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The waffle iron that lasts for decades. The one I still use today comes from a yard sale in Long Beach Washington (1997), the longest beach in the world.
Generational Waffle Iron
Waffle Iron Story
The request while at the beach home was waffles for Sunday breakfast. Just as we drove from a moment downtown Long Beach we find a yard sale. The Hamilton waffle iron is right for the best price of $2. It was a gem for the day if even for the Sunday meal.
This waffle iron has been around since then. It always works and makes perfect waffles. It has gone from the beach to home to the desert in a move. The children have grown and started there own families. The tradition continues with the waffle iron for my granddaughter.
Recently #FoodieEllie (my granddaughter) requested waffles for a Saturday breakfast. She said, “I am going to watch TV while you make me waffles, pleeaassee grammy.” I did take the time to make the waffles.
This is a perfect brunch after the 4th of July holiday weekend. #FoodieEllie loves blueberries and they can be added fresh it gives a nice squeeze of juice inside. Her 4th of July in Champaign Illinois was blueberry waffles. She found the blueberries at the local farmers market. Perfection.
Foodie Ellie Blueberry Pancakes
Waffle Recipe
Waffle Ingredients
Here is the reciepe for a great waffle for your weekend celebration. Children will be a great help with creating this meal.
1 cup all-purpose flour (we used Bob’s Red Mill Unbleached White All-Purpose Organic Flour), spooned and leveled
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk (Difficult to find at times you can do 3/4 cup of milk with 1/4 cup of vinegar), perfect buttermilk
2 large eggs (separated, whip egg whites to soft peaks fold in at the very end)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoon sour cream
Warmed syrup, fresh fruits, whipped cream, Nutella, or chocolate syrup. Fun to make it a selection for children and guests.
Waffle Breakfast
Waffle Directions
Preheat waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk and eggs yolks; pour over flour mixture, and whisk gently to combine (don’t overmix). Gently whisk in butter and sour cream. Fold in whipped egg whites.
Following the manufacturer’s instructions, cook waffles until deep brown and crisp. (For a standard waffle iron, pour a generous 1/2 cup of batter into center, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edges, and close; waffle will cook in 2 to 3 minutes.) Allow your guests to top their waffles with their favorite.
Do you have a waffle iron story? Please post your response using #4ChionFoodie. Happy National Waffle Iron Day.
We all love the sweet pancake with maple syrup great childhood memories at the campfire flipping pancakes. Bring pancakes to your brunch as a savory dish.
Roasted corn with spring peas is a great brunch dish this season. Bring this combination to your Sunday brunch.
Recipe
Roasted Corn Pancakes with Spring Pea Puree Poached Egg with Roasted Corn Aioli
2 tsp. fresh mint leaves (1 tsp. fresh mint chopped)
2 TBSP Cold Butter
Sea Salt/Ground Pepper
In a sauce pan over medium heat oil until hot. Add the peas, onions, and garlic until softened. Fresh peas 1 to 2 minutes froze peas 3 to 4 minutes. Add the broth cook until the peas are tender. Remove from the heat add the parsley.
Place in the a blender or use an immersion blender. Add the butter blend till puree. Add the mint, dash of salt and pepper blend well.
Roasted Corn Aioli (can be made the day before)
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 Tsp. lemon zest
2 cloves of garlic
2 eggs
2 TBSP Parsley
1 Tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 Tsp. Salt
1/8 Tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup olive oil more may be needed
2 ears of roasted corn (remove kernels from cob)
Combine all ingredients except for the olive oil and corn kernels in a bowl of a food process until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil through the feeding tube while processor is running. This will create a consistency of mayonnaise when all the oil is added. It may need a little more to reach the consistency needed. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the roasted corn in the aioli. Can be store for up to a week in the refrigerator.
1 large egg separated (yolk slightly beaten) (egg white beaten stiff)
1 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 TBSP Canola or Olive Oil
1 jalapeno seeded, deveined, and chopped if heat desired)
1 Tsp. cilantro
1 ear roasted corn (remove kernels from cob)
1 Tsp. butter for cooking
Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk together the egg yolk, buttermilk, and oil in a medium bowl. Mix dry ingredients well with wet ingredients. Stir in corn. Gently fold in whipped egg.
Add a pat of butter to a griddle. Heat over medium heat. When the surface is hot pour 1/4 cup of batter to form 5 inch pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the top surface. Flip and cook the other side until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Poached Eggs (can use a medium over egg, yolk needs to be runny)
6 Eggs
2 TBSP vinegar/rice vinegar
Bring a large pot of water to almost a boil. Add the vinegar, which will help the eggs set.
Swirl the simmering water, and then gently crack each egg into a small bowl and release right above the surface of the water. This is very important in order to present them from breaking and to achieve proper consistency.
Remove the pot from the heart, cover and let stand until the egg whites are fully cooed and the egg looks like a smooth ball about 4 minutes. You want the yolk to be runny.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
To serve place the corn pancake on a serving plate, dollop about 1 TBSP of spring pea puree, top with poached egg (over medium egg) drizzle with roasted corn aioli. Top with sprigs of mint and black pepper.
Note you can make variations on this recipe
You can use mashed avocados in place of the peas
Add smoked salmon, Canadian Bacon, or half slices of bacon placed on top of pea puree or avocados.
Oscars® is throwing a party. The 92nd Oscars’® biggest party will be the Governor’s Ball. The theme of this year’s Governor’s Ball is ‘Magical Transformation’.
The Governors Ball Press Preview
Oscar® Party Planning
The inspired design for the evening’s party is harmony and relaxation. The color palette will be a soothing mix of copper and bronze metallics with accents of eggplant and amethyst.
Wolfgang Puck
Wolfgang Puck is again preparing the evening meal for this celebrity Oscar® party. He has revolutionized the dining landscape with a singular focus: to exceed expectations whenever our guests gather for a meal.
Mark’s Garden
Mark’s Graden will bring 400 arrangements that will be hand-crafted with white roses, radiant vanda orchids, purple anemones, and more for beauty at this Oscar® party. “For this year’s floral design, we really wanted to keep the spotlight on the stars of the show,” said Michael Uncapher. “With clean, modern design as the focus for this year’s Governor’s Ball.
The Governors Ball Press Preview
Oscars Governor’s Party Menu
Amuse Bouche
• Compressed Watermelon, Housemade Cashew Ricotta, Mint Agave Syrup (V)
• Avocado Tostadas with Crunch Cabbage and Chipotle Glaze (V)
• Mini Taro Root Taco with Braised Hibiscus and Tomatillo Salsa (V)
• Cucumber Roll, Green Chickpeas, Avocado, Citrus Confit (V)
Green Tea Almond Milk Mousse and Coffee Gelée (V) Kumquat Eton Mess Verrine – Pavlova, Kumquat Jam, Tangerine Cream, Meringue and Kumquat Tuile (V)
Bottomless Vertical Tart – Yuzu and Blueberry
Blackberry Spiced Layered Cake
Raspberry-Lemonade Cookie (V)
Salted Caramel Brownie Cookie (V)
Double Chocolate Chip Cookie (V)
Red Velvet Brownie (V)
Margarita Push Pop (V)
Chocolate Pizzelle Wafer with Vanilla Cream and WP Chocolate Stamp
Raspberry Marshmallow, Pistachio Sable Dipped in Dark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate and Yuzu Ravioli (V)
Red Wine Winter Spice Pate de Fruit in Dark Chocolate (V)
Cranberry Honey Macaron
Grapefruit Ginger Macaron
Translucent Candy Lollipop with Gold Leaf, Edible Flower with Elderflower Essence (V)
Translucent Candy Lollipop with Silver Leaf, Edible Petals with Mango and Jalapeno Essence (V)
Ube and Coconut Cream Pillow Tart (V)
Peppermint Patty Pillow Cake with Vanilla Sable
Boozy Milkshakes
• Bailey’s Irish Cream Milkshake • Banana, Oat Milk, Salted Caramel, and Bourbon (V) • Orange Sorbet Old Fashioned with Bitters Granita (V)
Housemade Valrhona Chocolate Bars
Dark Chocolate Horchata (V)
Dark Chocolate Turmeric, Lemon and Ginger (V)
Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream (V)
White Chocolate and Lavender
Chef Action Station SCOOPED TO ORDER SORBETS ON CHINESE DONUTS
Chocolate Sorbet (V)
Coconut and Lychee Sorbet (V)
Mandarin Sorbet (V)
Behind the Scenes
Menu Created by WOLFGANG PUCK and ERIC KLEIN VP of Culinary, Wolfgang Puck Catering
Pastry Design by KAMEL GUECHIDA, GARRY LARDUINAT, and JASON LEMONNIER
Restaurant-Style Service Directed by CARL SCHUSTER, CEO Wolfgang Puck Catering
Recipes For Your Oscar’s Party
Dinner Party
Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
Cacio e Pepe Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Serves 1 8oz Cavatelli Pasta 2 Tbsp Salt 2 Tbsp Butter 2 Tbsp Flour 1 ¼ cup Whole Milk ¼ cup shredded Aged Vermont White Cheddar 1 Tbsp Parmesan ¼ tsp Pink Peppercorns, toasted and ground ½ tsp Black Peppercorns, toasted and ground ¼ tsp Green Peppercorns
Bring 2-3 quarts of water to a boil in a pot. Add 2 Tbsp of salt to the water and then the pasta. Cook for about 8 minutes or to al dente. Strain.
In a heavy bottom pot, melt butter and then whisk flour into the melted butter. Continue to whisk for two minutes on low heat avoiding any color.
Add milk to the butter and flour mixture continuing to stir until the milk thickens to a creamy consistency and coats the back of a spoon.
Add white cheddar, stirring to melt the cheese into the milk. Add ground pink and black peppercorns.
Add the pasta to the pot and stir in the Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve!
Vegetable Rice Paper Roll
Spring Rolls
Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck Serves one 1 8” rice paper wrap 1/2 mango peeled, julienned into 3 inch sticks ½ tsp togarashi (shichimi) 4 mint, leaves picked 3 thai basil, leaves picked 1 whole fuyu persimmon, julienned 1 whole jalapeno, seeded and julienned 1whole cucumber, julienned into 3 inch sticks (Discard the seeds) 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce (recipe below) 1 whole fresh lime zest 3 shiso leaves ¼ c micro shiso Sweet Chili Sauce 2 Tablespoons of Agave 1 Tablespoon of Sriracha 1 Teaspoon chopped garlic ½ teaspoon of minced ginger 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce 1 teaspoon chopped mint 1 teaspoon of cilantro chopped
Combine ingredients and bring to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it begins to boil and remove from heat.
Take off heat and cool using an ice bath. Directions:
Take a bowl with hot water and place one rice paper round in until it is softens and is malleable, about 15 -20 seconds. Be sure to use to large enough bowl for the rice paper to fit without bending or folding.
Place the now rehydrated rice paper on a dry cutting board or flat clean surface.
Place towards a quarter of the way down the rice paper: 4 julienned strips of mango, 3 to 4 pieces of persimmon, 4 strips of cucumber, 3-4 strips of jalapeno, tablespoon of sweet chili sauce, zest a teaspoon of lime, ½ teaspoon of Togarashi, 3 mint leaves, 2 Thai basil leaves, shingle the shiso leaves on tip
Take the sides of the rice paper roll and fold inward, then bring the bottom of the rice paper and fold over the ingredients and gently roll upward.
Cutting the rice paper roll into desired pieces and garnish with micro shiso leaves.
Cocktails
Cocktails
Garden Party Martini (Non-Alcoholic Cocktail)
2 1/2 oz Seedlip Garden 108
1/2 oz Olive Brine
Dash of Celery Bitters
5 Drops Giardiniera Oil
Combine seedlip garden, olive brine, and celery bitters into a mixing glass over ice. Stir well. Strain contents into a chilled martini glass. Use an eyedropper to place 5 drops of Giardiniera oil onto the top of the cocktail.
When You Have Passion
1 1/2 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
3/4 oz Agave Nectar
1/2 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur
Dash of fresh ginger juice.
Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, passion fruit liqueur, and fresh ginger juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain content into a 50 ml Tequila Don Julio Blanco bottle and serve with a mini paper straw.
The 92nd Oscars will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. “The Oscars Red Carpet Show” will air at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The Oscars also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
Glamorous hits the Golden Globes. The celebrities bring forward the award season with glamour, fashion, and great memes to be around a long time.
Tom Hanks accepts the Cecil B. DeMille Award
Glamorous Memes
The greatest night to watch Tom Hanks. Not for his speech when receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award or anticipating if he would win for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture. He has the viral video of the night. Check out this moment here.
Nominee, Taylor Swift
Nominee, Jennifer Lopez
Nominee, Billy Porter
Nominee, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and Jay-Z
Nominee, Joshuah Brian Campbell
Glamorous Red Carpet
The first night of award season did not disappoint. The larger than life red carpet was not just celebrities, but large puffy sleeves, giant bows that missed their Christmas gifts, and long trains. This sets to tone for the upcoming season. Bright colors, beautiful androgynous styling, and glamorous accessories. See #4chionstyle for all things Golden Globe styling and fashion.
“Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood,” the Golden Globe Award
“Rocketman,” Bernie Taupin and Elton John
Joaquin Phoenix accepts the Golden Globe Award
Glamorous Night
The evening host Ricky Gervais took on the celebrities to the core from the hostless Oscars, sexual predators, to Felicity Huffman and more. The evening was filled with Ellen DeGeneres getting the Carol Burnett Award and a few our favorite shows took home awards:
L’Oréal make-up has been a staple on the red carpet for so many years. Being in this industry and working with so many other pros we have known that the quality of L’Oréal make-up is superb. We all own and use so many of these products for our Hollywood celebrity clients. The key to our clients and the red carpet are as follows. It’s all about the first foundation that looks like skin, but covers imperfections, and does not make the skin crack or look aged, or dry. Tough one right? Well here enters L’Oréal True Match Lumi. Problem no more, 40 percent of water and vitamin C, they know how to make it happen ladies. My clients, I work with for fashion shows and the red carpet will tell you I create magic. The magic is in the foundation and this foundation is outstanding. 5-star red carpet worthy. Hollywood glowing healthy skin, that’s what I create with this must-have product. The shades are so beautiful, colors are available for all skin types. Never pulls orange after it’s been on the skin, and never settles into fine lines.
Glowing on the Red Carpet
Glamourous Skin
It literally melts into the skin mimicking your own skin but better. Giving you that coverage but not sacrificing the look you are trying to achieve on the red carpet, which is healthy fresh flawless skin. The consistency of this foundation is fabulous and deserves its own Golden Globe. My celebrity clients think I have the magic, but the magic is in this product. It’s a definite must for everyone. Affordable for all which is even better. Like icing on the cake. The next favorite I used for my clients at the Golden Globes show is L’Oréal Pro Glo corrector and concealer, another 5-star red carpet Golden Globe worthy must-have product. Now, you are probably thinking how is that possible for something at such a low price point? Ok this one everyone can relate to. The under-eye area is a very delicate area that is the first to see the signs of aging, dark circles, puffiness, and crepey loose skin. Well, that cannot happen on awards night.
Red Carpet Glamourous
Celebrity queens in front of the cameras, pictures, press, interviews. No time for those annoying imperfection. Here enters, my hero. Saves the day, it is 14-hour to wear, and buildable. L’Oréal Pro Glo correcting and concealer. It’s so hydrating and the texture is so superb that it never looks heavy and dry under the eye. It also photographs beautiful, matching the rest of the skin. My clients do not have the dreaded raccoon eyes. It is so hard to find a product to do this without settling again into lines, especially under the eye. Well, look no further. I am bringing Hollywood looks to all of you beautiful ladies out there, by sharing my tips on things I use on the shows. Oh yes, the best part, price. Anyone can have this item as well. Major affordable, but the quality is impeccable. Use this product with a flat concealer brush, and don’t tug. Press outward gently as you apply. Because if you have puffiness And you press outward only, you will help to move that fluid out of the area it likes to hang out in. Key point guys. Oh yes, my queens, this product is also great to highlight cheekbones, inner corner of eyes and tip of the nose. For the real Hollywood glam glow. These are my choices and must-haves to start out your 2020 to a new younger-looking you. P.S. This is what I’m wearing in my photo featured here. God bless, your all-stars your all beautiful. The Golden Globe goes to All of us. Until my next review, be the beautiful best you are. Best always. Gia Klime.
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Vegan Dinner for the 77th Golden Globes. Setting a dynamic dinner for the elite of Hollywood is always a challenge. This year for the first time the Golden Globes has asked the Beverly Hilton chefs to create a completely plant-based menu.
Menu Golden Globe Awards
Vegan Menu Decision
The last year we have seen an increase in plant-based food from the Impossible and Awesome Burger. “For the first time the meal served to our guests will be entirely plant-based, a way to focus awareness on the need to countenance sustainable lifestyles as our world moves towards climate and environmental insecurity.” The menu has no meat or dairy in any dish. The Golden Globes takes the challenge and brings a star-studded menu.
King Oyster Mushrooms
Vegan Dinner
Vegan Menu
The celebrities attending the Golden Globes this year will find a glamourous filling dinner. The menu includes:
The appetizer is chilled golden beet soup. This is prepared with shaved candy-striped beets, citrus oil, pistachio, micro chervil, and amaranth
The entrée will be “scallops” made from king oyster mushrooms, served with wild-mushroom risotto, roasted baby purple, and green brussels sprouts, globe carrots, and pea tendrils.
The dessert is a “Vegan Opera Dome,” with choco brilliance, praline gunaja crumble, caramelized hazelnuts, and passion crispy.
Vegan Menu Changes
Executive pastry chef Thomas Henzi discusses making a beautiful cake without the use of gelatin, eggs, milk, or butter. This is a completely plant-based pastry. “It is a bit different when coming to pastries. You have to always learn new things,” Henzi states.
Executive chef Matthew Morgan says, “It is exciting to be a part of it. The statement that it is making is extremely important.” The menu looks to be as fancy as years past and the celebrities should have plenty to eat and drink.
Menu Golden Globe Awards
Vegan Drink Menu
Moet is here again with mini champaign bottles for the red carpet arrivals (1500 in total). The official drink is the Moet Golden Hour. This cocktail (500 will be served) is created with Belvedere vodka, Moet, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. 125 bottles finish off the Moet champaign at the Golden Globes.
Vegan Dinner Table Settings
Mark’s Garden is decorating the table with over 10,000 flowers. Vibrant and full boutiques will grace each table on the evening of the Golden Globes.
Menu Golden Globe Awards
Vegan Recipe
Golden Beet Soup
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 ½ lbs. golden beets, peeled and chopped into 1/2-in. pieces (6 cups), green tops reserved 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped (2 cups) 2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (1 1/2 cups) 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped ½ cup dry white wine 1 (48-oz.) container vegetable stock 1 cup water 1 tsp. orange zest plus ½ cup fresh juice (from 2 oranges) 1½ tsp. kosher salt ¼ cup chopped roasted salted pistachios
1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add beets, onion, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to caramelize, 15 to 18 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add wine, and use a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits from the bottom. Add stock and water. bring to a boil over medium; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until the beets are very tender, about 1 hour. Remove from heat; let cool 20 minutes. 2. Puree cooled soup in a blender until smooth; water can be added for desired consistency. Return puree to pot. Stir in orange zest, juice and salt. Chill 30 minutes or until ready to serve. 3. Thinly slice beet green tops. Ladle soup into bowls, and sprinkle with greens and pistachios. Drizzle with more olive oil, if desired.
Serves: 4 Active time: 40 minutes Total time: 2 hours, 10 minutes
The Golden Hour Cocktail
1 cup ice ¾ oz. grapefruit vodka 1 oz. fresh pineapple juice ⅓ oz. simple syrup 1½ oz. chilled champagne Fresh pineapple chunk Pinch of smoked salt
1. Fill a shaker with ice, grapefruit vodka, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Shake and strain into a coupe glass. 2. Top with champagne. Garnish with a fresh pineapple chunk sprinkled with a pinch of smoked salt.
Makes: 1
Ricky Gervais will host the high-profile ceremony airing live coast to coast on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC from The Beverly Hilton.
Stay tuned here and on our social media for exclusive coverage of the Golden Globes. #4chionstyle.
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Sunday is the 71st Emmys® Prime Time hostless award ceremony. The nominees and winners will be honored with an after-party,Brilliance in Motion, at the L.A. LIVE Event Deck. This will be an evening of exceptional food, talent, and drinks. You can even enjoy a glamourous evening at home.
Home Entertaining for the Emmys®
Emmys® Brilliance Party At Home
Entertaining is such always fun. There is no better time than the Emmys®. Celebrate your favorite actor/actress, streaming shows, and mini-series.
Create a great time that involves your senses. This will engage your guests. The food is one way to really bring this to light. You can create great courses that bring all five senses to the table (recipes at the end).
Decorating is always a lot of fun. The Governors Ball is using a rich palette of eggplant purple, magenta, coral, red, and Emmy gold! These are great colors for your invitations, table accents, and backdrops use scarfs or sheer fabrics.
Add fountains for just an added touch of sound. Crystals are a perfect addition to the table setting and capture the light from candles. Farmers’ Markets have beautiful flowers to use as a nice pop of color around the room. Add extra large pillows that can be used as sitting for the guest to sit while enjoying the show.
Have the evening be the formal attire. Then make a budget for the amount one can spend on the purchase of formal evening wear. Then have a golden trophy for the winner.
Gift bags for your guests as they leave is a nice surprise. You can include a personalized label bottle of wine (in Chandler AZ Down Time Wines creates personal labels), Fuji water, Lindt chocolates, and an Emmy® of their own.
Emmys® Governors Ball Theme
This event is one big celebration covering three evenings of Emmys® nominees and winners. This menu, decor, and drinks set with the theme. “The theme of Brilliance in Motion reflects both the extraordinary talent and creativity of the people and productions we honor at the Emmys®, and the vibrant experience we’ve designed for this year’s Governors Ball,” said Governors Ball Committee Co-Chair Halina Siwolop.
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
Emmys® Brilliance Governors’ Menu
This year’s menu will be one worth waiting to eat until after the prime time show for the celebrities. You can create a nice dinner party with the recipes included below.
TRAY PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Mango rice paper roll
Rice noodles, mango, mint, basil, and sweet chili dipping sauce
Maine lobster, burrata, crisp capers, savory basil waffle cup
Yellowtail sashimi, yuzu ponzu, red plum relish, crispy wonton
Chef and Founder of Patina Catering Joachim Splichal returns to the Governors Ball. This is the 24th year for the catering company. This menu is a lavish tasting menu of chef-driven small plates and reinterpretations of classic dishes.
Emmys® Governors’ Dessert Menu
Why not start with dessert! This year’s dessert menu created by Frania Mendivil. She has a passion for pastry. She began in her family’s humble bakery in Mexico. The official chocolate is Lindt.
DECADENT DESSERTS
Mini Milk Shakes
Chocolate and vanilla whipped Chantilly
maraschino cherry tray-passed
Mini Verrines
raspberry chia seed tapioca, Lindt chocolate pot de crème
Butterscotch budino (recipe below)
Mini Chocolate Cup Tarts
mango passion, pistachio chocolate
Homemade Cookies and Warm Brownies
Snickerdoodle Blondie
caramelized popcorn, sea salt
Double Chocolate S’more Brownies
Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
Emmys® Governors Ball Drinks
Every celebration needs a good set of drinks. The Emmys® Governors Ball brings Sterling Vineyards back. The selection of wine includes
Vineyards Napa Valley Chardonnay
2017 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon
Blanc and 2016 Sterling Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Blanc de Blancs Ferrari Brut, the Ferrari Brut Rosé, a delicately harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and a glorious array of vintage offerings.
FIJI Water
Ketel One Family-Made Vodka
The Marvelous Mule – An unexpected global twist to the classic ginger mule that incorporates turmeric and lemongrass
The Dapper Dragon – A delightful sipping experience highlighted by vibrant dragon fruit, papaya nectar, and cardamom-spiced coconut water
The Moonlighter (recipe below) – A playful riff on the classic espresso martini with surprising notes of pineapple and banana
The Helmsman – An alcohol-free option with papaya, coconut and tangy citrus to please any palate
Don Francisco’s Coffee
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
The 2019 Governors Ball Food & Beverage Tasting
Food & Beverage Facts
There is a lot of food that goes into the three-night event. Here is just a little insight into what it takes to celebrate the celebrities on Emmys® nights. Service • 20 executive chefs on-site in the kitchen each night • 250 chefs each night • 15 production managers each night • 50 bartenders each night • 600 servers each night • 9 convection ovens • 6 stoves • 15 fryers • 100 wine buckets
KOBE BEEF MEATBALLS WITH ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE AND CREAMY BECHAMEL
Serves 16 2# Ground Kobe Beef 1# Ground Veal (can be substituted with ground pork as needed) 3 C Toasted Ciabatta bread 1 C Whole milk 2 T Ground Fennel Seed 2 T Ground Caraway Seed 2 T Garlic Powder 1 T Onion Powder ¼ C Salt ¼ C Chopped Parsley ¼ C Chopped Basil METHOD: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. With a knife, remove the crust of ciabatta bread and tear the remaining bread into small pieces. Drizzle the torn beard with olive oil and toast in oven until lightly golden brown. While the bread toasts, mix the ground beef, veal, and all the dry spices in a large bowl. When the bread is toasted and dry, remove from oven and allow to cool. Once the bread is cool enough to handle, crumble the bread into a separate bowl and cover with the whole milk; set aside until milk has been fully absorbed by the ciabatta. When the bread is fully hydrated, combine the bread mixture with the beef mixture, and add the fresh parsley and basil. Mix well by hand until fully incorporated. Form the mixture into 2oz balls and place onto a baking tray. Bake the meatballs in a hot oven until dark golden brown and fully caramelized, about 10 minutes. Once baked, immerse the meatballs into the tomato sauce completely and allow to simmer until fully cooked. Once cooked through the meatballs are ready to eat but can be left in the simmer sauce to be served later. Serve warm with an ample drizzle of the bechamel sauce. TOMATO SAUCE: ¼ C Extra Virgin olive oil 8 cloves Garlic, finely sliced for minced ½ EA White onion, finely diced ½ C Dry white wine 12 Leaves basil, chiffonade 1 can San Marzano tomatoes, crushed 1 t ground black Pepper 1 T Kosher salt ½ T Chili flake METHOD: In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot, warm olive oil over low heat. Once the oil is warm add the sliced garlic and diced onion and allow to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often to ensure the onion and garlic does not burn. When the onion and garlic are soft and fragrant, carefully add the white wine and reduce to ¼. After the wine is reduced add the remaining ingredients and allow to simmer, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened and smooth, approximately 1 hour. Keep the heat on low and allow the sauce to simmer slowly for best results. BECHAMEL: 1 C Dry white wine 4 EA Thyme sprigs 2 EA Bay leaves, fresh if available 4 EA Garlic cloves, crushed 1 EA Shallot, sliced 1 tsp black peppercorn ¼ C All-purpose flour ¼ C Unsalted butter ½ C Whole milk ½ C Heavy cream METHOD: In a heavy-bottomed saucepot place wine, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, shallot, and black peppercorns, and simmer on low. Reduce the mixture to ¼ of the original volume. Once reduced, strain the mixture and place the wine back into the cooking pot. Allow the wine to continue to reduce until almost evaporated. Roughly chop the butter and add to the wine. Keeping the heat on low, allow butter to fully melt and then whisk the flour into the butter and wine mixture to start the roux. Continue to whisk and cook the roux until the smell of raw flour is gone, approximately ten minutes. Combine the whole milk and heavy cream and slowly whisk into the roux watching for any lumps that may form. Allow to simmer for another 10 minutes, adding more milk if bechamel becomes too thick.
Main Course
PRIME BEEF TENDERLOIN
Serves 12 1 EA Prime beef tenderloin 2 oz Unsalted butter 6 EA Thyme sprigs 4 EA Garlic cloves Kosher salt Ground black pepper METHOD: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season beef tenderloin with salt and pepper on all sides. Over medium-high heat in a cast-iron pan, sear beef tenderloin until golden and caramelized on all sides. Add butter, thyme and crushed garlic to the pan and baste the beef with the frothy melted butter. Once basted place in oven and cook until medium-rare, approximately 15 minutes. The internal temperature should be roughly 125 degrees if using a meat thermometer. Remove from oven and allow the beef to rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
WHITE CHEDDAR POTATO GRATIN
4# Russet potato, peeled and finely sliced 6 EA Shallot, finely sliced 6 EA Garlic cloves, chopped 2 C Whole milk 4 C Heavy cream 2 T Kosher salt 2 T Thyme leaves, chopped 6 oz White cheddar, grated 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a heavy-bottomed pot, sweat garlic and shallots until soft and fragrant. Add cream, milk, salt, and thyme leaves and reduce by half. While the milk and cream mixture is reducing, peel and slice the potatoes as thinly as possible and cover in cold water to prevent browning. Prepare an 8×10 inch heavy-bottomed casserole dish with cooking spray or butter. Arrange one layer of the sliced potatoes into the bottom of the casserole dish. Carefully cover the potatoes with the reduced cream. Sprinkle with the white cheddar and parmesan. Place the second layer of potatoes and again cover with cream mixture and grated cheeses. Continue this process the casserole dish is completely full. Add one final layer of the grated cheeses and cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil. Bake the gratin for 1 hour at 350 degrees, remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes to brown the top of the gratin. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Green Goddes Chop Salad
Serves 8 1 C Baby zucchini, blanched 1 C Asparagus tips, blanched ½ C English peas, blanched ½ C Edamame, blanched ½ C Green Romanesco florets, blanched ½ C Shishito peppers, lightly grilled 8 EA Broccolini, blanched 2 heads Baby artisan lettuce, leaves picked washed ½ C Green Goddess dressing METHOD: Prepare the vegetables as stated and cut all into bite-size pieces. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and cut into a bowl. Combine with cut vegetables and drizzle with the green goddess dressing. Carefully toss and serve. Garnish with fresh tarragon leaves and fennel frond. GREEN GODDESS DRESSING 2 C Watercress, picked leaves, washed ½ C Basil, leaves 2 T Chives, chopped 2 T Tarragon leaves 1 EA Lemon zest and juice ½ C Mayonnaise 2 T Crème Fraiche 1 EA Anchovy ½ T Dijon mustard 2 EA Garlic cloves METHOD: In a blender mix lemon juice, mayonnaise, crème fraiche, anchovy, Dijon mustard, and garlic cloves. Puree until smooth adding a small amount of water if the mixture becomes too thick. Add the fresh herbs and lemon zest to the blender cup and carefully pulse to combine and fully mix the herbs and the pureed base.
Dessert
BUTTERSCOTCH BUDINO
Yield: 10 portions 1 cup Dark brown sugar ½ cup water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cup heavy cream 1.5 cup whole milk 8 ea. large egg yolks 4 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tablespoon unsalted butter Method
Combine the brown sugar, water, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, place the pan on the stove over medium heat, cook until the caramel is dark, takes about 14 minutes.
Standing back with caution add the cream and milk to the caramel. This will make the mixture seize up at first, but if you keep whisking and let it heat back up, it will combine. Bring the mixture back to boil, then turn down the heat to medium.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and cornstarch.
Temper the caramel mixture with eggs yolks and cornstarch by adding a cup caramel mix to the eggs mixture, whisking constantly, then pour the egg mixture back into the pan.
Increase the heat to bring this mixture to a boil and keep whisking as the custard thickens from the cornstarch, should take two minutes. 6 Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter.
Strain the custard through a fine strainer to remove any big lumps that might have formed and portion the custard into ramekins.
Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and chill the custard for a least 4 hours…it’s best when you make a day ahead
Combine Ketel One, Chamomile Lavender Syrup, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Cocchi Americano in a shaker.
Add ice and shake lightly. Over shaking will cause the drink to water down; do not over dilute, as we will be adding additional Soda Water.
Roll in Soda Water and strain over fresh ice into a glass.
Garnish with a manicured lemon twist and fresh lavender sprigs.
** Easy Chamomile-Lavender Syrup
Ingredients:
Strong Chamomile and Lavender Tea
Sugar
Instructions:
Brew 1 cup of strong chamomile and lavender tea; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
Remove tea bags or herbs.
Measure remaining amount of brewed tea, stir in an equal volume of sugar (I have reduced sugar without much change in taste) until dissolved.
Chill
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There is nothing like a great barbecue with family, friends, and neighbors. Barbecuing techniques include smoking, roasting or baking, braising and grilling. We traveled across the US looking for the best.
Sugarfire Smokehouse Barbecue
Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ
Road Trip Cherie and Tammy Forchion
Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ
Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ
Sugarfire Smokehouse BBQ
Sugarfire Smokehouse
St. Louis is known for its arch and barbecue. Today I enjoy the meal with my sister Cherie. This being a late Sunday afternoon we realize that many locations are not open, but find one near the ball field, SugarFire SmokeHouse BBQ!
This is an award-winning restaurant under Chef Mike Johnson has studied with Myron Mixon, cooked with Emeril Lagasse and Charlie Trotter. It was a great experience of community, exceptional food (sweet potatoes the best) and BBQ pork and salmon.
St. Louis BBQ is grilled then sauced instead of dry rubbing, slow cooking over indirect heat. St. Louis is the top consumer of bar-be-cue sauce. The sauce is tomato-based and sweeter. The coffee BBQ sauce is tangy and sweet. This is the top area for pork steaks.
Mission Barbecue
Mission BBQ Wilmington NC
Always looking for good BBQ traveling across the country. Each area has its own special BBQ. Wilmington’s Mission BBQ is American and traditional to the area. This place brings the flavors of the region to dinner. Enjoying collard greens made with tomatoes, mac-n-cheese, and green beans with bacon, brisket and NC Style pulled pork with the vinegar BBQ (this food tradition is from original settlers, African slaves on plantations and modern ones). This is an Eastern-style sauce that is vinegar and pepper, no tomatoes. Barbecue is serious here making it all the way to state Congress to declare the official bar-b-q.
Mission BBQ opened 09/11/11 ten years after 911. There is a tradition in the 52 restaurants stops at noon on Fridays to honor the military members and stars and stripes. The decor follows this continued theme with a patriotic dining room full of tributes to those who make our country great. There is really nothing more American than a barbeque.
The staff is exceptional and gives a lot of insight into food and history. The food is a delicious find.
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s BBQ
Smokey D’s Barbecue
Lunch with my dad is at Smokey D’s BBQ in Des Moines, Iowa. The year of BBQ adventures and the history of each region is fun. My dad enjoys a half rack of ribs; I go for a lighter side with a veggie wrap. The menu includes great home comfort foods. The fries are crispy and seasoned. The ribs fall right off the bone. Next time I want to try the potato casserole. The BBQ meat and sauce are award-winning. The BBQ founded by Darren and Sherry Warth in a trailer in their driveway.
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby Q
Bobby-Q Barbecue
I enjoy a late evening dinner with my daughter, granddaughter Ellie, son-in-law, niece, and sister-in-law in Phoenix. It is a great location with exceptional decor. The bathroom sink is in the hallway near the restroom. The ceiling is worth looking up.
The menu is extensive and a nice variety of choices. The meat is slow smoked and topped with a sweet-savory bbq sauce. The mac-n-cheese is exceptional (Ellie loved this the best) and fries perfection. It is a great evening out.
The restaurant owned by Bob Sikora, a famous Phoenician restaurateur. He brings a Memphis approach to his bbq. The meat is smoked with almond and mesquite wood and dried rubbed.
Barbecue is a tradition in this country that is thousands of years old. It is a great way to spend with loved ones.
Heading west on a great road trip with my father. This is a dream journey with my father. He took me all over the west on road trips each summer. We begin in Champaign Illinois heading west on Interstate 80.
Lagomarcino’s Soda Candy
Lagomarcino’s Chocolate Candy
Lagomarcino’s Soda Candy
Dennis Winger Lagomarcino’s Soda Candy
Molina Illinois
Lagomarino’s Soda and Candy Store The Best Chocolates and Ice Cream
The City of Moline sits on the banks of the Mississippi River. We stop at Lagomarino’s Soda and Candy Store. This candy shop opened in 1908 by Angelo Lagomarino, a Northern Italy immigrant. The store is the fourth generation. They have handcrafted chocolates with the finest ingredients. The store has an old-fashioned soda fountain. The soda menu includes the Green River (A Chicago drink named after the Chicago River that is dyed green for St. Patrick’s day).
Taking my father here was such a treat. He recalls the stories of going to the soda shop his uncle owned as a child. He talked about IronPort soda, a Utah tradition. It is a cross between root beer and Caribbean spices. He went for the hot fudge sundae (a surprise at the bottom was more fudge). I enjoyed a variety of hand-dipped chocolates during our road trip back west. This is a perfect place to stop and enjoy. They are the recipients of a James Beard Award.
Activities and Fun in Molina Illinois
This city is situated near the Iowa state border and sits on the mighty Mississippi River. This town is rich in history with being a part of the Underground Railroad and the home of industrialist John Deere (In 1848, he built his first Moline plow factory). There are many fun things to do here.
Washington Square Charles Deere built an upscale three-story five unit Italianate row house in 1890. His brother-in-law, Merton Cady, is the architect. The initial name for the complex was Deere Row and renters were said to be employees of the Deere factories.
Downtown murals love the Midwest and the vast varieties of murals. Molina’s downtown murals provide a view of Moline’s waterfront, as it would have looked in the early 1850s.
Rock Island played a large part of The Underground Railroad in Molina. This was the first stop for many slaves seeking freedom. The first state near several water sources provided transportation undercover. There is also a set of channels and tunnels underground that provide another escape route.
Leaving the mid-west I recall the experiences and beautiful people I meet. They have made a lasting impression on my life. This area of the United States provides history from slavery to the industrial age. The loss of jobs and industries is present everyday. The areas are gorgeous to visit and see. You feel the hardworking middle class that drove America into the modern world.
Iowa Rest Stop
Iowa State Road Trip
Iowa Rest Stop
Iowa Rest Stop
Iowa Rest Stop
Smokey Ds BBQ
Smokey Ds BBQ
Smokey Ds BBQ
Smokey Ds BBQ
Iowa State Road Trip
Iowa Road Trip
Sitting in a car all day with your father is a wonderful way to collect stories about his life. The first thing I learned is he loves to collect maps. Iowa is a great location for this collection.
Iowas Road Stops
Iowa has the best rest stops in history. You pull up to find a store, information about the area, books, and free maps. The first stop in Iowa my father returns with a collection of Iowa maps. He opens them up as we drive out of the rest stop.
Road Trip Memories
We enjoyed a day of talking about the years as a child I traveled the western US with my two brothers and parents. The summer trips to Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, and Southern Utah. My dad would hitch the camping trailer to a yellow rambler and off we would go. We saw so many natural beauties. The adventures from my childhood are endless. The time my mother lost the car keys in the sand dunes. My father lost his new fishing pole the first time he cast out at Strawberry Reservoir. This results in our fishing trip looking for the fishing pole. This is never seen again.
My father is a military retiree. He spent decades as a medic in the Air Force. He would bring back great dolls, toys, and white lunch boxes they would feed the crew. He tells his stories of going to the Philippines, Japan, Korea, and Europe. The time he spent counting hours on the cargo plane counting the hours to coming home to see the three of us fight over the white lunch box.
Smokey D’s BBQ
Lunch is at Smokey D’s BBQ in Des Moines, Iowa. The year of BBQ adventures and the history of each region is fun. My dad enjoys a half rack of ribs; I go for a lighter side with a veggie wrap. The menu includes great home comfort foods. The fries are crispy and seasoned. The ribs feel right off the bone. The BBQ meat and sauce are award-winning. The BBQ founded by Darren and Sherry Warth in a trailer in their driveway.
Nebraska Adventures
The
time in Nebraska is spent traveling through various rest stops and counting up
more water towers. This is a tradition my sister and I started on the way out
to the Midwest in spring. Many times this is the tallest thing on the horizon.
We see a total of 177 water towers on I-80 through the Great Plains.
The
Great Plains is seen as little value to many traveling west in the mid-1800s.
Soon many ranchers release that the Verdant Platte is of great value. Today the
highway runs along this geography changing areas.
Winter Quarters,
Nebraska
This
location is a gathering location of the member of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints. A stop my father looked forward to seeing. Many members of
our family stayed here as they prepared to travel west to a new home.
There
is a history of death, birth, and husbands leaving to fight the Mexican
American War. They crossed the frozen Mississippi River in 1846. This gave them
time to gather much needed supplies to make the journey across the Plains and
over the Rocky Mountains.
Some of our relatives made this journey without basic needs including shoes. Some pushed their own carts. A few did find themselves in the middle of a winter storm needing rescuing to survive. This is a free museum.
We
ventured across the street to the modern temple. This is a location that is
used seal families together in family forever. Off the temple grounds is a
cemetery. We were able to find a few of our relatives’ gravesites.
Kearney, Nebraska
We
stay for the evening in Kearney, Nebraska. It was fun arriving late in the
evening and walking around to stretch the legs and enjoy a few McDonald’s
French-fries.
The food for the morning is oatmeal, nuts, dried fruit, and yogurt from Aldi’s, a wonderful grocery finds in Champaign Illinois (this is a store located worldwide).
Kearney has a beautiful museum, The Archway, that stretches over the I-80. This museum is a celebration, “For over 200 years, the path along the Platte River through Nebraska, once called the Great Platte River Road, has been a road to adventure. From the Oregon Trail era through today, the Archway’s family-friendly historical exhibit tells the story of those who followed the Great Platte River Road and helped to build America.”
Wyoming Road Trip
Wyoming Road Trip Cowboy Boots
Wyoming Road Trip
Wyoming Road Trip
Wyoming Road Trip
Cheyenne Wyoming
Lunch in Cheyenne
Lunch in Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyoming
The last stop before returning to Orem, Utah is Cheyenne, Wyoming. This western town is full of fun and explorations.
Guadalajara Mexican
Restaurant
We
find an authentic Mexican restaurant, Guadalajara, locally owned and operated.
The ambience of Mexico is felt from the decor to the menu. The food is regional
as well as traditional American Mexican.
I
enjoy Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo. Rincon de Guayabitos in the estate of Sinaloa.
This is a beautiful community that is a beach resort. It is known for fresh red
snapper and other seafood including large shrimp.
This
was a great dish with large shrimp, mushrooms, and a beautiful garlic sauce. It
is served on a bed of iceberg lettuce with a slice of orange. The heat and cold
with a touch of sweet tang from the orange inside a warm tortilla is perfect
after a long day of driving.
My
father enjoys an Enchiladas De Mole with shredded chicken. The mole is
flavorful with a nice hint of heat. Mole is a sauce containing up to 20
ingredients. The sauce usually contains fruit, chili pepper, nut, and such
spices as black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, and chocolate.
Exploring Cheyenne,
Wyoming
The
first thing you notice is the town is filled with large cowboy boots. This is a
fun scavenger hunt for the family through town. Local artist paints each boot.
We enjoy searching for these boots.
The
town is the capital of Wyoming. There is a great museum near the capital that
had maps for free. We leave with a stack of Wyoming maps.
The best stop here is the National Guard base that has F-84F And C-130 Aircraft (a favorite plane of my father). My father spent 35 years in the Air Force reserves as a medic. He worked a civilian at Hill Air Force base.
This
was a fun day exploring Cheyenne and all the history in this town. This town
goes from dinosaurs to the frontier days, and 19th century covered wagons.
There are great museums including
Cheyenne
Depot Museum
Cheyenne
Botanical Garden
Wyoming
State Museum
Cowgirls
of the West Museum
This
is a wonderful town to really see the migration west and the history of
settling the American west.
This was a fun day exploring Cheyenne and all the history in this town. This town goes from dinosaurs, frontier days, and 19th century covered wagons to the railway travel.
This was a great journey with my father. It was great sharing memories from his childhood, my own childhood, and creating new memories. The remander of the journey back to Arizona is my dog Hyde and I.
Utah State
Kanab Utah
Kanab Utah
Kanab Utah
Kanab Utah
Kanab Utah
Zions National Park
Big Al’s Burgers
Big Al’s Burgers
Kanab, Utah
Kanab is the location of all road trippers on 89. It is the center of many national parks, great river rafting, and tons of fun.
The town has a great old western movie museum, Frontier Movie Town. This is a fun look at old film sets long before green screen and animation. This is a free museum behind the gift shop in the cottonwood trees. There are so many adventures near Kanab they include
Hiking
Cottonwood Wash Narrows
Slot Canyon
Paria Canyon
Wire Pass
Elusive Wave
Zion’s National Park
Drives
Glen Canyon Damn
Lake Powel
North Rim Grand Canyon
Kodachrome Basin State Park
Explore
Coral Pink Sand Dunes
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Moqui Cave
Green River Whitewater Rafting
Lunchtime is at Big Al’s Burgers at the Junction Drive-in (Thank you Cherie for the suggestion). Must have a traditional Utah meal. I worked at a local diner Provo as a teenager. The best meal is milkshake, hamburger, and fries with a Utah tradition of fry sauce (mayo and ketchup dip). This was a lot of fun, good food, and super busy. What a great location for fun.
This is a wonderful time to explore and travel the US. It was great meeting
so many wonderful people and tremendous adventures. What is your favorite
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The Oscars® celebration is 91 years old. This year is the year without a host. Award season closes out with the top fashion, talent, and entertainment.
Constance Wu
Glenn Close,
Lady Gaga
Adam Lambert
Spike Lee
Billy Porter
Regina King
Ashley Graham
Michelle Yeoh
Richard E. Grant
Laura Harrier
Amandla Stenberg
Awkwafina
Danielle Macdonald
Brad Goreski
Stephan James
Adam Lambert
Red Carpet Fashion Oscars® Celebration
The best in talent and fashion hit the red carpet for a few interviews and photos. Style and fashion are colorful. Big bows on the back are in with long trains. The tulle and feminity appear to be an honor to Karl Lagerfeld. Men step up the color and look fabulous.
Lady Gaga arrives understated wearing an Alexander McQueen black gown. Audrey Hepburn last wears her $30 million diamond from Tiffany Co. that Lady Gaga is wearing.
Constance Wu is wearing a flowing yellow Versace gown with jewels by Neil J. Rodgers Swarovski.
Spike Lee brought a little bit of “Do The Right Thing” to the Oscars He posts on Instagram “Brother Prince Is Watching Tonight, Singin’ “IT’S GONNA BE A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT’ Ozwald Boateng designer of his purple suit. Congrats on the Oscar.
Billy Porter is wearing custom Christian Siriano couture. The jewels created by Oscar Heyman.
Regina King slays in a white Oscar De La Renta with Chopard jewels and Christian Louboutin shoes for accessories.
Glenn Close styling is a beautiful gold Carolina Herrea with a long train. The gown has 4 Million Beads and Weighs 42 Pounds.
Ashley Graham at the 2019 Oscars is wearing a Zac Posen gown. Accessories include Martin Katz jewels, Gianvito Rossi shoes, and a Roger Vivier clutch.
Michelle Yeoh at the 2019 Oscars Wearing an Elie Saab dress with Chopard jewels.
Richard E. Grant Suit by Brunell Ocucinelli. The touch of color down the front of the shirt is nice.
Laura Harrier at the 2019 Oscars Wearing a sustainably sourced Louis Vuitton dress as part of the green carpet initiative and Bulgari jewels.
Amandla Stenberg at the 2019 Oscars Wearing a fringed column dress.
Awkwafina is wearing a DSquared2 suit with Chopard jewels.
Danielle Macdonald is wearing a sustainable Christian Siriano dress made with cotton crepe vegetable dyed fabric and recycled tulle with Stella Luna shoes.
Brad Goreski is wearing a Brunello Cucinelli suit with Garrett Leight glasses, Cartier jewels, and Christian Louboutin shoe.
Stephan James is wearing an Etro suit with David Yurman jewels.
Adam Lambert is very traditional by wearing Tom Ford with a beautiful white flower on the jacket. Great performance.
This year the star-studded presenters include Elsie Fisher, Danai Gurira, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Keaton, Helen Mirren, John Mulaney, Tyler Perry, Pharrell Williams, Krysten Ritter, Paul Rudd and Michelle YeohAwkwafina, Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Tina Fey, Allison Janney, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lopez, Frances McDormand, Gary Oldman, Amy Poehler, Sam Rockwell, Maya Rudolph, Amandla Stenberg, Charlize Theron, Tessa Thompson, Constance Wu, Javier Bardem, Angela Bassett, Chadwick Boseman, Emilia Clarke, Laura Dern, Samuel L. Jackson, Stephan James, Keegan-Michael Key, KiKi Layne, James McAvoy, Melissa McCarthy, Jason Momoa and Sarah Paulson.
Performances Oscars® Celebration
Queen opens the Oscars® with Adam Lambert. The performance of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper much anticipated left the audience breathless. They perform Shallow from A Star Is Born. Other performances: Jennifer Hudson, I’ll Fight from RBG; nominees Gillian Welch and David Rawlings welcomed to the stage to sing When a Cowboy Trades His Spurs for Wings from The Ballad of Buster Scruggs; Oscar nominee Bette Midler is a special guest performing The Place Where Lost Things Go from Mary Poppins Returns.
Oscars’ Week Celebration
The week prior to Oscars is a celebration of the nominees and preparations for the Sunday event.
The symposiums present makeup and hairstyling, foreign film directors, shorts, documentaries, and animation nominees. This is a great time to get the insight to the creation of the top films.
The red carpet and Dolby Theatre undergo a creation to welcome the nominees and press for this night. The Hollywood Blvd. transforms into an elegant reception.
Achievement in Costume Design
Supporting Actress
Achievement Sound Editing
Achievement in Makeup
Achievement in Production Design
Best Documentary Feature
Recipients Oscars® Celebration
Best Picture
Black Panther Kevin Feige, Producer
BlacKkKlansman Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, Raymond Mansfield, Jordan Peele, and Spike Lee, Producers.
Bohemian Rhapsody Graham King, Producer
The Favourite Ceci Dempsey, Ed Guiney, Lee Magiday, and Yorgos Lanthimos, Producers.
Green Book Jim Burke, Charles B. Wessler, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly, and Nick Vallelonga, Producers Winner
Roma Gabriela Rodríguez and Alfonso Cuarón, Producers
AStar is Born Bill Gerber, Bradley Cooper, and Lynette Howell Taylor, Producers
VICE Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adam McKay, and Kevin Messick, Producers.
