Ellie Krieger: Celebrate Nourishing Yourself
Kitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
Release Date: 03/28/2019
Kitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
As we await the beautiful produce that will soon be arriving at our Farmer’s Markets, I thought it would be a good time to celebrate Spring with this encore piece featuring Alice Waters. Always remember to take a moment and Savor the Day! is a counterculture culinary hero who has helped pioneer the farm to table movement in the United States at her iconic restaurant At age four, she won a costume contest dressed as “Queen of the Garden” that featured produce from her parents’ Victory Garden. This win was just a mere glimpse into her future as an award winning chef, cookbook...
info_outline Sandra Gutierrez: The Julia Child of Latin American CuisineKitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
"Latin American Cuisine is like a house. I see Mexico as the front door with all the dishes we are most familiar with. But once you open and walk through that door, you can see twenty other kitchens full of food, vibrancy and amazing ingredients." Sandra Gutierrez. Sandra Gutierrez and I met in the White House Garden in 2015 during an International Association of Culinary Professionals conference. We have become dear friends throughout the years on our respective culinary journeys. Sandra has written four cookbooks and is an award-winning journalist. In 2019, her work was recognized as...
info_outline Chef Florian V. Hugo: A Passion for Notre Dame and French CuisineKitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
“Everything changes. The only thing that remains immovable across the centuries and fixes the character of a people is cooking.” Victor Hugo holds a special place of legacy for Chef Florian V. Hugo and for me. Chef Florian is the great great great great great-grandson of the literary maestro Victor Hugo, author of Hunchback of Notre Dame, Les Miserables and many other great works. He is an accomplished French chef who has lived and worked in New York City for two decades and he is author of “Les Contemplations Gourmandes” a biographical cookbook inspired by his...
info_outline Wyatt Russell: Savor the Sip with Lake Hour Sparkling CocktailKitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
"Savor the Day" is the tagline of my life. It's a reminder to find and live your joy while connecting with family and friends. The multi-talented exemplifies how to "Savor the Day" and savor the sip with his approach to life and work. In addition to his athletic and acting careers, Wyatt is an entrepreneur as co-founder of a line of ready to drink Sparkling Cocktails evoking the fond memories of “real leisure” and “sit-back-and-sip” camaraderie of a day on the lake with family and friends. We had a fun Kitchen Chat at the finale of the fifth annual at . Congratulations to...
info_outline Nancy Brinker: Leading the Global Movement to End Breast CancerKitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
"Find a great need in a near edge and act upon it to make a difference" as my father always encouraged. This has proven to be a powerful recipe for action, especially for Nancy Brinker, a three-time Ambassador and New York Times best-selling author, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. She launched two impactful charitable organizations from her kitchen table. Nancy is regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement. Her journey began with promise to her dying sister, Susan G. Komen that she would do everything possible to end the shame, fear and hopelessness caused by this...
info_outline Lidia Bastianich: "A Celebration of Family and Food"Kitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
What a joy it was to take Kitchen Chat on the road recently to New York's famed Becco and sit down with Lidia Bastianich in celebration of the publication of her sixteenth cookbook! Time with Lidia, a multiple Emmy and James Beard Award winning public television host, author, entrepreneur and fellow member of Les Dames d’Escoffier is always inspiring. Her most recent book is called Lidia : From Our Family Table to Yours published by Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House and features "More than 100 Recipes Made with Love for All Occasions." Lidia’s family is at the essential...
info_outline A Kitchen Chat with Great American Family and Hallmark Star, Jen Lilley and Adua RingKitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
Tis the Season for giving. Jen Lilley's heart for children has turned into an unexpected fundraising effort to provide 25,000 toys to children around the globe. Christmas is Not Cancelled is in its third year of bringing joy to the world. The deadline for donations is December 9, 2023. However, you can always donate next year if you miss the deadline. Participating in Christmas is Not Cancelled is a great way for children at home to learn about the impact of charity. Jen talks about the importance of creating moments of empathy while raising her...
info_outline Sophisticated Fun with Chef Michael MignanoKitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
"Sophisticated Fun" is the mantra for Chef Michael Mignano, Executive Chef/Culinary Director at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel. Since 1930, this iconic hotel has defined "timeless New York City luxury," and Auguste Escoffier was the opening chef and designer of the original kitchen. Chef Mignano continues this outstanding legacy of luxury and hospitality at The Pierre. To honor and celebrate Karl Lagerfeld during the most recent Met Gala, Chef Mignano prepared exquisite amenities for the guests. After much research, Mignano discovered that Lagerfeld thought that ...
info_outline Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality. The Pierre New York, A Taj HotelKitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
Welcome to the new Kitchen Chat series called A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality. In this first episode, we will visit The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel. This iconic place has defined luxury and hospitality since 1930 in New York City. The culinary history is epic in that Auguste Escoffier, known as the father of the world's chefs, was the opening chef at The Pierre and even designed the kitchen. As a frequent guest of the hotel and a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier, I wanted to learn more about The Pierre. Here is the video link to this special Kitchen Chat
info_outline Cliveden House: A Taste of English HistoryKitchen Chat® – Margaret McSweeney
Nestled amongst 370 acres of gardens and grounds is the grandeur of the historic Cliveden House. Originally built in 1666 by the Duke of Buckingham, the last owner was William Waldorf Astor who rebuilt the estate to what it is today. The National Trust is the owner of Cliveden House which is now a breathtaking luxury five star hotel. Recently, I booked an overnight stay at Cliveden House through American Express Travel's Fine Hotels and Resorts. The benefits included a free breakfast and free upgrade. I was traveling with my friend, May Wong from graduate school and her dog, George. The...
info_outline"Everything in moderation and everything in celebration." Ellie Krieger
Ellie Krieger has a passion for making healthy eating delicious. As a registered nutritionist, author of six cookbooks, host of Ellie's Real Good Food on PBS and host of the Food Network's hit show Healthy Appetite, Ellie Krieger is the leading go-to nutritionist in the media today. Recently, she had a Kitchen Chat with Chef Jaime Laurita and me in the Viking and La Cornue Showroom in New York City to discuss her latest cookbook, "Whole in One: Complete Healthy Meals in One Sheet Pan, Pot or Skillet."