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Friday, August 5, 2011

The 2011 House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year by Tyler Florence

this being a California type kitchen, cooking outside is pretty much a given......a fully functional outdoor  kitchen on 1,500 square feet of stone patio  
this table was really beautiful........loved the style and those chairs !! 
simple touches like these made the design just so wonderful 
a glass of champagne perhaps? 
fireplace and lounge area was really quite gorgeous !! 
Since I live in the Northeast of the USA, this would not work for me but I would love it if lived in a warmer climate state 
that is a whole prosciutto on the end of the counter......nice touch......
loved this little area for a desk and to hold your House Beautiful magazine library 
this was really gorgeous and really went with the whole feel of the kitchen 
I really loved the sink area, nice and big with lots of counter space...very important in a kitchen !! 
here is a shot with the wonderful light above the table....looks really lovely 
some of the great sponsors of the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year....many of my most favorite brands!

On August 1st, the kitchen is transformed into Bar 30, serving snacks and cocktails for two weeks

Where: Rockefeller Plaza, New York City
Why: Afterwards, products and building materials are donated to ReStore Habitat for Humanity.


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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Tyler Florence at the 2011 House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year

The kitchen was amazing but you cannot except less from House Beautiful ......and it was a packed house! 
Tyler was really cooking in that kitchen, his dish was Hawaiian Tuna with Confit Carrots and Soy Caramel ...the recipe will be at the end of this post........
Did I mention it was a really hot day? This was probably one of the hottest weeks in NYC for the whole summer and the sunlight above Tyler was a bit of a challenge but he was a pro so not a problem!
This was my first time seeing Tyler in person and he was very down-to-earth and really geniune. He has been on the Food Network for 15 years...doesn't seem quite that long.........
People were asking questions left and right and Tyler was eager to answer and help out with any cooking issues the crowd was having in their own kitchens
Tyler has his own wine.....how cool is that? We were able to sample and it was quite good. I need to see if my local liquor stores carry it or can order some for me
Tyler was explaining his recipe to the crowd.........
Everyone is smiling even in extreme heat because the demonstration was so much fun 
I was very impressed with how authentic Tyler was, and being a fan of his cookbooks and shows, I was happy to see that 
One last question from the crowd ..............


Tyler's new book "Fresh" comes out December 6, 2011 and can be pre-ordered at Amazon.com below   

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

House Beautiful 2011 Kitchen of the Year with Tyler Florence

photo courtsey of House Beautiful 

House Beautiful is once again for the fourth year in a row designing their Kitchen of the Year in Rockefeller Center. They usually pick a great talent to design each year and this year is no exception....Tyler Florence!!
You can view the layout HERE  and here is some of the information from their press release:

New York, NY (March 22, 2011) – The much-anticipated House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year, returns to Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Monday, July 18. Tyler Florence, star chef, Food Network host, best-selling author, and House Beautiful contributing editor is bringing his unique Northern California esthetic to this fully-functioning, 1,000 square foot state-of-the-art Kitchen of the Year. The Kitchen will be the perfect union of tradition, functionality and warm, welcoming design – hallmarks of Florence’s style incorporating heritage and quality craftsmanship. Creating his personal vision for the kitchen as “the new American living room,” Florence will pull together all his passions: family, cooking, entertaining, comfort, design and heritage.

Presented in tandem with “Tastes of Summer,” the outdoor food festival featuring Rockefeller Center’s premier restaurants, House Beautiful’s Kitchen of the Year is a must-see destination for everyone from culinary enthusiasts and design devotees, to visitors looking for new and unique entertaining ideas.
For the first time, there will also be a fully-functioning outdoor kitchen on 1,500 square feet of stone patio, which actually makes this year’s Kitchen of the Year two kitchens.
Open daily from Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22. Tyler Florence fans will have a chance to meet the renowned chef at free events throughout the week. In addition, visitors will enjoy daily cooking demonstrations, tastings, kitchen tours, design presentations and more. House Beautiful will update the Kitchen of the Year Web site as additional details are confirmed: www.housebeautiful.com/KOTY.
“We’re excited to have Tyler designing our Kitchen of the Year this summer. His personal style of creating a warm space the entire family will enjoy really resonates with our readers,” said Newell Turner, editor-in-chief of House Beautiful. “His vision for a family’s kitchen is more than just where they cook delicious meals – it’s what a home is built around and where the family entertains, lives, and reconnects with each other. It’s the new living room.”
Located in the middle of Rockefeller Plaza where the famous Christmas tree stands every holiday season, the Kitchen of the Year brings the pages of House Beautiful to life, allowing visitors to experience, first hand, innovative products and unique design ideas to create a dream kitchen.
Tyler Florence said, “Having lived in New York City for 14 years, I've seen House Beautiful’s kitchen and it's fantastic. I'm really excited about adding my own twist to it. We’re going to bring a Northern California sensibility to it and a more rustic and cozy feel, and a fantastic point of view right in the middle of Rockefeller Center. I can’t wait to do it – this is going to be a dream come true.”
The 2011 House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year partners include Belgard Hardscapes by Oldcastle, Bimbo Bakeries, caesarstone, KitchenAid, KraftMaid Cabinetry, kate spade new york, KOHLER, Restoration Hardware, Rocky Mountain Hardware, Shaw Floors, Sunbrella, The Container Store and Truvia.
In addition to opening the Kitchen of the Year, House Beautiful will also present “Tastes of Summer” on Rockefeller Plaza, which will offer visitors a sampling of delicious food and beverages for a nominal fee from some of New York City’s most popular restaurants daily from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. from Tuesday, July 19, through Thursday, July 21. Participating restaurants include AJ Maxwell’s Steakhouse, Bill’s Bar & Burger, Brasserie Ruhlmann, Magnolia Bakery, Morrell’s Wine Bar & Café, Rock Center Café, The Sea Grill, and witchcraft.
For design enthusiasts outside of the New York City area, the Kitchen of the Year will be featured online at www.housebeautiful.com/KOTY with videos, podcasts and other special features as well as in the October 2011 issue of House Beautiful which is available September 13.

If you plan to be in the city this week, I would for sure stop by this great event and enjoy the wonderful planned activities!! 

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