Kicked Up Sandwiches w/ Chef Emeril Lagasse + Giveaway
Posted by Katie on Nov 6, 2012 in Events, giveaway, sponsored post, video | 22 comments
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege to attend Macy’s Culinary Council event featuring Chef Emeril Lagasse. I immediately said yes when I was invited to attend. Emeril was the first celebrity chef I started watching on tv some 15+ years ago. At the time his recipes scared the hell out of me, but his charisma and confidence in the kitchen is what sold me. Now, I look back to those then recipes that scared me and I laugh. Then again, I have so much more culinary experience now.
Photo taken by Julius of Droolius.com via iPhone
I came well equipped to the cooking demo and book launch with not one, but two cameras, and of course my iPhone to do live social media coverage. I also brought my tripod since the last time I tried filming at a cooking demo I thought my arm was going to fall off.
The first sandwich Emeril cooked up for us was his Monte Cristo sandwich. You can watch his entire demo on how to make the Monte Cristo Sandwich below!
After Emeril showed us how to make his tasty Monte Cristo it was time to move on to Cream of Tomato Soup with Grilled Truffle Cheese Sandwiches with Proscuitto and Mushrooms. As you can tell from the photos above we even got to sample these! I love tomato soup, but I’m not going to lie I’m not a huge fan of mushrooms. I always try something once before deciding whether or not I like it… I’m so glad I did. I LOVED this sandwich! Mushrooms and all. This sandwich got an A+ in my book. This is the first sandwich I plan to make from Kicked Up Sandwiches. I know my husband is going to fall in love with this sandwich!
After Emeril’s cooking demo he did a book signing for all those who purchased $75+ worth of Emerilware by All-Clad. Plus those who made a purchased got his book for free (with autograph and mini meet and greet)!
I’m excited to announce that I have one copy to giveaway to one lucky reader! Please wait for the rafflecopter widget to load. If you don’t see your comment appear please know that I will need to approve it and it could take up to 24 hours for me to do so.
Disclaimer: I was compensated for my time and received a copy of Kicked Up Sandwiches for myself and to giveaway to one lucky reader. All opinions are always my own.
I'm Katie Jasiewicz: home cook, food blogger, and recipe developer. I’ve always had a love for cooking, and more so in the past few years a love for eating!
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I love a grilled cheese with Mozarella cheese and Canadian bacon and a slice of tomato.
My favorite sandwich is a Washington Apple panini.
Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese – sooooo good!
Always trying to find a way to kick up our recipes, love to add a little Emeril’s Essence to things.
I love reubens!
Home grown tomato, avocado, a tiny bit of mayo and a slice of sweet onion. Yum.
I love love love BLT’s!!
Emeril was the chef that inspired me too go to culinary school; love him!
That grilled cheese is totally my thing, looks delish.
PB&J!
I love the Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese!
My favorite sandwich is a BBQ pulled pork….YUM!!
grilled cheese!
A cheddar grilled cheese w/ bacon on sourdough bread!
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Its a tie between grilled cheese and turkey breast!
I can attest to how awesome this cookbook is. I did the cookalong with the publisher for the release. This book should be called the “sandwich bible.” It’s comprehensive and also includes recipes for sauces and breads too! Amazing
Addie–how awesome! I can’t wait to dive into this book and getting cooking!
Meatball sub!
I like Tuna Salad sandwiches
veggies and cream cheese
My favorite sandwich is a Reuben!
I love a Reuben sandwich!
Classic Italian sandwich with lots of different cured meats and tons of cheese.