2019 August

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 2 - Episode 2 - The Cider Merchant Ed McGrath

August 24, 2019

Raise Your Glasses People!

Chef Gigi’s Sunday Suppers, Food Talk Radio is raising the roof once again at KSCU 103.3 FM by celebrating the kick-off to my second season!

I will be in studio LIVE with the infamous Ed McGrath, Cider Merchant! Ed McGrath founded the Cider Merchant in 2011, offering professional consulting, education and brokerage services to cider businesses and breweries across the land!

McGrath is the mainline man for our county’s National Cider Association, and also works with Portland Cider Co. Lucky for me, he coming by to teach me a thing or two about this historical beverage!

All those interested in the art of fermentation, won’t want to miss this dynamic guest. The Cider Merchant walks me throughout history and we brainstorm new food pairings!

Ed will be taking questions during the show!

Special Thanks to Guest Co-Host, Chef Miriam Wadleigh- Russell

Music by Lyle Mayes

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 - Episode 6 - Chef Almir, Author of The Brazilian Project

August 24, 2019

KSCU 103.3 FM Food Talk Radio Show. “Sunday Super with Chef Gigi” I will introduce you to the extremely talented, and knowledgeable culinary educator, Chef Almir Da Fonseca.

Hailing from the southeast region of Brazil, Chef Almir, an award winning executive chef consistently sprinkled with prestigious culinary accolades.He is a devoted culinary arts instructor at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Napa, California. Chef is also a national and international lecturer, and expert on the vast institution of gastronomy.

We will explore his latest compilation, his recently published book, “The Brazil Project”. Chef Almir’s life’s work, containing in depth research of his home city of Camops dos Goytacazes, in the state of Rio de Janerio, Brazil.

Chef Almir has his decades of study nicely wrapped up in 354 pages of impressive work. Chef Almir states his book is really in celebration of the great farmers, fishermen food producers of the world.

Check this book out : https://chefalmirdafonseca.com

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 - Episode 5 Semolina Artisinal Pasta - CEO Leah Ferrazzani

August 24, 2019

Pasta, pasta... and more pasta! I want to explore the origin of pasta and speak to someone who actually quit her day job to give small business owner a try. Listen to my chit chat with founder of Semolina Artisanal Pasta Leah Ferrazzani. Prior to starting Semolina, Leah worked as a food and wine writer in Los Angeles, California. She is now suppling her pasta to some of LA's hottest restraurants. I love pasta! Coming from a large Italian family, I pretty much cut my teeth growing up on it.

I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be an artisanal pasta maker! Leah Ferrazzani the founder and owner of Semolina Pasta certainly did. Leah launched Semolina Artisanal Pasta in October 2014 out of her home kitchen, converting her laundry room into a makeshift pasta dryer using some consumer electronics and a lot of moxie. Now, Semolina pasta is sold all over the country and online for home cooks.

Prior to starting Semolina, Leah worked as a food and wine writer in Los Angeles, combining her experiences managing and working in the restaurants and wineries of some of the country’s most acclaimed chefs and winemakers which include Nancy Silverton at Pizzeria Mozza, David Lentz at the Hungry Cat, David Waltuck at New York’s Le Zinc and Pax Mahle at Pax Wine Cellars. Leah’s background in creative writing and journalism.

As part of her small business commitment, she also donates a portion of her pasta making profits to her local community organizations that focus on food justice, preservation and education.

“Our values as a company reflect my values as a mother, an environmental advocate, a feminist and a believer that a successful business can be conducted with transparency and integrity.”

~Leah

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 - Episode 4 - Ends & Stems CEO Chef Alison Mountford

August 24, 2019

Fact: The average American family of four throws away a staggering $1500 of perfectly good food annually! Meet Chef Alison Mountford. Founder of Ends + Stems. Chef is encouraging people to reduce household food waste because it doesn’t require policy change, investment, or outside approval.

The bigger picture can be overwhelming but she believes we can start at home with meaningful change to improve a global impact! Read my blog post below and learn more about this week’s dynamic guest- and how Chef Alison is saving the planet one fridge at a time!

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 - Episode 3 The Planet Bee Foundation

August 24, 2019

"No Bees, No Pizza" ! Shouts the founders of The Planet Bee Foundation! Listen why institutions like Google, Adobe, Semantics, Stanford University, California Academy of Sciences, and Whole Foods support their mission. Remember, one third of all the foods we eat come from pollination!

Liisten in on my show: Sunday Suppers- Food Talk Radio with Chef Gigi on KSCU 103.3 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley as I try to catch a buzz hangin out with my guest Bill and Debra, founders of The Planet Bee Foundation. Learn how this local #sanfrancisco based #nonprofit is helping 🐝 bees and people!

Then #follow @planet_bee on IG Remember, no Bees.... no Food! stream worldwide at www.kscu.org

Music by The Pat Methany Group

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 -Episode 1 Agro Mafia

August 24, 2019

Mafia copies of fine olive oil, wine and cheese have fueled an explosion of food crime in Italy. It's estimated to be a $16 billion-a-year enterprise. The Italians call it "Agromafia"...and it's a scandal for a people whose cuisine is considered a national treasure. Can you tell at first sip whether extra virgin has been diluted with cheap sunflower oil or canola?

Listen in as I explain the growing slipperly slope of olive oil.

Music by Grant Levin Quartet www.grantlevin.com

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KSCU 103.3 FM Season 2 - Episode 2 - The Cider Merchant Ed McGrath

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 - Episode 6 - Chef Almir, Author of The Brazilian Project

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 - Episode 5 Semolina Artisinal Pasta - CEO Leah Ferrazzani

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 - Episode 4 - Ends & Stems CEO Chef Alison Mountford

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 - Episode 3 The Planet Bee Foundation

KSCU 103.3 FM Season 1 -Episode 1 Agro Mafia

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