The Culinary Courtesan

Ending this podcast and moving on to another. You can find my new podcast under The Yolanda Shoshana Podcast.. Cheers!

It's May time to turn the spotlight on tequila, the spirit that adds a touch of magick to any bar. While Cinco de Mayo is a great day to get it in, it's a great spirit any time of the year. Tune in for some tequila selections to add to your drink rotation.

Red wine drinkers, get in formation for Malbec Day (April 17th. It's a day to celebrate Argentina's most popular wine. It's a medium to full bodied red that should be in your rotation.

In this episode we get into Kahlúa, the famous coffee liqueur from Mexico. Did you know that Kahlúa has it's own holiday?That's right...February 27th is the day to dust off the coffee spirit and make a fabulous cocktail or pour on a dessert. You ready? Tune into get things going. Cheers!

Show Notes Sugar Monk in New York City If you like a good speakeasy, check out Sugar Monk. It’s a gorgeous new speakeasy in Harlem, NY. You will feel like you are back in the times of the Harlem Renassiance. All of the cocktails on the menu are skillfully crafted and are named after artists or women It’s the perfect date space or when you want a grown and sexy night out. Meoow! Source: Sugar Monk Carl’s Jr. Big Fried Cheese Carl’s Jr. has a new burger called the Big Fried Cheese. Think...

In this episode Yolanda Shoshana talks about grappa, the pomace based brandy made in Italy. It's the perfect brandy to sip after a meal or to use in a cocktail. Find out some of the producer's that she recommends such as Nonino, Bottega, Bonollo and Bepi Tosolini. Tune in for the juice!

Gastronomy news for while you are on the go.... Show Notes Häagen-Dazs Ruby Cacao: Häagen-Dazs has just dropped a limited edition ruby cacao ice cream for Valentine’s Day. Ruby cacao is a type of cacao that can be found in Ecuador, Brazil, and Ivory Coast. Since cacao is influenced by its environment, so ruby cacao has to be cultivated by specific regions. Ruby is the fourth chocolate, milk, dark, and white. Scientists at the Swiss chocolate-making company Barry Callebaut debuted ruby...

All the news stories mentioned in today's episode are listed with links below. Get more of the 411 if it's your jam. Show Notes Welcome to the gastronomy news segment on Culinary Courtesan. National New England Clam Chowder Day: The first printed recipe of chowder was found in the Boston Evening Post dated September 23, 1751. It is believed that chowder originated in fishing villages of the coast of France and in the Cornwall region of Southwestern England in the 16th century. At that...

In this episode,Yolanda Shoshana, talks about beer. Be ready for National Beer Lover's Day on September 7th and get some suggestions for Belgian Beer including: Saison Dupoint, Ommegang, and Stella Artois. If you want to pair beer with a meal, Belgian beer is where it's at. Tune for the 411. Cheers!

In this episode, Yolanda Shoshana, goes into some of the lastest food news. Get ready for pumpkin spice rolls, Krispy Kreme is about to deliver, and other yummy situations. There's always something new going on in the food and booze world. Tune in for the scoop! May the miam be with you.

The chocolate chip cookie was created in 1938 and has been going strong ever since. It's so popular it has two holidays. Tune in to get the 411 on this delicious cookie that is at the top of everyone's list. Get Yolanda Shoshana's cookie recipe >

Do you do the daiquiri? Time to celebrate this rum based cocktail, because July 19th is National Daiquiri Day. In this episode, Yolanda Shoshana, will give you 411 on where the drink was created and some of it's history. Tune in for the tea!

In this episode,Yolanda Shoshana, shares three books that will help you travel with your palate. Think Sicily, London, and France, three fabulous spots to get your food and drink on. Highlighted in the episode are: Sicilia: The Cooking of Casa PlanetaLondon's Best Cocktail Bars: The Most Popular HotspotsCook Like A Local in France Books for your shelf to help you get off on gastronomy. Cheers!

In this episode, Yolanda Shoshana, goes through a few food items that shined at The Fancy Food Show that can take your kitchen magick to another level. The Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food show in the US that takes place in New York City and San Francisco. Last week YS hit the show and found a few things that are a must have such as Sabatino Truffle Zest, Mason Dixie Biscuits, Niman Ranch, and so much more. Tune in for the 411 to get your grub game on.

This year the Negroni turns 100 years old. Time to celebrate. The cocktail has been called "the bacon" of the bar since it's so popular. Tune in to get the 411 from Yolanda Shoshana about this sexy cocktail. Feel the vibe of the imbibe. Cheers!

In this episode,Yolanda Shoshana, talks about Cognac and the expressions of the spirits. Did you know that Cognac was created by mistake? Tune in to find out the 411 and so much more. Get ready to raise a glass on June 4th for National Cognac Day.

In this episode Yolanda Shoshana talks about Malbec, the full-bodied red wine that you should be sipping. Find out about the wine's roots and how Argentina is now the top producer of the wine. April 17th is World Malbec Day. Be ready to celebrate. Malbec is sexy and affordable. Could you ask for anyhing more? Elegance doesn't need perfection. Tune in to get on it! Cheers.

In this episode Yolanda Shoshana talks about two Irish whiskies: Knappogue Castle and Red Spot. Two spirits that you should have on your radar and add to your home bar. Knappogue Castle has a range of whiskey that has something for everyone while Red Spot is a luxury whiskey that is perfect for a connoisseur. Tune in to get the tea. Cheers!

This episode is about beer! Tune in to find out about the new beer book, A Natural History of Beer, by Rob DeSalle & Ian Tattersall...a book every beer geek will love. Imagine two scientist going on a beer journey the result is a book about the history and science of beer. Cheers!

I love a good cookbook, who doesn't? In this episode, Yolanda Shoshana talks about the book, My Greek Family Table by Maria Benardis. The focus is on the recipe for Mykonean Carmelized Onion Filo Parcels. Onions have some serious health benefits. Did you know that the Greeks thought of the onion as an aphrodisiac? Tune in for the 411. Get the recipe mention in this episode right here>