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Jul 23, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – 071212
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Jul 12, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – 062512
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Jun 25, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Our Summertime Show
These are our ideas for summer! It’s heating up all over the US. We are encouraging our audience to have a slow summer. We begin with the idea from Slow Food, which came out of Italy and has spread around the US. The movement grew out of the fast food movement and the implications have […] The post gastrotommy – Our Summertime Show appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jun 11, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Grilling Basics
Mary leads us off with a great website www.fieldtoplate.com to help us find what is in season in your area of the country. Mary lists 3 more great sites to help discover further information. We then dive into people grilling year round. Certainly the gas grill has done so much to make it easier to […] The post gastrotommy – Grilling Basics appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
May 21, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Cooking with Herbs
Today we dive into cooking with herbs. We distinguish the difference between herbs and spices first. Then, we jump in on the subject of fresh vs dried. Is there a place for dried herbs? Sure! It is a matter of convenience. However, the great chefs of the world are using fresh herbs. They tend to […] The post gastrotommy – Cooking with Herbs appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
May 7, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Spring Food & Wines
This week we begin with an educational piece teaching our listening audience on how to visually analyze wine. This information comes directly from Tommy’s Sommelier training. Mary jumps in and gives us a rundown of some great spring produce. Mary & Tommy discuss a couple of great cookbooks like The Farm: Rustic Recipes for a […] The post gastrotommy – Spring Food & Wines appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Apr 23, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Sommeliers, the New Restaurant Stars!?!
The discussion today moves to the growing role that Sommeliers play in restaurants today. We discuss what actually goes into becoming a Sommelier, the study, the examinations, etc. While it is wonderful to see Sommeliers being recognized for their work, their rise in the awareness of the American diner has increased steadily over a 15 […] The post gastrotommy – Sommeliers, the New Restaurant Stars!?! appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Apr 9, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Tastemakers
Tommy and Mary talk about some of their favorite Chocolate producers including New New Chocolate from Brooklyn, Ococ from LA and Vosges Chocolate from Chicago. In Bon Appetit, the March issues disusses the Tastemakers of 2012. Mary then talks about the great cheesemakers at Uplands Cheese in southwestern Wisconsin who makes great unpasteurized cheese. Tommy […] The post gastrotommy – Tastemakers appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Mar 26, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Food & Wine Pairing
This week we will talk about some of the people, publications that our audience should be following. We acknowledge the quality the articles in the Wine Spectator, but question the merits of their scoring system. Tommy can support Decanter in a more inclusive capacity. Although the magazine has a condescending quality towards American wines, their […] The post gastrotommy – Food & Wine Pairing appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Mar 12, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Small vs Large Wine Production
Today, Tommy and Mary focus on smaller production wine versus larger production wine and discuss the upcoming In Pursuit of Balance tasting event in San Francisco and New York this spring. The topic of smaller production wines versus larger production wines has gained quite a bit of notoriety lately. There is a feeling among the […] The post gastrotommy – Small vs Large Wine Production appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Feb 27, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Where Does Our Food Come From?
In this episode, our host Gastrotommy is joined by Mary Maguire, a radio personality from the Fox Valley, WI. The show discusses the differences between organic foods and conventional foods. Around the United States, there is a growing movement to consume more local, sustainable and organic products. Why is this? Is it really necessary? What […] The post gastrotommy – Where Does Our Food Come From? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Feb 13, 2012 • 0:00
gastrotommy – First Steps for Thanksgiving
This week Tommy turns his focus onto Thanksgiving. His guests this week are his partners Dan and Mary Halfman. The trio discusses some great products for the feast at a discount on our website www.gastrotommy.com. We go into new and traditional ideas for hors d’ouvres, side dishes, Turkeys, desserts and finally wines. This is the […] The post gastrotommy – First Steps for Thanksgiving appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Nov 8, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Best American Winery: Lioco
Today Tommy interviews Matt Licklider, Co-Founder of Lioco Winery. Lioco was started in 2005 and has taken the wine industry by storm. Their terroir driven wines are showing the balance, elegance and purity that is now characterizing the best American wines. Tommy provides access to this conversation with a dear college friend with our audience. […] The post gastrotommy – Best American Winery: Lioco appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Nov 2, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Garrett Oliver
This week our guest is the esteemed Garrett Oliver, editor of the newly released Oxford Companion to Beer. This book is already in its 4th run although it was just released this fall. Garrett is the brewmaster at the Brooklyn Brewery and is world renowned for his keen understanding of our industry. Oliver is brilliant, […] The post gastrotommy – Garrett Oliver appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Oct 19, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Jim Clendenen, The Legendary Winemaker
Jim is the proud owner and winemaker at Au Bon Climat. Where so many producers get one good review and radically increase the price of their wines, Jim has continued to produce some of the world’s great wines. He is especially well known for his Pinot Noir and Chardonnays. However, he makes a wide array […] The post gastrotommy – Jim Clendenen, The Legendary Winemaker appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Oct 10, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – D’Artagnan and La Quercia
We begin this wonderful segment with an interview with the esteemed Ariane Daguin from D’Artagnan. Her company was founded in 1985. Since this time she has supplied the finest restaurants not only in New York, but also around the country. She now makes these products available to consumers through her website. We are proud to […] The post gastrotommy – D’Artagnan and La Quercia appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Oct 6, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – 092611
This week’s Gastrotommy features two great guest segments. First up is my friend Steve Olson who is known in our community as akawinegeek. Steve is one of the leading mixologists in the US. He has founded BAR the Beverage Alcohol Resource with several colleagues where they teach bartenders proper technique. He is as knowledgeable and […] The post gastrotommy – 092611 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Sep 26, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Charles Smith
I am often very skeptical of people, places and things that are really cool. I find I just don’t typically find the same things cool that most other people do. So when a manager I worked with told me about wines from a guy in Washington that was a self-taught winemaker who used to manage […] The post gastrotommy – Charles Smith appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Sep 8, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Craft Beer talk with Lincoln Anderson from 3 Floyds
The American craft beer scene has exploded in the last 15 years. The producers show a considerable understanding of traditional techniques with a unique level of creativity. This has enabled the public to enjoy some remarkably delicious beers. Three Floyds is a family production in Indiana that is largely run by Nick Floyd. The company […] The post gastrotommy – Craft Beer talk with Lincoln Anderson from 3 Floyds appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Aug 15, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – 072511
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Jul 26, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – How To Throw an Easy Party
This week I will provide some great party tips that will enable you to be a guest at your own party. The first critical step is to get organized. So start by making a list. Make a list of the tools you need-glasses, forks, spoons, etc. This list becomes a checklist the day of the […] The post gastrotommy – How To Throw an Easy Party appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jul 11, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – 070411
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Jul 4, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – 062711
Thanks for joining us this week. As always you can find a more complete write up of our show on the Gastrotommy site @ www.gastrotommy.com/blog/. This week’s show will help you to get ready for the 4th of July. We start by asking our audience to make this a very patriotic celebration. Indeed, Tommy encourages […] The post gastrotommy – 062711 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jun 27, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Farmer’s Markets
Farmer’s Markets are continuing to pop up around the United States! In this week’s episode, Gastrotommy host Tommy Powers explains why it’s so important to support these venues, how you can integrate farmer’s markets into your daily life, and reveals his best tips on what to look for when finding a farmer’s market that’s right […] The post gastrotommy – Farmer’s Markets appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jun 20, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Alsace Wines
There is no other wine-producing region in the world that produces such tremendous food-friendly wines that are as value driven. Unfortunately, the wines are relatively unappreciated by the bulk of the wine drinking population. Our mission today is to change this dynamic. Our guest today is Etienne Hugel, the 12th generation owner of Hugel wines. […] The post gastrotommy – Alsace Wines appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jun 13, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Summer Cocktails
The cocktail scene is in the most exciting time in our country’s history. The power of the internet has enabled us to learn from the best mixologists in the country. The history of the word “cocktail” has many different origins. There are some who believe that it came from a patriotic lady who was stealing […] The post gastrotommy – Summer Cocktails appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
Jun 6, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Ten Great Ideas for Summer Food and Drink
10. Work with a local butcher to purchase larger cuts of meat for your grill. This provides a great opportunity to buy on a more economic scale and use all of the critter for things like stocks. For example, grill the whole chicken, roast the bones and make stock. Here is a very easy recipe: […] The post gastrotommy – Ten Great Ideas for Summer Food and Drink appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
May 30, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Summer Wines
During the upcoming days filled with glorious sunshine and outdoor living, we provide a special focus on delicious summer wines. Tommy begins the discussion by promoting proper water consumption with any alcoholic beverage. Then we welcome our guest, the esteemed Robert Houde. Robert has been a very successful sommelier and now runs two excellent distributorships […] The post gastrotommy – Summer Wines appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
May 23, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – A fiery education on BBQ and Grilling for National Barbecue Month
This week Tommy will discuss the history of Grilling and BBQ in time for National BBQ Month. Showing the range of information and education, Gastrotommy has moved from Champagne last week to some great fire cooking techniques this week. While many see BBQ as the private domain of large strapping men, Tommy will show you […] The post gastrotommy – A fiery education on BBQ and Grilling for National Barbecue Month appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
May 16, 2011 • 0:00
gastrotommy – Champagne & Sparkling Wines
This week Tommy Powers will introduce you to the bubbling world of Champagne and Sparkling Wines. Tommy will explain how these delicious wines need to be a part of our life today. These wines can be enjoyed as a part of the beginning of a meal or throughout the dining experience. Tommy welcomes Craig Cooper, […] The post gastrotommy – Champagne & Sparkling Wines appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.
May 9, 2011 • 0:00