Been there. Never done that. When I admire the beautiful platter of Honey Cakes above, I can't take credit for the creative plating, the golden color of the cake or the luscious, burnt honey and vanilla bean flecked beehives. That's the expertise of Chef David Guas at Honey Summit 2011. Although … [Read more...]
Honey 101 at The Culinary Institute of America
Crash Course. If you've been paying attention around here, you know I attended Honey Summit 2011 at The Culinary Institute of America, Greystone. I enjoyed an amazing dinner at Wine Spectator Restaurant. I had a liberating trip to a bee farm. And considering I signed up for Honey 101, I knew we'd … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Monsieur Marcel
The Original Farmer's Market at 3rd and Fairfax is home to gourmet market, Monsieur Marcel and accompanying authentic petit bistro, Pain Vin et Fromage. This French-American dream come true is that of Stephane Strouk and his wife Katy. “If you never try, you’ll never know,” says Stephane. … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Pacifica Del Mar
Bacon Powder. Executive Chef Evan Cruz at Pacifica Del Mar in La Jolla, California starts our meal with a seared Scallop, California Avocado, Dungeness Crab and Bacon Powder. (above) Bacon Powder? Why not just bacon? Because balance, like patience, is a virtue. Any more than a dusting of bacon … [Read more...]
IACP 2011 – DIY Video Blogging Workshop
I'm off to the Live Music Capital of the World, otherwise known as Austin, Texas. No, not to pursue my lifelong dream of singing backup for the Meat Puppets, but to present a workshop at the IACP on DIY Video Production for Food Bloggers. I will be teaming up with internet sensation, Chef John from … [Read more...]
Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert Video
Talk about a hot ticket! Team Betty covers the SOLD OUT second annual Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert and grabs interviews with chefs Bradley Ogden, Deborah Scott and Roy Yamaguchi. Watch the Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert Video to find out who Bradley Ogden would let cook for him, why Deborah … [Read more...]
Gouda-ness Gracious!
You probably already know that I love food, wine, music and a great party. But do you know how much I love the outdoors? From shoreline to summit, I'll try anything that has to do with exploring and enjoying nature. So, when I heard about Camp Blogaway in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, I … [Read more...]
Celebrate Grilled Cheese!
April 12th is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. In fact, the entire month of April is National Grilled Cheese Month. Needless to say, there had to be a little celebrating around here. In honor of this day devoted to bread and melting cheese, we griddled up The Big Cheese (above), medium … [Read more...]
Bradley Ogden’s Maytag Blue Cheese Souffle Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Elegant and deceivingly simple, this Twice Baked Maytag Blue Cheese Souffle served with seasonal fruits, nuts and Ver Jus Vinaigrette is classic Bradley Ogden. Well known for establishing close relationships with American farmers, ranchers, and … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Food and Wine Festival Palm Desert
The SOLD OUT 2nd Annual Food and Wine Festival Palm Desert was an exclusive event brimming with gourmet food, celebrity chefs, fine wines and even the occasional runway model. Strategically combined with Fashion Week El Paseo, Palm Springs Life celebrated all the best nosh and posh from around the … [Read more...]
Feelin’ the Energy: Food and Wine Festival Palm Desert 2011
I may not believe in magic, but I believe in the magical energy of the Palm Desert and Coachella Valley! This weekend Team Betty packs up the cameras and SPF 30 for the 2nd Annual Food and Wine Festival Palm Desert March 25 - 27, 2011, which is sure to cast an epicurean spell on food and wine … [Read more...]
Oscar Vegetable Paella Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Inspired by Best Actress nominee and vegetarian, Natalie Portman, this butler-served and individually prepared Vegetable Paella with Saffron, White Wine, Chili and Parsley is the creative, vegetarian entree at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards Governors … [Read more...]
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