Herbed Garden Cheesecake
Today on SD Living I will show you all how to make a simple yet fun savory cheesecake. Perfect for any party or a picnic.. Something different.. I use two great cheeses besides the cream cheese to create a flavorful cheesecake. Jarlsberg and Woolwich Dairy Cheddar. You can pikc these up at Sam's Club, Gelson's, Henry's, Whole Foods and many other great markets. Ask for it!
The Taste on ABC & Chocolate Shortbread
It's been a whirl-wind of a few weeks. Last week I was asked if I could pack my bags and get to NYC for a few days to work on Season 2 of The Taste. It was on in January of this year. I was a Casting Food Judge to where I tasted the foods of the contestants. It was over 100F and the humidity was high also. My first night in the city I found out a college was teaching a class on Salt Block Cooking at The Meadow (They have hundreds of salts, chocolate, bitters and flowers). Mark Bitterman has a location on Hudson and also one in Portland with a second Portland coming in. Check it out The Meadow.
Here is my recipe for the week. Rich Buttery Chocolate Shortbread. It will become a family classic! No eggs! Recipe
Two weeks ago I conducted my LA Coffee Roasting to Tamales Tour. Out September Tour is sold out, but get on the mailing list for the Holiday food tours. We leave from San Diego Area. Tours from San Diego
On Tuesday the 30th my segment on SD Living will be all on Cheesecake! From Savory (with two great cheeses) and the famous Golden Girl Cheesecake that I created for the show back in the 80s. I will post the recipe on Monday Night..
Lastly, we only have 2.. yes.. TWO spots left for May 2014 France Tour. This is my 18th season and it will be the best yet! A great 17th century (modern) villa and the prices are the same as 2009! Tours
See you on TV, a class or a tour!
George
Last nights class in San Diego.. all on Bacon.. Here is the recipe for the mini- Baked Donuts.. It is best if you purchase a donut pan from Wilton. They work great!
Today's set was fun and full of laughter.. I started the show off with blended Pina Coladas since its National PC Day! Did you know its the national drink of Puerto Rico...
Here is the recipe for the cake, cupcakes and also a drink..
Make sure you are on my mailing list and also a "Like" on my Facebook so you will keep up with my newsletter and info on my tours..
This Saturday (so sorry sold out) is my LA Food Tour.. From Tamales to Coffee Beans.. It will be great! Remember.. France is in May!
The Temps are high all over the country.
Here are 4 Traditional Salads with Fresh Homemade Dressings!
Now if you want to order my Salad Book with dressings.. do it now! Salad Book
The week has been crazy! I packed a dozen jars of jam (Fresh White and Yellow Peach and also Peach Ginger). Then I made a batch of Pesto. Here is the recipe.
Next Tuesday I will be doing my SD Living Segment. Desserts on the Grill. I will put the recipes up Monday night..
I used Temecula Roasted Garlic Olive Oil.. One of the stops on our Temecula Foodie Tour..
Hope you have a great weekend!
George
Reminders: Check out our 2014 France Tour and also Cookbooks for Sale
I have posted this recipe before. But I have had so many requests this week. The past holiday week I was the opening act/speaker for Camp Blogaway.. It's a two day fast intensive camp on blogging and writing. I spoke about cookbooks with my publicist Trina Kay. Saturday night I broke out the two bottles of "chello" Cara Cara Orange and Lemon.. I like to use it in drinks (re: Lemon Drops, Just a little in a shot glass, etc) or as part of my Lemon Triffle.
Here it is.. and make sure you make a double batch!
Also here is my award winning France Tour information: Brochure
See you on the TV, a class or a Culinary Tour soon!
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SD Living.. On the CW May 20th, 2013. Pucker UP!
It's Lemon Time!
Welome to my blog and site. On Today's show I created my Citrus Lemon Glazed Cake. You can get the recipe here: Lemon Cake Recipe
I used 3 great products (BeaterBlade, ZestN'est and the JuiceLab) that you can find at Great News in Pacific Beach area or online here.
Information on my tours is found here: Tour Info
Award winning George Geary Tour Company will be traveling with a lucky group of people to the 18th season to the South of France in May 2014 This trip is all new all exciting! Nothing like any of the previous years! Everything but your flight is included! And the pricing is the same as 2009. Years prior you would have to have a rental car.. Not now! We pick you up at the airport and off to the Adventures of France. If you have any foodie friends that you think would enjoy this trip please pass on the information!
Here is a link to the brochure France 2014
French Butter Cookies
I "Americanize" these.. The French would only dip on side in chocolate only.. I like to drizzle the entire cookie. These are simple and buttery! Also, you can use the higher priced butters for more of a rich taste! Enjoy!
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffeecake
A few nights ago I taught a Breakfast Brunch Breads class at Southern Seasons in Chapel Hill, NC.. Here is one of the recipes for all of you to try.. You can make it a few days ahead and freeze it if you like. ALso try different berries like blueberries or strawberries.
Enjoy
The World of Strawberries... Glace Them!
For ten years most of you know I was the Corporate Chef for Driscoll's Berries Associates. I learned so much and was able to teach it in my classes. I attended a 3 day event in Watsonville, CA that they call " Driscoll University" From packaging of the berries to picking a flat and the judging of the product. You also learned how the berries go from field to home..
First the long stem berry... Its called the King Berry. only one comes from the plant and its normally the first berry off of the plant. I used to think that a long stemmed berry was made up of a careful picker that would cut the berry further of the plant.
Water damages berries! Do not wash your berries until right before you need to use them.
For every hour berries are out of refrigeration, you loose one day of freshness. Berries will last about 8 days if they are stored correctly. I act like berries are like ice cream! Place into a single layer on a tray into your fridge.
Here is a recipe for Glace Berries. I made them in Dayton, OH at Dorothy Lane Market. You can use these as decoration on a cake.
Enjoy!
Rarely do I have room in any of my classes in Indiana.. Here are some links for upcoming classes:
Pucker Up: It’s the Lemons
April 15th, 2013 6:30pm
Springtime Cakes
April 23rd, 2013 6:30pm
The Sweet Life: Desserts of the 80s TV Shows
April 24th, 2013 6:30pm
All Classes held at:
KitchenArts is Located at: 1550 Win Hentschel Blvd West Lafayette, IN 47906-4144 765-497-3878
Zesty Smoked Salmon Spread
Most of us do not use our food processors enough. The first thing I hear.. "I hate washing it!" OK OK.. so what appliance do you not have to wash? I think its the awkwardness of the parts.. You have a lid that has a tube that falls out and the lid or cover will not sit right, then the blade.. OH that's another storey.. Do not try to take the blade out of the bowl when you are talking and not paying attention.. Yes.. I had to throw away everything. Then you have the bowl.. Lastly the housing that does not get wet. Well. make some appetizers, salsas and spreads with the machine. Stop having it just sit on your counter! If you are in need of more recipes besides this one, I have two books on the subject. 125 Best Food Processor Recipes and 650 Best. All in my store.
Here is the recipe: Zesty Smoked Salmon Spread
One of the things I bring back (don't tell customs) from France is Lavender Honey. Its honey that has been created from bees that have pollinated lavender not honey that has been infused with lavender. A big difference!
While conducting my Temecula Tour this past weekend one of the stops is the Lavender Company on Front street. They carry the honey so here is the recipe for Pork Loin.
George Geary Tour INformation for June and July
A rich and flavorful cake! I used my home made Cara Cara Orange Marmalade to make this wonderful cake.
Recipe:
This morning was Salad Dressings.. It is the new year and time for some tasty salad dressings you can shake up fast!
Recipes:
Here I am teaching Anchor Marc Bailey the proper way to make a dressing. Fast easy simple and all from my 250 Best Salad Dressing Cookbook!
Waiting for Marc and Kristen to finished the intros..
Im ready for the close up.. really I just finished the segment.. waiting for the "All Clear"
1969 was a great year.. 2012 not so good for Hostess Bakery Products.
Every class I teach I get someone asking.. "How did you get your start" or "When did you know you wanted to be a pastry chef?" It was 1969. One of the first field trips was to the Interstate Baking Co. It seemed like we spent all day there. I recall bringing my lunch and we all got to taste donuts hot off the line. We even each got an entire bag of the powdered gems to take home. That was a huge bag of donuts! Ah I was hooked. I recall watching the twinkies get the injection on the bottom of the tube of sponge cake and the cups cakes getting one center injection and then the top icing, Oh dont forget the 7 swirls on each cupcakes.. I was told 7 swirls mendt that the baked fresh daily. Its not easy seeing an iconic brand taken away. When I would stop for gas I would sometime grab a cupcake or honeybun. After seeing the plant.. I knew I wanted to be a baker. Everone was so happy and loved the excitement of pastry!
Hostess Product By Debut Year
1931: Wonder Bread (Helps Build Strong Bodies in 12 Ways)
1930: Twinkies (Originally with a Banana Creme Filling)
1947: Snow Balls (Normally Pink or White, but in March Green)
1950: Cupcakes (My Favorite)
1961: Suzi Q's
1965: Fruit Pies (Apple, Lemon, Berry, Peach, Chocolate)
1967: HoHo's (Three little cake rolls)
!985: Cinnamon Coffee Cakes
Will they come back? Humm I hope so.
What do you do with the left-over egg whites? Here is a fast and easy recipe to make. You can make these last in your holiday baking so you can put them in the oven to dry out overnight. I made mine with rose water and light pink coloring.
