Chef Neil Fuentes of Branford's Jojoto Restaurant returns to Food Network

The Singing Chef Neil Fuentes To Appear on Food Network’s REWRAPPED

Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1 PM  

Chef Fuentes doesn't mince any words...“Yes, I am the chef that literally chopped my finger when I appeared on Chopped last year!"

Neil Fuentes looks back on the episode that didn’t quite go according to plan. But Neil’s big personality and enthusiasm caught the eye of Food TV producers and he was quickly asked back to the network to tape an episode of “Rewrapped”, a new series that has chefs challenged with the task of recreating a commercially known product and then using it in a dish.

The show began taping in August right when the Singing Chef was preparing to open Jojoto, his Venezuelan restaurant in Branford, “It was crazy. I was literally working past midnight in the restaurant and then going home to prep before heading into the city for a 5 a.m. call time on set.”

Sworn to secrecy, Neil is inviting guests to Jojoto for a special screening of the episode which airs Saturday, December 6 at 1 PM. Neil will be showing the original Chopped show prior – and we all know how that one ends… But Rewrapped is a different story…or, is it?    

Watch, eat, sing and cheer on Neil for a special afternoon at Jojoto on Saturday December 6th!

Here's info on the episode:

“Pudding Up a Fight”   The proof is in the Swiss Miss Triple Chocolate Dream pudding! Three chefs must impress the judges with their recreation of this snack to avoid elimination. But one chef’s overuse of white chocolate may spell disaster. Then in the Innovate Round, one Rewrapper decides to dress coleslaw with Swiss Miss Pudding. Is it an outrage or a stroke of dreamy brilliance? Find out as Joey Fatone hosts this velvety episode of Rewrapped!



COMPETITORS: Chris Sell, Dawn Tyson, Neil Fuentes

JUDGES: Marc Summers, Ken Hall, Hugh Mangum



http://www.jojotorestaurant.com/

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Ina Garten is Coming to Connecticut's Hartford Bushnell!

Oh, have I the best news for you all! And I'm so happy to share it!

Source: Hartford Bushnell

One of my favorite Food Network's stars, Ina Garten of The Barefoot Contessa, is coming to Connecticut!


To celebrate the release of her latest book, Foolproof Recipes You Can Trust, Ina Garten will be coming to the The Bushnell Performing Arts Center on March 28, 2013.






Ina will be appearing in an onstage interview with CT's own Prudence Sloan, of NPR and Better CT on CBS.

Source: Prudence Sloan Resume

Prudence Sloan will be moderating the event, which will also feature a question and answer segment that will be interactive with the audience members.

Source: The Bushnell

Tickets are on sale now at The Bushnell and come in three price ranges,  from $35.75 (rear balcony) - $45.75 (front mezzanine, r mezz and front balcony) and $55.75 (r orchestra)

Source: RJ Julia

  Ina's new book, Foolproof Recipes, is an amazing collection of recipes in true Ina style.

  Great recipes that make amateur chefs look like culinary geniuses!

  And the recipes are not complicated, in fact, they are very easy to follow.

  The best news? The book is full of traditional favorites with amplified flavor!

Try these pairings -  Lobster and Potato Salad, or Seared Scallops and Potato Celery Root Puree. 

I can't wait!   Hope I see you there!

The Busnell Performing Arts Center

166 Capitol Avenue

Hartford CT 06106 

Administration Offices 860-987-6000 - Toll-free 888-824-2874

Do you have a favorite Food Network star?  

Are you a fan of Ina Garten's?  

Have you purchased her new cookbook?

Have a favorite Barefoot Contessa recipe?

I'd love to hear about it in the comments below!