Thursday, May 16, 2024

Stanley Tucci Makes Sunday Ragu Maccaroni

SUNDAY SAUCE

ITALIAN GRAVY

STANLEY TUCCI

MAKING SUNDAY RAGU

aka "GRAVY"

The WORLDS BEST SUNDAY SAUCE

alla BELLINO alla PACINO

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Worlds Best Tacos Burritos Mexico City Taco

Taqueria El CALIFA De LEON

MEXICO CITY

TACOS El CALIFA De LEON

Tacos El Califa de León, a taco stand in Mexico City, won a Michelin star
Its famous tortillas cost nearly $5 and go best with a Coke, according to the chef
Michelin-star chef Arturo Rivera Martínez said the honor was 'neat' and 'cool'

Mexico City's Tacos El Califa de León has received a Michelin star, making it the only taco stand in the world to receive the coveted award from the French dining guide.

Not making a big fuss of the incredible honor, the tiny restaurant's main chef, Arturo Rivera Martínez, stood over his grill Wednesday searing meat for a horde of hungry customers as he's done for 20 years.

Asked how he felt about receiving the Michelin star Rivera Martínez said 'está chido ... está padre,' meaning:'It's neat, it's cool.'

Although Michelin representatives came Wednesday to present him with his well-deserved full-sleeved white chef's jacket, he didn't put it on. Not out of disrespect, but simply because his cooking area is tiny - 10 feet by 10 feet - and extremely hot.

Diners at the stand can only order tacos, and the meat inside comes from either a cow's rib, loin or fore shank.

The prices at the taco stand, however, are a lot more affordable with a huge taco costing nearly $5. Customers say the tacos there are the best, if not the cheapest, in the city.

El Califa de León has been around since 1968 and has been doing the same things that's made it so successful since the beginning.

Thousands of times a day, Rivera Martínez grabs a fresh, thinly sliced fillet of beef from a stack and slaps it on the 680 degree steel grill.

He then dashes a pinch of salt over the meat and squeezes half a lime on top before grabbing a soft piece of freshly rolled tortilla dough to heat it up on the grill.

Less than a minute later - he didn't share exactly how long because 'that's a secret' - he flips the beef, flips the tortilla and assembles it on the plate for the waiting customer.

Chef Arturo Rivera Martínez prepares an order of Tacos

at the Tacos El Califa de León taco stand, in Mexico City

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AMERICA'S FAVORITE FOODS

And SECRET RECIPES

TACOS BURRITOS

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SOUP - STEAKS & MORE

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Sylvester Stallone

The STALLONES Meet The POPE

POPE FRANCIS meets FRANK & SYLVESTER STALLONE

STALLONE FAMILY VACATION

PUGLIA

ITALY

The SLY DANCE

"PARTY" !!!

SLY Meets PAPA

POPE FRANCIS

SYLVESTER STALLONE

SLY & AL

The FAMILY STALLONE

BEST CELEBRITY CAMEOS

MEMORIES of ITALIAN FOOD

FAMOUS ROMAN PASTA

And More ...

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SLY & ARNOLD

CARVING PUMPKINS

JACK-O-LANTERNS

Created by SCHWARZENEGER & STALLONE

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SUNDAY SAUCE

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Monday, May 13, 2024

How Champagne is Made France

My FAVORITE CHANPAGNE

"KRUG"

PARIS HOTELS

HOWCHAMPAGNE is MADE

The PROCESS EXPLAINED

HOW CHAMPAGNE is MADE

ARE YOU GOING to CHAMPAGNE ?

FLYING to PARIS ?

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EPERNAY CHAMPAGNE

"The HEART of CHAMPAGNE"

EPERNAY CHAMPAGNE

FRANCE

TOUR The CELLARS

FAMED CHAMPAGNE HOUSES

INFO & RESERVATIONS

An EXPERIENCE of a LIFETIME

CHAMPAGNE REGION of FRANCE

TOUR HISTORICE CHAMPAGNE ESTATES

Connoisseurs Private Champagne Tour

MAKING CHAMPAGNE

The PROCESS - HARVEST TIME

TOUR CHAMPAGNE CELLARS

RESERVATIONS

DOM PERIGNON

"The FATHER of CHAMPAGNE"

The Connoisseurs Private Tour 9 Tastings

TOUR DESCRIPTION :

Discovery of the most famous areas around Epernay, Capital of the Champagne vineyard : The "Côte des Blancs" known as the kingdom of Chardonnay Grand cru and the Marne Valley renowned for its historic hillsides producing Pinot Noir where Champagne was born.

Visit 2 families of independent producers/growers with explanations on the Champagne making process, visit of presses, wineries and cellars.

Taste 6 different Champagnes Grand Cru/Premier Cru including natural Champagnes (without dosage), extra brut, old vines, vintages, aged in oak barrels, etc.

In addition to the Champagnes, taste the 3 essential Champagne alcohols and aperitifs : Ratafia, Fine de la Marne and Marc de Champagne from the Goyard Distillery which is the oldest in Champagne. Our discovery tour through the vineyards and villages of the "Côte des Blancs" passes in front of the "Château de Saran", a prestigious property of the LVMH group (owner of Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, etc.) and the production site of Champagne Moët & Chandon. A commented passage is also planned in the very famous "Avenue de Champagne" in Epernay where are located the superb mansions and production buildings of the Champagne Houses Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët, Pol Roger, etc. When visiting Hautvillers, village called the “Cradle of Champagne”, enjoy a private tour of the Church where the grave of Dom Pérignon, known as the spiritual father of Champagne, is. In Hautvillers, we will also stop to admire the most magnificent panoramic view of Champagne overlooking the Marne Valley in the hillsides listed as a World HAeritage Site by UNESCO where Dom Pérignon performed his experiments. It is the ideal location to take unforgettable photos of you and the breathtaking landscape. Here we will also discuss sustainable viticulture and explain the management of the vineyard. What a program !

Believe me, you will become an expert in Champagne after this tour !

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REIMS

FRANCE

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CHAMPAGNE

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E-BIKE CHAMPAGNE TOUR

CYCLE THROUGH The CHAMPAGNE COUNTRYSIDE

TOUR DESCRITION

Meet your local guide in front of Reims Centre train station, next to the office of tourism. Drive in the Champagne countryside to a typical Champagne House, Le Clos Corbier, where your electric mountain bike will be ready for you to ride. After a little warm-up to get comfortable with your e-bike, leave for some adventures ! Your bike will take you though the Champagne vineyards and hillsides where you will get to learn about the champagne region and terroir. Cycle back to Le Clos Corbier down the Marne canal. Visit the cellars and taste different champagnes from the family domaine. You will discover and learn about the champagne making process. After this memorable afternoon, your guide will drop you off at 07:00PM in front of Reims Centre train station.

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