Marcela Valladolid Celebrates the Real Taste of Mexico

Food Network host, top-selling cookbook author and hard-working mom Marcela Valladolid has teamed up with Safeway, Pleasanton, Calif., to create the Marcela Valladolid brand. The new Safeway-exclusive brand offers a wide assortment of quality and flavorful food products that make it easy for shoppers to bring home a real taste of Mexico.

"Growing up in Mexico, I know what real Mexican food is--and isn't," says Valladolid. "I'm passionate about holding on to my heritage and sharing it with family and friends, and cooking is a great way to do this. Now, together with Safeway, I am bringing millions of people my favorite Mexican foods and flavors, rooted in tradition, but made easier for our busy lives."

Valladolid worked closely with the chefs at Safeway Culinary Kitchens to create the line. The brand includes dozens of products across the store. For example, in the ready-to-cook refrigerated meat case, offerings include Al Pastor Pork, Ancho Chipotle Chicken and Carne Asada. Additional products range from thin and savory flour tortillas and authentic corn tortillas to snacks such as Chile Lime Flaquitos and Salsa Verde Tortilla Chips.

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Gwen Edwards: Big Island Celebrates Hawaiian Agriculture

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Hawaiian agriculture is celebrated on Oct. 4 this year at the annual Mealani's Taste of the Hawaiian Range held at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island. The event showcases grass-fed beef and other sustainably raised or harvested meats such as lamb, mutton, and feral pig. Other Hawaiian agricultural products will be on display like coffee, fruit, vegetables, and honey. Admission for attendees includes unlimited tastings of all the goodies, I dare you to try it all.

Photo by Douglas Vincent of Kamuela, HI.

Chefs from all over Hawaii will gather to prepare a dish from an assigned cut of meat, so that guests will get to taste virtually all parts of the cow, including cuts that many of us are not so used to eating like heart, tripe or cheek. Last year I tried Mt. Oysters (bull testicles) for the first time. They weren't bad, plus I like the idea of using the whole animal. If we are going to eat meat it makes sense not to waste it.

Some of Hawaii's biggest culinary names will take part in the event including Mark "Gooch" Noguchi, of the Pili Group, Ed Kenney of Town, and Sam Choy, Big Island resident of Food Network fame. More than 30 restaurants (most from the Big Island) will be represented as well as East and West Hawaii Community College culinary programs.

The venue is partially indoor and outdoor, allowing guests to mingle in the open air as well as cool off in an air-conditioned ballroom. Alcohol is available ala cart, but trust me you will want to reserve as much real estate in your stomach to sample as many dishes as possible, don't fill up on beer.

Pre-sale tickets are still available for $40. Otherwise, tickets are $60 at the door. Don't miss out on the Big Island's best foodie event of the year.

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"Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World:" Bart & Judy's Bakery Celebrates 25 Years of Chocolate Chip Cookie Excellence

    SOUTH EL MONTE, CA, August 09, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bart & Judy's Bakery is proud to celebrate twenty-five years of producing the "Best Chocolate Chip Cookies In The World! "

"Back in 1988 I made a vow to produce the highest quality, quintessential, American Chocolate Chip Cookies in the world and that's EXACTLY what these are," states Bart Greenhut, baker and owner of Bart & Judy's Bakery.

"No expense has been spared in making our cookies: we use AMAZING, American and French Butter, FRESH Eggs, FANTASTIC Madagascar Vanilla, BELGIAN Chocolate and a secret ingredient... LOVE!" continues Greenhut.

"Best Chocolate Chip Cookies In The World " are one-of-a-kind, bite-sized, chocolate chip cookies whose ONLY purpose is to be the best chocolate chip cookies in the world and to propagate happiness. They're available online at www.bartsbakery.com and in select natural foods stores.

For more information contact: Kristen Sales at Bart's Bakery: (626) 258-0049 Kristen@bartsbakery.com or go to: www.bartsbakery.com

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Riviera Magazine Celebrates Linda Bilo-Brechtel's Premier Cookbook "my Sicilian kitchen"

    ORANGE COUNTY, CA, July 25, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- To honor the legacy of her parents, Angelo and Margherita Bilo, Linda Bilo-Brechtel has announced the release of her premier cookbook, "my Sicilian kitchen".

More than just a cookbook, "my Sicilian kitchen" is a testament to Linda's conviction that anything is possible in today's world--with the right mix of creativity, persistence and innovative thinking. Linda's Cookbook is a personal journey, featuring her parent's story, family photographs and the sources of her inspiration. It is an indispensable guide for the home cook and, at the same time, a remarkable resource for the serious cook or professional seeking traditional Sicilian cooking philosophies with a simple, no fuss approach to culinary techniques and the creative process.

Riviera Magazine's feature on Linda is titled "Delicious Designs". http://media.modernluxury.com/digital.php?e=RVOC

"The creations shared in "my Sicilian kitchen" have been prepared by members of the Bilo family for generations, and now are passed on to you and your family. Make them a tradition! Buon Appetito."- Linda Bilo-Brechtel

About "my Sicilian kitchen" Cookbook:
Working closely with her father Angelo to carefully translate the handwritten, Italian recipes of the Bilo family, Linda has perfected and tested each recipe to ensure authenticity. Complete with signature Sicilian dishes unique to the Palermo region such as Angelo's Signature Speidini Stuffed Beef Kabobs and Panelle, "my Sicilian Kitchen" features a variety of unique recipes that honor true Sicilian heritage. The robust flavors and brilliant colors of each dish will entice the senses and delight the palate. Perfect for both aspiring cooks and seasoned chefs alike, each recipe is simple to navigate, complete with easy to read preparation guides which feature special tips from Linda herself.

Published by The Press Group, "my Sicilian kitchen" Cookbook is available for purchase via
http://www.mysiciliankitchen.com/, Amazon and Ebay, with a list price of $29.95. Official details for upcoming book signings and appearances will be made available via http://www.mysiciliankitchen.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/MySicilianKitchen.

About The Author: Linda Bilo-Brechtel
As a California native and first class Interior Designer by trade, Linda Bilo-Brechtel has combined her passion for Sicilian food, the world of design, and her desire to give back, by releasing her cookbook "my Sicilian kitchen". Linda is the youngest daughter of Angelo and Margherita Bilo, both Italian immigrants born in Palermo, Sicily. Linda's interest in cooking and design was cultivated at a young age as she watched her parents create authentic Sicilian recipes from simple, fresh ingredients. A true believer that a passion for design can be translated into any industry, Linda has taken her skilled artistic eye and designed her premier book as both a practical cookbook with refined recipes as well as a timeless tabletop book that can serve as a conversation piece for guests. Linda hopes to extend the legacy of the Bilo family by sharing her family's journey and recipes with the world through "my Sicilian kitchen" Cookbook for generations to come.

Linda Bilo-Brechtel is an active Member of ASID, IADA, ChildHelp and the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. She has received wide acclaim for her design work which has been featured by Veranda, House Beautiful Magazine, Orange Coast Magazine, Options for Today's Fine Homes, Distinctive Kitchen Solutions, Remodeling Magazine and Orange County Living.

Additional Information:
Learn more about "my Sicilian kitchen" Cookbook by visiting:
http://www.mysiciliankitchen.com/
Purchase a copy of "my Sicilian kitchen" Cookbook through: http://www.mysiciliankitchen.com/
Amazon:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/0984805710
Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/ctg/My-Sicilian-Kitchen-Authentic-Family-Recipes- ... /150512062
Connect with Linda on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MySicilianKitchen
Learn more about "Linda Brechtel Signature Interiors" by visiting www.lindabrechtelsignatureinteriors.com

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