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From Mark Jordan :

Hi -- Love Mexican food! Question: I live in Manhattan in the Washington Heights neighborhood; although lucky to have a working kitchen I am unable to grill! Would a cast iron grill pan suffice for those recipes that require grilling of meat, etc? Thanks much -Mark

Hi Mark, A cast iron grill pan was what I used to use when I lived in New York. The secret is to let the grill pan get very hot before you start grilling. Deb

From Joe Barefoot:

Dear Rick, Have you ever published a list of the dinner party music that you and Laney mention/play from time to time on your show? I would love to load my MP3 with such music for dinner parties when entertianing with your recieps!

Joe

Hi Joe, We get this question all the time. Check out our resource guide which is under the television tab on the web site. http://www.rickbayless.com/tv/season6/resources.html Deb

From Shareen:

Rick:

We love your show and when we last asked when the new season for 2009 was starting we were told April. Please let us know when we can see your new shows. We watch you on PBS Buffalo WNED.

Thanks,
Shareen & Dan

Hi Shareen, Season Seven of "Mexico One Plate at a Time" will be premiering in September. In this season's shows, Rick will be exploring the cuisine of Mexico City and when coming back to his kitchen to prepare his version of those dishes. Thanks for being such as loyal viewer. Deb

From Bonnie:

Do you know of any local retailer that carries your products in San Antonio, TX ? Every one here thinks texmex is real Mexican cuisine. I was very happy to learn through your program that you stay true to the REAL thing. I am very interested in tasting your salsas, I use guajillo quite often.

Hi Bonnie, Try the Whole Foods in San Antonio. They carry a lot of our product line. You can also order direct from either http://www.rickbayless.com/shopping/food.html or http://www.fronterakitchens.com/ Hope this helps. Deb

From Christopher:

Hello. I have a question about the recipe called "Caramelized Mango Tart with Mexican Chocolate and Pepitas." Can we use other fruit than mangos? We live up in an area where tropical fruits are very hard to find.

Hi Christopher, You could substitute apples, pears, peaches or nectarines. You would have to adjust cooking times for preparing the fruit and possibly the sugar, depending on the sweetness of the fruit you would be using. Let me know how it turns out. Deb

From Donna Penn:

I saw the video associated with WRAL.com and printed the "Brava" steak recipe. At the bottom it mentions to "serve with Lazy Salsa (Salsa Huevona)", but I can't find the recipe on the site. A couple of the links I tried were broken, as well. Thank you for any info/help you can provide.

Hi Donna, Don't you just love technology. I went in and fixed the link to Lazy Salsa and it's listed under Soups and Starters. Thanx for bringing it to my attention. Deb

From bob:

On one of your shows you had recommended an Ice Cream Maker that I believe had 2 stainless containers that were easy to store in the freezer. Would it be possible for you to divulge this information so I can augment my kitchen gadgets.
Thank You,

bob

Hi Bob, We use a Cuisinart ice cream maker on the show. They make a 1-1/2 quart model (ICE-20) and a 2 quart model (ICE-30BC). Check out their web site for more information. Deb

From Cate:

Hi
I am wondering what type of range, cooktop, or oven you use in your test kitchen.
Thanks!
P.S. Good spot on WGN today

Hi Cate, We have the same range in the Test Kitchen as Rick uses at home. It's made by FiveStar. It has six burners with a built in grill/griddle and two ovens - one gas and one electric. FiveStar is also one of the sponsors of our TV show. Deb

From Jill Bushbeck:

Hi Rick, We're planning a Mexican Fiesta with our kids and grandkids. We'll have a pinata and good food. But, I'm stumped on what kind of music to play. Any suggestions? We really love the Mariachi music we hear on the show, but have no idea what to pick. ! Thanks for your help, Jill

Hi Jill, On our web site under the Television tab is our resource guide. We have some of the music we used for Season 6 of the TV show listed there. Sounds like you have a great party planned. Deb

From Wayne Singleton:

Rick,

What an great show. Please advise what brand of blender you use, that big red one. Thanks.

Wayne Singleton

Hi Wayne, The blender is made by VitaMix. We use it both in the restaurant and test kitchens and Rick uses it at home. Deb

From Richard:

I wanted to make the Chocoflan cake (Impossible cake). You specify a 10 inch, 3 inch deep pan. I've searched high and low and there is no such pan. Have gone to the Wilton website, no luck. Very frustrating when you have brought all the ingredients and plan to make the cake for company.

Hi Richard, It's available at Sur La Table either in their stores or on the web site. You can also find them in specialty bakeware shops. Deb

From hillary treadwell:

on the april 26th show on knme in Albuquerque you showed some growing pots
for the use on terraces.I am interested in finding out more about the product.the containers have a covering and water retention system.could you please send me more info.
thanks,
Hillary Treadwell

Hi Hillary,

The planting boxes you're referring to are Earthboxes. I featured them last month in our newsletter. For more information on Earthboxes, you can click on this link to their web site. http://www.earthbox.com/

Good luck with your garden.

Deb

From Gary Creason:

Rick, You have done a fine job of using that big red blender without me being able to discern the brand or model. My curiosity has peaked. If you don't mind telling, I would sure like to know.

Hi Gary,

The blender that Rick uses on the show is made by VitaMix. We also use it in the test kitchen and in the restaurant kitchens. It's well worth the investment. Check out their web site for more information. https://secure.vitamix.com/acb/stores/4/?COUPON

Deb

From Rachel Douglas:

Where can I buy the large wok you used in your Mexican Paella with shrimp, mussels and chorizo recipe. My husband and I would like to try this recipe at our next gathering.

Hi Rachel,

The pan that Rick used in that episode is a paella pan. It has a flat bottom as opposed to the curved bottom of a wok. You can purchase one through www.spanishtable.com or www.tienda.com. They have many sizes to choose from, so you can pick the size that works for you.

Check out our resource page on the web site for more information on the other equipment Rick used on that episode. Each show from this season has a section on this page to help you find some of the specialty equipment that Rick used. http://www.rickbayless.com/tv/season6/resources.html

Deb

From Sara Jackson:

Where can I find the recipe for Roadside Chicken with knob onions? My husband & I are anxious to try it out! Thanks in advance.

Hi Sara,

That recipe is in "Mexican Everyday". Now that the weather is getting better, this is a great recipe for breaking out the grill.

Deb

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