About this episode

Chef Chris Valdes discusses Caribbean flavors and family recipes, while sommelier Jacqueline Coleman talks about champagne.

Do you have memories of foods you grew up with? Have you tried to recreate them? Chef Chris Valdez does. He's a TV personality, celebrity caterer and cookbook author. He created a fusion cuisine based on the Caribbean Flavors he grew up with adding modern influences. He talks with Linda Gassenheiemr and gives us tips for making family recipes at home. Sommelier Jacqueline Coleman talks about champagne.

People in this episode

Guests: Jacqueline Coleman, Chef Chris Valdes

Topics covered

• Caribbean cuisine
• family recipes
• champagne

Keywords

• fusion cuisine
• celebrity caterer
• cookbook author

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