What a thrill it was for us to record a show from Clarke Kitchen & Design Showroom in South Norwalk, CT. One state-of-the-art kitchen after another, cooking in Clarke’s space is a little like being in kitchen heaven. ON-DEMAND: Listen to Faith touring the kitchen above with kitchen expert Marco Barallon. (Yes, she opens all the drawers!) […]
Food Notes
Faith Favorite: Knock-Out, Luscious Red Wine Is Back…a Steal at $20!
This is one of Faith’s all-time favorite red wines to drink at the holidays, or anytime. This luscious Spanish beauty costs about $20 a bottle but drinks like a $40 bottle.
Holiday Wine: Another Great Bargain Cabernet Sauvignon at $10
Introducing Santa Carolina Reserva – Cabernet Sauvignon – 2014. Do we ever love finding good new world wines from Chile, and this one’s terrific, dark ruby in the glass, and tasting of blackberry, chocolate, coffee and plum.
Special-Occasion Host Gift: Queen of Beaujolais, Cheysson from France
This holiday-worthy favorite has explosively vibrant flavors reminiscent of strawberry and raspberry jams, and a velvety smooth texture. It’s got just enough acidity to balance the fruit and make it mouth-watering.
Middle Eastern Markets in Our Region
If you caught the latest Food Schmooze® on the radio or podcast, you likely wanted to get right to work on guest Ana Sortun’s Green Apple Fattoush, or maybe you wanted to make a mug of Tahini Hot Chocolate when the temperature dipped. Maybe you plan on making the Warm Walnut Hummus with Pomegranate and Cilantro […]
Soframiz: Required Reading for Anyone Who Loves Middle Eastern Flavors or Swoon-Worthy Boston Bakeries
Senior contributor and chef/co-owner of Metro Bis in Simsbury, Connecticut, Chris Prosperi wasn’t kidding when he told Food Schmooze® guest Ana Sortun that he had her Cambridge restaurant on speed dial. “She’s my favorite chef in the northeast,” Chris said. “By far.” What a thrill it was to have Ana on The Food Schmooze® with […]
