“Allow the serendipity of the garden’s harvest to decide your menu.” Michael Ballon, farm to table pioneer and friend of the Bildners The taste of summer is a celebration of fresh produce at our local farmers markets. Elisa Spungen Bildner and Rob Buildner recently wrote The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook: 125 Homegrown Recipes from the… The post The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook: 125 Homegrown Recipes from the Hills of New England appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

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The Berkshires Farm Table Cookbook: 125 Homegrown Recipes from the Hills of New England

“TAK for mad” means “Thank. you for the meal” in Danish. My husband is half Danish, and my mother-in-law taught me this lovely phrase. How fitting that for our first date, my husband took me to see the Oscar-winning Danish movie, Babette’s Feast, based on Isak Dinesen’s book. Its an endearing film about Babette, a… The post Babette’s Feast, Chef Lasse Sorensen appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Babette’s Feast, Chef Lasse Sorensen

“Cooking is an expression of love, an act of friendship and a bridge to new cultures.” Chef Katie Chin Celebrity Chef Katie Chin and I share a parallel culinary journey. She is honoring her late mother, Leann Chin, who was a successful restaurateur in Minnesota. I am honoring my late father, Dr. Claude H. Rhea… The post Global Family Cookbook with Chef Katie Chin appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Global Family Cookbook with Chef Katie Chin

First of all, Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate as a dad, granddad, or as someone who is a father influence in another person’s life. For this week’s celebration of Father’s Day, I am spotlighting James Beard Award winner, Chef Bradford Thompson. He has a special tradition with his children to engage them in… The post A Father’s Day Celebration with Chef Bradford Thompson appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

A Father’s Day Celebration with Chef Bradford Thompson

Enjoy the Best of BBQ and Grilling with some of the top experts! Steven Raichlen, Meathead, Mike Mills, and Myron Mixon share their tips and techniques to make you a BBQ Rock Star in your backyard! Here’s a quick sampler. Steven Raichlen, aka “America’s Master Griller” provides great tips for smoking everything, even a cheesecake!… The post Best Of Barbecue and Grilling appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Best Of Barbecue and Grilling

“If you make a syrup for a sorbet or souffle, take jasmine flowers and infuse them into a passionfruit base. Coax the flavor out from what already exists. Be intimate with your ingredients.” Chef Sherry Yard Let’s celebrate flavors with Chef Sherry Yard, James Beard Award winning Outstanding Pastry Chef and a host of The… The post Celebrating Flavors with Sherry Yard, Host of The Great American Baking Show appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Celebrating Flavors with Sherry Yard, Host of The Great American Baking Show

Let’s celebrate Chef Jeremiah Tower’s culinary past, present and future. Considered to be the first Celebrity Chef and a creator of California cuisine, Chef Tower’s creative genius continues to influence chefs around the world and across generations. During this special Kitchen Chat, he shares delightful stories about Julia Child, James Beard and Anthony Bourdain with… The post Chef Jeremiah Tower: A Shining Culinary Constellation appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Chef Jeremiah Tower: A Shining Culinary Constellation

What are you bringing home from your local farmers’ market? Are you ready to create a vital and bold flavor profile with the produce? Chef Rick Bayless, a Maestro of Mexican Cuisine, provides tips, techniques and recipes from his latest cookbook More Mexican Everyday that will delight your palate.  Chef Bayless is an award winning chef,… The post Chef Rick Bayless: Creating Bold Flavor from Your Farmers Market – Encore! appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Chef Rick Bayless: Creating Bold Flavor from Your Farmers Market – Encore!

“Yan Can Cook, So Can You!” Chef Martin Yan Do you want to learn how to debone a chicken in 18 seconds? Chef Martin Yan recently joined Margaret McSweeney and Chef Jaime Laurita in the Middleby Residential Showroom for an exciting Kitchen Chat on Viking Facebook Live. Chef Yan welcomes us all into his kitchen… The post CHEF MARTIN YAN appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

CHEF MARTIN YAN

“The library of tastes and flavors and memories that I have is probably my most valuable asset. I wanted to try everything and anything at a very young age. I have never known a time where I wasn’t sure that this is what I would do.” Chef Andrew Zimmern What is aquaculture? Have you ever… The post Chef Andrew Zimmern: Experiencing Food, Sharing Culture appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Chef Andrew Zimmern: Experiencing Food, Sharing Culture

“When a stir fry is cooked, it possesses “Wok Hei (hay)” which means life force. I like to call it the breath of a wok.” Grace Young aka Stir Fry Guru. Grace Young will teach you the insiders’ secrets of seasoning your wok. Also known as Stir Fry Guru and a Wok Therapist, Young is… The post The Breath of a Wok with Grace Young appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

The Breath of a Wok with Grace Young

“Without optimism, you can’t be an entrepreneur.” Cynthia Rowley November 19th is Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. It’s an honor to be Chicago’s Ambassador for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) founded by Wendy Diamond in 2013. WEDO is a non-governmental volunteer organization and global initiative celebrated in 144 countries and universities and colleges worldwide with the mission… The post CELEBRATING WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY IN CHICAGO with Cynthia Rowley, Rebecca Darr and Donna Mondi appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

CELEBRATING WOMEN’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP DAY IN CHICAGO with Cynthia Rowley, Rebecca Darr and Donna Mondi

“Cooking is a living thing. It’s always evolving. It’s always changing. Every time we cook, because we put our heart and soul into it, we are giving a little bit of something away from ourselves.” Chef Roy Yamaguchi Chef Roy Yamaguchi is the Pioneer of Asian Fusion. Born and raised on a U.S. Army base… The post Chef Roy Yamaguchi: The Pioneer of Asian Fusion appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Chef Roy Yamaguchi: The Pioneer of Asian Fusion

What is a schug and how can it make your life delicious? Danielle Renov’s new book Peas, Love and Carrots is bursting with Moroccan-Israeli inspired flavors. Learn about harissa and how it can spice up any dish. Danielle has a collection of recipes for sauces and dips to have ready to elevate any meal. You… The post Peas, Love and Carrots appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Peas, Love and Carrots

“There’s nothing better than splendidly nourishing yourself, your friends and your family.” Tara Teaspoon, author of Live Life Deliciously. Tara Bench, aka Tara Teaspoon has worked for decades in food publishing and was the food editor for Martha Stewart Living and the food director for Ladies Home Journal. Through these publications, she has always inspired… The post Live Life Deliciously with Tara Teaspoon appeared first on Kitchen Chat.

Live Life Deliciously with Tara Teaspoon

Margaret McSweeney in her kitchen each week for some Kitchen Chat. You’ll not only hear great cooking tips from chefs but you’ll also learn the recipe for a great life with experts at Margaret’s table. Savor all that your day has to offer with the inspiration and insight from Kitchen Chat. Everything always happens in the kitchen!

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