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Mulligan Stew November 5th 2016- Colin James Interview & Donovan Woods

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Colin recently signed with True North and he  released his 18th album on Oct 14th titled ‘Blue Highways’
Colin has basically gone back to his roots and is covering his favorite blues tracks, some he’s been playing since he was 15/16.
After his last tour he went straight in the studio and cut 36 songs in 24 hours.
Blue Highways pays tribute to some of the singer/ guitarist’s long time blues idols including Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed, Freddie King, Jr. Wells & Buddy Guy, Peter Green, Robert Johnson and William Bell to name a few.  In the spring of 2015 Colin wrapped up his Hearts on Fire tour.  After a couple of months of straight touring, Colin was loving playing with the band and really happy with the sound they had created on stage.  What better time to make a record?  Especially the record Colin had been itching to make for years – a collection of some of his favourite blues tracks.  In less than a week Colin and his touring band went into The Warehouse Studios in Vancouver and in just 2 days, Blue Highways was born.

Colin James – Going Down


For the majority of the record  the band is: 
Geoff Hicks – Drums
Steve Pelletier – Bass
Jesse O’Brien – Hammond & Piano
Craig Northey – Guitar
On 2 songs were: 
Pat Steward – Drums
Norm Fisher – Bass
Simon Kendall – Hammond & Piano
Craig Northey – Guitar
Here’s the Western Canada dates for the Blue Highways tour..
Starting March 1
03/01              Medicine Hat, AB / The Esplanade
03/02              Edmonton, AB / Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
03/03              Calgary, AB / Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
03/04              Kelowna, BC / Kelowna Community Theatre
03/06              Nanaimo, BC / The Port Theatre
03/07              Victoria, BC / The Royal Theatre
03/08              Vancouver, BC / The Orpheum

 Jeff Healey & Colin James – 1989 – Killing Jive & What Do You Want Me To Do

Donovan Woods

Fabulous singer/songwriter Donovan Woods – has just released an EP called
THEY ARE GOING AWAY
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “WHAT THEY MEAN” VIA POP MATTERS HERE
NOMINATED FOR TWO CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS
On tour now  with Joey Landreth   – Tonight in Canmore, Alberta
Donovan Woods
Donovan Woods has released  They Are Going Away, the follow up EP to his Polaris Music Prize long-listed album, Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled. And to celebrate, Woods is revealing the new lyric video for EP track “What They Mean” via Pop Matters. Woods wrote the song with Charles Kelley (Lady Antebellum) and songwriter Abe Stoklasa.
WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR “WHAT THEY MEAN” VIA POP MATTERS
 
Donovan Woods’ acclaimed fourth album, Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled, was just recently nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards for Contemporary Album Of The Year and English Songwriter Of The Year. However, the songwriting sessions had a few tracks that didn’t make the full LP, but just couldn’t stay on the cutting room floor either. And as such, Woods is releasing those tracks They Are Going Away.
 
Donavan Woods, who is an exceptional acoustic guitarist in his own right, says these songs didn’t make the track listing for Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled because he didn’t want to rush the lyrics or force them to be finished. A fourth selection, “Empty Rooms” is about moving on from a relationship — when that’s not such a bad thing. Although it’s new, Woods felt it was a comfortable fit.
LISTEN TO AND SHARE “DROVE THROUGH TOWN” HERE
LISTEN TO AND SHARE “IT’LL WORK ITSELF OUT” HERE
With the release of Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled, the critics chimed in immediately. The Globe And Mail called it “a gentle, honest collection of melancholic observations and hushed tunefulness,” while NOW Magazine claimed the album was full of “wistful songs that tug at the heartstrings of anyone who’s had feelings about partners, ex-partners, where you’re from, where you shouldn’t have gone.”
After a cross-Canada tour earlier this year with Matt Andersen and festival and club appearances all over North America, Donovan Woods is preparing to head back out on the road for a run of Canadian headline dates. Joining him will be Joey Landreth from the JUNO-Award winning band The Bros. Landreth. The tour began October 13 and all dates are listed below.
WATCH “THEY DON’T MAKE ANYTHING IN THAT TOWN” HERE
Donovan Woods-tour

PLAYLIST:

Jonah and the Whale Mike ferris Shine for all the people
Turn around Jonny Lang Live at The Ryman
Angel of Fenway James Taylor Before the World
Feel menow The harpoonist and the Axe Murderer A real fine mess
Welcome to Mulligan Stew – Year 20 www.canadahouse.com
Further on down the road (live) Tay Mahal and Jack Johnson Kukua Festival
Gun Street girl Tom Waits Rain Dogs
Mulligan Stew – with TD Mulligan www.canadahouse.com
Playlist at www.mulliganstew.ca Coming UP – Interview with Colin James – Blue Highways
Colin James Interview Blue Highways Blue Highways
Killing Jive (live) Colin James and Jeff Healey at Much Music Studio Session
Colin James Interview Blue Highways
Watch Out Colin James Blue Highways
Colin James Interview and Going Down Blue Highways
Colin James Interview and You don’t miss your water Colin James Blue Highways
Fame David Bowie Best of 74-79
Rescue Me Amy Helm Didnt it rain
Ruler of my heart Dirty Dozen Brass Band featuring Norah Jones featuring Norah Jones
Corina Corina Bob Dylan Best of
Lionel Rault Interview www.mulliganstew.ca
Trenchtown Rock (live at the Roxy) Bob Marley Marley Soundtrack
Miss Ann Johnny Winter Second Winter
Rip it up Wanda jackson The party ain’t over
Coming Up on The Stew – Donovan Woods Interview www.coyotesbanff.com
SOB (live of Fallon) Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats Live of Fallon
Lost Together (live) Blue Rodeo Live at Massey Hall
Allison (live) Elvis Costello with Neil Young Bridge School Concerts
The great gig in the sky Pink Floyd Dark side of the Moon
Donovan Woods Interview and Drive through Town Tour dates at www.mulliganstew.ca They are going away EP
Sweet Jane Lou Reed Rock and Roll Animal

 

November 5th, 2016 – Australia’s First Families of Wine

November 3, 2016 Tasting Room Radio, Weekly Show 0:42:41

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It’s the return of Australia’s First Families of Wine!!

10 iconic wineries who shaped Australian wines. Yalumba / Henschke / d’Arenberg / Tahbilk / McWilliams / De Bortoli / Tyrrel’s / Brown Brothers / Howard Park / Wakefield

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 Australia’s First Families of Wine

Wakefield Wines

Wakefield Wines

10 multi-generational wine families unlocked rare and revered wines from their private cellars to showcase Australia’s rich wine heritage, modern diversity, and the celebrated wine stories that have become the foundation for future generations. Get a sneak preview of a limited number of wines that are being released from each winery at BC Liquor Stores.

Through these exclusive interviews, you will have the rare chance to meet the people behind the wines. Family members from each winery will share wines that provide a glimpse into the past, present and future of Australia’s most iconic winemaking families.

 

And they are all great storytellers..with outstanding stories to tell.

De Bortoli Wines

De Bortoli Wines

 

Their message is all about the farms and rich soils that they work, the quality of the wines they craft and the pride they have in their  history and how it has shaped who they are and what they  stand for.

 

 

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Together, they are the custodians of over 5000 hectares of land that includes some of Australia’s most iconic vineyards, creating premium quality wines that proudly bear their  names.

 

 

Australia’s First Families:

(and the years they first planted)  

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Australia’s First Families of Wine

 

 

www.australiasfirstfamiliesofwine.com.au 

  

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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

DJ Kearney – New District Advent Wine Calendar

Whistler’s Cornucopia

Nk Mip wins Winery of the Year

Fall Wines

Jean Claude Mas – Paul Mas Wines

  

 

October 29th, 2016 – “Locals Only”

October 26, 2016 Tasting Room Radio, Weekly Show 00:50:40

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It’s the annual  gathering of Locals Only..wine, spirit and cider makers from Vancouver Island  and the Gulf Islands.

And then one of BC’s best winemakers Michael Bartier/Bartier Bros!! 

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It’s a one-of-a-kind  tasting event featuring the makers and proprietors themselves.  All from either Vancouver island or The Gulf Islands.

Vancouver is an important market for these artisans and what better way to get our attention than to set up a tasting event at Edible Canada at the Granville market.

Even though the room was jammed with friends and fans.. we all got a chance to  taste our way through their coastal appellation and discover the diversity of their  exciting and dynamic small farms.

Each artisan has a story to tell..

David Gouge from Sea Star about life on Pender Island and how he’s raised his profile in Vancouver’s best restaurants. www.seastarvineyards.ca

Sea Star Vineyards

Sea Star Vineyards

Jim Moody from Vancouver Island’s oldest  commercial winery  Zanatta   www.zanatta.ca

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Alayne MacIsaac – making the very cool Sheringham Spirits with husband Jason  just outside of Shirley. (see explains) http://www.sheringhamdistillery.com/

Sheringham Distillery

Sheringham Distillery

Paul Troop who is part of coastal  winemaking history at  Salt Spring Vineyards.  Talking  Blattners.  http://www.saltspringvineyards.com/

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Keara White – Assistant Cider Maker at Tod Creek Craft Cider.  Small batch. No water. No sugar. www.todcreekcider.com

Brenda Hetman-Craig  Owner of 40 knots Winery in Comox  www.40knotswinery.com

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Comox Valey

Michael Bartier – Bartier Brothers Wines

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Bartier Bros

Yes, there are actual Bartier Bros..it’s not a marketing ploy.

They grew up in the Okanagan but Don headed for the oil business in Alberta..but always kept his hand and his land in the mix.

Brother Michael  grew up in the Okanagan Valley.  After receiving a degree from the University of Victoria and working in wine sales on Vancouver Island for a few years, he and his wife Jodi returned home to the Okanagan. While looking for a “real job”, Michael accepted casual work in a winery cellar. And, since he’s still in the cellar, you could say he hasn’t found a real job yet.

Through on-the-job training, university extension, and distance learning at Washington State University and University of California Davis, Michael worked his way into a winemaking position.

 

Michael Bartier  quickly made a name for himself: first as a maker of white wines, earning two Canadian White Wine of the Year titles within three years, and then as a maker of red wines with several consecutive Lieutenant Governor’s awards for his red wines.

Michael enjoyed stints at Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards, Township 7, Okanagan Crush Pad  and Road 13, among others. Currently, he acts as consulting winemaker to what is surely the most coveted client list in North America among consulting winemakers.

 

Michael’s winemaking philosophy is simple:

  1. Plant the correct grapes on the correct site.
  2. Farm these well, thinking of the vineyard as a 200-year project.
  3. Take the good fruit into the cellar, and make sure the vineyard characters, not the winemaker’s manipulations, make it to the glass.
  4. Don’t try to copy Napa, or Bordeaux, or Burgundy; make Okanagan wine. These places make beautiful wines, but they’re different from what the Okanagan gives, and they don’t have the privilege of working with Okanagan grapes.

 

TRR presents a winemaker you want to consider following..Michael Bartier!!

 

http://www.bartierbros.com/

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October 22nd, 2016-Can Food Be Funny?

October 20, 2016 Tasting Room Radio, Weekly Show 00:50:42

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Can food be funny?  Yup! If the chef is Colin Mochrie from Who’s Line Is It Anyway?

We visit two Okanagan wineries and talk to Joe Luckhurst at Road 13 and then David Paterson from Tantalus.

We finish with Marcelo Papa..star winemaker at Marques de Casa Concha in Chile

 

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David Paterson – Winemaker and GM at Tantalus

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Tantalus is situated on the eastern slopes of the Okanagan Valley, overlooking the shores of Lake Okanagan and Kelowna.

Originally known as Pioneer Vineyards, the site was first planted to table grapes in 1927 and today is known as the oldest continuously producing vineyard in British Columbia

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David Paterson is a Kiwi and a Canadian, having been born in Vancouver. He received his winemaking degree from Lincoln University NZ & following time spent working in the local NZ industry he travelled the wine world gaining experience at premium wineries in Oregon, France & Australia.

He landed at Tantalus in 2009 and with seven successful vintages under his belt with the winery he took on the role of GM as well in 2016. Prior to joining Tantalus, David was working with celebrated South Australian producer Henschke Cellars. 

As such he got to work the vineyards at the world famous Hill of Grace.  Riesling has always been the leader at Tantalus however, through  David’s guidance Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Blanc de Noir have caught our attention.

 

We found each other between crushes..

 

www.tantalus.ca 

 

Joseph Luckhurst  – GM at Road 13.

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Joseph is the next Luckhurst working The Golden Mile in the South Okanagan.

His parents Mick and Pam gave their lives and their passion to get this winery to liftoff.

They’ve now handed off the reins to Joseph and he’s done a great job  keeping Road 13 popular and productive.

They have always placed in the Top 10 wineries.  This year they were awarded third best in all of Canada at the WineAlign National Wine Awards.

This is how they did it…

Platinum:
2014 Syrah Mourvedre
Silver:
2012 5th Element
2012 Jackpot Syrah
2014 GSM
2012 Sparkling Chenin Blanc
2014 Syrah Malbec
Bronze: 
2014 Roussanne
2015 Chip off the Old Block Chenin Blanc

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So,  you can see they touch all the bases.

Joe also reveals next year’s plans and that they have a new winemaker on board… Jeff Del Nin from Church and State.

www.road13vineyards.com

Colin Mochrie –  Actor, Comic, Zoodle maker. (Who’s line is it Anyway?)

Colin Mochrie

Colin Mochrie

Colin comes back to Vancouver at least one a year to raise funds for  the Colin Mochrie Scholarship Fund at VTSL’s theatre school, the Improv Comedy Institute. Established in 2014, the scholarship provides assistance to people wishing to study improv but are unable to do so because of financial barriers

Founded in 1980 Vancouver TheatreSports League is Vancouver’s #1 improv comedy company and a well-respected international leader in the art form. In addition to Colin Mochrie, alumni include improv super-star Ryan Stiles(also from Whose Line Is It Anyway), actresses Ellie Harvie (Stargate SG-1, New Addams Family) Nancy Robertson (Corner Gas) and Veena Sood (The X-Files, Supernatural).

And just like last time Colin leaves us with a recipe from his state-of-the-art kitchen thingy.

Colin also brings stories of working stages such as The Kennedy Centre, where he took his pants off – for  a laugh!

Now.  Where did I put that Zoodle Recipe??

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  •  2 medium zucchini
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 pound (225g) peeled and de-veined shrimp or what ever protein you prefer
  • 3 large cloves garlic, minced or crushed
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 large egg
  •  2 cups (480ml) bean sprouts
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) roasted peanuts
  • Few lime wedges for serving (optional)

for the sauce:

  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) fish sauce or to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons (45ml) ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1 small red chili, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, or to taste

Directions:

  1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients (vinegar, fish sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, chili garlic sauce), then set aside.
  2. Cut the zucchini into noodles or long pasta by using a spiralizer..
  3. Heat a large pan on medium high heat. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil (reserve the other half for later). Then add zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the zucchini noodles are tender. Don’t overcook the noodles. The zucchini noodles should be slightly crunchy with a tender bite. 
  4. Let the noodles rest for about 3 minutes to allow as much moisture as possible to release. Remove the noodles from the pan and drain the excess water.
  5. Carefully wipe the same pan to remove the excess water, and then re-heat the pan on medium high heat. Add the remaining olive oil and garlic. Cook the garlic until soft and translucent, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook until shrimp is tender and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  6. Add the bell peppers and green onions. Cook for about 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add the egg and stir in with the vegetable until the egg is cooked.
  7. Add the zucchini noodles back into the same pan, then add the sauce. Cook for about 1 more minutes or until the zucchini noodles are heated through. Then stir in the bean sprouts.
  8. Serve the warm zucchini pad thai noodles with roasted peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges.

www.colinmochrie.com

 

Marcelo Papa  – Winemaker at Marques de Casa Concha & Concha Y Toro , Chile

 

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For the past 10 years, Marcelo Papa has been responsible for crafting some of Chile’s best known and most popular wines – Concha y Toro’s immensely successful and internationally acclaimed

Casillero del Diablo range.  Educated at Catholic  University in Santiago. He was subsequently recruited by Kendall–Jackson, where he spent the next five years before joining Concha y Toro in 1998. In 1999, a year after working on his first vintage of Casillero del Diablo wines, Papa was given the additional assignment of working on Concha y Toro’s prestigious Marques de Casa Concha wines, and named chief winemaker of Concha y Toro’s Puente Alto cellar.  Under his direction, Marques de Casa Concha wines have earned some of the most vaunted accolades in Chilean winemaking.

The 2002 edition of the Chilean Wine Guide hailed Papa’s Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon as “Best Wine of its Class,” while in the U.S. Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast magazines each named it among their “Top 100 Wines of 2002.” Wine Spectator then went on to recognize Papa’s Marques de Casa Concha Merlot as one of its “Top 100 Wines of 2003.”  In 2005 Papa captured Chile’s highest honor, when the Chilean Wine Guide distinguished him as its “Winemaker of the Year,” with a special tribute to his remarkable work on the Casillero del Diablo range, referencing Papa’s capacity to “create exceptional wines that are widely available in the marketplace, yet achieve extraordinary levels of quality in spite of large production levels.”

We taste and talk our way through the following wines:

Marques de casa Concha 2014 Chardonnay from the Limari Valley.  Around $20

Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere  2014 from the Cachapoal Valley. Around $22.00

Marques de Casa Concha  Cabernet Sauvignon  2014.   From the Maipo Valley.   Also around $22.00

http://www.conchaytoro.com/descubre-vinos/enologo/marcelo-papa-en/

http://www.conchaytoro.com/?lang=en_us

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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

 

Kettle Valley

Charles Smith hits the jackpot

Fall wines

Ben Glaetzer

What are they drinking in Alberta?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew October 15th 2016- Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps with New Blue Rodeo!

October 15, 2016 Weekly Playlists

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Halfway through October and the last show before Fall Fundraiser!!
Let’s celebrate.
TWO Very special guests  Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps from Blue Rodeo. They have a fine new album called A Thousand Arms.
The boys walk us through several of the tunes..and how it all came together.
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The PLAYLIST starts with  a Bo Diddley tune as done by Eric Burdon..then Jeff Beck..Marc Cohn, Elvis and Wynton Marsalis and Eric Clapton.
New music from Blue Rodeo (natch)  Donovan Woods, Colin james & Norah Jones.
Lots of live tunes..BB King, The Hip, The Band and Van Morrison, Clapton, Bare Naked Ladies.
 
Enjoy..see you a Fall Fundraiser!!!
 

 

PLAYLIST:

Bo Diddley Special Eric Burdon Tilk youjr river runs dry
Goin Down Jeff Beck Group Jeff Beck Group
Walking in Memphis Marc Cohn Best of
www.canadahouse.com Coming UP – Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps with New Blue Rodeo
Memphis Tennessee Elvis From Nashville to Memphis
Forty Four (live) Wynton Marsalias and Eric Clapton Play the Blues
Mulligan Stew with TDM in 30 minutes – New Blue Rodeo with Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps
Jolene The Little Willies featuring Norah Jones Mojo-For the good times
So far away Dire Straits The Best of
Ahead by a Century (live) The Tragically Hip Live between us
www.coyotesbanff.com Coming UP – Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps with New Blue Rodeo
Bedouin Dress Fleet Foxes Helplessness Blues
Coming UP on The Stew – New Blue Rodeo with Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps
Jim Cuddy Interview A 1000 Arms – New Blue Rodeo
a 1000 Arms Blue Rodeo A 1000 Arms
Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps Blue Rodeo Interview
Hard to Remember Blue Rodeo A 1000 Arms
Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps Blue Rodeo Interview
Superstar Blue Rodeo A 1000 Arms
Carry on Norah Jones Daybreaks
This is Mulligan Stew Year 20 Next week – Fall Fundraiser Playlist www.mulliganstew.ca
Goin Down Colin James Blue Highways
We get along Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings Give the people what they want
Caravan (live) The Band with Van Morrison The Last Waltz
You can leave your hat on Randy Newman Sail Away
Next Week – The Fall Fundraiser.. 1 800 494 2582 www.ckua.com
Pinch Me (live) Bare Naked ladies Live at Red Rocks
Cakewalk in to town Taj Mahal The Essential Taj Mahal
Thanks for listening Be a Doughner – Yup!!
My babe North Mississippi All Stars World Boogie is coming

October 15th, 2016-Jane Ferrari, Winemaker Peter Gambetta, Chef Dino Renaerts & Dan Hughes

October 15, 2016 Tasting Room Radio 00:52:16

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What makes Yalumba an outstanding  winery?  We have two suggestions..World Class Storyteller Jane Ferrari and Winemaker Peter Gambetta.

Moosemeat and Marmalade is one funny tv series. Its features the odd couple of food Bush Chef Art Napoleon and Culinary chef and instructor  Dan Hughes.

They’re both fish out of water..

And Chef Dino Renaerts pairs food and Rose

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Jane Ferrari – Heart and Soul of Yalumba

 

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Jane Ferrari-Yalumba

Meeting Jane Ferrari is unforgettable. Her job title at Yalumba is multifaceted. She is a storyteller, a communicator, a brand ambassador, a legend. Spend an hour with Jane and you’ll find out more about the heritage and culture of Yalumba and the Barossa than most locals learn in a lifetime.

A winemaking graduate from Roseworthy College, Jane joined Yalumba in 1987 and has thrived as promotions manager, wine room manager, storyteller and today is their  wine communicator at large. Her role brings to life the Yalumba story.  In 2004, Jane was announced as the recipient of the Wyndham Hill Smith Award in recognition of the significant contribution she has made to Yalumba. This was followed in 2013 by Yalumba’s highest honour – Jane was named Signatory for Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz 2010.

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Wine Communicators of Australia named Jane Ferrari its 2012 Wine Communicator of the Year for her long-term effort in the global promotion and education of not only Yalumba, but Australian wine in general.

She’s a complete gem!!

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https://www.yalumba.com/

 

Peter Gambetta –  Winemaker at Yalumba

 

Peter Gambetta joined Yalumba in 2002 and is responsible for making the Rare & Fine collection from the Coonawarra, Yalumba The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon and its younger sibling The Cigar.  Peter is also responsible for the amazing Ring Bolt Wines from the Margaret River and Heggies Riesling and Chardonnay.

Peter Gambetta

“Working with this region has delighted and challenged me for years. Having the opportunity to draw on my past experience and increase my understanding and ability to take the best of this region and nurture it until the final resultant wine, never loses its appeal to me,” says Peter.

Peter has always taken a meticulous approach to his winemaking. His attention to every detail is just one of the many reasons why Peter is such an outstanding winemaker.

In his words: “fine winemaking is a holistic pursuit, giving the winemaker an infinite number of possibilities to practice their craft during the creation of a wine.”

 

FYI – not only do they make outstanding wines..they have their own onsite Cooperage!!

 

https://www.yalumba.com/winery/winemakers

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 Art Napoleon  –  (Bush Chef and Hunter)    Moosemeat and Marmalade

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Art is an experienced hunter and an adventurous outdoor cook. He loves experimenting with food, combining his knowledge of plants and wildlife with home-style cooking techniques to create healthy, affordable meals that showcase Indigenous foods. Traditional Indigenous practices such as the respect for food sources, creating minimal waste and following ethical techniques are key considerations in the meals he creates.

 

Dan Hayes  – Classically trained French chef.  (The London Chef)

From Commis to Head Chef, Dan has worked with various talented chefs in numerous high-end and Michelin starred restaurants. He has taught cookery all over the UK, food styled with one of Britain’s top food photography companies, and consulted on the development and opening of restaurants in London and the Canary Isles.

From fishing, hunting and gathering to final presentation this London Chef combines his classical French training and love of rustic Mediterranean cuisine and seafood cookery to create memorable and outstanding dishes, events and cookery lessons.

Check out London Chef in Victoria. It’s a cooking school, catering company, events specialist.

thelondonchef.com/

In Season 2 on APTN,  audiences see Art and Dan travel from BC to Ontario and over to England and Scotland in Europe, where the chefs explore a host of classic and not-so-classic cuisines while cooking with guests including the famous UK game hunter Mike Robinson and the eccentric wild rice farmer James  Whetung  from Northern Ontario.  We see the duo venture into some extreme food tastings (singed Porcupine, anyone?) while investigating seaweed farming, and diving for the world’s best scallops off the Isle of Mull, Scotland.

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Instagram: @Moosemeatandmarmalade

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moosemeatandmarmalade

Twitter: @MooseandMar

Dino Renaerts –  Co-Owner and Exec Chef  (Bon Vivant Group)

 Dino Renaerts has firmly established himself as one of the west coast’s culinary leaders. Born, raised, educated and trained in Vancouver, Renaerts has built a prolific career spanning over two decades that has seen him cook in a clutch of the city’s finest restaurants. Today, Renaerts applies his talent, passion and vision to his role as partner in The Bon Vivant Group, serving discerning clientele across the Lower Mainland.

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Dino Renaerts – Bon Vivant

 

 

 

This interview came about when Provence was showcasing their delicious Rose in Vancouver and BC.

They hired the Chef with the best pairing skills…That was Dino.

As good as he is in the kitchen, he’s just as talented in the wine cellar.

And because I LOVE rose..I’m always wanting to know what to pair with my favourites.

I hope you do as well because this is a food and wine love fest!!

 

 

 

 

http://www.bonvivantgroup.ca/

www.vinsdeprovence.com/en

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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON:

  • Joseph Luckhurst  Road 13
  • Colin Mochrie – Funny Food
  • David Paterson – Tantalus
  • Marcelo Papa – the star of Marques de Casa Concha  Chile

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew October 8th 2016- Stephen Fearing Interview-Kings and Kings

October 7, 2016 Weekly Playlists

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Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Are releasing a new album this week.. Kings and Kings
The follow up to the highly successful Kings and Queens release.
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Stephen takes us through how Kings came together..each artist required his own approach..some were pitched backstage, some in studios and many by email.
In many cases, vocals were done in separate studios.
Stephen  talks about the artists who chose his songs..
Live By The Song ft. Rodney Crowell
High Wire ft. Raul Malo  (The  Mavericks)
Secret of a Long Lasting Love ft. Nick Lowe
And   Blowhard Nation,  the first track from his next solo album.
New music from Blackie and the Rodeo Kings…
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PLAYLIST:

Allison (live) Elvis Costello (with Neil Young) Bridge School Collection Vol 2
Just Your Fool The Rolling Stones Blue and Lonesome
All for love (live) Serena Ryder iTunes Live from Montreal
Respect Yourself The Staple Singers memphis Soul Classics
www.canadahouse.com Next Week – Jim Cuddy. A new Blue Rodeo LP
Anything you want (live) Jason Mraz Beautiful Mess
Lively up Yourself (live) Bob Marley and the Wailers Easy Skankin’ Boston 78
TDM – Mulligan Stew Year 20 www.mulliganstew.ca Coming UP – Two Johns and a Paul Fogerty and Hiatt and Butterfield
One way out (live) John Hiatt All my Friends..songs and voice of Greg Allman
Nobodys fault but mine (live) Paul Butterfields Better Days Live at Winterland Ballroom
www.coyotesbanff.com Year 20 Next Week – Jim Cuddy Guests with new Blue Rodeo music
Proud Mary John Fogerty (with Jennifer Hudson, Allan Tousaint) Wrote a song for everyone
Need your love so bad Fleedwood Mac (with Peter Green) The Pious bird of good omen and Shrine 69
What they mean Donovan Woods They are going away
Mulligan Stew @ckuaradio playlist www.mulliganstew.ca Coming UP Stephen Fearing
Stephen Fearing Interview Kings and Kings
Live by the Song Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (with Rodney Crowell) Kings and Kings
Stephen Fearing Interview Kings and Kings
High Wire Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (with Raul Malo) Kings and Kings
Stephen Fearing Interview Kings and Kings
Secrets of a long lasting love Blackie and the Rodeo Kings (with Nick Lowe) Kings and Kings
Stephen Fearing Interview
Blowhard Nation Stephen Fearing Every soul a Sailor
This is The Stew – for You with TDM Coming UP – Bruce.Wilco.Who.Los Lobos.James Taylor.The Band ALL Live
Darkness on the edge of town (libve) Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band In Concert
Cruel to be Kind (live) Wilco with Nick Lowe iTunes Session
Summertime Blues (live) The Who Live at Leeds
I walk alone (live) Los Lobos Live Recordings Vol 2
Steamroller Blues (live) James Taylor Best Live
I shall be released (live) The Band with dylan.Van.Joni.Neil.The Hawk.Clapton.Muddy The Last Waltz
The Last Waltz Suite The Band with dylan.Van.Joni.Neil.The Hawk.Clapton.Muddy The Last Waltz

 
 

October 8th 2016- The Cuddy

October 6, 2016 Weekly Show 00:50:42

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Canadian Winery of the year  Tawse teams with Jim Cuddy  from Blue Rodeo for The Cuddy..Guests include Moray Tawse, Colin Cripps and Jim Cuddy.

Chef Meets Truck..Vancouver’s star chefs take to the street trucks..and raise funds for Chefs Table Society.

Guests include Scott Jaeger, Eric Heck, Phil Scarfone!   

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On September 13, the Chefs’ Table Society of BC, in partnership with the Yaletown BIA and the Streetfood Vancouver Society host the inaugural event Chef Meets Truck in Yaletown at the intersection of Hamilton and Nelson. The event will run from 6:30pm-9:30pm and consists of Vancouver restaurant chefs hopping on board local Food Trucks to serve up the foodie event of the season. This collaborative event brings Vancouver’s hottest restaurant and food truck chefs together for the first time ever.

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On Sept 13th, the Chefs’ Table society in partnership with Yaletown BIA and the Streetfood  Vancouver Society hosted the first ever Chef Meets Truck in Yaletown.

The trucks tucked into a great small side street at Nelson and Hamilton.

It was a coming together of Vancouver’s top restaurant chefs and  the best food truck chefs – for the first time ever.

This has the legs to become a great annual event.

As gear was being unloaded and set,  up I cornered the first arrivals and got lucky..

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Our guests include:

Scott Jaeger  – The Pear Tree Restaurant and President of the Chefs Table Society. Working with Kevin Reimer Exec Chef Roaming Dragon.

(assisting was Gus Brandson – Culinary Mercenary and former sous chef at Pear Tree) www.peartreerestaurant.net / www.roamingdragon.com/

Erik Heck –  Exec Chef at Wild Tale and The Flying Pig paired with Steve Kuan from Torafuku/Le Tigre  www.wildtale.ca    /   http://torafuku.ca/

Phil Scarfone – Chef at Nightingale who teamed with Chef Dom Morra at Via Tevere Pizzaria  https://hawknightingale.com/  viateverepizzeria.com

Chefs’ Table Society  https://chefstablesociety.com

Let’s get truckin’

 

Moray Tawse, Jim Cuddy, Colin Cripps –  The Cuddy from Tawse

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Three friends combine their talents to make a new wine label in Niagara – The Cuddy!!

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I’ve long known  that Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo & The Jim Cuddy band) will talk wine at the drop of a hat. He’s been a welcome guest on Tasting Room Radio many times.

He has a great cellar at home in Toronto and when he’s on the road,  between shows he goes shopping for wines – especially in Alberta – and loads up the luggage space with selected releases and rare wines.

During the year you can find him playing one-off gigs at wineries all over the country.

 

Jim is the guy responsible for the amazing talent that graces the stages of The Canadian Culinary Championships. The Gold medal Plates.

He’s then invited to join the organizers for journeys to South Africa, Italy, France, Spain. So you can see he’s truly a “wine guy”

So given the opportunity to create wines with his name on the label who better to partner with than perennial  Winery of the Year Winner Moray Tawse at Tawse, Niagara.

The third member of the winemaking/blending team was guitarist Colin Cripps (Blue Rodeo). The Crippler really knows his wines and especially his blends.

 

They gathered at Tawse and went over tasting notes on the Chardonnay and then had what Jim called “ a chemistry lesson” when blending the red.

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They made a 1000 cases of each and they’ve been released to welcoming reviews.

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And how do we in the West get our hands on The Cuddy by Tawse?  Moray explains in segment 3 of this week’s show.

https://www.tawsewinery.ca/

http://www.jimcuddy.com/introducing-cuddy-by-tawse-wines/

https://twitter.com/colincripps

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STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

 

Colin Mochrie – Funny foods

David Patterson – Tantalus

Jane Ferrari – Yalumba Storyteller

Peter Gambetta – Yalumba Winemaker

Moosemeat and Marmalade  – talking to The Chefs

 

 

 

 

 

Mulligan Stew Oct 1st-Two hours of rhythm and groove that kicks off October and Harvest season

October 1, 2016 Weekly Playlists

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We start with a double shot of I put a spell on you….with dueling versions by Annie Lennox and CCR.
We revisit Sticky Fingers, black crowes, Derek Trucks band. Clapton, Neil Young , Son Volt, The Warped 45’s and Robert Plant.
The middle of this Stew begins with Randy Newman, Alabama shakes and Bruce  Cockburn.
The two hours gets finished off by Joe Bonamassa, Taj Majal and Levon Helm.
Two hours of  rhythm and groove that kicks off October and Harvest season.
Enjoy!!!  TDM.
 

PLAYLIST:

I put a spell on you Annie Lennox Nostalgia
I put a spell on you CCR Best of
Liquid Spirit Gregory Potter Liquid Spirit
www.CanadaHouse.com www.coyotesbanff.com The Stones Next
Cain’t you hear me knockin The Rolling Stones Sticky Fingers
Monkey Man Jools Holland and Any Winehouse Sirens of Song
New music biz blues Leeroy Stagger Dream it all away
The Stew with Terry David Mulligan www.mulliganstew.ca Coming UP – Black Crowes and Alabama Shakes
Jealous Again (acoustic) The Black Crowes Crowology
Heartbreaker Alabama Shakes Boys and Girls
Sail away Randy Newman Sail Away
Lovers in a Dangerous time (live) Bruce Cockburn Slice of Life/Live solo
Mulligan Stew www.ckua.com at tdmulligan
T-Bone Shuffle Duke Robillard Blue Mood
Chevrolet Derek Trucks Band SongLines
It ain;t right John Fogerty Revival
TD Mulligan – 20 years and counting on CKUA Coming UP – Clapton. Neil Young.G Love www.mulliganstew.ca
Somebodys knockin Eric Clapton I still do
Motorcycle Mama (live) Neil Young Road Rock
Sultana Son Volt American Central Dust
10 poem for Saskatchewan The Warped 45’s 10 day poem for saskatchewan
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Poor Howard Robert Plant and the Sensational space shifters Lullaby and the ceaseless roar
What we need G Love and Special Sauce Super hero Brother
Mulligan Stew NEXT – Howlin Wolf Talks- Joe Bonamassa plays
Evil (is going on) Live Joe Bonamassa Muddy Wolf at Red Rocks
634-5789 Wilson Picket Memphis Soul Classics
Senor Blues Taj Mahal Essential Taj mahal
TDM/Mulligan Stew www.coyotesbanff.com
Wide river to Cross (live) Levon Helm with Sam Bush and Buddy Miller Rumble and the Ryman
The River Coco Love Alcorn Wonderland
Empty Train Clair Lynch North by South

October 1st 2016-

September 30, 2016 Tasting Room Radio, Weekly Show 00:50:51

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Ten BC wineries in one hour.

ALL pouring their new Fall wines for YOU.

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Colour is the semi-annual showcase for Fall releases of BC Wines.

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Each winery brings their very best..or at  least, the wines they want the
industry and consumers to be aware of.

We couldn’t talk to them all..there were far too many..so I made a wish list
and decided to stop at Ten wineries.

Made sure  there was enough time for each to tell their story and you get a
sense of who they are.

For this special, we’re talking to  either the winemaker or the owner..and
in some cases,  it’s both.

In order they are

Harry McWatters  (Time/McWatters)            One of the founding Fathers of
BC Wine and he hasn’t lost a step. Who better to talk about the growing
season and Okanagan Meritage?

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Harry McWatters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.encorevineyards.ca/

Jeff Harder –  (ExNihilo Vineyards)   Winner of Lieutenant Governor’s Award
of Excellence for his 2014 Pinot Noir.  As happy as he is, he can’t wait to
tell you about his other wines.

www.exnihilovineyards.com

Christa-Lee McWatters Bond –   (Evolve)

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Christa-lee McWatters

From the land of four named people. Yes, Harry’s daughter has fully and
completely committed to the BC wine business.  Making popular wines and
helping to steer the future direction of the industry. At Colour she poured
Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Cab/Merlot, Teased White and two sparkling wines
called Effervescence. One white and one pink.

www. <http://www.evolvecellars.com> evolvecellars.com

 

 

Christine Coletta  (Okanagan Crush Pad/Haywire & Narrative)

Christine Coletta

Christine Coletta

Just celebrated  five years of winemaking..Christine poured her 2013
Canyonview Pinot Noir, 2014 Switchback Pinot Gris, 2015 Narrative Red.

Congratulations to OCPad for winning a Lieutenant Governor’s Award of
Excellence for 2014 Haywire  The Bub.

Over 500 wines entered ..only 12 winners.

https://okanagancrushpad.com/

Ezra Cipes  – (Summerhill)

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Ezra Cipes

From the home of the Pyramid, Ezra proudly poured his Cipes Brut Rose, his
2015 Ehrenfelser & Riesling and 2013 Organic Merlot

https://www.summerhill.bc.ca

Kathy Malone  – (Hillside Winery)

Working with some of the oldest vines in the Okanagan, Kathy reminds all
that  since 2013 they have only used Naramata Bench grapes.

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Hillside poured a 2012 Cab Franc, 2013 Syrah & Merlot and snuck in a 2015
Muscat Ottonel.

http://hillsidewinery.ca/

Graham Pierce –  (Black Hills)

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Graham Pierce

From the home of the hugely popular Bordeaux blend  Note Bene comes a beauty
2014 Viognier, 2014 Syrah, The Alias a well constructed blend of Riesling,
Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.  Their second label Cellar Hand Red   2014
was a popular pour.  GP is a great guy..fine winemaker.

http://www.blackhillswinery.com/

Judy Kingston and Katie O’Dell  – (Serendipity)

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Judy Kingston

Judy and her daughter are larger than life characters. Frankly, I believe
that’s exactly what BC wine needs..story tellers who make the wine come
alive through narrative.

 

Yes, they showcased  2015 Sauv Blanc, 2015 Rosé 2011 Merlot, Next Step 2012
but they added  a wonderful surprise,  a vertical of 13-14-15  Serendipity
Viognier

http://www.serendipitywinery.com/

Ann Sperling  –   (Sperling)

 

I found Ann Sperling driving in her truck in Niagara, heading for Southbrook
her organic and bio-dynamic winery.

Ann is a two region winemaker these days as she’s also watching over her
family  vineyard Sperling,  East of Kelowna.

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Ann Sperling

Ann poured her Amber Gris – an Orange wine..made as wine used to be made
100’s of years ago.

Also a barrel-fermented Chardonnay, and her Market red and white. Made with
30 year old vines. Wild yeasts and ferments.

www. <http://www.sperlingvineyards.com> sperlingvineyards.com

Bruce Schmidt  – (Intersection)

Fresh from winning a 2016  Lieutenant Governor’s Award of Excellence for his
2013 Cab Franc..Bruce poured his heart out  in Vancouver.

Lots of choices for Bruce to pour..this year it was 2014 Riesling,2014
Viognier/Marsanne and the  wonderful 2013 Merlots Alluvia and Silica.

www.x <http://www.xwine.ca> wine.ca

STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON

Jane Ferrari and Peter Gambetta from Yalumba

Chef Meets Truck – Star chefs hit the trucks

The Cuddy – Wines from Jim Cuddy and Moray Tawse

Joseph Luckhurst – Road 13

Colin Mochrie – Funny Food

David Paterson – Tantalus