NYC Food and Wine Show

First of all let me apologize for long time no write. But Im back from NYC and want to share with u how GREAT it was. I worked the show on Saturday for ZYR Vodka hhtp://zyrvodka.com I got to meet the other ZYR Brand Ambassadors and soooo many people in the food and wine industry. U know I was in HEAVEN. Yes of course celebrities too. Aaron McCargo hhtp://aaronmccargo.com Scott Conant http://scarpettanyc.com/ Iron Chef America host Mark Dacascos Marcus Samulson hhtp://aquvit.com to name a few!!!! Yes I was excited and yes I was luvin every minute fo it. I took some video which has to be edited and will be posted soon. I also took many photos that will be posted. The food was delicious and many times very unique. Braised lamb sliders, seafood salad with a lemon vinaigrette, chowder that was the best ever, tomato basil sauce from an old family recipe. Sooo much its hard to remember. I do remember it was all good, all fresh and all served with love. That must have been the secret ingredient!!! And the Wine and Spirits werent bad either!!! More to come, stay tuned Ciao

COOKING WITH CINDY

Well Well Well Its time to get cooking. Click on the title to see the video. I started working on my first ever on line cooking series. It will be instructional but fun, easy to follow and educational and most of all you can eat your work!!! Now you cant say that about most classes. The lessons will be live time over the internet soo you can follow along just like we were in the kitchen together. I will email you the recipe and ingredients you will need in advance so you will be ready to cook with me. You can email your questions live time and I will answer you live time. How cool is that. Or you can down load the lesson and watch at your convenience. You can watch alone or have friends over and make it a party!! No worries just easy going Cooking with Cindy! Would you be interest in taking classes? What would you like to learn to cook? Let me know Grazie, Cindy

STILL WORKING ON THE NAME

Hi everyone, Well the consensus was a thumbs down on the name Outrageous Olives. To many peeps thought it was aggressive, unpleasant and kinda negative so its a no go. I have come up with another option, many to be precise but have narrowed it way down. What do ya think about QUEEN OF OLIVES? Regal isnt it. Ya know olives have a very regal history. Olives were considered more valuable than gold at one time. Highly sought after and used as currency. So what do ya think? OUEEN OF OLIVES. I always wanted to be the queen. I can wear my crown of olives. Hmmm, fashion statement!!! Im working it all the time. OK let me know, thumbs up or thumbs down???

WOW HAS IT BEEN THIS LONG!!

Hello Boys and Girl, I guess I lost track or lost my mind or have just been soo busy that I have not updated all of you. Well here goes... Ive been working on new packaging and a new name for my "soontobefamousolives' OUTRAGEOUS OLIVES Hmmm, what do you think? I like it because they are outrageous, dah and the definition is "to exceed the bounds of what is right and proper!" Oh yah, thats what Im talking about. Over the top for sure. We are talking about flavor of course. Amazing, outstanding, delicious, bursting with OUTRAGEOUS OLIVE flavor. Let me know what you think about the name. Im also working on the packaging for my new accounts. Yes you heard it here first. We are opening up the wholesale division of the company and will be selling into retail stores such as liquor stores, dellis, produce markets and groceries. Quantum Leaps here. Buying lots of olives and lots of other stuff to make the olives OUTRAGEOUS!!!! OK you get the picture. All suggestions and comments graciously accepted. Dont be shy otah. Ciao

CHOP IT, MIX IT, EAT IT

Hey boys and girls, sorry so long no write but family in town and its been one meal after another. So now what do I do. Start cooking of course! Im in development. My new luncheon menu that is. Im working on the next most amazingly scrumptious sandwich ever. Im not kidding. Ive got plenty of classics but now its time for over the top, reach for the fence, delicious with a twist. Flavors that blend well and are tasty but make you say"HMMM, what is that" Memorable and leave you wanting more. Just one more bite. Yum. Im testing out a few ideas this week. Do you have any suggestions? Unique is the key. Interesting on steroids. You know what Im talking about. All suggestions welcomed. I will test out your idea and let you know how it works. Menu will be out soon. keep posted. Later, back to the kitchen.

HSN Audition Yeepie

Yesterday was my audition for HSN (home shopping network) for an on air chef. I got to make something and explain the recipe. I made Bruchetta 3 ways. First was a tapenade spread on crostini and topped with parsley. Tapenade is an olive, garlic, capers and olive oil paste which can be used for many things. I mixed it with sour cream and made it into Bruschetta #1. Next I made a pesto spread with my take on pesto which has Italian parsley and lemon in addition to basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, pine nuts and evoo. Pesto is not just for pasta any more. I mixed in sour cream and topped it with chopped olives for Bruschetta #2. #3 was my take on the familar tomato bruschetta topping. I chopped tomato, onion, garlic, parsley and mixed it with evoo, Italian seasoning (my own blend of oregano, thyme, basil, rosemary and more) and the special ingredient.... chopped olives, S&P to taste, Yummie. This topping can be used on pasta for a fresh and delicious sauce. Try it!! I also had a plate of my "soon to be famous" Sicilian Garlic Olives. The crew loved everything so I hope I was able to influence their decision by getting them in the stomach. Watch out Wolfgang!! :)

LETS DO THIS

Hi all, I want to let you know I am now the Brand Ambassador for ZYR Russian Vodka. I will be doing tastings and events throughout the Tampabay area introducing this amazing Vodka. I love Vodka and have always enjoyed premium vodka. ZYR beats them all. Its smoother and easier to enjoy. I will be Zyrifying (pronounced zeer) the west coast of Florida. ZYR is unique. It is made from wheat and rye in small batches and has no sugar or flavors added. Zyr received 100 points from the Wine Enthusiast and is the Triple Crown Winner!! Zyr has to be tasted to be believed. I hope you will attend one of my tastings soon. How about some Sicilian Garlic Olives with your ZYR. A perfect combination. Next event in Tampa is The Gourmet Festival at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Tampa, August 6th. Go to The Centre for Women website to purchase tickets. Hope to see you there.