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Meatcamp with Carrie Oliver- Oliver Ranch (Bay Area Food Bloggers- Episode 2)

January 24th, 2010 · Comments · Bay Area Food Bloggers, San Francisco

In this video, you will see Carrie explaining the art of tasting beef and the story behind Oliver Ranch. We did a tasting of 6 steaks, all artisan and all with its unique flavour. The most memorable was a steak with a popcorn finish.

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A Degustation at Phoenix, an Underground Supper Club- Tasty Chefs, Episode 8

November 8th, 2009 · Comments · Degustation, San Francisco, TastyChefs

If you asked me what I live for, the answer is right here. Amazing foodie adventures such as the one I experience in this video at The Phoenix Supper Club. The pure ecstacy of exploring the creativity of a unique chef like Chef Tommy Halvorson- this is what I live for.

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L’Express, Montreal- TastyVentures, Episode 5

October 27th, 2009 · Comments · Montreal, TastyVentures

I grab the last seat at the bar, and gaze upon an impressive menu and wine list. I decide to go with the chicken liver pate with pistachios, the rillettes, and the bone marrow I’ve heard so much about.

Presented before my meal is basic bread and butter, mustard, and little pickles to tickle my tongue. Also, to wet my palate… and whet my appetite… I order a glass of Albert Boxeer Pinot Blanc. Mmm vino. :) ….I coax the marrow out with my knife, and pour it onto the toast. The fat juices drip down the side of the bone and laugh with delight. My first bite. The salt is PERFECT with this! It only enhances the wondrous flavor of marrow. My first experience with marrow served as such, and a glorious experience it is.

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Foie Gras and Wine at La Coupole, Paris- TastyVentures, Episode 4

October 26th, 2009 · Comments · Paris, TastyVentures

Alex, the ultimate french nutritionist (@ledretch on twitter) took me to La Coupole on my last visit to Paris. We dined in style, tasting delicious appetizers first (his was lobster with asparagus and mine salmon with blinis and creme fraiche). Following a thorough seduction of the amazing wine he picked, Alex and I could not help but share our love of foie by ordering the same main plate… that’s right- pan seared foie gras, apple, and grape. Heaven… heaven in Paris, my darlings. Look how *gorgeous* that foie looks on the plate…

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Cooking with Executive Chef Josiah, Sent Sovi- TastyChefs, Episode 2

October 2nd, 2009 · Comments · South Bay, TastyChefs

Then, an adventure through the fresh vegetables (corn, tomatoes, and fresh garbanzo beans, summer squash), roasted shallots, butter, and more! Chef Josiah sous vide cooks fresh cobia (then pan sears) and adds vadouvan, indonesian fermented shrimp for flavor amongst other goodies. I really can’t articulate the beauty of this Chef’s movement around the kitchen. To truly feel the Chef’s movements… well that is only something that can be watched. :)

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Sent Sovi- Behind The Scenes of a Restaurant- TastyChefs, Episode 1

October 2nd, 2009 · Comments · South Bay, TastyChefs

I had the pleasure of Chef Josiah Slone of Sent Sovi pop my cherry for this one. Sent Sovi is a cute little French Californian restaurant in the heart of downtown Saratoga. Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of happy homes, peace can always be found within the comfort of Chef Josiah’s hands.

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