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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…

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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…

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Rias Baixas: Val do Salnes

16 Nov 2009, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in beverages, videos

My tasting tour of Rias Baixas led to a wonderful discovery: The female winemakers in this region have made an indelible impression upon the quality of the wines and the respect Albariño grapes have earned internationally.

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The Wines of Rias Baixas

31 May 2009, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in beverages, travel, videos

I am off on another exciting food and wine adventure, this time for my first visit to Spain! Interestingly, I’m visiting what some might consider to be the most atypical region of the country, Galicia, to explore the wines of Rias Baixas. When one thinks of Spain, one immediately thinks of red wine and paella; however, Rias Baixas is most well-known for its signature grape, Albariño (al-ba-REEN-yo). A protected varietal, Albariño is the only DO (Denomination of Origin) white wine in Spain, and wines labeled as such must be made with 100% Albariño grapes. Known for flavor profiles of honeysuckle,…

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