Here is the show from Monday on Daytime.. Check it out.. The recipes are on the previous blogs..
Happy Thanksgiving!
George
SD Living Thanksgiving 2013 Show /
Today I was on SD Living... LIVE.. Yesterday I was on 140 markets of the country.. "taped" from Tampa, FL.. Funny Two coasts, Two shows in Two days.. How does he do it?
Here are the recipes from todays show..
Pumpkin Kahlua Pecan Pie with a Flaky Crust, Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, Apple, Ginger Rum Punch.
Here is the show if you would like to view it: SHOW
I hope all of you have a great Thanksgiving! Cheers! George
NBCs Daytime.. Thanksgiving Show.. /
Monday on NBCs Daytime (from Tampa) I will be showing you how to make Thanksgving Desserts using the BeaterBlade! Here are the recipes: RECIPES
Here is a link for the station close to you. Check it out! LINK for 140 Markets! and Dish Network on 266.
Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake
Roasted Pecan Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie /
The Fall...
I just returned from the Grand Asia cruise aboard the ms. Amsterdam. I started in Guam, sailed to Saipan, Kobe Japan, Shanghai China and Hong Kong. It was remarkable! But today I am in the South on a teaching tour. We made Chocolate Pecan Bourbon Pie. After I posted a picture and numerous emails later requesting the recipe I decided to post it here for you. Enjoy and make sure you make two as it will be gone in a flash!
SD Living: National Chocolate Milk Shake Day /
Reflection Day and SD Living Tomorrow /
How many times today did you look at your phone and see those numbers? Sept, 11. It gives you chills even 12 years later. I don't care where you were you were effected. Just a note to bless all that were impacted.
Thursday September 12th is National Chocolate Shake Day! I will doing my segment on San Diego CW6 on the SD Living Show.. Here is a sneak peek at the recipes. I decided to do the Chocolate Butter Cookie to go with it.
Don't forget... You can order any of my 9 cookbooks and pans.. Also, look at my tours! France in May of 2014 has a few spots left. Tours Books
It's All In The Mint and Giving Back. /
I have always volunteered. I love the feeling that it gives me.. Giving back. I don't do it for people to say.. WOW.. George did this or that.. I do it for me to say WOW.. I changed someone's life. I enjoyed it and I got so much out of it. I am telling you this to get you to give back! When I wanted to go to Culinary School (It was out of my district and mine would not give me the papers to leave my area) I decided to go to the Latch Key Program at the YWCA in Torrance and teach the kids cooking. It was a ball! I am sure a few are now chefs! While at Disney I was part of the Disney Vount"ears"... I still think of a little guy named Chris that I took to the Circus.
I really enjoy going into elementary and middle schools to talk about my food experiences and career. It is so much more then being a Chef! Today I still get to schools and have a number of ones booked for this year. If your school is interested let me know at ggeary@aol.com. I want to continue to change lives!
Last year at the Alexandria House in Downtown Los Angeles (a home for abused women and children) I taught a hand churned Ice Cream Making Class to the teens. Last night I got out the old ice cream crank and made more... Here is a little one learning how salt melts the ice.. (That's before he put some down my back!).
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream was on the menu.. Here is the recipe. If you don't have fresh mint.. Use 1/4 teaspoon of mint extract.
1981: Chocolate Truffle Torte. /
Back Way Back I created this Chocolate Truffle Torte Recipe..
Change it up for your own tastes.. You can refrigerate it for a firm texture or keep it at room temperature for a creamy texture.
I used to make this as a wedding cake and wrap it in a sheet of chocolate then gold leaf it..
It's Almost Labor Day! Glazed Lemon Cookie Time /
I was a little surprised to find out that a number of school districts started back a few weeks ago. We went from the second Wednesday of September to the second week of June. One week off at Easter (Oh we can't say that.. I mean Spring Break) and two weeks at Christmas (Woops... Again I can't say that I mend Winter break) And a few other holidays like Thanksgiving (Can I say that?). Lincoln's Birthday, Memorial Day, Etc... If I would have known I would have supplied you with this cookie recipe! I also use to to grind down for my lemon cheesecake...
Enjoy! Recipe
PS: I have some of my books on my site if you are looking for them to purchase: Books
Also, we only have a few spots left for the May 2014 France Tour. Check it out: Tour
SD Living: National Rum Day! /
National Rum Day was last Friday... I decided to do my segment on Thursday as I was leaving for AZ for the weekend. It was a crazy show! I started by getting the anchors a little buzzed! Rum Spritzers! Then a Pineapple Rum Sauce for Ribs and Chicken.
Here is the Segment: The Show
Here are the recipes: The Recipes
The Brown Derby... Paprika Chicken /
The Brown Derby. One of the iconic historical Los Angeles landmarks gone... The Wilshire location (across from the Ambassador Hotel) was the only one that was in the shape of a derby.. Here is a recipe for the Paprika Chicken. It was served on the menu only once a week.
Take a look at my cookbooks (9 now.. next year will be 10!). Cookbooks
Also, my France 2014 has only a few limited spots left! Tours
See you in class, on TV or on a tour soon!
Chicken Marsala The Real Deal /
I love me some Chicken Marsala. The tender yet a little bit of sweetness from the Marsala is just what I love about it.
I use local a vineyard for the best. www.galleanowinery.com Galleano Winery is a state historical site. If you are ever in Mira Loma close to Ontario California you should stop. The winery has been n full operation since 1927. When you do visit you will probably be surprised as to how the grapes grow. Its in bushes and they are not watered as the water table low. And the ground is like sand.
Here is the Recipe for the Chicken Marsala.
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Last chance: 2 spots left for my May 2014 France Trip.. are you going to be packing your bags?
Thank you for being a friend... National Cheesecake Day on SDLiving! /
The Golden Girls...
Many of you know my story on the Golden Girls... Back in 1982, I was working at Safeway Supermarket in Hollywood close to Paramount Studios as the bakery manager. Daily we would get the strangest requests for food. That's how I started doing prop work for the studios. The (pilot) first episode of GG was taped at the Sunset Gower Stages, I created a carrot cake and also a wedding cake. Blanche (Rue) was left at the alter.. The show moved across town to the Ren-Mar Stages (846 N. Cahuenga Blvd). Side note: Ren-Mar was at one time Desilu-Cahuenga where seasons 3-6 of I Love Lucy were filmed, now it is called Red Studios. After the GG moved they incorporated cheesecake into their evening talks around the dinner table. Over 100 of the shows had a cheesecake incorporated into the storyline. The show was taped on Friday nights and I would make 7 for the show. If one opened the fridge it was a working real fridge (unlike the stove). You would find 7 identical cheesecakes and coke, diet coke and sprite.
I then created crazy foods that were edible kinda for shows such as Dynasty, Falcon Crest, The Colby's, It's a Living, Brothers and many more.. Worked with the great Norman Lear for a time too. He would want a cake a week delivered out to his Brentwood house..
Here is the Golden Girl Cheesecake! Sit around the kitchen table with your besties and enjoy! Recipe
National Cheesecake Day! Tuesday July 30th, 2013 /
Herbed Garden Cheesecake
Today on SD Living I will show you all how to make a simple yet fun savory cheesecake. Perfect for any party or a picnic.. Something different.. I use two great cheeses besides the cream cheese to create a flavorful cheesecake. Jarlsberg and Woolwich Dairy Cheddar. You can pikc these up at Sam's Club, Gelson's, Henry's, Whole Foods and many other great markets. Ask for it!
The Taste of Shortbread and Cheesecake /
The Taste on ABC & Chocolate Shortbread
It's been a whirl-wind of a few weeks. Last week I was asked if I could pack my bags and get to NYC for a few days to work on Season 2 of The Taste. It was on in January of this year. I was a Casting Food Judge to where I tasted the foods of the contestants. It was over 100F and the humidity was high also. My first night in the city I found out a college was teaching a class on Salt Block Cooking at The Meadow (They have hundreds of salts, chocolate, bitters and flowers). Mark Bitterman has a location on Hudson and also one in Portland with a second Portland coming in. Check it out The Meadow.
Here is my recipe for the week. Rich Buttery Chocolate Shortbread. It will become a family classic! No eggs! Recipe
Two weeks ago I conducted my LA Coffee Roasting to Tamales Tour. Out September Tour is sold out, but get on the mailing list for the Holiday food tours. We leave from San Diego Area. Tours from San Diego
On Tuesday the 30th my segment on SD Living will be all on Cheesecake! From Savory (with two great cheeses) and the famous Golden Girl Cheesecake that I created for the show back in the 80s. I will post the recipe on Monday Night..
Lastly, we only have 2.. yes.. TWO spots left for May 2014 France Tour. This is my 18th season and it will be the best yet! A great 17th century (modern) villa and the prices are the same as 2009! Tours
See you on TV, a class or a tour!
George
Bacon! It's in everything... /
Last nights class in San Diego.. all on Bacon.. Here is the recipe for the mini- Baked Donuts.. It is best if you purchase a donut pan from Wilton. They work great!
SD Living July 10th, 2013.. Pina Colada Day! /
Today's set was fun and full of laughter.. I started the show off with blended Pina Coladas since its National PC Day! Did you know its the national drink of Puerto Rico...
Here is the recipe for the cake, cupcakes and also a drink..
Make sure you are on my mailing list and also a "Like" on my Facebook so you will keep up with my newsletter and info on my tours..
This Saturday (so sorry sold out) is my LA Food Tour.. From Tamales to Coffee Beans.. It will be great! Remember.. France is in May!
Four Traditional Salads to Beat the Heat! /
The Temps are high all over the country.
Here are 4 Traditional Salads with Fresh Homemade Dressings!
Now if you want to order my Salad Book with dressings.. do it now! Salad Book
Grilling the Dessert! /
Pesto and More.. /
The week has been crazy! I packed a dozen jars of jam (Fresh White and Yellow Peach and also Peach Ginger). Then I made a batch of Pesto. Here is the recipe.
Next Tuesday I will be doing my SD Living Segment. Desserts on the Grill. I will put the recipes up Monday night..
I used Temecula Roasted Garlic Olive Oil.. One of the stops on our Temecula Foodie Tour..
Hope you have a great weekend!
George
Reminders: Check out our 2014 France Tour and also Cookbooks for Sale