Wine Time TV Interview

Despite the fact that I look like crap in the videocam, check out this fun interview Wine Time TV did with me. Jamie Lauren, Thomas Keller, Gary Danko, Gavin Newsom and others who I have filmed with are featured.

Wine Time TV Webisode 6 feat. Tanya Melillo from Wine Time TV on Vimeo.

The Goodness and Lessons of French Quiche

So that quiche I made on Monday? Man was it good. I may never eat an American quiche again. That hard egg-ness to them is such a waste of calories when instead I could be eating the silky, custardy goodness of a French quiche. I'll admit mine wasn't quite Thomas Keller quality (but really, how many things in this life are?), but for a home cook it was darn tasty. Even better, in the process of wrestling with it (yes, I prodded it gently sometimes, but there were other times when it needed to be wrestled into submission) I learned a few things about how I like to cook. I rarely follow recipes to a tee because I think real life sometimes needs adjustments and I like to be a bit instinctual and experimental when I cook because I have more fun that way. And at the end of a meal, what I care about is that I've felt good making and eating it and that my guests feel great too!

More From Quiche Land

To my amusement, the quiche saga continued yesterday well into the evening. That Thomas Keller is a stickler for the rules, but I found our yesterday that I am not. Check out this video of my preparing an adapted version of TK's quiche.

Loving French Quiche?

I've decided to make a concerted effort to cook everyday both because I love it and because I want to explore what my food "shtick" is. Sure, I love eating with people. But Rachael Ray is "30 Minute Meals" and Giada is "Everyday Italian." What am I? I'm starting with the impeccable Thomas Keller's quiche recipe and my first lesson is I'm anything but impeccable in the kitchen.

Thomas Keller - My Chef Crush

SF Chefs Food Wine was amazing all around, but the highlight for me was chatting with Thomas Keller, one of the best chefs in the world. He's gracious, attentive, intelligent and successful. And he can cook. I mean, he can really cook. Please excuse the fact that the interview itself isn't my best. I was all starry eyed and couldn't concentrate. I mean, it's Thomas Keller.

Tanya Melillo Chats with Her Chef Crush - French Laundry's Thomas Keller - watch more recipes and videos

The French Laundry's Thomas Keller Talks Success

One of the highlights of SF Chefs Food Wine for me was getting to interview The French Laundry's Thomas Keller, my chef crush. I'll show you that video in the weeks to come, but for now, check out his tips on running a successful restaurant.