Archive for July, 2012

illy will host a series of events at SF Chefs with internationally acclaimed chef, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author, Chef Marcus Samuelsson, the newly appointed brand ambassador for illy’s new line of single origin coffees, MonoArabica.   illy and Chef Samuelsson will co-host two events during SF Chefs…

What:     illy Explorigins: MonoArabica Coffee Cooking with Chefs Marcus Samuelsson (Red Rooster Harlem) and Chris Cosentino (Incanto)

When:     Saturday, August 4th 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Where:    Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, CA

Tickets:  Click here.

Note:  All attendees will receive a copy of Marcus Samuelsson’s book ‘Yes, Chef’

What:     Chef Marcus Samuelsson Hosts Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony with illy Master Barista Giorgio Milos

When:     Sunday, August 5th 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Where:   espressamente illy 123 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

Tickets:   Click here.

Note:  All attendees will receive a copy of Marcus Samuelsson’s book ‘Yes, Chef’

Stop by the illy Lounge in the Grand Tasting Tent where Marcus Samuelsson will be signing his new book ‘Yes, Chef’ and the opportunity to taste MonoArabica with illy’s Master Barista Giorgio Milos.

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Join Chef Jennifer and her guests, the remarkable organization k9 Connection, a
non-profit group committed to helping troubled teens and homeless shelter
dogs on the euthanized list.The k9 Connection program will spread awareness
of their mission to educate and empower counselor-referred teens through
training and bonding with homeless shelter dogs, essentially giving both
formally rejected teen and dog a “new leash on life“.

With summer full swing, more people are spending time outside.
Summer, however, can be a surprisingly dangerous time, with major weather
causing health problems for families and pets, serious bug bites and
sunburns. In fact, the season is filled with a high number of emergency room
visits. There are important safety tips for both adults and children to know so that
summer fun isn’t spoiled. Rod Brouhard, is a paramedic, journalist, educator and contributor
on About.com, will give us some Summer Safety Tips
and an invaluable First Aid Guide.

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Recipe courtesy Aarti Sequeira, The Food Network

Ingredients

For marinade:

1 cup plain yogurt, whisked until smooth

3 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste, recipe follows (or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger and 3 cloves garlic put through a garlic press or finely minced)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, poked with a fork, and cut into large bite-sized chunks…more

The soft gentle flesh of the scallop melds with the al dente texture of perfectly cooked pasta; just as the firm peas combine pleasantly with a slightly sweet crunch of steamed carrots. The sauce balances the bitterness of mugwort with the sweetness of citrus notes. The pearl onions add the visual appeal of edible moonstones hiding in the dish, like moonlight upon the ocean. The meal’s main focus and the delicious sauce, scallops, squid ink pasta and white clam sauce, are then tied together by their common underlying characteristic-the sea…more

The Magellan’s Leather Luggage Tag

Pick your bag out in the crowd! This richly grained leather luggage tag comes in bright colors to make it easy to identify your bag on the luggage carousel. The covered ID window (which can also hold a business card) keeps address info hidden. (4½ x 2¼”)…more

A short distance from the San Francisco Bay Area you will find Napa, CA located north of the two major cities of San Francisco and Oakland.  Today Napa is world-known for wineries. Napa County is also known to a variety of flora and fauna including numerous rare spices. The Napa wieners favor varietals but you are sure to taste and sip Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Oenotri Restaurant is located on First Street in downtown Napa directly across the street from the Avia Hotel.  I had pleasure of having dinner at Oenotri the first night of my stay…more

V. De’Vonne:  Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with us at Basil MAGAZINE again.  As you know we are huge fans of your shows as well as our readers.

G. Ramsay:  Your support has been overwhelming.  I had a tough week this week so to actually sit down for five minutes and answer some questions in the real world, it’s not work for me because you know how hard I work in the kitchen; both you guys and I know how important it is, so I’m very happy that I’m here alive and kicking…more

Food Network

We’re looking for amateur cooks interested in competing on a special episode of Chopped!

Submit your application >> http://ow.ly/cvVd1

All Natural Greek Tomato Sauces Now In Oakland and Berkeley

Kaldes Brothers Trading Company is proud to announce that the Pasta Shop of Oakland and Berkeley, CA has added Kaldi Tomato Sauces to their delicious selection of specialty food. The Pasta Shop has served as the East Bay’s source for the best specialty groceries, the tastiest prepared foods, the finest cheeses and of course, the freshest handmade pasta. “The Bay Area loves Greek food and culture; so we’re excited to be in The Pasta Shop,” says Kaldes Brothers co-owner Greg Kaldes.

In just 21 months since launching, Kaldí Tomato Sauces from Greece, which make for great cooking sauces, glazes, and dips, have become available to customers online at kalditastes.com, at more than 35 high-quality retailers and restaurants nationwide, and now for the first-time in Oakland and Berkeley, CA. These fine Greek products have been highlighted in the Washington Post, on TV and radio, as well as at June’s Summer Fancy Food Show.

In August 2009, brothers Peter and Greg Kaldes started Kaldí – Pure Mediterranean Taste to offer simple yet sophisticated Greek food that they grew up eating. With oils made from rare Greek olives, and all-natural tomato sauces based on Greek recipes that combine the freshest island vegetables with aromatic herbs and spices, Kaldí brings you the pure Mediterranean tastes of Greece.

For more information, log onto: http://www.kalditastes.com/

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