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Touring Ireland!

07 May 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in travel, wellness

Greetings from the Emerald Isle! Chef Mark and I are once again running amok throughout the countryside to bring you our favorite flavors, colors and delights from the other side of the pond.

With Gratitude

23 Apr 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in non-food

I have a new machine, a renewed spirit, and a new way of seeing the world. Thanks to you.

The Power of People

14 Apr 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in non-food

In what has been one of the most trying weeks of my life, I’ve learned more about the goodness of people than I had ever hoped to find.

Feeding Your Soul

09 Apr 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in non-food

What makes your soul smile? What makes you jump out of bed in the morning ready to kick ass and take names?

On Being a Savvy Auntie

19 Mar 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in non-food

My (non)kids range from 1 1/2 to 31 years old, and I’ve been around them as long as they’ve been around. Being an aunt rocks. Also? I get to give them back.

Kitchen Design Trends for 2010

17 Mar 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in news & buzz

Kitchens excite me. Really well-designed ones titillate me. There is something luscious in the feel of a smooth counter, and a stove with 17,000 BTU burners elicits that *rowr* inside.

FP89: Chef José González-Solla

14 Mar 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in chefs & restaurants, podcast

http://blip.tv/file/get/Culinarymedia-FP89CasaSolla548.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedDuring my trip to Rias Baixas, Spain, our gaggle of journalists spent an evening in the dining room of Chef José González-Solla, owner of Casa Solla in Pontevedra. We were in for a delightful interpretation of Galician cuisine, many of which came with a variety of textures, flavors and colors. After dinner I sat down with the chef to talk about his food philosophy and the way he plays with his food. You can see the photos of our various courses below. www.restaurantesolla.com Two exciting announcements this week: Our new Knife Skills…

CMN Travels – Rias Baixas: Casa Solla

12 Mar 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in videos

http://blip.tv/file/get/Culinarymedia-CMNTravelsCasaSollaInGalicia456.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedDuring my trip to Rias Baixas, I snuck into the kitchen with Chef José González-Solla, owner of Casa Solla in Pontevedra, to watch him prepare our main course. This chef likes to play with his food, and he treated us to an inspirational twist on traditional Galician flavors. You can also listen to my interview with Chef Gonzalez-Solla on the next Food Philosophy audio podcast. He is a delightfully sweet human being, and we had such fun as we talked about playing with our food! www.restaurantesolla.com A production of the Culinary Media…

Pass the Salt?

11 Mar 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in food, news & buzz

First they came for the foie gras.

Now, the self-appointed police of all things have decided to attack…salt. Yes, salt. That mainstay of cooking, that critical ingredient to every baker on the planet, and flavor enhancer to every dish that comes out of a kitchen, professional or otherwise.

Here’s to the Crazy Ones

10 Mar 2010, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in non-food

If you are one of those crazy ones, and you have a vision that makes you burn with passion, I salute you and everything you represent in this world. It is you to whom I look for inspiration on my dark days, and you to whom I raise my glass on the bright ones.