Our food has gotten a lot of attention lately! On July1, we had a great visit from actor and comedian, Mark DeCarlo, host of “Taste of America” for the Travel Channel! We knew Mark and his crew was coming and had time to really prepare for them! What we didn’t know, was how much fun working with Mark would be and how much we would enjoy that Sunday afternoon feeding Mark so many different dishes that we make with Catfish! Dr. Mike and April Montesi graciously opened their home and even fried some catfish and hushpuppies for them!
Smoked Catfish Pate was a hit of course, and the Catfish
Allison! What I really loved was cooking
our Great Grilling Chicken for Mark! I
had marinated the long strips of chicken breast in our Great Grilling Marinade,
then lightly sautéed them, just enough to brown and glaze the pieces! Great Grilling Chicken is so flavorful and a
huge favorite on a salad at The Crown! Cooking
it live on the show, really proves how simple it is to prepare a meal when you
cook with Taste of Gourmet!
Mark is a huge blues fan and musician, so we’re counting on another visit from this travel foodie when Indianola’s B.B. King Museum opens in September of 2008! That’s an event that will definitely inspire a few new dishes at The Crown!
We’ve welcomed people and media from all over the world this
summer at The Crown! A food network film
crew from The Netherlands came through the door one day! They were making a day
trip from Memphis to eat with us – and film! Another group was doing a film for
Public Television. If you are traveling into Mississippi, stop by one of our
Welcome Centers and pick up the Mississippi Travel Guide. Our Creole File’
Gumbo is on the front cover, and you will find a four page spread on The Crown
inside!
We have been so blessed with such wonderful publicity! But we are most blessed when we know that you, our customers and guests, are happy with the foods we’ve created for you! Thank you all!
Evelyn, I'm so proud of you and the entire team at Taste of Gourmet! I told you we believed in this product - it is absolutely awesome! And I'm so thrilled to see this project coming along... we are so glad to be your partner on this, and to see this first rate food get the attention it deserves!
Posted by: Marianna Hayes | September 16, 2007 at 07:57 PM
Ms. Evelyn,
"Have I told you lately that I LOVE YOU?" Thanks for the wonderful package of goodies I received in the mail. Being an employee/family member of Taste of Gourmet has been a dream come true for me and my family.
The love and attention you give US Directors and Consultants are wonderful blessings from God. Thanks for all your support throughout these last 3 years. I am anxiously awaiting the next delicious recipe you have created for us to share with others. I am certain that God will continue to bless you and everyone in our Taste of Gourmet family.
Posted by: Myra Brindley | September 17, 2007 at 07:54 PM