BARTOLOTTA BACKSTORY In a recent Las Vegas culinary tour, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting up with two-time James Beard Foundation Awards winner, Chef Paul Bartolotta, in his cavernous kitchen at Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare at Wynn Las Vegas. Chef Bartolotta is not only one of the … [Read more...]
Proud to be American Wine & Food Video
Join me on the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot for an inside look at the 28th American Wine & Food Festival and an exclusive interview with Chef Thomas Keller! Watch the Proud to be American Wine & Food Video to see what food, wine and interview questions are served up! Since the American … [Read more...]
The Wizard of Ozumo Video
I met up with the wizard, Toshio Sakamaki, Executive Sushi Chef of Ozumo Santa Monica. A transplant from the renowned Ozumo San Francisco, Chef Toshio was sharpening his knives when we arrived. He was ready to roll, and we were rolling! More about the Grand Opening of Ozumo and all the delicious … [Read more...]
The People’s Food Court Video
Average Betty visits the Grand Reopening of Santa Monica Place and checks out the new 17,000 square foot Food Court. More on the Santa Monica Place Grand Reopening experience here. … [Read more...]
Dos Caminos and a Microphone Video
Average Betty meets up with Chef Scott Linquist at Dos Caminos at the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas for a lesson on Grilled Fish Tacos. But fish tacos aren't the only thing on the menu, Chef Scott dishes up laughs and a boatload of interesting facts. Special thanks to R&R Partners and Vegas Uncork'd … [Read more...]
Jalapeno POP Burger Video
When Dad makes his special Father's Day dinner request, you can bet the farm it's not going to be salad. Nope. Dad probably wants some meat! And if your Dad likes it spicy, I have the perfect recipe: The Jalapeno POP Burger! How do I know your Dad will love the Jalapeno Pop Burger? Check out the … [Read more...]
Corndogification
What is your favorite deep fried food? Leave a comment. It's been a busy month and I've got the corn dogs to prove it! Seriously, between traveling home to Florida, getting an awesome opportunity with YouTube and Kodak to produce a video for their Print and Prosper campaign, and (as part of the … [Read more...]
Ding Dong! Corn Dog! Video
You know I love Corn Dogs! And nothing gets a party started like deep fried food on a stick! This video was produced for a Kodak Print and Prosper YouTube ad campaign. Check out the Kodak Channel and look for me -- I'm the Corn Dogs! GET THE CORN DOG RECIPE You don't have to use a deep … [Read more...]
Corn Dogs Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! What's your favorite food on a stick? Leave a comment. I recently had the opportunity to produce a video for a YouTube Kodak Print and Prosper ad campaign, and as part of the assignment I bought a deep fryer to make Corn Dogs! Check out the Kodak … [Read more...]
It’s 2009… Macworld Fast Food Five (video)!
Betty plays a game of her very own Fast Food Five at Macworld 2009 with Sadia Harper, Chris Pirillo and Geoff Stearns -- it's one part word association and one part food, and totally nuts! Check it out... Link to the accompanying It's 2009… Mountains, Mariner & Macworld! blog … [Read more...]
A Very Average Holiday Special (video)
With the holiday season plagued with layoffs, home foreclosures and billion dollar bailouts, people need something smooth and sweet to indulge in this holiday season. Like the smooth rhymes of Average Homeboy and the sweet flavors of Creme Brulee! Check out "A Very Average Holiday Special" and … [Read more...]
Picky Eater Chicken Finger
What do Chicken Fingers and Thanksgiving have in common? Yeah, not much. But what do Chicken Fingers and Picky Eaters have in common? Everything! Just look at how many picky eaters love chicken fingers. Studies show populations of the North American Picky Eater (or NAPE) are on the rise, and … [Read more...]
