Inside the Food Channel

Oh, flavorful cooking wines, where have you been all my life? Sure, I have a liquor cabinet stocked with... how old is that Marsala? Holland House has a line of flavors including Marsala, Sake and Sherry that have a more stable shelf life and can add flavor to just about anything. Click, listen, and get creative.
:90 Second Asian Chili Shrimp with Sesame Noodles:
http://www.foodchannel.com/shows/90-seconds/90-second-asian-chili-shrimp-sesame-noodles/
Cooking Wine Taps Into Ethnic Trend:
http://www.foodchannel.com/articles/article/cooking-wine-taps-ethnic-trend/

Why on earth do we celebrate the corn dog on only one day a year? March 22nd is National Corn Dog Day, and The Food Channel thinks this is as good an excuse as any to host a serious discussion about food on a stick, dipping sauce choices, and the delicious new food product concept that Locke and Joy are convinced will save the world. Kay... not so much.
Cozy Dog
http://www.cozydogdrivein.com
Sonic
http://www.sonicdrivein.com/MenuItem/coneys-hot-dogs/corn-dog

During Paris Fashion Week, Chanel staged its latest collection in a supermarket set, shelves lined with Chanel-branded products. This juxtaposition of fashion and food reflects the grocery store's evolution from necessity stop to lifestyle center where people go to shop, drink, dine, see and be seen. From wine and food concierges to man aisles, Joy and Locke discuss the cultural shift that's changing the face of grocery shopping.
photo courtesy: NBC NEWS
http://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/super-model-market-chanel-transforms-runway-grocery-aisle-n44146
Chanel
http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fashion.html

Say goodbye to the outdated cheese and cracker platter. Party trays are getting more delicious and hosts are getting more creative, serving treats like biscotti with spreads, fondues, even Rice Krispies Treat dippers. Gather 'round the punch bowl as Joy, Kay & Locke ponder savory cupcakes, purpose-burnt fruit and everything else that hip party-goers are clamoring for.
Bittersweet Chocolate Fondue
http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/bittersweet-chocolate-fondue/
Hot Dog and Garlic Bun Fondue
http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/hot-dog-and-garlic-bun-fondue/
Nonni's THINaddictives
http://nonnis.com
Hurts Donut, Springfield, MO
https://www.facebook.com/HurtsDonutCompany
Fat Witch Bakery
http://www.fatwitch.com/index.html#replay
Taco Bell
http://www.tacobell.com
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats
http://www.ricekrispies.com/recipes/the-original-treats

National Chili Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in February, according to the website with the same name. Just in time for another lousy weather weekend, Locke & Joy ponder this homestyle favorite. Whether you give it an ethnic flair with Indian spices or top it off with fried okra, you can't mess it up--but you sure can dress it up.
Chicken and White Bean Chili
http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/chicken-and-white-bean-chili/
Veggie Chili
http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/veggie-chili/
Beef Chili with Masa Harina
http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/beef-chili-with-masa-harina/
Beef Steak Chili Recipe
http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/beef-steak-chili/
Patak's
www.pataksusa.com
Williams Chili Seasoning
http://www.williamsfoods.com
National Chili Day
http://www.nationalchiliday.com

The overall comfort food trend may be on the decline, but waffles are charging full speed ahead. They're versatile, they're delicious, and they're showing up at all hours--not just mornings on the breakfast table. Joy, Kay, Locke & Adam talk about their kitchen exploits in trying out new recipes, using waffles in everything from sandwiches to pizza to dessert, even how best to clean your waffle iron. Put your apron on, because the batter's up and the iron's hot.
2014 Food Trends Part One:
http://www.foodchannel.com/articles/article/2014-top-ten-food-trends-part-i/
2014 Food Trends Part Two:
http://www.foodchannel.com/articles/article/2014-top-ten-food-trends-part-ii/
Savory Waffle with Poached Egg and Bacon
http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/savory-waffles-poached-eggs-bacon/
Waffle Cookie Sundae
http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/waffle-cookie-sundae/
Eggs Florentine with Savory Waffle and Herbed Hollandaise
http://www.foodchannel.com/recipes/recipe/eggs-florentine-savory-waffles-and-herbed-hollanda/

The Castaway Cafe is both a local and a tourist favorite, nestled beachfront at the Aston Maui Kaanapali Villas resort. I found it strictly via word-of-mouth--something I hear mentioned over and over is certainly worth checking out. And I'm glad I did. I sat down with owner Gary Bush to talk about how he wound up in Maui, his philosophy behind the menu (solid, standard breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are prepared fresh and served in generous portions) and his love of wine. The Castaway Cafe's wine cellar started with 17 bottles of wine and now sports over 500. It's won several Wine Spectator Magazine awards and has become well-known among both wine connoisseurs and people just starting to taste the waters.
Castaway Cafe:
http://castawaycafe.com
Sine Qua Non:
http://www.sinequanon.com
Kosta Browne:
http://www.kostabrowne.com
Signorello Estate:
http://signorelloestate.com

During our visit to Maui, we ran across a roadside fruit stand with signs advertising "Ice Cold Coconuts, Organic Juices, Papayas, Mangos and Pineapples." But that wasn't what got our attention. A table full of fruits we'd never seen or heard of drew us in. The stand's friendly operator, Kadeem Johnson, was quick to explain fruit varieties like soursop, durian, rainbow and watermelon papayas, even offering samples. Here's part of our conversation.

From the perfect beach setting to authentic cocktails and traditional food, Maui's Royal Lahaina Resort offers one of the best Luaus on the island. Executive Chef Bernardo Salazar and Director of Food and Beverage Braulio Andaluz chat with Food Channel's Joy Robertson about the ingredients for the perfect Polynesian experience.
Royal Lahaina
http://www.royallahaina.com
Royal Lahaina Luau
http://www.royallahaina.com/Luaus.cfm

Buttery shortbread has never seen such variety! The Honolulu Cookie Company's pineapple-shaped treats feature flavors like White Chocolate Coconut, Dark Chocolate Kona Coffee, Pineapple Macadamia and Lilikoi Mango. Joy visits the Maui store on Front Street in Lahaina to sample, savor and share stories of the cookie's origin.
Honolulu Cookie Company
http://www.honolulucookie.com