Simple syrups are one of my favorite ways to perk up a cocktail, a glass of iced tea, or even a fruit salad. They are easy to craft (note the name “simple”), so this is a quickie even for the novice cook.
http://blip.tv/file/get/Culinarymedia-QuickBitesWalesPenderynWhisky653.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedThis is what happens when I drink first thing in the morning. We stopped in at the Penderyn Distillery, the only working distillery in Wales, which is working to revive the Welsh Whisky tradition. Keith Tench gives me a lesson in cuddling and properly sniffing whisky, and I get a taste of a VERY special brew. The dance number at the end features Tom Jones. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Note: This is a “Quick Bite” video, which is shot video blog-style. Our full HD video of the distillery tour and…
In honor of National Tequila Day, I’m reposting our On the Tequila Trail video series. Cheers! Join Chef Mark and Jennifer as they explore the Amitatan Valley of Jalisco, Mexico to discover the true soul of Tequila, from harvesting agave plants to quizzing people on the streets of NYC about their Tequila knowledge. Main lesson learned: Sip, never slam, fine Tequila. Episode 1: The Soul of Tequila Don Enrique Partida, who has spent his life growing blue agave, shares his poetic expression and passion for the plant. His estate-grown agave is cultivated, roasted and distilled to make Partida Tequila —…
http://traffic.libsyn.com/foodphilosophy/FoodPhilosophy84.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedIt’s discovery week on Food Philosophy! Scottish Chef Tom Lewis of Monachyle Mhor Hotel introduces me to tongue (oh, behave) and the joy of Scotch, while Maximilian Riedel changes the world of wine for me in its entirety. Plus I’ve got updates on some new features at CMN, and a whole lotta travel goin’ on! Monachyle Mhor Hotel: http://www.monachylemhor.com Food Philosophy is a production of the Culinary Media Network (www.culinarymedianetwork.com). Music: Beau Hall (www.beaurocks.com).
http://blip.tv/file/get/Foodphilosophy-FP80TheJoyOfGenever101.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedBefore there was gin, there was genever, and it was a foundational element of the earliest cocktails. Thanks to Bols, genever is now back on the American market, and bartenders everywhere are offering a toast to this fine distilled beverage. Master Distiller Piet van Leijenhorst joins me to talk about the complexities of genever — and the joy of alchemy. And of course, I wouldn’t think of leaving you without some recipes. I’ll also share some tidbits on where we’ve been lately, so sit yourself down and have a cocktail. Music: Beau…
http://culinarymedianetwork.media.libsynpro.com/foodphilosophy/Basil_MoTeaTo.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed CMN Video: Cocktail Hour – Basil Mo”Tea”to Lilia Temple from Liption PureLeaf teas joins us to show how to make an interesting twist on the classic Mojito using basil and brewed, lightly sweetened tea. A production of The Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com
http://culinarymedianetwork.media.libsynpro.com/remarkablepalate/Sazerac.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed CMN Video: Cocktail Hour – Sazerac Mixologist Jonathan Pogash shows us how to make a classic. The official cocktail of New Orleans: The Sazerac. Using Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Absinthe, Peychaud’s bitters, and simple syrup. It’s a little taste of the past! A production of The Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com
http://culinarymedianetwork.media.libsynpro.com/remarkablepalate/Absinthe.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed CMN Video: Cocktail Hour – Absinthe At the coming out party in New York for La Fee Absinthe, we are treated to a Parisienne, the classic way to enjoy Absinthe, and we see the “louche” that develops when water is poured over a sugar cube to release “The Green Fairy”. A production of The Culinary Media Network. www.culinarymedianetwork.com
Are you ready for summer cocktails? We certainly are! If you are in or around NYC, please join us at Union Bar on Friday July 25th from 5-7 PM as we co-host a summer cocktail bash at “Cafe PureLeaf”. This special cafe within Union Bar will be celebrating a new line of bottled PureLeaf brewed teas by Lipton. We’re going to give tea time a whole new definition, so put on your party shoes and come on over! We’ll be doing some live taping for our Culinary Media Network shows, especially the bartenders mixing PureLeaf teas into some tasty libations….
Who doesn’t love a good cocktail? I had the opportunity to meet Ann Rogers, founder of Tales of the Cocktail, last weekend at the NY Times Travel Show. We definitely plan to attend this event in July, as the presentation at the show was phenomenal. I also had the opportunity to get a little bit tipsy in the middle of the day, which is not always a bad thing. There are some great activities leading up to the event, so take a peek at the film fest details below. What is a cocktail film without Marilyn Monroe? COCKTAIL FILM FEST…
http://m.podshow.com/media/15117/episodes/82721/onthetequilatrail-82721-10-10-2007.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed On The Tequila Trail #2: Rocks, No Salt – Luscious Tequila Cocktails Join Jennifer in San Francisco as she mixes it up a little with Master Mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout, who shows us just how versatile tequila can be as a cocktail base. Jacques goes to the market with Chef Mark to shop for the freshest ingredients, then they head back to Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant where he demonstrates several drinks with using Partida Tequila. On The Tequila Trail is a production of the Culinary Media Network (www.culinarymedianetwork.com). Music: Courtesy of Talking Taco…
