I had a great opportunity this morning — a spot as a guest cook on ABC-affiliate WTNH’s lunchtime show, CT Style. I’ll write more about the experience later (it was a lot of fun!), but for now you can check out the video below.
Ok, few things!! Pretty jewelry! You mentioned Merrie (and your mom and J and the boys)! You did not seem nervous at all! So cool! Rosti spatula? Awesome!!
The necklace and bracelet are borrowed from J.’s mom. I love them and she has been gracious enough to lend the set to me more than once! Rosti, of course. I use at least one piece every day. — Dara
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Grammy | March 11, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Kudos to you! You were great chatting and cooking, and looked like a regular on the show. I could practically smell the dish… yum!
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Julie | March 11, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Dara, what a cool experience! I think you may have found a new career!
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Aunt Barbara | March 11, 2009 at 2:55 pm
How exciting to see my niece on tv! You seemed as though you’d been doing this forever–well prepared, capable, chatty! And I will try this recipe.
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Sharon | March 11, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Dara, you were fantastic! Don’t forget us when you are a famous TV chef, ok??!
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Lauren | March 11, 2009 at 5:16 pm
AMAZING!!!! You were terrific! Such a natural!!!
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Jodi | March 11, 2009 at 6:11 pm
So, I have like 9 million questions…I’ll just ask a few…how did you decide what to cook there, what is shot through garlic, she totally mentioned Rachael Ray and you, what is really outside the window? That’ll do for now…:)
I wanted to do an easy dish I could cook exclusively on the stove top. Merrie suggested the chickpea dish! I took her suggestion because it’s an adaptable recipe that is also budget friendly, I thought it would be perfect for TV. I meant garlic that has a green shoot in it, not sure why I said it that way. More about the window in my next post. — Dara
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Jodi | March 11, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Ok, and what is on the papers?
The hosts had their own notes and I had my recipe printed out in case I forgot it in the heat of the moment. — Dara
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Grandma Renee | March 11, 2009 at 6:52 pm
You were terrific!!! You did everything so naturally.
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Cristen | March 11, 2009 at 7:35 pm
You looked lovely! I totally dream about having a cooking show someday. And you totally made one of my favorite recipes too!
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merrie | March 11, 2009 at 7:37 pm
You look fabulous. Love the jewelery! Thanks for mentioning me:) I agree that you have a new career calling…
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LP | March 11, 2009 at 8:18 pm
OMG, this was awesome. I smiled the whole time watching it, like, “I know her. She’s my friend!” Congrats on being so smooth and relaxed. I could never do that!
Dara!!! You were great! I can’t believe how calm & cool you were. Top Chef Westchester, here you come!
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Paula | March 12, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Dara!! This is SO cool!! You were a total natural and looked beautiful! I loved it!
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April in CT | March 13, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I made the beef and chickpeas tonight and it was so, SO good. I cubed up some sweet potatoes and roasted for a side and it was the perfect thing to cool some of the heat!
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Jodi | March 11, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Ok, few things!! Pretty jewelry! You mentioned Merrie (and your mom and J and the boys)! You did not seem nervous at all! So cool! Rosti spatula? Awesome!!
The necklace and bracelet are borrowed from J.’s mom. I love them and she has been gracious enough to lend the set to me more than once! Rosti, of course. I use at least one piece every day. — Dara
2.
Grammy | March 11, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Kudos to you! You were great chatting and cooking, and looked like a regular on the show. I could practically smell the dish… yum!
3.
Julie | March 11, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Dara, what a cool experience! I think you may have found a new career!
4.
Aunt Barbara | March 11, 2009 at 2:55 pm
How exciting to see my niece on tv! You seemed as though you’d been doing this forever–well prepared, capable, chatty! And I will try this recipe.
5.
Sharon | March 11, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Dara, you were fantastic! Don’t forget us when you are a famous TV chef, ok??!
6.
Lauren | March 11, 2009 at 5:16 pm
AMAZING!!!! You were terrific! Such a natural!!!
7.
Jodi | March 11, 2009 at 6:11 pm
So, I have like 9 million questions…I’ll just ask a few…how did you decide what to cook there, what is shot through garlic, she totally mentioned Rachael Ray and you, what is really outside the window? That’ll do for now…:)
I wanted to do an easy dish I could cook exclusively on the stove top. Merrie suggested the chickpea dish! I took her suggestion because it’s an adaptable recipe that is also budget friendly, I thought it would be perfect for TV. I meant garlic that has a green shoot in it, not sure why I said it that way. More about the window in my next post. — Dara
8.
Jodi | March 11, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Ok, and what is on the papers?
The hosts had their own notes and I had my recipe printed out in case I forgot it in the heat of the moment. — Dara
9.
Grandma Renee | March 11, 2009 at 6:52 pm
You were terrific!!! You did everything so naturally.
10.
Cristen | March 11, 2009 at 7:35 pm
You looked lovely! I totally dream about having a cooking show someday. And you totally made one of my favorite recipes too!
11.
merrie | March 11, 2009 at 7:37 pm
You look fabulous. Love the jewelery! Thanks for mentioning me:) I agree that you have a new career calling…
12.
LP | March 11, 2009 at 8:18 pm
OMG, this was awesome. I smiled the whole time watching it, like, “I know her. She’s my friend!” Congrats on being so smooth and relaxed. I could never do that!
13.
Carol | March 12, 2009 at 9:00 am
Dara!!! You were great! I can’t believe how calm & cool you were. Top Chef Westchester, here you come!
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Paula | March 12, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Dara!! This is SO cool!! You were a total natural and looked beautiful! I loved it!
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April in CT | March 13, 2009 at 7:00 pm
I made the beef and chickpeas tonight and it was so, SO good. I cubed up some sweet potatoes and roasted for a side and it was the perfect thing to cool some of the heat!
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Margie | March 14, 2009 at 7:37 am
Oh DUH! Here’s the clip! You look fantastic! Great job!
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