Mmmmm. Roast chicken for dinner. This is going inside the chicken. Oranges, garlic, onion, pineapple sage. Yum, yum.
Yes holiday season is here again already. That means holiday parties and dinner. I love this time of year because as a foodie this is when I get to have tons of fun. But I still ask myself what to bring to the party? What to prepare for dinner? This one is always difficult for me. I want to bring something new and unique yet simple, elegant and delicious.
That is why I created a 2 part series on REAL Food Inspired Radio for the holiday season to help with ideas. In part I, MasterChef Reject offers elegant, delicious yet simple appetizer ideas to take to parties or serve at your own party. Part II is The Organic Wine Company offering wine pairings that go with the appetizer ideas offered by MasterChef Reject, as well as how to choose wines for the holidays, each season, the time of day, a particular meal and all year long.
This episode of REAL Food Inspired Radio is raw, real fun. It jumps out of the speakers with energy, inspiration, WOW filled with laughter and great ideas for the holidays. Be sure to tune to this episode of REAL Food Inspired Radio. I want to thank Janie and Derek for being so real, fun, outlandish and live out loud.
Janie Spanner, the MasterChef Reject may have been rejected from the master chef series in Australia, but Jennifer Hudson was also rejected by American Idol… and guess what, she won an Emmy. Janie tells her Master Chef Australia story on REAL Food Inspired Radio.
They offer super simple appetizer ideas for busy people for the holiday season. AND even more exciting they talk with me live from Australia. Also a surprise to me they tell you how to easily smoke meats even if you don’t have a smoker…by using a wok. Anyone can do this. But be sure to do it outside unless you want to set off the smoke alarms. Keep the lid on too.
Below is a list of the appetizers that Janie and Derek share for the holidays. Yum, yum. I am so excited to bring them to my holiday parties.
- Fried almonds with paprika and chili
- Smoked trout with fresh dill and creme fraiche
- Walnut Bread (adapted from a Richard Bertinet recipe from his book Dough)
- Witlof with fresh fig, gorgonzola and vincotto
- Asparagus spears in filo pastry (from Gourmet Traveler magazine)
Janie and Derek are soooooo busy check out what they are doing. They created the show, “MasterChef Reject” and it is funny as well as informative. Derek is the camera man, and Editor of the series while Janie is not only a pretty face BUT The Master Chef. Furthermore, they have started a food revolution in Australia. Jamie Oliver…take notice. What is a food revolution? It is cooking real foods for you and your family using MasterChef Rejects simple, delicious recipes from MasterChef Rejects website or facebook page. Then photographing the meal and posting it on MasterChef Rejects facebook page. Get in on the challenge, have fun and improve your health. Get your entire family and friends involved.
Also all of November and December REAL Food Inspired Radio offers special holiday shows for wines, appetizers what to make for holiday meals or what to bring to holiday parties, lots of tips, tricks and secrets revealed. Foodies tis the season to shine and REAL Food Inspired Radio has unique, delicious, new ideas for you. Your family and friends will rave.
Happy holidays from REAL Food Inspired Radio.
Cheers and have a delicious day!
What Wine to Choose for the Holidays or Anytime of Year? Wine Pairing for the Wine Impaired.
It is holiday season again. Yes I know seems like summer just ended or if you are in Australia summer is just beginning. Never the less it is time to prepare for the holiday meals and wine. What wine will you bring to the holiday parties? How will you know which wine to bring? Whether you are a foodie or just learning this show is for you. You will discover wine pairing inside secrets that will make you feel like an expert.
Today on REAL Food Inspired Radio my guest was Veronique Raskin founder and CEO of The Organic Wine Company. What a fabulous show. With her was Spencer Reiser. We talked about wine and wine pairing for the holidays. This is part II of a 2 part series where Veronique paired wines to elegant appetizers by MasterChef Reject. MasterChef Reject is part I of this fabulous 2 part series and offered delicious, elegant, simple appetizers for the holiday season.
After wine pairing to MasterChef Rejects elegant appetizers Veronique and Spencer taught, “Wine Pairing 101. “If you think you are impaired when it comes to choosing a wine for a holiday party then, “voila “as Veronique would say… this show is for you.
Once you listen to this show you will be a wine pairing expert. Whether you are the guest or you are the host of a holiday party or you want wine for everyday enjoyment, this show is for you.
Tip for the guest who is bringing wine to the party - find out what your hosts are offering for the meal then pair a wine using the techniques Veronique and Spencer suggest in this revealing and educational show. You can also contact The Organic Wine Company on the web by clicking here or you can call 800-eco-wine or 800-326-9463 and Spencer will be happy to answer all of your questions and help you choose a wine. Let him know you heard about The Organic Wine Company from REAL Food Inspired Radio. The Organic Wine Company services all of the United States. Be sure to give yourself a week for shipping.
Remember The Organic Wine Company wines are impressive, inexpensive and once you present these to your host or guests they will not believe that they are also organic. Also special for REAL Food Inspired Radio listeners Spencer and Veronique are putting together a special Thanksgiving Wine Kit that you can order now. The kit will guide you to what wines to pair with what dishes. This is the perfect kit for having wines available for the last minute holiday party or as a gift.
Jump in now and check out part II of this special 2 part holiday show of REAL Food Inspired Radio. Thanksgiving is around the corner and believe it or not so is Christmas. Order right now to be sure to have wine in time for Thanksgiving dinner.
Have a delicious day!!! Bon appetite.
