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Tuesday, May 21

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Shirt and tank by Isabel Marant, jeans by Vince, necklace by MIMA Jewelry, watch by Chanel, shoes by The Kooples.

 

"Daddy Wu’s Moo Shu Pork"

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Daddy Wu’s Moo Shu Pork
Moo Shu pork is one of those great classic Chinese-American dishes. I grew up eating this stuff and always had it with black tea. I remember enjoying the sweetness of the pork and hoisin with the balancing bitterness of the tea. As an adult, I'd still love to have something that strikes that kind of balance, so I'd shoot for a beer that has some good hoppiness. Hops are flowers that flavor beer (with floral and sometimes citrus notes) and give it its bitterness. There has been a movement towards making hoppier beers lately and I have to admit that I don't always love them at the extreme end. It seems to me equivalent to a chef seeing how much salt he can possibly throw in a dish. That being said, when a hoppier beer is not too intense and balanced by some food, it can be a magical pairing. One style of beer that is always going to give you some of those hoppy aromatics is called an I.P.A. or India Pale Ale. This was a beer that British colonists took on their long voyages below the tip of South Africa and they added extra hops to help them preserve the beer. One of my favorites is the Stone India Pale Ale but for something a bit deeper and spicy, try the Harpoon Rye IPA.

 

Backstage Pass: Youngblood Hawke

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What do these rockers eat when they're on tour? Find out during a "tour edition" of the "Rachael Ray Food Quiz!"

 

Backstage Pass: Guy Fieri

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Guy Fieri reveals the first meal he ever cooked — and how it was received — when he takes the "Rachael Ray Food Quiz!"

 

Monday, May 20

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Jacket by Robert Rodriguez Collection, tank by SOFT JOIE, tank and jeans by Vince, necklace by Symbiotique, watch by Chanel, shoes by The Kooples.

 

Friday, May 17

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Jacket and tank by Helmut Lang, jeans by Vince, necklace by Symbiotique, watch by Chanel, shoes by Diane Von Furstenberg.

 

"Mozzarella & Ham in Carrozza"

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Mozzarella & Ham in Carrozza
This is a classic Roman dish that is somewhere between flattened mozzarella sticks and a grilled cheese sandwich. Actually it reminds me very much of one of my favorite combinations, grilled cheese and tomato soup, but in this case, the soup is tomato sauce. I always associate that classic combo with one of my favorite after-work hangouts, the Blind Tiger Ale House, here in NYC. They have a ton of great beers from around the world. Since this is an Italian dish, I would recommend trying to find an Italian beer. Italy actually has the most vibrant craft beer scene in the entire world, after the U.S. Some of these beers can be hard to find and sometimes a little pricey, but you'll be greatly rewarded for searching them out. One of my favorites is the Del Borgo Re Ale; it is a spicy malt and slightly hoppy beer. It is robust and showcases the Italian zeal for creating unique craft beers based on classic styles.

 

Backstage Pass: Lucy Liu

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Peek inside Lucy Liu's green room as the star takes the backstage food quiz!

 

Thursday, May 16

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Blazer and tank by Zadig et Voltaire, jeans by Vince, necklace by Peruvian Connection, watch by Chanel, bracelets by Elizabeth44, and Nora Kogan Jewelry, shoes by Alice + Olivia.

 

"Stuffed Eggplant and Chicken Parm with Tomato-Basil Sauce"

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Stuffed Eggplant and Chicken Parm with Tomato-Basil Sauce
It’s an Italian-American feast with stuffed eggplant and chicken parm! These are great classic dishes that offer a ton of flavor and home-style goodness. For me, this stuff is total comfort food. With a dish like this and good friends and family, you can elevate a humble wine to a great experience. That being said, this is not the dish to open up your best bottle of wine, but something that is simple and delicious. I would try a Chianti, but not from the heart of the area, but from the Chianti Classico district, where the wines can get full and rich. Get one from one of the other subregions, like Chianti Colli Fiorentini, Chianti Colli Senesi or just straight up Chianti DOCG. One of my favorite, more simple Chiantis, is the Farnatella Chianti Colli Senesi 2010. It is under $15 and made by a great producer, Felsina. It offers a lot of what the more expensive producers do, but in a more straightforward and approachable package.

 

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