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Join the Food Gal and Chef Jared Montarbo of Alexander’s Steakhouse For A Cooking Demo

Posted on September 5, 2016 by foodgal Leave a comment

You’re in for a meaty time when Chef Jared Montarbo of Alexander’s Steakhouse joins me for a cooking demo, 1 p.m. Sept. 18, at Macy’s Valley Fair in Santa Clara.

The upscale, Asian-inflected steakhouse recently re-opened in a new, larger location in the Main Street Cupertino development. Its centerpiece is a dry-aging room that’s visible right when you walk in the doors, where magnificently marbled Japanese Wagyu is on display.

Montarbo is a Bay Area-native, who enrolled at the California Culinary Academy at the young age of 17, before going to cook for Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Join the Food Gal and Lisa Murphy of Sosu Sauces For A Macy’s Demo

Posted on November 4, 2015 by foodgal 3 comments

You’re in for a spicy, scrumptious time at Macy’s Valley Fair in Santa Clara when Lisa Murphy, founder of the Bay Area’s Sosu Sauces joins me for a cooking demo at 6 p.m. Nov. 19.

Sosu Sauces makes my favorite sriracha sauce. The artisan sauce is hand-made in small batches, then aged in whiskey barrels to give it great complexity and a hint of smokiness.

Learn how Murphy gave up a career in banking and high-tech to spread the gospel of sriracha and Srirachup (that’s her mashup of her sriracha with ketchup).

Join the Food Gal and the Chef of Plaza Garibaldi for a Macy’s Cooking Demo

Posted on October 22, 2014 by foodgal One comment

On the heels of Hispanic Heritage Month, Macy’s Valley Fair in Santa Clara is proud to present a cooking demo with Plaza Garibaldi in San Jose.

Join me at 6 p.m. Oct. 30, when I’ll be hosting Kenneth Payne, executive chef of this popular, family-owned Mexican restaurant known for its home-made tortillas, mole poblano, fish tacos and other specialties.

Payne, who previously cooked at the Hayes Mansion in San Jose and Hyde Street Bistro in San Francisco, will show you how to make one of his signature dishes.

Meet the Food Gal at Macy’s Valley Fair with the Chefs From Palo Alto Grill

Posted on January 27, 2014 by foodgal 2 comments

At a loss as to what special dishes to cook up to wow your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day?

Come to Macy’s Valley Fair in Santa Clara at 2 p.m. Feb. 1 to learn from the best. I’ll be hosting a cooking demo with husband-and-wife team, Executive Chef Ryan Shelton and Pastry Chef Yoomi Shelton, both of the Palo Alto Grill in downtown Palo Alto. They’ll show you how to create the perfect savory dish and can’t-miss sweet treat for that romantic holiday.

Robyn on Dressed-For-Success Polenta with Herbed Oil: “This looks great. I was planning on short ribs for Christmas Eve, I think this would be perfect for that.” Nov 20, 09:48

foodgal on Dressed-For-Success Polenta with Herbed Oil: “Hi Karen: So true! That’s the same kind of idea. You could even use your fave bagna cauda recipe and…” Nov 20, 09:31

Karen (Back Road Journal) on Dressed-For-Success Polenta with Herbed Oil: “I make herbed oil all the time for bread dipping but I’ve never thought to use it as a sauce…” Nov 20, 06:38

foodgal on Shawarma Meatloaf with Caramelized Onions is Pure Ottolenghi Comfort: “Hi Karen: You could probably just do it free-form and put it on top of a preheated baking pan or…” Nov 13, 09:56

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