I’m proud to announce I’ll be partnering with the Kenmore Live Studio for the second time this year for a live cooking show!
Tortilla fans of Chicago, I hope you’ll join and support me in the studio on Friday, November 19 as I cook off against my friend and chef/owner of Chilam Balam, Chuy Valencia. If you’re an out-of-towner, no worries: the show will be broadcast live over the internet so you can still cheer me on! There will also be video available here on The Other Side of The Tortilla the following week.
Chuy’s restaurant is one of my favorites in Chicago, so I’m thrilled to be cooking alongside him. He’s a Rick Bayless-alum and also the youngest person ever to have been elevated to the position of sous chef at a Bayless restaurant when he was just 20 years old. Bayless recently told Chicago magazine that Chuy is destined for stardom, and I couldn’t agree more. Before starting his own restaurant, Chuy also worked as Chef de Cuisine at Adobo Grill. Check out his website for more about the concept behind Chilam Balam.
So…
¿Roja o verde? You be the judge.
I’ll make my salsa verde, and Chef Valencia will make his salsa roja. Will I leave him green with envy? Or will he get ahead with his red? Taste and decide for yourself.
We’ll introduce you to some authentic Mexican flavors and the salsas will top chilaquiles and enchiladas. You won’t believe how easy they are to make! And as always, the audience will get to taste-test!
The Mexico Tourism Board will also be on hand to support me, share information and answer questions related to Mexican food and culture.
Dress to impress; the event will be livestreamed on Kenmore’s Facebook page on the Live Studio tab and seating is first come, first serve. Come early to reserve your spot!
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. CST.
To reserve your FREE ticket and get details with the studio address and directions, please click the Live Studio button below:
- I’d love if you’d leave me a message of encouragement in the comments! Let me know where you’ll be watching from!
Roxana A. Soto says
November 13, 2010 at 12:31 AMCongratulations, Maura! I’d give anything to be there in person so I could taste your green salsa which I’m sure it’s out of this world!!
I’ll sure be watching the livestream. I’m soooo happy is in the evening so I won’t have to miss it 🙂
Maura Hernandez says
November 13, 2010 at 10:20 AMGracias Roxana! I’m so glad to hear you will be watching from Denver!
Ana Lilian Flores says
November 13, 2010 at 12:59 AMWooHooo!!! Vamos, Maura! This is a real showdown!
I don’t care what Rick Bayless has to say about Chuy, and nothing against Chuy, but the Tortilla fan base is hardcore and loud! We will be cheering on from all corners of the cyber world.
As it is, I always go for the salsa verde myself. Go, Maura, Go!!
Maura Hernandez says
November 13, 2010 at 10:25 AMGracias Ana Lilian! You are too funny. I’m a salsa verde girl, too, so I insisted no matter what from the beginning that whoever competed against me had to make salsa roja! jaja Thankfully, Chuy was willing to partake in some friendly competition against my salsa verde! 😉 I’m excited that you’ll be watching from Los Angeles!
Maya Escobar says
November 13, 2010 at 9:13 PMYeah! Maura, this is so exciting! I will try my hardest to get to Chicago, but if I can’t make it I will definitely be watching online!
Melanie (ModernMami) says
November 15, 2010 at 10:49 AMGood luck Maura! You’re gonna do great and it’s wonderful for Kenmore to highlight local Mexican chefs in your area, plus provide such an interactive format for your readers to join the fun!
Maura Hernandez says
November 16, 2010 at 12:49 PMThanks, Melanie! I think it’s great what Kenmore is doing with their live studio. I’ve attended several other events there and am impressed with how they are showcasing local talent. Happy to be working with them.
lisarenata says
November 15, 2010 at 9:05 PMI say verde! And would totally love to be there to cheer you on and taste it. I love salsa!
Maura Hernandez says
November 16, 2010 at 4:17 PMThanks for your support, Lisa!
Silvia says
November 16, 2010 at 9:15 AMGo Maura!! One more for Salsa Verde!!! I whish I could be there!! I’ll be watching from the always sunny California 🙂
Maura Hernandez says
November 16, 2010 at 4:34 PMThanks, Silvia! Don’t forget: the live-stream will start at 5 pm your time 🙂
Dariela says
November 17, 2010 at 2:53 AMI will be in and out at that time but I’ll make sure to watch every time I’m in!! How exciting! My favorite is verde too!
Maura Hernandez says
November 18, 2010 at 4:44 PMGracias, Dariela! Excited you’ll be watching from the West Coast!
Julie Diaz Asper says
November 17, 2010 at 7:58 AMMy vote is for salsa verde! you go girl! I’ll cheer from a far!
Maura Hernandez says
November 18, 2010 at 4:45 PMGracias, Julie! Excited you’ll be watching from the East Coast!
Angelica Perez says
November 19, 2010 at 4:37 PMYay! Maura – all of New York will be supporting and cheering you on tonight! I say “salsa verde” all the way! How exciting!!!