Foodie & Fête Magazine | Holiday 2014

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Magazine 2014 Holiday Issue

Holiday Party Tips Foodie Reviews Drink Recipes Delicious Desserts

Pastry Connoisseur To The Stars!

Chef Padua Player

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Publisher’s Note The holidays are upon us and it seems like 2014 just breezed by! Many parts of the country have had recordbreaking snowfalls and it is hard to believe that we only have one month until 2015!

Our holiday edition features Chef Padua Player aka SugaChef! He is a good friend to the Foodie & Fête team. He launched his new jam line in the fall and is due to come out with a new flavor very soon.

Chef Padua also has a delicious book of confections coming in the New Year! Make sure to check out his special recipes that he shares with us in the next few pages. You may want to add them to your upcoming holiday menu!

We also highlight a fellow female entrepreneur, who is the CEO of LUSH Radio Online. You will love reading her interview and about her many accomplishments in the entertainment industry.

My Creative Director, Rhonda takes us on a little trip to an amazing coffee house in Chicago. She always finds a great eatery in the windy city! She has some awesome stories coming in the New Year, so make sure to look out for more fashion, décor and foodie installments from her!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

6 Cover Feature Story: Pastry Connoisseur To The Stars!

Chef Padua Player

9 Foodie Corner: Holiday Dessert Recipes

12 Vino and Vittles: ASADO Coffee Co.

15 Events: Party Planning Checklist

17 Entertainment: LUSH Radio Online

20 Foodie Finds: A Special Holiday Cocktail

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Cover Feature Story Pastry Connoisseur To The Stars!

Chef Padua Player How do you find your voice and express yourself when you are the youngest of seven children? The answer: You take a lifelong passion and turn it into a sweet, artistic success! Executive Pastry Chef Padua (pronounced Pah-Doo-Wah) Player, also known as SugaChef, is as dedicated as they come and he is serious about his desserts.

Chef Padua has been praised for his work by Vice President Biden, featured on Platinum Weddings and was a competitor on Food Network’s Sweet Genius hosted by famed Pastry Chef, Ron Ben Israel.

He won the 2013 Capital Food Fight’s High Stakes Cake Battle in DC, hosted

by Duff Goldman, has his own line of gourmet jams, and has provided his sweet delicacies to countless celebrity clientele.

Chef Padua also lends his time and pastry talents to DC Central Kitchen, which trains unemployed adults for culinary careers, serving healthy school meals, and rebuilding urban food systems through social enterprise.

FF: Please tell us how you got started in the world of food. Who were your early inspirations?

CHEF PADUA: I got my first taste of the food industry while in high school. I wandered into a restaurant that had brown paper on the windows. As it turned out, one of the top chefs in Washington, D.C., Chef Bob Kinkead owned it. In the kitchen, I was surrounded by greatness: Chef Ris Lacoste, Susan McCreight

Lindeborg and Maeve Barnes. Each of those chefs taught me many things like stocks, bread baking and most importantly, plating. It was such a great restaurant indeed, 21 Federal.

FF: What is your personal favorite appetizer? Main course?

Dessert? Drink?

CHEF PADUA: My favorite appetizer is anything with a with a crunch. I love foods with texture. Main course favorites are dishes with chicken and fish. For dessert, I love the basics like warm apple pie and vanilla bean ice cream. For drinks, I loved mixed drinks.

FF: What advice would you give to up-and-coming chefs on becoming successful?

CHEF PADUA: My best advice would be to work hard at perfecting your artistry. Read, take classes and study what you learn. You never stop learning in this business. You have to continue to challenge yourself and keep an open mind.

FF: What can we expect from SugaChef in 2015?

CHEF PADUA: Currently, I'm working on my new jam flavor, writing, researching for my new cookbook, and launching new items for my online boutique.

Tons of fun stuff!

Connect with Chef Padua aka SugaChef: Twitter: @sugachef | Facebook: www.facebook.com/sugachefdesserts | IG: @sugachef

Foodie Corner – Dessert Recipes

By Chef Padua Player aka SugaChef Baked Brownie Pudding with Rum

By Chef Padua Player Ingredients: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted bu tter plus extra for buttering the dish 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 3/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1t. salt 1T. vanilla paste 1 tablespoon dark rum Directions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Ligh tly butter a 2-quart oval baking dish. Melt the butter and set aside to cool.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed for 5 to 10 minutes, until tri pled in volume and lemon yellow. Meanwhile, sift the cocoa powder, flour and salt together.

When the egg and sugar mixture is ready, adjust the speed to low and add the vanilla paste, rum (if using), the cocoa powder, flour and salt mixture. Mix only until combined. With mixer still on low, slowly pour in the cooled butter and mix again just until co mbined.

Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared dish and place it in a larger baking pan. Add enough of the hottest tap water to the pan to come halfway up the side of the dish and bake for exactly 1 hour. A cake tester inserted 2 inches from the side will come out three -quarters clean. The center will appear very under-baked; this dessert is a cross between a brownie and a pudding.

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Baked Peppermint Meringues with Orange Ganache

By Chef Padua Player Ingredients: 4 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract Red gel-paste food coloring 1 cup heavy cream 6 ounces good-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1t. orange extract Crushed peppermints for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 175 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

To make the meringues, set bowl over a pan of simmering water and whisk until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer contents of the bowl to an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Mix in peppermint extract.

Create stripes inside the disposable pastry bag with the red food coloring before filling with the meringue. Refill bag as necessary, adding food coloring each time. Pipe out the mixture into thick circles and bake cookies until crisp but not brown, about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets sitting on wire racks.

To make the ganache: Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until just simmering. Pour over chocolate in a small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the orange extract. Gently stir until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Let ganache cool at room temperature, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes until thick enough to hold its shape, about 45 minutes. (You can make the meringue a week ahead and store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place but NOT in the freezer or refrigerator. Any humidity or moisture will soften the meringue.)

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Foodie Review - Chicago: ASADO Coffee Co. At only 275 square feet, ASADO Coffee Co. is a tiny, obscure yet cozy neighborhood cafe right across the street from DePaul University, in the middle of downtown Chicago. It occupies the historic Pickwick Stable building, one of the Loop’s smallest and oldest structures. Measuring 19' wide by 19' deep, Pickwick Stable was constructed for family horses by Henry Horner in the 1800's, the Governor's grandfather, local flour merchant and grocer.

The ASADO Coffee Co. creators have continued the legacy of tight-knit local fare describing themselves as "Artisan Nanoroasters of sustainable, family farmed coffee."

Although there is no seating within, this simple and charming shoppe is a magnet for bookworms, business men and bohemians alike. There is something for everyone in search of a rustic full-bodied caffeine fix.

The picturesque espresso machine and inviting baristas add a familiar loveliness to the atmosphere at ASADO. I had to try their Almond Butter Loaf and Chef Lucilas Fresh Alfajores (Argentinian Dulce de Leche filled cookies).

Yum! The pastries were unbelievably aromatic and full of rich buttery flavor - the perfect union with a cup of their delicious coffee, freshly ground at the cafĂŠ. It is always a pleasure to support the local artisans who focus on quality, not quantity.

The experience at ASADO Coffee Co. was truly satisfying, unique and memorable because after all, less is always more!

ASADO Coffee Co. maintain three locations in the Chicago area: Pickwick Stable (Loop) 22 E Jackson Lakeview (North) 1432 W Irving Park Rd Ukranian Village (Downtown) 1651 W Chicago Ave www.asadocoffee.com

Rhonda is the CEO of Demure Delights, a Chicago based cuisine and lifestyle company. She is also a self-taught chef and has traveled to various countries in Europe.

She earned her degree in Multimedia Make-up Artistry for film, television, fashion and retail. She provides custom makeup instruction and advises on the latest fashion trends as well as fashion forecasting. Her work can be seen on the faces of countless brides, music video shoots and on the runway for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

Connect with Rhonda: Web: www.demuredelights.tumblr.com | IG: @demure.delights | Email: damedemure@gmail.com

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Entertainment: Meet The CEO Of Lush Radio Online Mojisola A. Edu also known as Lush is an individual with a vision, the voice of the people, US Army Veteran and a force to be reckoned with. She has 12 years in the industry and is an award winning internet radio personality.

Lush is one of today’s most prominent and determined rising females in the entertainment industry. Born in OYO State Nigeria and raised in Queens, NY (now residing in the DC area), Lush decided to commit herself to many projects that are generally controlled by the male dominated industry. At age of 27, she had already founded her very own online radio station entitled LUSH RADIO ONLINE.

Inspired to create something as an outlet for women of today’s society, Lush created STREET QUEENZ THE MOVEMENT (THE SISTAHOOD) panel along with five other ladies who are all established in the industry. The show covers serious topics such as politics, self-esteem, diseases, sex, the economy and they supports each other in personal endeavors.

She has worked with such clients as Roxxane Shante, Micheline Bowman, MNSMEDIA , Glenn Jackson (Creator of Golden Scissors Awards), E2k Enterprises, Tionna Smalls and Erotique Liquor. She is also a member of African United Dj and an Agent for IHHP (International HipHop Parade started in 2013 in the Bronx). Lush is the winner of the 2014 Social Media / Radio personality award at The Female Hip Hop Honors in Los Angeles. She also received an award of recognition from Black Wall Street for all of her hard work and dedication to giving back.

Lush is the CEO for Diverse Media Group, LLC which is a multimedia marketing and consulting company, Lush continues her promotional ventures by hosting mix-tape parties and events as well as interviewing aspiring and established artists on her weekly radio show.

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FF: When did you know you wanted to become an entrepreneur?

LUSH: I became an entrepreneur after several years of working with so many different individuals, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to be my own boss and the rest was history.

FF: How did you initially get started in the radio/entertainment business?

LUSH: I started in the business initially as a rapper with the group Miscellaneous, but I followed my heart and decided to go the radio route, which allowed me to express myself more to the masses in a different light.

FF: What is your favorite thing about the holidays?

Any family traditions that you can share with our readers?

LUSH: My favorite thing about the holidays is definitely the food and giving back to the community.

FF: Since we are a foodie and events magazine, we have to ask. What is your favorite food and dessert at holiday time?

LUSH: I always look forward to having a side of homemade sweet potatoes and Black Cake (it's a Caribbean dessert).

FF: Who is a positive and inspiring influence in your life?

LUSH: My daughter is definitely that positive and inspiring influence, she’s the reason I work so hard and she’s also the reason I've become the better person I am today.

FF: What advice do you have for entrepreneurs just starting out?

LUSH: I would advise them to do their research, master their craft, use their resources, build a strong team, seek a mentor (someone who has done it and has succeeded). Also, learn the business and the marketing aspects.

Never give up, no matter how hard and the road blocks you come across.

FF: What can we look forward to with Lush Radio? Any upcoming events? Specials?

LUSH: Look for more expansion of the brand, working towards globalization of the business, defining the meaning of mobile media, small business showcases, red carpet coverage and celebrity interviews.

Connect with Lush: Web: www.Lushradioonline.com | IG: @Lushradioonline | Email: Lushradioonline@gmail.com

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Foodie Finds: Holiday Drink – Super Fruit Sangria Super Fruit Sangria Anti-Oxify your palette with this quick antioxidant-rich cocktail!

Serving Size: One 16oz glass Ingredients: 1/4 - 1/2 cup red wine {Pinot Noir or Bordeaux} 1/2 cup moscato 1/2 cup pure pomegranate Juice Splash of tart cherry or blueberry juice 1- 2 limes 1 green Anjou pear

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Rhonda is the CEO of Demure Delights, a Chicago based cuisine and lifestyle company. She is also a self-taught chef and has traveled to various countries in Europe. She earned her degree in Multimedia Make-up Artistry for film, television, fashion and retail. She provides custom makeup instruction and advises on the latest fashion trends as well as fashion forecasting. Her work can be seen on the faces of countless brides, music video shoots and on the runway for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

Connect with Rhonda: Web: www.demuredelights.tumblr.com | IG: @demure.delights | Email: damedemure@gmail.com

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