One of the top culinary schools in the world is here in the Lone Star State. The Culinary Institute of America San Antonio campus is one of only 3 in the US! Plus, their award-winning restaurant, NAO, is right next door…
Inside an awe-inspiring spot for exotic eats–and the chef’s incredible rise to the top! Plus, we make a pitstop for legendary Lone Star BBQ and one of the top culinary schools in the world in Texas. It’s EPISODE 4!
Talk about progressive thinking and one powerhouse partnership! The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, together with The Culinary Institute of America and H-E-B, have unveiled a pioneering new culinary health and education program aimed at reducing childhood obesity and improving communal access to nutritious food.
Paella lovers unite! You know Spring is just around the corner, when it’s time for the annual Paella Challenge at Pearl Brewery. Things heated up quickly as chefs from all around the globe descended upon the Alamo City for a fabulous feast and a little friendly competition…
Fire up the grill and grab a glass! The rest of the country is discovering what we’ve all known in Texas for years–Sangria is good stuff, and it pairs great with anything from the grill. Up until now, I’ve always made my own Sangria from leftover wine and whatever fruit was in the refrigerator. Those days are over!
Who’s ready for finger-lickin’, fall-off-the-bone tender ribs? This gal! The scene was set at the Culinary Institute of America’s San Antonio campus where Chef Instructor Brian West, using ingredients from our Sysco provider, demonstrated the In’s and Out’s of guava-glazed ribs.
Just in the nick of time for Mardi Gras — the Kings Cake! And I’ve got a true expert to guide you through each and every step, so you can make this majestic dessert at home. The recipe is all yours…
Get the scoop on one of the Alamo City’s most delicious events — the 4th Annual Paella Challenge is March 10th! Paella is THE quintessential dish of Spain…a steaming cauldron of meat, seafood, veggies, rice and sometimes beans.
More than two dozen chefs competed in the second annual Paella Challenge at Pearl, and what fun it was! The diverse group of challengers included a number of local chefs like SA’s Jason Dady but chefs from as far away as Veracruz, New York and Washington also came out.
Today, October 9, 2010, was truly a historic day for the city of San Antonio! The CIA officially opened its San Antonio campus at the site of the fabulous Pearl Brewery.
It’s harvest time at Texas wineries, and one Hill Country vineyard celebrated with a tradition that dates back to the Incas. At the La Cruz del Comal winery just west of New Braunfels, the harvesting of the grapes started at sunrise.
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