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On the Tequila Trail

24 Jul 2009, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in beverages, videos

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 —…

FP62: Authentic Mexican Cuisine

18 Oct 2007, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in podcast

http://blip.tv/file/get/Foodphilosophy-FoodPhilosophy62AuthenticMexicanCuisine336.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedDrop the chalupa! At least the one you think you know is an actual chalupa. When Chef Mark and I wrapped up shooting of our new On the Tequila Trail series, we headed to La Tequila restaurant in Guadalajara with our friends from Partida — and got a taste of the real thing. From fried cheese to fried ice cream and every taste in between (including a bevy of adult beverages), we savored the spicy, smoky and rich flavors for which Mexican cuisine is legendary. We also had a chance to explore…

On the Tequila Trail #3: Sip It, Don’t Slam It – How to Taste Tequila

18 Oct 2007, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in food

On The Tequila Trail #3: Sip It, Don’t Slam It – How to Taste Tequila Join Chef Mark at Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco with proprietor Julio Bermejo, the foremost tequila expert in the US, as he shows Mark how to taste fine 100% agave tequila. We learn about the taste characteristics which distinguish the Amatitan Valley from the Highlands, and the differences in flavor, aroma, and mouth feel between Partida Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. On The Tequila Trail is a production of the Culinary Media Network (http://www.culinarymedianetwork.com/). Music: Courtesy of Talking Taco Music Enchiladas Rojas by Frank Corrales…

On the Tequila Trail #2: Rocks, No Salt – Luscious Tequila Cocktails

16 Oct 2007, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in beverages

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…

On the Tequila Trail #1: The Soul of Tequila

10 Oct 2007, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in food

On The Tequila Trail #1: The Soul of Tequila Join Chef Mark and Jennifer as they explore the Amitatan Valley of Jalisco, Mexico to discover the true 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 — and you’ll get to see every step of the fascinating process. But you won’t find any worms! On The Tequila Trail is a production of the Culinary Media Network (www.culinarymedianetwork.com/). Music: Courtesy of Talking Taco MusicEnchiladas Rojas…

FP61: Super Secret Project Revealed!

09 Oct 2007, Posted by Jennifer Iannolo in podcast

http://blip.tv/file/get/Foodphilosophy-FoodPhilosophy61SuperSecretProjectRevealed905.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedAh, you have been so patient with my hints about our Super Secret Project, and today you’ll find out just what it is! Chef Mark and I have spent the past few months “On the Tequila Trail”, which is also the name of our new video series sponsored by Partida Tequila. Join us on the road as we show you everything from the agave plants in Amatitan to cocktails and tastings around the U.S. — not to mention that tequila should be sipped, not slammed. Episode 1: The Soul of Tequila http://onthetequilatrail.podshow.com/…