Fragrance Company launches new film, Meet the Harmony

It’s not often you get a new brand, with new stores in places around the world like Los Angeles on Melrose (per Essential Home Magazine ), plus a new movie to support it. But with the Harmonist that’s exactly what you get.

Says FilmFest.com, “Bruno Aveillan shot ‘Meet the Harmony’ for the new perfume Brand The Harmonist… at Festival de Cannes 2016 which the company is attending for the first time. ‘Meet the Harmony’, tells the love encounter between a man and a woman who will be guided and inspired by an alchemist of senses, a creator of harmony: The Harmonist. It is set in sober and eternal City of Paris, magnified by an elegant black and white treatment, Bruno Aveillan offers us a contemporary fable, modern yet poetic, with subtle emotions which resonate to surrealism, through the magics of special effects.

The sound track was composed by french icon Bruno Coulais.

According to Yahoo Movies, at Cannes:

Kate Hudson, Heidi Klum, Common, Orlando Bloom and Karolina Kurkova started their night at the launch party for The Harmonist, a Paris-based fragrance line based on feng shui and inspired by the elements of water, wood, fire, earth and metal. The maison de parfum spared no expense for the bash, taking over the beach venue in front of the Hotel Martinez, which was transformed into a Harmonist-themed nightclub with music by Martin Solveig and an exclusive performance by Jason Derulo.

The Harmonist – theharmonist.com
Creation : Bruno Aveillan and Story Studio – storystudio.fr
Directed by Bruno Aveillan
Produced by Quad – quad.fr

Margaret Cho stars in animated food truck series – Chow-Fuhn

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Margaret Cho is taking her comedic chops to the world of animated food trucks in what she calls the first ‘Sci-Foodieomedy’, entitled CHOW-FUHN.

Chow-fuhn13In this new web series, also including the voices of Bobby Lee (IMDB) and Jon Lovitz (IMDB), Margaret and cohorts expose the chef vs. chef, cut-throat business of food trucks!

The series is created by Gabriel DeFrancesco (IMDB, Trading Up, Roman Holiday, RISD ’99 IL), and is aiming to raise $120,000 on Kickstarter.

Take a look at the pitch

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ABC’s ‘The Chew’ to Broadcast from Disney Epcot Food & Wine Festival

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ABC’s “The Chew” is leaving its Manhattan studio for the first time in the show’s history to broadcast from the 20th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. The Emmy-Award® Winning lifestyle series will tape five shows with co-hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz on Oct. 7, 8 & 9 to air during the week of Oct. 12 -16 on “The Chew.”

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival“We are beyond excited to be invited to celebrate such an important food event,” said Gordon Elliott, executive producer of “The Chew.” “What a great way to kick off our fifth season. We are planning a terrific series of shows for our viewers and live audience that will use every available piece of magic the park and our show can muster. Stay tuned!” he added.

“The Chew” shows from Epcot will showcase festival highlights as well as food and beverage from “around the world” of Walt Disney World Resort. From stellar dining experiences to immersive dining that transports guests into cherished stories, “The Chew” will explore Disney Parks restaurants that offer innovative, fun and healthful dining choices and share some of their favorites.

In addition, “The Chew” will be featured in two themed marketplaces located at the new Next Eats area of Future World – the first time in the festival’s history that new culinary experiences have expanded into the Future World area of the park.

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival2At the new Sustainable Chew Marketplace, festivalgoers can enjoy three delicious dishes inspired by “The Chew” co-hosts. From savory pork spareribs with red wine and fennel with cheesy mascarpone grits and ricotta & zucchini ravioli with tomato sauce to vanilla panna cotta with fresh figs and pistachio brittle, “The Chew” has something for everyone during this milestone 20th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival celebration. The eco-home-inspired marketplace will offer guests a chance to learn more about how food is grown and the importance of food sustainability. Herbs and vegetables harvested from The Land pavilion greenhouses at Epcot will flavor the marketplace dishes.

A second new Future World marketplace at Next Eats will feature the Chew Lab, where Disney chefs are collaborating with “The Chew,” to create a cutting-edge marketplace inspired by food-science labs and the hottest culinary tech trends.

Visit TheChew.com for information on how to obtain tickets to be part of the live audience during “The Chew” broadcasts at Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

“The Chew” will continue to update viewers on additional festival plans throughout the summer. Tune in weekdays 1:00pm/ET and visit TheChew.com.

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About “The Chew”:

Celebrating and exploring life through food, “The Chew,” is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime series co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle, and entertaining. Produced by Gordon Elliott’s Chew Productions for the ABC Television Network, “The Chew” serves up everything food — from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more — all aimed at making life better, fuller and more fun. Featuring celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, “The Chew” is a leap forward into a delicious new kind of lifestyle series. Follow “The Chew” (@thechew) and hosts Mario Batali (@mariobatali); Michael Symon (@chefsymon); Clinton Kelly (@clinton_kelly); Carla Hall (@carlahall) and Daphne Oz (@DaphneOz) on Twitter ™

About Epcot International Food & Wine Festival:

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase celebrates 20 delicious festival years with the new partnership with “The Chew” and with a lineup of brand-new marketplaces, menu items, premium experiences and entertainment. For updates about festival events and premium experiences, visit epcotfoodfestival.com throughout the summer.

 

YouTube Star MoreZoella Cookie Recipe video hits over 650K Views in 3 Days

Reinforcing the star power and appeal of YouTube stars in all of their various endeavors, comes proof that this applies even to cookie recipes made by non-chefs.

Case in point, MoreZoella, with over 3.4 Million Subscribers on YouTube. Her video, “Baking Cookies & Louise Live” soared past the half million viewers mark within 3 days, or in other words, in about 78 hours. Ironically, she’s not even famous for her cooking, but for her beauty and other vlogging topics.

It is obvious to state that most major networks, cable channels, and media outlets would be thrilled with this type of immediate impact and viewership.

Recently it was announced that Zoella (Zoe Sugg) is releasing a new line of beauty products, as well as has at least two book deals in the works.  (see announcement video below).

What is clear is that if she did decide to expand into the food realm, both fans and sponsors would be lining up.

Either way, Zoella is a good candidate someday for a TASTE AWARD.

 

 

Chef Robert Bleifer named ICC Adjunct Dean of Food Media

icc_logoThe Food Network’s Executive Chef Robert Bleifer has just been named the International Culinary Center in New York’s new Adjunct Dean of Food Media, reports culinary trade organization, Culintro.

In an interview with Culintro, it is reported that:

How essential has food media become in the culinary industry? So important that the International Culinary Center (ICC) just named a Dean of Food Media. Robert Bleifer worked as a line cook before starting at the Food Network in 1996, where he would spend nearly 20 years..

They also ask: “Why did the ICC feel the need to create a Food Media program?”

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He gives a great response, and one that reinforces not only the school’s mission, but also that of the TASTE AWARDS.

Read more here

 

 

Iron Chef Judge Donatella Arpaia partners with King’s Hawaiian

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Donatella Arpaia, celebrity chef, acclaimed restaurateur and TV personality, has teamed with KING’S HAWAIIAN hot dog and hamburger buns

KingsHawaiianTV personality, restaurateur, and cookbook author, Donatella Arpaia, is best known for her role as head judge on Food Network’s Iron Chef America and The Next Iron Chef. She is a regular contributor to NBC News’ TODAY where she offers her culinary expertise and mouthwatering recipes. She is the owner of critically-acclaimed restaurants Prova and Kefi in New York City.

“We are excited to partner with Donatella and bring her culinary expertise to life through creative dishes using KING’S HAWAIIAN products,” said Erick Dickens, Vice President of Marketing for KING’S HAWAIIAN. “We share a passion for recipes that bring people together, which truly makes this relationship a natural fit.”

KING’S HAWAIIAN Hamburger and Hot Dog buns are made with the same sweet recipe as KING’S HAWAIIAN Dinner Rolls. Those looking for inspiration can visit (KingsHawaiian.com/Recipes/Grilling) to find unique, one-of-a-kind recipes featuring KING’S HAWAIIAN bread, developed by Donatella.

 

www.donatellaarpaia.com.

www.KingsHawaiian.com