Food and Wine

Under beautiful sunny skies, punctuated by billowy cotton candy white clouds, a crowd of well over 2,000 feasted at the USA TODAY Martha Stewart Wine & Food Experience sponsored by Thermador and Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center this past Saturday. Guest stood in line to snap a selfie with Martha, explored Thermador’s new collections PRO and MASTERPIECE and munched on delicacies prepared by many of LA’s finest eateries. The Wine & Food Experience was a true a gastronomic celebration for LA foodies. Thousands sampled wines, spirits, food in a festive and party-like atmosphere from Fig & Olive, Makani, CAVA, Border Grill, Preux & Proper, Gwen, OTIUM, AIR FOOD, URBAN PRESS, The Bazaar, Parks BBQ, 71 Above Sotto, Terranea and many more.. The turn out exceeded all expectations, bolstered by the good weather and perfect fall temperatures. The Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center | Thermador Culinary Stage Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center and Thermador sponsored the Culinary Stage which featured Martha Stewart and other chefs sharing their recipes while doing food demonstrations on Thermador’s newest appliance offerings. Attendees also got an up close and personal sneak peek at Thermador’s new collections PRO and MASTERPIECE, which launched 300 new products in October, the largest new introduction in the company’s century plus history. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Thermador Sale and YEAR-END SPECIAL PROMOTION Attendees with a valid event ticket are being offered special incentives on Thermador appliances (see showroom for details). Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Studio City Showroom, serving the Los

The USA TODAY Martha Stewart Wine & Food Experience, featuring Martha Stewart is a superb way to enjoy gourmet food, wine and craft brews available throughout Los Angeles County. This event is part of a 12 venue tour celebrating the best of wine and food and a way for foodies to meet the best chefs including Lifestyle Expert and Author Martha Stewart. Savor. Indulge. Enjoy with Martha Stewart As an entrepreneur and Emmy Award-winning TV host, Martha Stewart is considered the most trusted lifestyle expert in America, reaching approximately 100 million consumers each month across various media and merchandising platforms with myriad products for our everyday lives. Celebrating with Martha At USA TODAY’s Wine & Food Experience at LA CENTER STUDIOS in Los Angeles, December 1st, guests can snap a selfie with Martha in the backdrop, check out the Martha’s Celebrations product line, and explore Thermador’s new collections PRO and MASTERPIECE. According to Martha, In LA, food must always look as great as it tastes, but many people don’t realize the fantastic variety of cultures around food in this amazing city. USA TODAY’s Wine & Food Experience allows attendees to explore and sample the truly bountiful tastes and flavors of Southern California, with a variety of professional chefs, superb restaurants and gourmet leaders. Martha Stewart Master Class In addition to exploring the products in the Martha Stewart Experience, there is the opportunity for a limited Martha Stewart master class. This special ticketed event is strictly limited in numbers, and at

For over a hundred years, Thermador has been producing exceptional, luxury appliances. The brand introduced the Cooktop to America and rolled out convection and steam ovens. Thermador appliances are designed to empower cooks to create an unforgettable experience in the kitchen, and so many home “chefs” will be particularly excited at the prospect of Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center in Calabasas and Thermador being a major part of this year’s Wine & Food Experience at the Camarillo Hangar in Camarillo CA November 10th, 2018. The Event The Wine & Food Experience is a celebration of all things culinary, allowing visitors to sample wines, food, restaurant offerings and much more. There are bands, dancing, pubs and boutique shopping that will let attendees enjoy a variety of craft brews, ciders, wine paraphernalia, accessories, and clothing as well as a silent auction with some enticing items being offered up. The Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center | Thermador Culinary Stage At the November 10th Ventura County event in Camarillo, guests will not only be able to sample some fantastic food and wine, but also a number of cooking demonstrations. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center and Thermador are sponsoring the Culinary Stage, which is a prime kitchen demonstration outdoor venue. Attendees will be able to get a sneak peek, up close and personal, at Thermador’s new collections PRO and MASTERPIECE, which boast 300 new products, the largest new introduction in the company’s century plus history. Other Demonstrations Not only will attendees be treated to an

While most homeowners turn to a premium refrigerator for their food and beverage storage needs, if you’re a wine collector you know that the only appliance that will effectively meet your needs is a wine cooler. Wine coolers, also known as wine refrigerators, are specifically designed to store and preserve wine, providing a host of advanced features and functions that ensure your wines taste absolutely exquisite. But what should you look for in a new wine cooler? To help with your search, we’ve compiled some useful information on things you need to consider when investing in a wine cooler. Wine Cooler Storage Space You need a wine cooler that can properly store your entire wine collection, and the first thing to consider when searching for a new unit is the amount of storage space you need. Wine coolers come in a variety of sizes that help homeowners store both big and small wine collections. Most mid-sized units can hold between 20 to 50 bottles of wine, but there are also massive coolers that can store over 100 bottles. Should you only have a small selection of wines you want to preserve, you can invest in a small wine cooler to hold around 10 to 15 bottles. There are even miniature units available that preserve two bottles of wine. Thanks to a host of offerings from premium brands, you’ll be able to find the right cooler for your wines no matter the size of your collection. Temperature, Humidity and Wine Racks

Today’s kitchens bring a bevy of culinary marvels to the modern home, and while your cooking appliances are what help you get the job done, it’s the refrigerator that stores and preserves the ingredients you need for exceptional dishes. Refrigerators come in a wide variety of designs, and if you’re looking for a great unit, you may want to consider a bottom mount refrigerator or top mount refrigerator. Top and bottom mount refrigerators are two of the most popular designs available, but which type is better for your home? To help inform your decision, we’ve gathered some useful information on these refrigerators. Top Mount Refrigerators When you think of a traditional refrigerator, there’s a good chance you’re picturing a top mount refrigerator. These units, also known as top freezer refrigerators, feature a large fresh food compartment below a smaller freezer compartment, providing the ideal amount of storage space for many homes. The biggest advantage to these units is their size. Top mount refrigerators are typically between 30 to 33 inches wide, and feature wider doors and interior storage areas than many other models. Moreover, the fact that these refrigerators are so common means that there is an impressive range of sizes, styles and designs available for your kitchen. If you want a more versatile model, consider a freestanding top mount unit. For a more contemporary feel, you may want to invest in a built-in top mount refrigerator. Best of all, top mount units tend to be the least expensive refrigerators

The refrigerators of the past were bulky and unattractive appliances designed almost exclusively for fresh food storage. But today’s refrigerators are modern marvels of design and technology, able to combine fresh and frozen food compartments in a single appliance. If style and storage space are your appliance priorities, you may want to invest in a side-by-side refrigerator. Side-by-side refrigerators are divided into two separate parts, with one side of the unit serving as the refrigerator compartment and the other as the freezer. Compared to other models, this design is able to maximize storage capacity while offering a stylish look that matches the contemporary aesthetic of many homes. Many of these units are luxury refrigerators, offering truly unbeatable storage features to your kitchen. To help you discover the perfect side-by-side unit for your home, we’ve compiled information on the best side-by-side refrigerators of 2017 based on Consumer Reports. GE Profile PSS28KSHSS For over 100 years, American consumers have trusted GE to manufacture reliable home products and appliances, and the GE Profile PSS28KSHSS side-by-side refrigerator lives up to the brand’s storied tradition of quality. This GE refrigerator boasts 17.5 cubic feet of refrigerator capacity and 10.9 cubic feet of freezer capacity, providing more space than many of its top competitors. The unit offers excellent temperature performance, and its digital controls allow you to effortlessly set the temperature of the refrigerator or freezer. GE’s integrated shelf system maximizes organizational possibilities within the unit, with powerful crisper drawers that help keep fruits and vegetables

Independence Day ThoughtsCooking, Washing, and Cooling Appliances in 1776When we think of our Founding Fathers, our thoughts go to the grand portraits of Washington and Jefferson and their mansions in Virginia. Of course, life for most people in the 18th century was as the philosopher Hobbes described, "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short".CookingCooking was still mostly done over a fire, but in the second half of the 18th century Ben Franklin invented a cast iron stove. An improved version of his invention that vented upwards became popular for decades. Nevertheless, cooking was very rudimentary when compared with the appliances we have today.Cleaning Consider the poor housewife or servant. Washing in the last half of the 1700s, was a planned event, even a community event, which took place sporadically near a stream or river where water in large vats was heated to boil the clothes. Lye and ash were the chemicals of choice, soaps didn't come along until the 1800's, along with wash tubs and washboards.CoolingRefrigerators didn't exist. There weren't even ice boxes. So food preservation consisted of various dried foods, as well as cured meats and fish. A common breakfast and supper might be little more than bread and milk. For diinner (a mid-afternoon meal), fresh chicken, pork, and some beef were staples and wild game and fish were also plentiful in the New World. Corn was common at most meals, potatoes less frequently, as well as seasonal vegetables.Well, "We've come a long way baby." It's interesting to think that

Follow-Up to Espresso-Rubbed Pork Chop RecipeGreat Vegetable July 4th Side DishWe recently shared a recipe for Expresso-Rubbed Pork Chops from True Residential. Now, here is their recipe for Grilled Summer Vegetables with Couscous - a great companion to the pork chops. But first, a word from the people who shared these recipes - True Refrigeration:True Mise en PlaceFrench for "put in place", the term means so much more. As True describes it:"To practice mise en place is to gather and arrange necessary ingredients and tools—and not just to gather but to “work clean,” keep the cooking space uncluttered and balanced, a harmony of chef, tools, ingredients, and space."The True 42 is not just a full-size built-in side-by-side refrigerator, it incorporates the True Professional technology and quality that you'd expect to find in a professional kitchen. More than that, it's designed in accordance with mise en place principals. Now, the best residential kitchens can have a refrigerator inspired by the best chefs in the world. To find out more about using True in your home chef's kitchen schedule an appointment with the experts at Universal Appliance and KItchen Center.   PEARL COUSCOUS WITH GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLESSERVING SIZE: 4INGREDIENTS1 package of plain pearl couscous4 Roma tomatoes sliced crosswise1 small eggplant sliced lengthwise½ cup of olive oil1 zucchini sliced lengthwise 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic1 yellow squash sliced lengthwiseSea salt and fresh ground pepper1 red onion sliced crosswise1 tablespoon of chopped fresh rosemaryPREPARATIONCook the couscous according to package instructions. Keep warm.Mix olive oil with garlic

We loved this in 2015 - Worth sharing againGreat Pork Chop Recipe from True-RefrigerationEnjoy your Upcoming July 4th Celebration from UAKCI just love grilling pork chops, but frankly I'm getting tired of using my tried and true grocery store Montreal Grill Seasoning. After a while everything tastes the same. So, I was delighted when I came across this Pork Chop Rub from our friends at True Refrigeration.They seem to be very dialed in with a rub that's going to add some (not too much) heat, as well as the hearty, earthy espresso/coffee flavor from ground coffee beans. We're going to follow this up with a recipe for a nice side dish that will go perfectly with the chops, so check back at this blog in a couple of days. The side dish recipe is also from True Refrigeration.ESPRESSO-RUBBED PORK RIB CHOPMAKES 4 SERVINGSINGREDIENTS1 tablespoon finely ground coffee or espresso 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 teaspoons dark brown sugar 1/8 ground coriander2 teaspoons chili powder 1/8 tablespoon turmeric3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (4) 12 oz. pork rib chops or 4lbs. pork tenderloin or loin1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt1/2 teaspoon onion powderINSTRUCTIONS Combine all spices, except the salt, in a mixing bowl to create a dry rub. Then, rub the pork on all sides. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours. One hour before grilling, pull the pork from the refrigerator and season well on all sides with salt. Let sit at room temperature for an hour while

Commander's Palace Soufflé RecipePrepared in Jenn-Air OvenCommander’s Palace in New Orleans opened in 1880. It soon became a New Orleans institution and then an American one.In almost a century and a half, the generations of staff at Commander’s have developed, honed, and perfected many recipes. Want the best Bloody Mary in America? Go to Commander’s where you can enjoy that beverage in their gracious restaurant setting.After your meal, surely you must sample the best of their desserts, this magnificent bread pudding. Actually, you don’t have to go to New Orleans. You can make this opulent treat right at home.The preparation requires a double-dip in your oven: first baking a bread pudding, then combining it with meringue for a second quick but definitive round of heat.But what kind of heat? The perfect meringues you see were baked in our Jenn-Air® Steam and Convection Oven. For this dessert, you don’t want the steam feature for the meringue, but you do want that convection heat, driven by a powerful fan system, generating a grand meringue finale. A Parisian pastry chef could do no better. The combination of this recipe and the Jenn-Air® oven, with its powerful flow of uniform heat, is deliciously formidable.The recipe title and the recipe shown below mention a whiskey sauce. This dessert is rich enough that you can skip the sauce which is quite whiskey intense. A trait of New Orleans, I suppose. You can reduce the amount