Complete video at: fora.tv Award-winning chef and founder of Chez Panisse Alice Waters discusses her interest in “slow food” and how this concept has inspired her program of “Edible Education.” —– Help kick off our Third Annual Platforum Series, “How We Eat,” with Waters, one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated slow-food advocates in the world. This James Beard Award-winning chef and author will discuss the importance of sustainable agricultural methods and practices, as well as the joy and the pleasure of eating well – The Commonwealth Club of California Alice Waters is a chef and the founder of Chez Panisse Restaurant and Cafe in Berkeley, California. An advocate of local farmers markets and sustainable agriculture, she features organic and seasonal foods and promotes the power of growing, cooking, and sharing food. She has also created the Chez Panisse Foundation, whose primary beneficiary is the Edible Schoolyard at Berkeley’s Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Her books include the Chez Panisse Cafe Cookbook and, most recently, The Art of Simple Food.
Beyond Reality – Top Chef NYC Recap – 12/03/08 Last time Richard was sent home. Quickfire-guest judge Rocco DiSpirito-in 30 mins create an amuse bouche breakfast. Bottom-Daniel & Fabio. Top-Stefan, Leah & Jamie. Leah wins immunity & Rocco’s new cookbook-Rocco gets real. Elimination challenge-create a dish for a two & a half min presentation on live TV. Judged on quality & presentation. 30 mins & $100 to shop at whole foods & 1 hour for prep. Demonstrate for Tom, Padme, Gail & Rocco. Quite a few people ran out of time & weren’t very good on camera. Bottom 3-Melissa, Alex, Jamie. Top 3-Jeff, Fabio & Ariane. Tom kidnaps the top three & makes them cook for the Today show. The hosts will be picking the winner on live TV. They choose Ariane’s watermelon salad. She wins a special bag of tools handpicked by Rocco & she gets to demonstrate her dish on the Today show today (12/4/08). Bottom 3-Melissa(too spicy), Alex (bad choice), Jamie (uncooked & poor attitude). Alex is eliminated. Next week-Gail’s bridal shower!
Chef Nick Stellino makes Sole with Orange Ginger Sauce and Sauteed Spinach on the set of his new PBS television series: Nick Stellino Cooking with Friends. Learn more at www.NickStellino.com
