Oh my gosh, did you have any idea that putting the meat into the pan to braise it would create such a loud noise and mucho steam on camera? That totally cracked me up. You handled it well. So professional. Great job
Lia,
How fabulous! I honestly don’t know you that well, but I could actually hear your inner voice as most of us in the industry would have similar responses. Whatever you do keep smiling, respond nicely, and redirect to the task and website. The 2nd interviewer seemed determined to ask you questions that no one would have prepared the answer to as they are counter to the goal of the recipe!
BTW- http://www.culinarycafe.com/Spices_Herbs/Caraway_Seed.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caraway
XO!
–Patrick
Lia - I’m making the goulash right now . . . ..it is close to the recipe I’ve used for 30 years. Except I cut the onions in rings and brown them first. Also, I replaced the carrots with mushrooms. I found the Muir tomatoes . .. smells heavenly. I could not find carroway seeds at my local market. . .
Oh Lia, your presence, dialogue, instruction and overall presentation has got to be on the best that I’ve seen on television! I was completely riveted to everything you had to say and prepare. I watched it twice, for practice….just in case I get asked what “caraway” is and know how to respond brilliantly like you did!
Next month we’ll be teach a Farmers Market cooking class where we take participants to the market, purchase vegetable there and take it back to the class to prepare Asian vegetarian dishes. We’ll be adding many spices to these dishes, but now I’ve learned that I need to really STUDY more about these before our students start asking questions!!
Thanks for sharing the wonderful videos!
I just watched the clips Lia, and you were fantastic! You have what you can’t teach people: presence.
I can’t believe that goulash is fewer cals than a grilled cheese! Who would have thought? I look forward to future clips as I’m sure that tv station has already booked you again.
Pam . . . I know, although from what I hear, I’d better get used to that!
White On Rice Couple . . . Thank you! I’ll be interested to hear how your market classes go. It’s great that you’re getting people interested about food from the source. Good for you!
Susan . . . Why thank you so much! It’s so great to get all of your support. Gives me confidence to keep stepping out.
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Lia, congrats on the segment and on not mocking your hostess’ silly questions.
I would have said, “duh, I don’t need to marinade the round because I’m braising it”! lol
Oh my gosh, did you have any idea that putting the meat into the pan to braise it would create such a loud noise and mucho steam on camera? That totally cracked me up. You handled it well. So professional. Great job
Fabulous job! You’re a natural on tv. No one would ever have guessed you were really thinking “crap that’s a lot of smoke!” LOL.
You did make me hungry for a good braise though, which is a mean and rotten thing to do to someone at 8 in the morning.
You did great on the camera, and lol–the noise/smoke moment was hilarious, but you didn’t show it at all!
I love the sound of the meat browning! That was great. I’m going to have to make that today.
Thanks Lia. Now I’m heading over to “Cooking Light”.
steph
Lia,
How fabulous! I honestly don’t know you that well, but I could actually hear your inner voice as most of us in the industry would have similar responses. Whatever you do keep smiling, respond nicely, and redirect to the task and website. The 2nd interviewer seemed determined to ask you questions that no one would have prepared the answer to as they are counter to the goal of the recipe!
BTW-
http://www.culinarycafe.com/Spices_Herbs/Caraway_Seed.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caraway
XO!
–Patrick
Peter . . . I hear you! I did almost let out a “pfft” once, playing along with what I thought was a joke. But I caught myself.
RecipeGirl . . . I had no idea it would do that! I’m just glad there were no flames involved.
Robin . . . Thank you! And I hope by now you’ve got something comfy in the oven.
Mike . . . Thank you!
Stephanie . . . Glad you liked!
Patrick . . . Thank you for the links. I Googled it on my Blackberry just after the show–not a whole lot to say there, eh? Cheers!
Lia - I’m making the goulash right now . . . ..it is close to the recipe I’ve used for 30 years. Except I cut the onions in rings and brown them first. Also, I replaced the carrots with mushrooms. I found the Muir tomatoes . .. smells heavenly. I could not find carroway seeds at my local market. . .
Steph . . . Damn those caraway seeds! So my question to you is . . . did your beef sizzle as much as mine did?
Lia! That question is hilarious . . . I heated up my oil, ON PURPOSE, so my beef would sizzle like yours!
It was good.
steph
Lia, what fun! I’m so glad you put the links up here. Congratulations on a smashing performance!
You did a great job! I love that they put someone who obviously rarely cooks to work on a cooking segment!
Oh Lia, your presence, dialogue, instruction and overall presentation has got to be on the best that I’ve seen on television! I was completely riveted to everything you had to say and prepare. I watched it twice, for practice….just in case I get asked what “caraway” is and know how to respond brilliantly like you did!
Next month we’ll be teach a Farmers Market cooking class where we take participants to the market, purchase vegetable there and take it back to the class to prepare Asian vegetarian dishes. We’ll be adding many spices to these dishes, but now I’ve learned that I need to really STUDY more about these before our students start asking questions!!
Thanks for sharing the wonderful videos!
I just watched the clips Lia, and you were fantastic! You have what you can’t teach people: presence.
I can’t believe that goulash is fewer cals than a grilled cheese! Who would have thought? I look forward to future clips as I’m sure that tv station has already booked you again.
Elisabeth . . . Thank you!
Pam . . . I know, although from what I hear, I’d better get used to that!
White On Rice Couple . . . Thank you! I’ll be interested to hear how your market classes go. It’s great that you’re getting people interested about food from the source. Good for you!
Susan . . . Why thank you so much! It’s so great to get all of your support. Gives me confidence to keep stepping out.