Argentina Wine, Ravioli, Brassfield Winery, Eggland's Best, Panama, Mahi-Mahi

This Week on
Americas Dining and Travel Guide
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Live on Business Talk Radio Network
find a station --download previous shows

3:00 PM EST
Joining us Live from Argentina, Jacques Haeringer, tasting wines and hunting birds. If you ever had the chance to visit Argentina, you must have been delighted with the beautiful city of Buenos Aires--reminiscent of the European Style--the fantastic landscape of Patagonia, the Pampas and the majestic Andes. Among those attractions we find wines, and to the great surprise of many, Argentinean wines are making a move! They are comparable in some instances to the famous Argentinean beef. These wines are a great value.

3:40 EST
Laura Schenone, author of The Lost Ravioli Recipes of Hoboken. On her quest for the Holy Grail of ravioli recipes, Laura is an ardent traveler. In this book she serves the reader a memorable feast of ravioli. Laura is also the author of many other cookbooks, and writes about food and other topics for major newspapers.

4:00 PM
Kevin Robinson, acclaimed winemaker for Brassfield Estate Winery. Brassfield Estates offers an amazing array of award winning wines, including Italian Pinot Grigio, California Zinfandel, Gewurtztraminer (my favorite), Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. This high valley appelation in California is a unique find for wine lovers.

4:40 PM
Manette Richardson, with EggLand's Best--rated America's Best Tasting Egg-- joining us with recipes and more. Be sure to check out the Eggland's best recipes featured at www.pierrewolfe.com/egglandsbest.htm.

This week on

The World A La Carte
A free travel and dining podcast: download, stream, or subscribe from the iTunes store or at Talkshoe.com

Episode #54: Three Years in Panama, with Meegan March. Join Meegan as she describes her three years living and working with Peace Corps in the fascinating country of Panama

Recipe of the Week

Rosemary Skewered Mahi-Mahi

1 1/2 pound of Mahi-Mahi
1 pint grape tomatoes

2 zucchini, cut into 1 inch rounds
2 tsp. olive oil

salt
freshly ground pepper

4 fresh rosemary sprigs

Place mahi, tomatoes and zucchini into a large bowl. Toss with oil, salt and pepper. Spear fish, tomatoes, and zucchini onto wooden skewers alternating each item. Stick rosemary sprig into side of fish. Grill for three to four minutes. Bon Appetit.

See you Sunday on the radio,
So long,
Pierre

Diabetic Cooking, Mexico and Central America, Jacques Haeringer, Maison Louis Latour

This Week on

Americas Dining and Travel Guide

Sunday, May 25

Live on Business Talk Radio Network

find a station --download previous shows

First of, let me wish you a fun filled Memorial Day weekend, and give thanks to those who serve our nation and to our fallen soldiers.

3:00 PM EST
Once again, meet my associate host Jacques Haeringer, Chef de Cuisine at the legendary L'Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls, Virginia. Jacques is one of America's most respected and innovative culinary personalities. Continuing in his father's footsteps, Jacques specializes in reinterpreting Alsatian and French cuisine for American palates. Joining Jacques is Mr. Ducker, representing the world famous wines of Maison Louis Latour from Burgundy, France. Maison Louis Latour is the producer of some some of the finest Burgundian wines. The Latour family themselves have been viticulteurs since the 17th century.

3:40 PM EST
Robyn Webb, Author of You Can Eat That. Robyn Webb is an award winning nutritionist and is nationally recognized in diabetes management, plus is the author of 11 cookbooks for diabetics.

4:00 PM EST
Rob Sangster and Tim Leffel, authors of Traveler's Tool Kit: Mexico and Central America. This book contains valuable information on the aforementioned areas and is essential to enjoyable travel. Rob Sangster is a remarkable individual, who after many successful undertakings, came to the conclusion that living fully is infinitely more important to him than earning the last dollar. I had the great pleasure of meeting Rob personally, broadcasting America's Dining and Travel Guide while laying on his bed in Nova Scotia. Don't get the wrong idea--it was the only place where two phones were available to us. Joining Rob Sangster is co-author Tim Leffel, who lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and is author of two books: The World`s Cheapest Destinations, and Make Your Dollars Worth a Fortune. You cannot afford to miss Sunday's broadcasts...

The World A La Carte

A free travel and dining podcast

Last week's podcast on The World A La Carte featured an interview with the Captain of the Regatta Cruise Ship, live in the Mediterranean Sea. The Regatta is part of Oceania Lines.

Recipe of the Week
Gazpacho- Spanish Soup

3 medium size tomatoes, halved, seeded, diced
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1/2 red bell pepper and 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded, diced
1 small red onion, peeled, diced
1 large garlic clove
1 slice of bread
2 1/2 cups of tomato juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

Summer is almost here; this a great, cold Spanish soup. Directions: Tear bread into small pieces, place all veggies in food processor and process till smooth, add all remaining ingredients, process again till smooth and chill.

Bon Appetit and so long

-Pierre

Hungry for Paris, Avalon Waterways, Capitol Hill B&B, Great American Roadtrip

As I mentioned, my wife Jean and I had a very enjoyable cruise on the Regatta, Oceania Cruise, from Venice to Barcelona for 14 days. Venice was totally overcrowded, including St. Marks Square and Dog's Palace. We also watched glass making on the Islands of Murano and Burano. Of course we snuck in a Bellini at Harry's Bar, where we said hello to Harry himself, who remembered us. In Dubrovnik, Croatia, we strolled the main street known as Stradun, and walked the walls. On the Greek Island of Corfu we enjoyed the most spectacular views, as we did on the Island of Capri and all along the Amalfi coast. The Vatican had out-of-control crowds, and so did Rome, due to the May Day Holiday. We learned about Napoleon on the Island of Elba, loved charming St. Paul de Vence, and envied the yachts in Monaco. To visit my favorite restaurant in Les Baux, L'Ousto de Beaumaniere, we took an empty motor coach, having bribed the drivers with a $550 lunch for four! Now we are planning our next cruise: 16 days on the Rhine and Moselle Rivers on Avalon River Cruises, most likely in September. Come along!!

This Week on
Americas Dining and Travel Guide
Sunday, May 18
Live on Business Talk Radio Network
find a station --download previous shows

3:00 PM EST

Carl Schmidt II, speaking about his magnificent Capitol Hill Mansion Bed and Breakfast in Denver, Colorado, plus others around the world.

3:40 PM EST

Live from Paris, France: Alexander Lobrano, author of Hungry for Paris, which describes 102 Best Restaurants in that beautiful city. Part memoir and part insider guide, this is a new book from Gourmet Magazin's European correspondent.
4:00 PM EST

Joshua Keeler of The Great American Road Trip, a fantastic achievement involving driving to all 48 states in the continental U.S. in just over four days, a record time!

4:40 PM EST

Patrick Clark, President of Avalon Waterways, on which we will experience our Rhine and Moselle River Cruise. This will be 16 days of great wine tastings, food and sights--not to be forgotten. If you would like to know more about this cruise please e-mail me at pierrre@pierrewolfe.com.

Recipe of the Week

Honoring our new sponsor Egglands Best
Pierre's Favorite Deviled Eggs

6 hard boiled eggs

4 tablespoons of fine mayonnaise

2 teaspoons of dijon mustard

finely chopped parsley

a dash of paprika

Peel eggs and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out yolks and mash them with mayonnaise, mustard and parsley; add salt if needed. Beat with fork until mixture is smooth and fluffy. Place egg whites on a plate and spoon yolk mixture into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika.

So long, and thanks for signing on,

Pierre