Ending this podcast and moving on to another.  You can find my new podcast under The Yolanda Shoshana Podcast.. Cheers ..read more

It's May time to turn the spotlight on tequila, the spirit that adds a touch of magick to any bar. While Cinco de Mayo is a great day to get it in, it's a great spirit any time of the year.  Tune in for some tequila selections to add to your drink rotation.  ..read more

Red wine drinkers, get in formation for Malbec Day (April 17th. It's a day to celebrate Argentina's most popular wine.  It's a medium to full bodied red that should be in your rotation.  ..read more

In this episode we get into Kahlúa, the famous coffee liqueur from Mexico. Did you know that Kahlúa has it's own holiday?That's right...February 27th is the day to dust off the coffee spirit and make a fabulous cocktail or pour on a dessert. You ready? Tune into get things going. Cheers ..read more

Show Notes Sugar Monk in New York City If you like a good speakeasy, check out Sugar Monk. It’s a gorgeous new speakeasy in Harlem, NY. You will feel like you are back in the times of the Harlem Renassiance. All of the cocktails on the menu are skillfully crafted and are named after artists or women  It’s the perfect date space or when you want a grown and sexy night out. Meoow!  Source: Sugar Monk Carl’s Jr. Big Fried Cheese Carl’s Jr. has a new burger called the Big Fried Cheese. Think thick grilled cheese mixed with a burger. The cheese used is cheddar and mozzarella that;s breade ..read more

In this episode Yolanda Shoshana talks about grappa, the pomace based brandy made in Italy. It's the perfect brandy to sip after a meal or to use in a cocktail.  Find out some of the producer's that she recommends such as Nonino, Bottega, Bonollo and Bepi Tosolini. Tune in for the juice ..read more

Gastronomy news for while you are on the go.... Show Notes Häagen-Dazs Ruby Cacao: Häagen-Dazs  has just dropped a limited edition ruby cacao ice cream for Valentine’s Day. Ruby cacao is a type of cacao that can be found in Ecuador, Brazil, and Ivory Coast.  Since cacao is influenced by its environment, so ruby cacao has to be cultivated by specific regions.  Ruby is the fourth chocolate, milk, dark, and white. Scientists at the Swiss chocolate-making company Barry Callebaut debuted ruby cacao in September 2017.  You will be able to get this red chocolate until September. G ..read more

All the news stories mentioned in today's episode are listed with links below. Get more of the 411 if it's your jam. Show Notes Welcome to the gastronomy news segment on Culinary Courtesan. National New England Clam Chowder Day: The first printed recipe of chowder was found in the Boston Evening Post dated September 23, 1751. It is believed that chowder originated in fishing villages of the coast of France and in the Cornwall region of Southwestern England in the 16th century. At that time any kind of chowder was a poor man's dish. It was cooked in a large cooking pots. Clam chowder is a stapl ..read more

In this episode,Yolanda Shoshana, talks about beer. Be ready for National Beer Lover's Day on September 7th and get some suggestions for Belgian Beer including: Saison Dupoint, Ommegang, and Stella Artois. If you want to pair beer with a meal, Belgian beer is where it's at. Tune for the 411. Cheers ..read more

In this episode, Yolanda Shoshana, goes into some of the lastest food news. Get ready for pumpkin spice rolls, Krispy Kreme is about to deliver, and other yummy situations.  There's always something new going on in the food and booze world. Tune in for the scoop! May the miam be with you.   ..read more