SDLivig on Wednesday! Pumpkins! /  by George Geary

Made in America

I have been an advocate in purchasing goods in the country I am in. When I travel I want items from the locals just as I do when I am home. For years I have been using American Made Cake Plates that I purchased in a small shop on Abbot Kenney in Venice. Here is a picture of the shop Bountiful stacked up to the ceiling with the large cake plates. I am sad to say that the store has closed, but the American Cake Plates and other items are being manufactured in Cambridge Ohio. All by hand. I recently toured the factory and heard about the family company by the granddaughter of the original owner. If you get to the east part of Ohio, stop in and take a look. They do sell retail and wholesale.

Mosser Glass

9279 Cadiz Road

Cambridge, OH

740-439-1827

www.mosserglass.com   

 

My favorite items are the heavy cake plates, made in 4 sizes.

Tours are daily with lunch break at 10:00am

 

Craftsy! Launch Date October 19th! /  by George Geary

 

I spent a week in Denver and had a great time. For those of you that cannot get into my classes or I am not in your area you can sign up! If you have not heard of Craftsy you are missing out. It is a classroom platform on the Internet. Classes are about 2 hours long and in sessions. You can learn at your own pace. You also get recipes, techniques and “hand holding”! The instructors are accessible though email. My class is all about your Food Processor. So many of you have one and don’t use them. I designed the class for you to pull out the processor and use it! Lots of techniques and recipes.. From Soups, appetizers, pizzas to the best Carrot Cake Ever!

For a limited time we are giving a class away. To enter click here: Giveaway

The class launches on October 19th, 2015. Prior to the launch, take a look around and see all of the classes from cooking, photography, knitting and more.. Something for everyone.

 

 

Upcoming Classes... From Savannah to Vermont! /  by George Geary

WOW.. I have a number of classes in the next few months.. Here is a list for you to download.. 

Class List

Some are SOLD OUT.. But this Thursday we have just a few seats in Savannah, GA.. French Bistro Class. Check it out.. 

Also, King Arthur in Vermont I have  atwo day workshop that sells out fast.. Its in November.. 

Lastly, We sold out France 2016. I just was notified that I can have the ville for a week in 2017 as they will not be selling it yet. So.. April 23-29, 2017. Email me at ggeary@aol.com for a brochure. No Singles/ Same price at last year! 

 

 

Tiki Day on SDLiving! /  by George Geary

August 13th.. on SDLiving... We go to the islands! Live at 9am on CW6. If you are not in San Diego you can check it out on thier site after the broadcast at: 

I created a super moist flavorful pound cake for www.canolainfo.org last year. (Check out the site for more of my recipes.. Just search under my name)

Here it is:

Mojito Rum Tea Cake with Glaze

Also you need an appetizer..

Fast and Easy Island Shrimp. 

Cookie Time.. Red Walnuts and Lavender Buds! /  by George Geary

Last weekend I went to the Temecula Farmers Market looking around for new fresh items of the season. Red Walnuts and Lavender Buds for cooking.  The walnuts were a bright hue of red that do not loose their color when baking. If you are not close to this farmers market you can get them from Amazon.

Notice the pure color that does not look like they are just dyed.

I made Red Walnut Oatmeal cookies that turned out terrific! Here is the recipe:

Red Walnut Oatmeal Cookies 

Keys Creek Lavender Farm up the road from Temecula has a table filled with the only organic certified farm for lavender around. The farm used to be open to the public, but now only if you are attending a class or function. Their Linen spray is the best on the market and made at the farm. I purchased the food grade buds to make lavender sugar and to decorate the cookies.

Have you even purchased something from etsy.com? I was looking around at rolling pins and found these remarkable tools from Rolling Woods: They even make to order.. They are out of Poland, but no worries if you order with Paypal.. My pins arrived within 3 weeks from ordering! Rolling Woods

I made Lavender Butter Cookies using the Lavender buds and European butter:

Lavender Shortbread Cookies 

 

Lastly,  I am a sucker for a good Chocolate Chip Cookie. I love how these turned out with the soft inside and outside with a little crunch. They also look like ones my grandmother made..

 

Rich Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday is National Cheesecake Day.. Post coming soon.. I will be on LIVE CW6 San Diego Living.. Tune in.. 9am! 

 

Over 120 countries.. But France is Special! SDLiving /  by George Geary

French Influence ~  SDLiving Also 

I have visited over 120 countries, But France is it! Over 20 years ago when I decided which country to focus on International Food Tours I decided on France. I had so much in common with the rich country of food history. One of my mentors and chefs was from the Alp region of France in Chamonix. I knew I needed to see and share.

For over 18 seasons I packed my bags and took small groups to the South of France. We lived in the former home of Julia Child. The past 5 seasons I have rented a 17th century villa, and this year Julia's former home is up for sale. An end of an era. I hosted about 150 in the home over the years.. We are in our final stages of booking 2016 dates as we only have 2 spots left and will not be adding a week. If you are interested, please email as soon as possible. ggeary@aol.com .

I am so proud that I have 2 former tour goers coming back for yet another week in the South of France.  

SDLiving: 

Last week I created Tapas outside on the outdoor set. Here are the recipes. 

Sangria Blanca

Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Cold Tomato Soup

White Bean Salad

I am back next week for National Cheesecake Day! July 30th.. 9am Live on SDLiving CW6.. Recipes here afterwards! 

Father's Day /  by George Geary

Monday on SDLiving I will be doing a special show for Dad's.. Mainly my dad!

Here is a rare picture of us.. Mom really didn't let Dad hold us.. In fact some didn't think we had legs that worked! Father's Day is a tough day for gifts.. You try to get something useful yet fun.. So I came up years ago with a blend of Cinnamon Sugar that dad likes on his buttered toast in the mornings.. I packaged it and put lables with this picture.. Wala! A perfect personal gift.. We will be making this and also a Steak/Rub rub. Also some of Dad's Favorite Chocolate Desserts!

Join me on SDLiving Tomorrow LIVE at 9am.. Here are the recipes...

Dad's Cinnamon

Dad's Steak Rub

Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies 

 

See you on the HAL Flagship... The ms Amsterdam on Sunday out of Seattle.. Heading to Alaska for a week! 

We are 1/2 full for France 2016.. Will you be coming with us? It maybe our last weeks in the villas for a while.. ggeary@aol.com 

SDLiving... On Friday! /  by George Geary

Busy Week!

On Friday the 5th I will be making Salsas and Moscow Mules as the Adult Beverage for my segment on San Diego Living.  We are on LIVE at 9am.. Top of the hour I bring on the Mules! Then later I will show you how flavorful and fun home made salsas and baked chips can be! The show is on in San Diego on the CW6.. But if you check it out later the show is put on the web for 24 hrs.. Here are the recipes.. 

 

Moscow Mules (Invented on Sunset Blvd at Cock 'N Bull in the 40's)

Baked Chips

Two Salsa's (Traditional and Peach Mango)

 

Holland America: I will be on the Flagship.. ms Amsterdam on June 21st from Seattle.. 7 day Alaska!

France 2016.. We are 1/2 sold out! We will be going for only one week in April. If you are interested email me at ggeary@aol.com for a brochure.. 

 

France... /  by George Geary

I just returned from 2 weeks in the countryside in the South of France... It was the best year of tours ever I think. 

We had great classes, tours and food. The countryside was packed with red poppies and the aroma of the floral danced in your nose. We even walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film

We woke up to the village's church bells every morning and ended our evenings with them as well.  

2016 maybe the last year for our use of this great villa. So if you are interested please email us. The dates are April 24th-30th, 2016 .. We only have room for 4 couples.. We take care of everything except your airfare into Nice, France.. 

Don't Procrastinate! 

 

Cheers George

 

 

France 2016 Here we Come! /  by George Geary

I just finished packing for a 3 week tour of Europe. 

On Sunday I will be joining my 20th Season of "Foodies" in the South of France. I will be posting pictures and notes via Facebook and Twitter for you to feel like you are with us.. The following week I will have another group..

I always say that after 20 seasons of bringing people from around the world to "Julia's" neighborhood and markets , it feels like the first time. Here are some of the highlights of the tour:

All Ground Transportation is included
Living in a 18th Century Villa in the most charming village close to Grasse.
Three Hands-On Cooking Classes
Fresh Aroma of Croissants and Pastry every morning
Rose Garden Class on Aromas
Aroma Scents Instruction
Perfumery Tour
Cheese Class
Tours of Cannes Markets (Produce, Textiles, Fish, Candies and Cheeses)
Village Tours of (Grasse, Vallbonne, Antebes, Cannes and More)
Wine Socials in the Evenings 
                  And so much more!


We only have room for 4 couples (8 people) so if you are thinking about it, check it out! Our prices have stayed the same since 2009, and we have added a day and transportation!
2016 Dates are: April 24-30th

A week in the countryside of France will change your life!

If you are interested in a brochure, email me at ggeary@aol.com or upload one here.. Brochure



Always,

George Geary CCP
Culinary Media

 

SDLiving. It's St. Patty's Day! /  by George Geary

St. Patty's Day! 

Tomorrow morning I will be making two desserts for the show. Check out SDLiving for my segment! Live at 9am on the CW6 in San Diego!

If you do not get the show or are not in aht area you can catch it later in the day on their website here: Show

Here are the recipes:

Baileys Chocolate Cherry Cake

Pistachio Cream Pie

 

 

Here is information on France 2016! 

San Diego Award Winning Tours... /  by George Geary

Award Winning Culinary Tours!

For the past 12 seasons, George Geary Culinary Tours have paired up with Great News Cooking School... This past week the owner of the cooking school contacted us with an email stating that they will not be doing tours with us at this time. 

We have hosted hundreds of foodie students from San Diego Area up to OC and LA.. Now we can expand with pick ups along the way! If you are interested let us know and we will put you on the list for the Spring Tours!

ggeary@aol.com  

(This tour will be only provided by George Geary Tours and not in part with any cooking school). We will be using a Park and Ride Lot in San Diego, Oc and or LA for pickups.