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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

electrolux

Another foodbuzz event and this time it was a meet and greet at Relais & Chateuax in Midtown to hear about Electrolux appliances and eat some tasty treats brought to us by the River Cafe. This was fun and it was like a little gallery opening except we had name tags, which actually make things so-much-easier. I hate that I cant remember names, like tonights chef for example, but I remember everyone who had a name tag. The appliances are pretty cool and I will post a youtube later about that but for now here is the food.



The theme was holiday since we are moving into the season and our bouches were amused with this little spoonfull of braised pork, squash and a toasted marshmallow.



Tasty indeed and I have to say my bouche was amused, various other tasty bits were passed about and the food bloggers went crazy, this was a tapenade with goat cheese and pimento.



We talked turkey and how to cook it, when we all learned how we were given a sandwich.



Dont let me forget that we had risotto, oh yeah, real good risotto with a few of my favorite mushrooms, this, my friends, made the whole journey worth it. This risotto was - and I hate to say things like this - sublime. It was. It was everything about the rice that you want, it was all about the mushroom that you desire and it just screamed cheese in the softest most cheesiest way, it was creamy and chewy and risotto-y as it should have been.




The coupe de torchon had to be the pumpkin creme brule. I wont even say too much about this little masterpiece. I am making this bad boy for my next whatever. I had a great time and I was happy and fortunate to be invited.

34 comments:

Harmony said...

Wow! Everything looks great...I can't wait to see your spin on it all...

Christo Gonzales said...

harmony: this is my spin...the youtubes are just for fun

snugs said...

amazing, I can't get over those brulee filled pumpkins..

deb said...

that is the prettiest creme brulee I've ever seen!

have place, job and finally a car as of today. thanks for checking in. as soon as I cook a real meal here in my itty bitty cute place literally on the other side of the tracks I will blog again. insanely busy and to top it off I have the flu.

angels surround us and I am humbled

deb said...

you made me laugh. We will continue our chat later in the week. flu is taking it out of me. off to bed.

the laughing was good. the relleno idea tops!

Michelle Rittler said...
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Michelle Rittler said...

Wow, you're certainly quick with the review of tonight's FoodBuzz event! Can't wait to see the YouTube video of the stuff I saw in person. ;-)

I'll be sure to link to your review when I post my blog entry tomorrow! If you give you proper credit, would you mind if I put that picture of the creme brulee on Taste As You Go?

Emily said...

Bah. I'm jealous.

I want that pumpkin creme!

Queenie said...

Those pumpkins!!!!!!
Waiting to see how its done, don't keep me waiting to long...

Christo Gonzales said...

snugs: you, what about me, I was there!

deb: glad to brighten your day and I am happy that your chips are falling into place...yeah that relleno idea is a good one and I WILL beat you to it...

michelle: of course you can link me and use the photo - would you like a source or are you going to pull it from my blog?

emiline: something tells me you will come up with a unique variation on this ......

queenie: sadness since I only have the turkey prep on video but I can tell you how if that helps....

buffalodick said...

I don't think you'd see Electrolux holding that little soiree in my town... 2 years ago, they closed a plant that employed over 2,200 people... The food looked good, though!

Anonymous said...

So, Foodbuzz fed you twice in less than a week!?
Can't beat that. Looks great! Damn, I wish I had a job with normal hours so I could attend these things.

Michelle Rittler said...

I'll snag the photo(s) from your blog. Why make things complicated? :-)

tavolini said...

Very cool--how neat to hang with all those foodies and eat good food :)

Marjie said...

Those little pumpkin brulees are just adorable!

Stacey Snacks said...

wowie.
Sorry I misssed this event.
How was the turnout?
Did they have no shows?
I couldnt get into the city last night.
The food looks amazing! and that pumpkin creme brulee!
Stacey

Angel said...

HUrry! Quick...send me your autograph before you get too famous and forget all about me! ;)

Christo Gonzales said...

harmony: oh wait...did you mean how I would prepare it...duh...little slow here...

buff: it was put on by foodbuzz to showcase electrolux

zen chef: again I thought that I was going to see you....bummer

michelle: I cant wait to see what you say

Christo Gonzales said...

tavolini: it is fun and its funny to watch people doing what I do......

marjie: arent they though...and packed with flavor

SS: It was informative, I didnt ask if there were no-shows...

beth: you are a funny one.....

The Blonde Duck said...

I want a little sandwich on a roll....and pumpkin creme bruele!

Unfortunately, I'm simply not that fancy. :)

Anonymous said...

Gosh, those pumpkins look great! Wow.

+Jessie
a.k.a. The Hungry Mouse

The Diva on a Diet said...

Hi there doggybloggy - great to meet you last night. And, I agree, the risotto was sublime. Love your write-up of the event ... you certainly managed to convey the flavor of the evening ... and more succinctly than I, I might add! Great post!

Cheers.

m said...

It was great talking to you at the event. I'm definitely going to check out the disco ball donut battle video. And I think that was the first time in my life that I've had properly prepared turkey -- it may have made up for a lifetime of tragic Thanksgivings!

Michelle Ann said...

Love the pumpkin brulee... What does an amuse bouche look like anyway?

Christo Gonzales said...

The BD: it only seems fancy....

jessie: its such a great idea

The diva on a diet: it was nice to meet you too, I guess my lazy typing has its upside

duane reade: same to you, and I am glad your turkey experience is improved

michelle ann: serious? an amuse bouche can look like all kinds of things...

Mandi said...

You have become quite the social butterfly!!!! I cant wait to see the next soire!!!! It all looks amazing!!! I dont quit know how the whole FoodBuzz thingy works - can you explain, so is there a chance you will be creating any of your dishes at any of these events???

Harmony said...

LOL...thanks for catching up, I knew you would do it sooner or later. ;-)

Patsyk said...

I desperately wanted to go to this, but getting into NYC on a weeknight is tough for me. :(

Looks like a fantastic time though... maybe next time!

Anonymous said...

Marvelous evening, wasn't it? Great post and superb pictures as always. We've got to stop meeting on the escalator, though--people will start talking! Also, congrats on attaining the coveted number one slot.

Christo Gonzales said...

mandi: its just a place to read about and talk about food and food related things....you should join or at least check it out

harmony: I am not dumb but I play one in real life...LOL

patsyk: well maybe next time if there is a weekend thing...thanks for stopping by..

comestiblog: that was funny bumping into you in the subway....

Tanya Kristine said...

i love new york.

CreativeMish said...

Sounds like you had a fabulous time!

Hana Choi said...

I'm sorry I missed you as well! I must have been fully engrossed in the pumpkin brulee :8)

Let's definitely connect at the next FB event -- thanks for stopping by!

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