2006 August | Food Philosophy

FP18: More Vanilla Indulgence

Aug 27th, 2006 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Audio Podcast, Recipes

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I couldn’t help it. I needed one more round of vanilla to satiate my palate and feed my need for Sweet Indulgence, so off to the kitchen we go to prepare the latest Pastry Princess creation, Vanilla Pancakes with Broiled Vanilla Plums. (And yes, I forgot something this time, too — but remembered just [...]

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FP17: Intoxicating, Scandalous Vanilla

Aug 21st, 2006 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Audio Podcast, Interviews

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Forget every rumor you’ve ever heard that vanilla is bland, boring or otherwise uninteresting — the Vanilla Queen, Patricia Rain (owner of The Vanilla.COMpany), is here to tell us why those characteristics are exactly wrong. Not only is it one of the most difficult plants to grow, but vanilla also has a sordid past [...]

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FP16: Taste of the Nation Hudson Valley

Aug 14th, 2006 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Audio Podcast, Chefs & Restaurants, Events, Travel & Places

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At last, Taste of the Nation (www.tasteofthenation.org) has returned to the Hudson Valley, and I can think of nowhere more appropriate for it to be showcased than at the Culinary Institute of America (www.ciachef.edu). Created by Share Our Strength (www.strength.org), this wonderful nationwide fundraiser supports anti-hunger programs and unites the efforts of those of [...]

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