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 10, 2016 • 49min
Rajat Parr and Dorie Greenspan
Rajat Parr made a name for himself as Wine Director at Michael Mina Group in San Francisco including Fifth Floor Restaurant and RN74. He's added "vintner" to his resume as an owner in Seven Springs Vineyard in Oregon and Sandhi and Domaine de la Côte, both in Santa Rita Hills. Baking expert, Washington Post food columnist and award winning cookbook author, Dorie Greenspan, discusses her passion for cookies and her 12th book, "Dorie's Cookies," with more than 175 original cookie recipes.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.
Nov 3, 2016 • 52min
Johanna Mendelson Forman, Nora Pouillon
Conflict Cuisine and Conscious Cuisine show how food politics and policy impact communities and nations. Dr. Johanna Mendelson Forman, Senior Adviser, the Stimson Center & Adjunct Professor, American Univ. School of International Service, teaches "Conflict Cuisine®: An Introduction to War and Peace Around the Dinner Table." Washington DC Chef Nora Pouillon opened the nation's first certified organic restaurant and is a pioneer in supporting local farms, organic sourcing & sustainable cooking.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 27, 2016 • 49min
Blaine Ashley and Gian Annibale Rossi
Blaine Ashley is Founder of New York Champagne Week, Spirit of Cava, Fun with Franciacorta and Prosecco Pop Up, all designed to educate people on drinking bubbles. A 2016 Wine Enthusiast "40 Under 40," Blaine's own Champagne label is Bulle de Reve. Gian Annibale Rossi de Medelana oversees the vast and historic Castello del Terricio in Italy's Maremma where both indigenous and international grape varieties are harvested to produce Super Tuscan wines such as Lupicaia and Castello del Terricio.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 20, 2016 • 48min
Chef Rick Bayless, Todd Shulkin
Chef Rick Bayless has brought authentic Mexican cooking to America through his Chicago restaurants (Topolobampo, Frontera Grill, Xoco, Leña Brava), 9 cookbooks, TV shows and specialty foods. Recipient of the 2016 Julia Child Award, Rick discusses his Frontera Farmer Foundation and scholarship program. Todd Schulkin, Executive Director of The Julia Child Foundation, shares the nonprofit's mission to provide grants for culinary education, food literacy, food writing and professional development.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 13, 2016 • 45min
John Knierimand Yannick Benjamin
Pearls of caviar are prized by culinary connoisseurs. John Knierim, Vice President for Italy's Calvisius Caviar, explains different types of caviar, sourcing and production, sustainable best practices and how to purchase the real deal versus a mislabeled caviar knockoff. Honored as a Wine Enthusiast 2016 "40 Under 40" to watch, New York sommelier and para athlete, Yannick Benjamin, co-founded Wheeling Forward to provide advocacy and support for individuals living with disabilities.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 10, 2016 • 51min
Allen Smith and Jeff Quint
Made in Barbados, Mount Gay, est. 1703, is the world's oldest rum. Mount Gay Master Blender Allen Smith explains the British style of rum and, specifically, the Mount Gay style which includes a new series offering both copper pot and copper column distilled rums. Iowa native and ninth generation farmer and fermenter, Jeff Quint, founded Cedar Ridge Distillery to utilize the state's abundant corn crop to make local whiskey. Cedar Ridge makes 4 whiskies: wheat, rye, bourbon and single malt.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 29, 2016 • 51min
Chef David Waltuck and Adeena Sussman
Chef David Waltuck and wife Karen oversaw New York Times Four Star Chanterelle restaurant which served his special style of nouvelle cuisine for 30 years. As Director of Culinary Programs at Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) David now focuses on teaching, mentoring and curriculum development. Food writer, stylist and recipe developer, Adeena Sussman, has collaborated with the likes of Model Chrissy Tiegen and Food Network's Ellie to write top selling cookbooks. Her new book tackles Tahini.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 26, 2016 • 49min
Claus Meyer and Dominga Cotarella
Denmark's Claus Meyer has been called The Founder of New Nordic Cuisine Movement as shown through his TV shows, cookbooks and world renowned restaurant, noma. He's made a presence in New York with Agern restaurant, Great Northern Food Hall, Meyer's Begeri and a social initiative with his Melting Pot Foundation. Italy's Dominga Cotarella discusses her family's Falesco Winery, founded in 1979 by her father and uncle, both acclaimed winemakers. Falesco has estates both in Umbria and Lazio.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 15, 2016 • 51min
Nirmala Narine and Michael Klug
Founder of Nirmala's Kitchen, Nirmala Narine travels the world in search of spices which she sells to top chefs and retailers. Nirmala learned to cook with spices in her native Guyana as a young girl. She is host of the TV show, "Nirmala's Spice World," is author of several cookbooks and runs a farm. Chocolatier Michael Klug oversees creative development for L.A. Burdick handmade chocolates, est.1987. He shares Burdick's history and philosophy and discusses why origin of chocolate is important.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 9, 2016 • 51min
Nancy and Sara Jenkins, Karen MacNeil
Nancy Harmon Jenkins is a prolific writer and speaker on global foodways. She is an expert on olive oil and Mediterranean cooking and author of numerous books on these subjects. Daughter Sara Jenkins is chef/owner of Porchetta and Porsena in New York City. The duo co-authored "The Four Seasons of Pasta." Each is working on a food project in native Maine. Wine Educator Karen MacNeil is author of bestseller, "The Wine Bible," and dispenses weekly wine intel in her newsletter, Wine Speed.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.
