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George
SDLiving: Car Picnics LIVE /
San Diego Living: Thursday Feburary 27th
What a day at the station! My segment was on car picknics as the Fallbrook Car Collectors brought a number of vintage cars.. I set up my demo n the backlot of the station so we had to use the sunlight. At 9am it was already 70F. My car prop behind me was a blue and white Metropolitan. I created a number of dishes and an adult beverage.. Here are the recipes and also a clip from the show for you to watch that live out of the SD area or have a job at 9am in the mornings!
Here is the show: SDLiving
Recipes from the show:
Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting
Have a great week and see you all soon!
George
Melbourne, Australia: The Colonial Tramcar /
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant:
http://www.tramrestaurant.com.au
Going back in time.. We had reservations for the luncheon. You arrive at a train stop with about 50 others. In a few minutes prior to your designated time, you hear a click-ity clack on the tracks and up comes from around the corner 4 restored Victorian train cars in beautiful Burgundy and brass. The inside were plush and the feel of turning back the clock. You spend about 2 hours on the tramcar drinking anything that a full bar would have (they love you to enjoy the local wines of the region), and hot rolls out of the oven. The two servers introduce themselves and also the chef for your car. While you are riding around the city of Melbourne you can see out to the busy streets but the windows are tinted so nobody can see you.
If you get to the wonderful city of Melbourne make a reservation months in advance like we did as they sell out. From our ship we were the only two on board. They have dinner and late night seating’s also.
Here is the menu for Lunch Service.
Appetizer:
Hummus dip: A smooth blend of chickpea and tahini with a hint of mint, served with crisp lavosh
Roasted Red Capsicum Dip: Fresh roasted capsicum blended with Australian cream cheese and tapenade, served with golden baked water crackers
Entrée:
Duck Terrine: Tender confit duck terrine wrapped in prosciutto, accompanied by a wild berry relish and cornichons.
or
Smoked Salmon & Avocado: Smoked Tasmanian salmon and avocado mousse, dressed with baby capers, red onion and tomato salsa
Main
Grilled Chicken Breast: Marinated in herbs on a bed of sautéed spinach served with seasonal vegetables and a rich reduction
or
Victorian Farmed Eye Fillet of Beef: Paired with a rosemary and thyme scallop potato, fresh seasonal vegetables, onion marmalade and red wine jus
Cheese Tasting Plate
Chef’s Selection of Local Cheese
Matched with a quince paste, golden crisp water crackers, and a spic
ed fruit 
The Holland America World Cruise #7 /
Auckland to Cairns "The World" 2017
This was my second time in Auckland, NZ without really seeing it. From the airport to the ship.. Then we sailed! 14 days on the water, 5 ports, 2 demonstrations, 2 hands on cooking classes, 2 cocktail "sip and savory" parties and 5 co-hosting of Good Morning Amsterdam. And that's just a few of the highlights.
I have been on this run a few times, but getting up at 5am to see us sail into the Port of Sydney with the Opera house illuminating with the morning sunrise and going under the Sydney Bridge just clearing it by a few inches. Previously we have docked in Circular Quay (Between the Bridge and the Opera.. But since the ma Amsterdam can clear the bridge under we go to another dock..
One of my shows was New Zealand Foods. Here are the two recipes I made. Try them out.
Chocolate at Wine and Roses /
Wine and Roses ~ Lodi, CA
Last week I was teaching in Lodi at the great Wine and Roses Event center/hotel, spa etc.. If you get into the Lodi area, they have so many great wineries and you can just head straight to Wine and Roses for tasting of the valley bounty.
I taught a class all on chocolate and when I posted a picture of the cake with frosting the requests started coming in. So here they are!
Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Enjoy! I am on my was to New Zealand to catch the World Cruise. See you in a few weeks!
SDLiving Christmas Show.. Tomorrow /
SDLiving Tomorrow.. Holiday Brunch Ideas
December 23rd, 9am.. CW6.... Here are the recipes..
I decided to make a Savory Corn Muffin and a Vegetable Frittata. If you can not join me LIVE in the morning I will post the show after it airs...
We have only 1 room left for France 2017.. When that room is gone they are all gone.. Unless someone wants to book a full week with 8 of your closest friends and the villa is open. If you are interested in the last room or a full week email me at ggeary@aol.com
If I do not hear from you before 2016.. Have a great Christmas and New Year.. I am off to Berlin for New Years.. Cheers!
George
It's Pretzel Time /
Pretzels!
Pretzels have had a religious story for years. Within the Catholic Church, pretzels were regarded as having religious significance for both ingredients and shape. The knot shape has been claimed to represent hands in prayer. Pretzels made with a simple recipe using only flour and water could be eaten during Lent. We just celebrated Thanksgiving here in America and I thought a nice yeast pretzel would be nice for you to try out. Here is a easy simple recipe. Make sure your yeast is fresh! Next Friday I will be on SDLiving doing my segment on Fast and Easy Appetizers for the holidays.. When people drop in or your in a rush! You will not want to miss it. If you do.. I will post the recipes here later in the week.
SDLiving.. Live on Monday Pecan Pie! /
Pecan Pie Day!
November 23rd is Pecan Pie Day at SDLiving. I will be on LIVE first at the top of the hour (9am on the CW6) creating a drink. Then later in the hour I will create The Best Pecan Pie and flaky crust!
Here are the recipes:
Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and eat lots of PIE! -----George
SDLiving Wednesday! Pumpkins /
SDLiving.. LIVE on Wednesday!
November 11th, 2015.. 9am on the CW6.
Here are the recipes if you are not in the San Diego Area or not able to watch.
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SDLivig on Wednesday! Pumpkins! /
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
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! /
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.
Double Chocolate Walnut Cookies /
I posted pictures of my classes here in the south and so many requests for these cookies.. Here you go!
Update on France 2017.. 1/2 full! Email for details. ggeary@aol.com
Upcoming Classes... From Savannah to Vermont! /
WOW.. I have a number of classes in the next few months.. Here is a list for you to download..
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! /
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..
Today is National Golden Girls Cheesecake Day /
July 30th. National Cheesecake Day!
I just returned from the set and thought you all would like the recipes from the show today.. We made:
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Cookie Time.. Red Walnuts and Lavender Buds! /
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:
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:
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..
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 /
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.
I am back next week for National Cheesecake Day! July 30th.. 9am Live on SDLiving CW6.. Recipes here afterwards!
Father's Day /
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...
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! /
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)
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... /
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