Guess who is going to be video chatting with one of the biggest chefs in America?!!! I cannot tell you who it is yet,
but let’s just say that if your watch Food on TV, you will know and love this person! We’ll be releasing a series of short video conversations, so let me know what I should ask?
Think Mediterranean!
Post your questions here or on our Facebook page: facebook.com/cookingfortheclueless
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My 2.5 days in Los Angeles for the Tasty Awards were so much fun. You know LA gets a bad wrap and I was staying in the middle of it – Beverly Hills – 2 blocks from Rodeo Drive and 1/2 a block from paparazzi stalkers. I wasn’t sure what to expect since I haven’t spent much time in LA, but I was fully ready to confirm all the negativity. BIG SURPRISE! I had a great time and came to one conclusion:
New York is for dreams and LA is for fantasies.
New York teaches you to dream big. You learn how to go for it and along the way gain great work ethic, drive, and a coffee addiction.
Los Angeles is for fantasies – and I don’t mean that in a negative way. In Beverly Hills, everything was beautiful in a fantastical way…hair, make-up and oh the clothes – all exaggerated and alluring, like a forbidden elixir. I may have had a little sip since I had such a good time :0).
Here are some photos from the 2011 Tasty Awards Red Carpet – where I actually had great conversations with all these “fantastic” foodie celebs: Chefs Fabio Viviani (Top Chef, Top Chef All-Stars), Tanya Holland (Food Network/Brown Sugar Kitchen), Nathan Lyon (Food Network) and also Olympic Medalist, Brian Boitano (What Would Brian Boitano Make?), Bobby Bognar (Food Tech), Leslie Sbrocco (Check Please! Bay Area) and Actress Nickie Jurado.
Fabio Viviani (Top Chef, Top Chef All-Stars), Zuzy Martin Lynch (moi)
Chef Tanya Holland (Food Network & Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland)
Bobby Bognar of Food Tech (middle), his dad (left)
Brian Boitano (Gold Medalist Ice Skater/Cook: What Would Brian Boitano Make?
Chef Nathan Lyon (A Lyon in the Kitchen)
Nickie Jurado, Actress
Leslie Sbrocco, Check Please! Bay Area
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It was great mingling with all the Tasty Award presenters & honorees at The Crescent Beverly Hills Hotel for the award show pre-party! Here are a few snaps:
Matthew Bunn, Cooking.com
Chef Nathan Lyon & Bobby Bognar (Food Tech)
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In 1 day, I’ll be on a plane to Los Angeles to present an award at the 2011 Tasty Awards at the Egyptian Theatre. I know, I know, it’s not like I’m presenting at the Golden Globes, but I’m still nervous and trying to wish my way into being skinny. Re-watching Julie & Julia was
definitely inspiring, not in trying to think skinny, but in remembering how two women embarked on a brave journey to follow their passions – not knowing where it would take them and having the courage to continue despite many obstacles. It’s scary to follow a dream sometimes because until your successful…well let’s just say that it can be daunting. Back to Julia Child…did you know that she only began to learn how to cook at age 37?! Thanks again Julie Powell for helping me learn about Julia. There is hope.
If you missed my original review on the movie, check it out here.
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