering new ways to incorporate it into everything we do.”

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July 14: OC Fair, Jennifer Segal, SakeOne, Ceviche and Aguachile Festival, Daniel Mattern, Smorgasburg LA

Posted on July 12, 2018 by abell

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Segment One: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris
Segment Two: OC Fair Culinary Arts Programming – OC Promenade Building
Segment Three: “Once Upon a Chef’s” Jennifer Segal
Segment Four: Jack Lien, SakeOne, Forest Grove, Oregon
Segment Five: Edgar Cisneros, Producer, Puerto Vallarta’s 6th Annual Ceviche & Aguachile Festival
Segment Six: Executive Chef / Proprietor Daniel Mattern, Friends & Family, Thai Town Los Angeles
Segment Seven: Zach Brooks, Market Manager, Smorgasburg LA
Segment Eight: Chef Andrew Gruel

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

The OC Promenade Building at the OC Fair is the Home of all the entertaining OC Fair Culinary Arts programming including the OC Promenade Main Stage. It’s the year of “Feed Your Inner Farmer!” celebrating people who play a key role in California agriculture. We’ll meet Pamela Wnuck, the Fair’s long-time Culinary Arts Supervisor for a preview.

Once upon a time Jennifer Segal went to culinary school and worked in fancy restaurants. One marriage and two kids later she created Once Upon a Chef, the popular blog that combines her chef skills with delicious, fresh, and accessible ingredients for family-friendly meals. Today, Jenn cooks dinner for hers every night and in her first, long-in-the-works cookbook, Once Upon a Chef – The Cookbook: 100 Tested, Perfected and Family-Approved Recipes, she shares 100 recipes that will up your kitchen game and surprise you with their ease and bold flavors.

Near the foodie mecca that is Portland, OR is SakeOne located in Forest Grove, “America’s Premium Sake Company.” Why a Sake brewery in Tualatin Valley, OR ? Foremost it’s the pristine, naturally soft water quality. We’ll hear about the Sake brewing process, and a lot more, from SakeOne’s Jack Lien.

The 6^th Edition of Puerto Vallarta’s celebrated Ceviche and Aguachile Festival is set for Sunday, July 29^th in Old Town Puerto Vallarta from Noon to 7:00 p.m. Producer & Founder Edgar Cisneros reels in all the spicy details for us live from Puerto Vallarta.

Friends & Family, a new Thai Town staple and beloved dining destination, launched dinner service this last week. The well-received hybrid dining/takeaway concept created by Chefs Daniel Mattern and Roxana Jullapat transforms into full dinner service in the evenings (Wednesday through Sunday), offering a variety of shared plates and mains that incorporate sustainably-raised, hearth-roasted meats, seasonal vegetables, farmers’ market salads and their favorite heritage grains. We pull the busy Chef Daniel off the line for a chat.

We’re celebrating National Ice Cream Day (July 15^th) with Zach Brooks, the Market Manager for DTLA’s Sunday Smorgasburg LA. July 15^th marks the return of Ice Cream Alley at Smorgasaburg LA. It runs every Sunday through Labor Day weekend.

Chef Andrew Gruel, the founder of The Slapfish Restaurant Group, joins us with another installment of “Ask the Chef.” Octopus (grilled) and squid / calamari are seen on a lot of restaurant menus. Why are they sustainable and what is the best way of preparing them ? We’ll find out from Chef Andrew.

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

If you love to cook or love to eat, this is the place to meet at The OC Fair!

Culinary Arts is taking center stage at the 2018 OC Fair. The Main Stage is booked every day throughout the fair and will be host to chefs, bakers, farmers, floral artists, food bloggers, mixologists, brewers, butchers and more.

Learn from the best during demos and tasting sessions stocked with kitchen secrets, war stories and more – straight from the experts. The 30-minute culinary demonstrations are always new and exciting, educational and FREE. For the inside scoop on everything culinary, stop by the information desk. The stage schedule changes daily and is subject to change without notice.

We’ll meet Pamela Wnuck, the Fair’s long-time Culinary Arts Supervisor for a tempting preview.

Today, Jenn cooks dinner for hers every night and in her first, long-in-the-works cookbook, Once Upon a Chef – The Cookbook: 100 Tested, Perfected and Family-Approved Recipes, she shares 100 recipes that will up your kitchen game and surprise you with their ease and bold flavors.

There is something for every meal of the day starting with breakfast favorites like Maple, Coconut & Blueberry Granola and Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles. Simple soups, salads, and sandwiches make ideal lunches (try the Fiery Roasted Tomato Soup paired with Smoked Gouda & Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches), plus entrées the whole family will love like Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders. And for those casual get-togethers it’s easy to whip up some Buttery Cajun Popcorn and bowls of Sweet, Salty & Spicy Pecans. You’ll also fall in love with go-to sweets such as Toffee Almond Sandies and a Classic Chocolate Lover’s Birthday Cake.

“With the authority of a professional chef and the practicality of a busy working mom, Jenn teaches you to improve your cooking one recipe at a time, with helpful tips on topics such as how to season correctly with salt, how to balance flavors, and how to make the most of leftovers.”

Near the foodie mecca that is Portland, OR is SakeOne, located in Forest Grove, “America’s Premium Sake Company.” Why a Sake brewery in Tualatin Valley, OR? Foremost it’s the pristine, naturally soft water quality.

SakeOne brews three lines of premium Sake in Oregon including Momokawa, Moonstone and G Sake. At their Forest Grove brewery you can enjoy Premium Sake Flights in their Tasting Room and also partake of their educational Brewery Tour (at no charge.)

Sake is an ancient beverage dating back nearly 3,000 years, but began its refinement about 1,000 years ago. Today’s premium styles of sake (Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and others) are only about forty-five years old and still not a significant percentage of all sake produced. But, in the US, premium sake is more than half the market and growing.

“At SakéOne we tap into the idyllic waters of Oregon’s Willamette Valley to brew pure, premium saké in a variety of styles. Check out our bold and crisp G Saké, fruit-infused Moonstone and versatile Momokawa brands.”

We’ll hear about the Sake brewing process, and a lot more, from SakeOne’s expert, Jack Lien.

The 6^th Edition of Puerto Vallarta’s celebrated Ceviche and Aguachile Festival is set for Sunday, July 29^th in Old Town Puerto Vallarta from Noon to 7:00 p.m.

The Festival celebrates the local seafood delicacy with participating restaurants, local microbreweries, and raicilla producers. 30, plus, varieties will be available to sample including vegetarian options.

“Aguachile is a Mexican dish made of shrimp, submerged in liquid seasoned with chili peppers, lime juice, salt, cilantro, and slices of onion. Fresh vegetables such as cucumber are usually added.” It can be thought of as a kicked-up version of ceviche.

Producer & Founder Edgar Cisneros reels in all the spicy details for us live from Puerto Vallarta.

“We’re ready to add a great neighborhood dinner option to Thai Town,” said Mattern. “With a comfortable vibe and market-driven food, it’ll be a unique spot in the neighborhood, and the perfect place for an impromptu dinner or casual meet-up meal with friends before catching a show at the Greek.”

“To start, the seasonally-rotating menu will feature savory items paired with bright summer produce such as Chicken Liver Toast with Apricot and Nigella and Spiced Half Chicken with New Potatoes and Purslane Salad as well as hearty mains including Wild Salmon Grilled in Grape Leaves over Almond Wood and Hanger Steak with Kimchi Mayo and Crispy Greens. Guests will also enjoy dishes that focus on the use of heritage grains including the Spelt Pretzel with Mustard Dipping Sauce or the Smoked Fish & Beer Rarebit with Housemade Rye Sourdough, both perfect for sharing over a pint (or two).”

Complementing the market-driven fare will be a selection of natural wines hand-picked by Mattern and Jullapat to pair with the menu’s robust flavors, as well as craft beer on tap from some of their favorite local breweries including Eagle Rock Brewery, Craftsman Brewing and Beachwood Brewing. To finish, diners will be able to indulge in seasonal housemade desserts like Jullapat’s fan-favorite, Huckleberry Meringue with Blueberry Compote and Buttermilk-Blueberry Ice Cream or Sorghum Sticky Pudding, Dates and Roasted Apricots.

We pull the busy Chef Daniel off the line for a chat.

“Prepare that sweet tooth! National Ice Cream Day happens once a year, and at Smorgasburg LA, we celebrate all summer long with the launch of Ice Cream Alley featuring over 10 popups from the best ice cream vendors that LA has to offer. Ice cream alley runs July 15 through Labor Day weekend, so don’t miss out on your chance to indulge in scoops, ice cream sandwiches, pops and more.”

Smorgasburg LA is open every Sunday on the five-acre site of the weekday Alameda Produce Market in Downtown Los Angeles, which is part of a larger, new development called ROW DTLA.

Each Sunday, find dozens of exciting food vendors at Smorgasburg LA, plus sophisticated shopping from the realms of design, craft, style, vintage, wellness, and more. Cultural events, pop-ups, and other surprises transform the vast site into a new node in Downtown LA’s burgeoning scene, and a unique destination for the region.

Chef Andrew Gruel, the founder of The Slapfish Restaurant Group, joins us from the road with another installment of “Ask the Chef.”

Octopus (grilled) and squid / calamari are seen on a lot of restaurant menus. Why are they sustainable and what is the best way of preparing them ? No rubbery & extra chewy octopus, please. We’ll find out from Chef Andrew.

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