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August 16, 2012
Highlights from Last Week's LA Food and Wine Festival
Here are a few photos and comments from last week's Food and Wine extravaganza in Los Angeles. The nation's top chefs headlined the event and cooked up a storm in the Jenn-Air Demo Kitchen. In addition to the events below, other featured chefs at the show included Giada De Laurentis, Michael Chiarello, Guy Fieri, Hubert Keller, Richard Blais, Paul Prudhomme, Fabian Vivani, Roy Yamaguchi, and Andrew Zimmern.A cooking demonstration presented by the one and only Wolfgang Puck is a unique opportunity to spend time with a genius who has long been the benchmark for culinary arts in Los Angeles. Pictured below Chefs Francois Payard and Dean Fearing join Wolfgang Puck for his Live - Love - Eat presentation.François Payard is a third-generation French Pastry Chef who cultivated his passion for the art of pastry as a child in his grandfather’s acclaimed shop, Au Nid des Friandises on the Riviera. In 1995, The James Beard Foundation named François Pastry “Chef of the Year.” Long known as the "Father of Southwestern Cuisine," there is no mistake: Chef Dean Fearing has a passion for what he does. The exuberant Fearing was winner of the James Beard Foundation Restaurant Award for “Best Chef in the Southwest”.The name Wolfgang Puck is synonymous with the best of restaurant hospitality and the ultimate in all aspects of the culinary arts.VOILA! In addition to the Wolfgang Puck demonstration, Ming -
June 02, 2012
Something Different
A new look at wine. If you'd like to be able to select your wine for the evening without bending over or getting on your knees, what about a beautiful built in wine unit from the wine experts at Liebherr that installs at eye level? These fully-integrated wine units can be installed flush with surrounding cabinets. Their handles are recessed to maintain the integrated look. Don't mistake the small size with entry-level "faux" wine storage. These luxury units feature treated glass doors with UV protection, continuously adjustable temperature controls from 41- 68 degrees Fahrenheit, and an LED ceiling light that is dimmable to cast a cool glow across the room. The activated charcoal filter protects the wine from any interference from outside kitchen odors. Click below for complete specifications; Leibherr HWS1800 Grand Cru Call or visit the folks at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for the best advice on wine storage. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center 12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105 Studio City, CA 91604 PH 877 696-2987 -
May 08, 2012
3 Choices for Wine Storage
Enjoying wine has become an American pastime. Storing wine properly can enhance your wine experience. Here are 3 approaches to choosing your wine storage unit. 1. Economy wine cooler. In this case you are just looking for something to cool a few bottles of inexpensive wine at the lowest price. You could pick up a decent countertop unit for less than $150. For a few dollars more Universal Kitchen and Appliance Center has a larger Frigidaire undercounter model (FFWC35F4LB) on sale for only $224. 2. Undercounter wine unit with dual zone temperature controls and UV protected thermal glass door. This choice will help you keep your whites cold and your reds not so cold. Expect nice rollout shelves and an interior light. For a good name brand prices are going to start near $2000 and go up from there. This KitchenAid might be a good place to start. Check Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center for the best price. 3. Full height wine cabinet with three temperature zones. In this category features might include electronic controls. Separate sealed temperature zones. Low vibration specially mounted compressor, and LED interior lighting. Depending on features and price these wine cabinets will do a good job of storing really fine wines. Expect prices to be from $6,000 up. Click on the link below for a complete list of models and prices: WINE STORAGE For more information contact the experts at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center: Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center 12025 Ventura Blvd. Ste B-105
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