Food Network celebrity chef Anthony Sedlak’s remarkable inspiration. The Wine Ladies TV

This week’s TV show, it’s all about one Celebrity Chefs unique inspiration for one very special dinner. And the inspirational cues or clues are luxury, leather, speed and curves! Have we lost you? Not too worry!

Our guest this week, is one of Canada’s premiere chefs, you know him from Food Networks terrific show “The Main”, he is an author of the cookbook of same name, and now with his most recent show on Food Network, “Family Cook Off” we welcome Anthony Sedlak to The Wine Ladies TV.

Anthony was recently in Toronto and created a spectacular exclusive dining experience, of which we had the good fortune to attend and enjoy at the Market Kitchen in the St Lawrence market. The inspiration….the vibrant colours, smooth curves and unexpected luxury of a new luxury car! Watch the show here.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB0XnBazfWA

The inspiration, the Buick Verano 2012

Celebrity Chef Anthony Sedlak, flashes a big smile at the Market Kitchen where he dishes up a fabulous menu inspired by the new luxury, sporty Buick Verano 2012.  http://www.gm.ca/gm/english/vehicles/buick/verano/overview Food Network personality, formerly of the fab TV show “The Main” and now with new show “Family Cook-Off”, Anthony delights the crowd with inspired, delish and creative palate pleasers, personality and passion for his craft. An entire menu inspired by the new Buick Verano… key descriptive include, luxury, texture, familiarity, fond memories. He does not disappoint.

The sparkling new Buick Verano 2012

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Discover Hockley Valley Resort, the Shangri-La for foodies, wine lovers and perfect pampering! The Wine Ladies TV

Several months ago we had the opportunity along with a few other journalists, foodies and wine folks to experience a fabulous resort just one hour outside of Toronto, Hockley Valley Resort www.hockley.com This fabulous completely renovated resort is a remarkable venue, compete with anything and everything your heart or taste buds might desire. With the focus on “farm to table”, with their own vegetable and herb garden, with over 1000 organic garlic buds planted on the property, vineyards with Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this spot is definitely a culinary destination.
We were so impressed with not only the meal enjoyed at CABIN, designed and created by Chef de Cuisine Michael Potters and complemented by the meticulous wine selection by sommelier Corey Ladouceur we wanted to know more..
Our guests on the show this week, Corey Ladouceur, resident sommelier of Hockley Valley Resort, who has been invited before the Court of Master Sommeliers in July 2012, and hopes to become Toronto’s 4th Master Sommelier. He brought in 2 wines for us to enjoy, Norman Hardie Chardonnay 2012 PEC and 2027 Pinot Noir Queenston Road Vineyard, St. Davids Bench.
As well as Chef de Cuisine Michael Potters, one of the top chefs in Toronto, TV star, restauranteur and now in charge of the culinary program at Hockley Valley Resort, brings his philosophy, passion and love of food to the resort.

Check it all out here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CkcqTP_i7Zo

Cabin Tasting MenuHouse-Cured & imported cheese & salumi

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Cigars And Scotch Whisky, The Perfect Pair. The Wine Ladies TV

 

We’ve never done a show on Scotch, but with its steady rise in popularity, we thought… let’s get in the game! A little recognizance revealed that a Cuban cigar and a wee dram of single malt Scotch  marry  quite fine, so it is the union of the two we have fun with on this week’s show.

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The Wine Ladies TV savour some Scotch Whisky with ScotchBlog.ca blogger Sean Kirby

Cuban Cigars and Scotch Whisky, the perfect pair. The Wine Ladies TV

Win tickets to the Tequila and More Show here! The Wine Ladies Video Podcast.

WIN Tickets to the Tequila and More Show, The Wine Ladies TV

WIN Tickets to the Tequila and More Show, The Wine Ladies TV 

On our show this week we welcome the founders of the Tequila and More Show.

On our show this week we welcome the founders of the Tequila and More Show. Allan Fryman and Anna Kozina who will be our guide to getting to know the wonders of tequila, and what makes this spirit so special!

Watch The Wine Ladies TV! Tune in daily from 3:00PM – 4:00PM on Thatchannel.com

Watch the show here.

Anna Kozina, founder Tequila and More Show.

Anna Kozina, founder Tequila and More Show.

We’ll explore and sample wines from Latin America including Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, beautiful wines, terrific value and unique, with Hugh Sutherland founder of Carriage Trade Wines and Spirits.

 Maria Barrios-Abalos, Aztec Goddess of Maize, founder of Xilonen

And finally Maria Barrios-Abalos, Aztec Goddess of Maize, founder of Xilonen. For the Discriminating Fiesta Lover, a full catering enterprise will treat us to a few specialities from her homeland of Mexico. A remarkable lady, charismatic talented and with a good soul! Be sure to join us tequila and more, superb wines and delectable and unique fare, all to tantalize our palates!

Win one of 5 pairs of tickets ($60.00 per pair) to the Tequila and More Show being held on Sunday, May 4th-5th?
How do you enter?

  1. Simply “LIKE” The Wine Ladies Fan Page
  2. Answer this question.. What is the significance of the worm found in Mezcal?a.It makes it taste better.
    b.It extends the life of the Mezcal
    c.It’s found in Tequila not Mezcal
    d.It’s a gourmet delicacy

Winners to be picked at random on March 30th, 2012 from all entries. The winners to be posted at noon that same day on The Wine Ladies Fan Page.

The Tequila  and More Show where the magic and myths of Tequila is celebrated.

In all its glory, from its earliest days to the present. We will explore the different kinds of Tequila, how it’s made, how to best enjoy it, we will dispel the myths and learn finally the significance of the worm! The Tequila and More  show  http://tequilaandmore.com does this, and more!

An addition to the show this year The Liquid Latin Show

Where the sensuous wines of Latin America will please our palates, while the mouth watering dishes of Latin America and the Caribbean will tantalite our palates. Super mixologist Junior Melino @TheLiquidChef world renown, will shake up a mean cocktail, and dancers and musicians will entertain us!

WIN Tickets to the Tequila and More Show, The Wine Ladies TV

The Tequila  and More Show where the magic and myths of Tequila is celebrated, in all its glory, from its earliest days to the present. We will explore the different kinds of Tequila, how it’s made, how to best enjoy it, we will dispel the myths and learn finally the significance of the worm! The Tequila and More  show  http://tequilaandmore.com does this, and more!

An addition to the show this year The Liquid Latin Show, where the sensuous wines of Latin America will please our palates, while the mouth watering dishes of Latin America and the Caribbean will tantalite our palates. Super mixologist Junior Melino @TheLiquidChef world renown, will shake up a mean cocktail, and dancers and musicians will entertain us!

Win one of 5 pairs of tickets ($60.00 per pair) to the Tequila and More Show http://tequilaandmore.com being held on Sunday, May 4th-5th?

How do you enter?

1.    Simply “LIKE” The Wine Ladies Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wine-Ladies/74962673175?ref=ts

2.     Answer this question.. What is the significance of the worm found in Mezcal?

a.     It makes it taste better.

b.      It extends the life of the Mezcal

c.       It’s found in Tequila not Mezcal

d.     It’s a gourmet delicacy

Winners to be picked at random on March 30th, 2012 from all entries. The winners to be posted at noon that same day on The Wine Ladies Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wine-Ladies/74962673175?ref=ts

Good luck everyone!

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Alexandra Lapostolle

Joining us in studio today, Grand Marnier, French wine royalty Alexandra Lapostolle.

Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle

Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle

Meet Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle

Today we are going to be talking about one wine growing region, although considered “new world” this country has been producing wine since the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors brought over the vitis vinifera vines.  We are talking about Chile, this stunning country, plays an important role in the world of wine, as the 5th largest exporter and the 8th largest producer in the world.

Joining us in studio to fill us in on the latest news on Chile, and tell us all about her winery, we welcome the dynamic, very astute business woman and very beautiful Alexandra Lapostolle. Alexandra is the founder of the award winning winery Casa Lapostolle, producing some of the finest wines coming out of Chile today. Alexandra says that her wines are ,”French in essence and Chilean by birth”, find out what she means by that. Her Casa Carmenere 2008 recently received 91 points in the Wine Enthusiast and also been selected #3 in the Top 100 Best Buys.

Also her roots go very deep with a long history in liqueur and wine, Alexandra is the great granddaughter of Alexandre Marnier Lapostolle, the founder of the world renowned liqueur Grand Marnier, and her family has been involved in winemaking for generations with wines from France in the Loire Valley, the Chateau de Sancerre. Join us this Wednesday as we speak with this fascinating woman, Alexandra Lapostolle.

Casa Carmenere 2008, TOP 100 BEST BUYS 2010 in Wine Enthusiast

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The Wine Ladies TV Dec 7th Wine and Cheese, the Classic Combo

Watch The Wine Ladies TV! Wine and Cheese, the classic combo  Wed Dec 7th,2011 from 2:30PM-3:30PM on www.Thatchannel.com

This week’s show is all about the wonderful world of wine and cheese, a classic combination and everyone’s favourite to be sure. We’ll sample a range of award winning hand selected cheeses under the guidance of one of the world’s leading authorities visiting Canada from across the pond. We welcome to the show cheese specialist, expert, author of 11 books, the founder of the British Cheese Awards, with her own collection of cheeses called “Simply The Best”
(Available at Sobey’s) 

Juliet Harbutt.

Also in studio from Girls’ Night Out Wines introducing the perfect companion to the cheese, the Girls’ Night Out Sparkling (100% Riesling) , Suzy Podrebarac and Alison Modesto.

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Girls’ Night Out Sparkling

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