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39. Morel Mushrooms: Chef James Kent & Foods In Season Nov 16, 2022

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If there ever was an ingredient that played hard to get, it is the morel. Yet this elusive mushroom, available only for a short time in spring, is highly desirable among chefs who value their deliciously forest-like, nutty taste and meaty texture with honeycomb patterns that soak up the flavors of sautés and sauces. Find out what makes this forage-to-table ingredient so special. Joining us are Chef James Kent, owner of Saga, Overstory and Crown Shy, and Johnny Anderson, founder of Foods in Season, a second-generation mushroom forager.
Follow @chefjameskent @saga_nyc @CrownShynyc @overstory @foodsinseason @wherechefesshop @ingredientinsiders
In partnership with The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
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What's In Chef Michelle Bernstein's Pantry? Nov 11, 2022

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Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein is a fixture in Miami's culinary scene, the name behind restaurant favorites like Café La Trova and Michy's, and she has the kitchen pantry of dreams. She shares how she built a floor dedicated to her favorite at-home ingredients, from anchovies to Calabrian Chiles.
You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
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38. Spanish Jamón: Chef Michelle Bernstein & Cinco Jotas Nov 09, 2022

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If you have ever been to Spain, you know that jamón is a beloved national treasure enjoyed in tapas bars and seen hanging from the ceilings of restaurants and markets. This is a food with a rich history made by following age-old traditions.
Find out what makes the popular serrano and Ibérico, considered the most exclusive ham in the world, so exemplary. Joining us is Chef Michelle Bernstein, a James Beard Foundation Award-winner known for infusing Latin flavors into her dishes and currently juggling four Miami restaurants, and Maria Castro of Cinco Jotas, producers of the most exclusive Ibérico jamón in the world.
Follow @chefmichy @cafelatrovamiami @mbcmiami @sweetlibertymia @lacanitamiami @cincojotas @wherechefesshop @ingredientinsiders
In partnership with The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia https://haynowmedia.com/

What's In Eataly's Tess McNamara Pantry? Nov 04, 2022

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Eataly's Tess McNamara, head of salumi and formaggi, shares the mouthwatering ingredients found in her kitchen pantry at home with partner Chef Hillary Sterling of the critically acclaimed Ci Siamo restaurant in New York City.
You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

37. Balsamic Vinegar: Chef Marc Forgione & Sparrow Lane Vinegars Nov 02, 2022

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Balsamic vinegar is a ubiquitous ingredient in restaurant kitchens and food markets around the world. But choosing the right balsamic vinegar can be overwhelming as there are dozens of varieties, each one coming from a different producer, bearing a different label and different bottle shape. Acclaimed Chef Marc Forgione of the iconic wood-fired destination Peasant, the eponymous Restaurant Marc Forgione, and the recently opened One Fifth, fell in love in balsamic vinegar at a young age and shares how, like a fine wine, the longer a balsamic vinegar is aged, the more deep and complex its flavors will be. He also opens up about his culinary career and the legacy of his father, Larry Forgione (known as “The Godfather” of American Cuisine).
Sparrow Lane Vinegars is dedicated to producing premium, handcrafted vinegars from California's Napa Valley. Sparrow Lane's April Mesa and Walter Nicolau reveal the humble beginnings of the label and explain how the vinegars are carefully crafted.
Follow @MarcForgione @restaurant_marc_forgione @peasantnyc @onefifthnycc @sparrowlanevinegar @vinegarchef @wherechefesshop @ingredientinsiders
In partnership with The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

What's In Chef Melissa Rodriguez's Pantry? Oct 28, 2022

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When New York City Chef Melissa Rodriguez is not in one of her three restaurant kitchens (Mel's Pizzeria, Al Coro and Discolo), she's at home cooking with her chef husband, Garett McMahan. She shares the top ingredients stocked in her home kitchen pantry from olive oils to chili crisps.
You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

36. Herbs: Chef Melissa Rodriguez & KLP Specialties Oct 26, 2022

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From fresh to dried, herbs are a fantastic way to add flavor and color to any sort of dish or drink, whether sweet or savory, without adding fat, salt or sugars. To name a few favorites: basil, parsley, oregano, dill, chives, mint, rosemary, thyme, sage, tarragon... the list goes on. Chef Melissa Rodriguez is taking over a corner of Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood with three hot spots: Mel's Pizzeria, Al Coro and Discolo, a restaurant and bar combo. She shares the secrets to the influence of herbs in her cooking. KLP Specialities grows, harvests and distributes some of the finest herbs on the planet from their Colombian farms and farm partners worldwide. John MacPherson and Kathy Powell weigh in on how herbs have become such a staple in cooking since the 1990s.
Follow @meljrodriguez @alcoro.nyc @mels_nyc @wherechefesshop @ingredientinsiders
In partnership with The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

What's In Chef Antonio Bachour's Pantry? Oct 21, 2022

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Miami-based pastry chef Antonio Bachour of Bachour Bakery has a kitchen pantry stocked with sweet ingredients at home. He shares his favorite products from sugar to flour.
You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

35. Chocolate: Chef Antonio Bachour & Valrhona Oct 19, 2022

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Chocolate is one of the most common flavors in the world with a recognizable decadence and sweet taste. But the origins of chocolate are bitter, derived from cacao trees, typically in tropical climates in South and Central Americas and West Africa, and the history of chocolate goes back centuries with medicinal and ritualistic uses. Pastry chef Antonio Bachour of Miami's Bachour Bakery shares the many different types of chocolate, describes the creative ways he uses chocolate in his pastries, and explains how his Puerto Rican upbringing inspires his desserts. Bachour only uses Valrhona luxury chocolate, made purely from cocoa bean, and teaches classes across the globe with the premium French chocolates. Valrhona has been a leader in the pastry world for more than a century, a must-have ingredient in many top chefs kitchens. Marine Leman, Director of Marketing at Valrhona, reveals the secrets to their high-quality chocolates, health benefits and mission as a B-Corp company.
Follow @antonio.bachour @valrhonausa @valrhona @wherechefesshop @ingredientinsiders
In partnership with The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

What's In Chef Danny Ganem's Pantry? Oct 14, 2022

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Miami-based chef Danny Ganem of Fiola Miami has had many international experiences cooking and traveling around the world. He shares the pantry ingredients in his home kitchen from Middle Eastern to Spanish flavors.
You can find all the pantry staple ingredients at The Chefs' Warehouse, a specialty food distributor that has been purveying high-quality artisan ingredients to chefs for over 30 years @wherechefsshop https://www.chefswarehouse.com/
Produced by Haynow Media @haynowmedia http://haynowmedia.com

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