The Connected Table Live
Talk 4 Radio
Food and beverage industry insiders Melanie Young and David Ransom connect you to leaders and legends in wine, spirits, food and hospitality as they travel the world. Hear from vintners, restaurateurs, chefs, distillers, educators, authors, farmers and more. Melanie and David are the insatiably curious culinary couple who are always in search of a great story to share with their listeners. They bring a fresh approach to spotlighting industry movers and shakers and exploring the pleasures of the palate. Connect and visit www.theconnectedtable.com Instagram@theconnectedtable Like on Facebook@connectedtableThe Connected Table is among Feedspot’s top 20 food and beverage podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/food_and_beverage_podcasts/The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
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Nov 3, 2017 • 51min
Jacques Pépin and Jean-Frédéric Hugel
Legendary Chef, Teacher, Artist and PBS-TV Cooking Series Host Jacques Pépin discusses cooking with his granddaughter, Shorey, in his book, "A Grandfather's Lessons." Pépin is a recipient of the Chevalier de L'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur, the French government's highest honor. Jean Frédéric Hugel, is 13th generation member of Famille Hugel, a wine estate in Alsace, France, dating back to 1639. Famille Hugel produces world renowned bone dry Rieslings, Gewurtzraminer and Pinot Gris.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Oct 26, 2017 • 48min
Stefanie Sacks and Antoinette Bruno
Stefanie Sacks, MS, CNS, CDN, is a Culinary Nutritionist, founder of REBOOT FOOD™, and author of "What the Fork Are You Eating?" She helps transform the way people eat by using hands-on culinary experiences to inspire, educate and offer practical tools for food lifestyle change. Antoinette Bruno, CEO/Editor-in-Chief of StarChefs.com. discusses the latest restaurant trends she and her team have discovered while traveling the country, and highlights from the 2017 International Chefs Congress.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Oct 23, 2017 • 50min
Jose "Pepe" Hermosillo & Amanda Schuster
A "spirited" hour talking about two of our favorite subjects: Tequila & Cocktails. First we speak with Casa Noble Tequila Founder Jose "Pepe" Hermosillo, one of the Tequila industry's most innovative and highly respected Maestro Tequileros. Next we have a lively discussion about the past, present, and future of the New York cocktail scene with Author Amanda Schuster whose delightful hardcover book "New York Cocktails" (Cider Mill Press) is now in release.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Oct 12, 2017 • 50min
Susan Westmoreland & Barton Seaver
As Food Director of Good Housekeeping, one of the nation's most respected consumer magazines, Susan Westmoreland oversees recipe development, editorial print, digital and video content and cookbooks. Author of "American Seafood" and "Two If By Sea," Chef Barton Seaver leads the Sustainable Seafood & Health Initiative at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and is Senior Advisor for Sustainable Seafood Innovations at the University of New England. This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Oct 5, 2017 • 50min
Sherry Yard and Pascaline Lepeltier, MS
Chef Sherry Yard, Chief Operating Officer for Tuck Hospitality Group, a division of iPic Entertainment, oversees the company's many restaurant concepts. Sherry's career path start at Rainbow Room in NYC. She spent nearly 20 years with Wolfgang Puck's empire as an Executive Partner and award winning Pastry Chef. Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier shares her passion for natural and biodynamic wines and her native Loire Valley. Pascaline oversaw the award winning wine program at Le Rouge Tomate.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Sep 28, 2017 • 51min
Philip LaRocca, LaRocca Vineyards
Philip LaRocca, Founder of LaRocca Vineyards in Northern California's Sierra foothills, is a pioneer in organic farming and wine-making. He discusses both rewards and challenges of organic farming and why he believes organic is better for your health, the environment and for business. A former road manager for Creedence Clearwater Revival, Phil shares anecdotes from his life with the band, his transition into organic apple farming and his commitment to 100% organic wine production.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Sep 21, 2017 • 50min
Deborah Brenner and Chef Gustavo Rios
Deborah Brenner created Women of the Vine & Spirits to support the advancement of women in the beverage alcohol industry through networking events, career and leadership workshops and an annual global symposium. The town of Calistoga, located in the northern tip of Napa Valley, is known for its hot springs and mud baths. Calistoga is also a hot spot for dining and world- renowned local wineries. Chef Gustavo oversees the kitchen at Evangeline, a small restaurant with a creole-accented menu. This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Sep 18, 2017 • 51min
Michel Rolland, "The Flying Winemaker"
He's "The Flying Winemaker" whose international influence in the wine world is unparalleled. Bordeaux-based oenologist, Michel Rolland, consults for more than 100 estates in 14 countries. Another 400 wine estates utilize the services of his laboratories located in France and Mendoza. Celebrating his 45th harvest in 2017 and showing no signs of slowing down as he approaches 70, Michel shares his thoughts on terroir, climate change, his estates in Bordeaux and Argentina and his passion for wine.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Sep 7, 2017 • 50min
Chef Ana Sortun (Oleana, Sofra, Sarma)
A trip to Turkey while studying in Paris at La Varenne Cooking School as a young girl inspired Chef & Restaurateur Ana Sortun to specialize in the foods of Turkey and the Middle East in her three restaurants, Oleana, Sofra Bakery & Cafe and Sarma, all located in the greater Boston area. Ana is author of two cookbooks, "Spice," and "Soframiz" (with Pastry Chef Maura Kilpatrick).This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
Aug 31, 2017 • 47min
Ryan Burk and Ben Branson
Ryan Burk, Head Cider Maker at Angry Orchard in Walden, NY, is responsible for research and development for the apple farm's renowned hard ciders. He discusses the process of making cider and styles. Raised on a farm in Lincolnshire, England, Ben Branson studied the "Art of Distillation" (pub. 1651) and recipes for medicinal elixirs to create Seedlip, a distilled botanical beverage that offers an alcohol-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, calorie-free option for nondrinkers and creative bartenders.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-table-live--1277037/support.
