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Tagines have been used for centuries in Morocco, but Food Network chef Emeril Lagasse is hoping to bring them into more American kitchens.

Recognizing the growing popularity of ethnic cuisine in this country, Lagasse has designed a modern version of a tagine for his Emerilware collection made by All-Clad Metalcrafters.
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Emeril Lagasse was inducted May 20 into the MenuMasters Hall of Fame, a program run by the food service industry magazine Nation’s Restaurant News to honor leaders in restaurant and food development. In its nomination, the magazine credits Lagasse with ushering in the era of the celebrity chef.
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CHICAGO — Chef-restaurateur Emeril Lagasse, whose culinary skills, engaging smile and “BAM!” persona have made him one of the most recognizable culinary celebrities, has been selected as the 2006 inductee into the Nation’s Restaurant News MenuMasters Hall of Fame.

The television personality-author-restaurateur was honored on May 20 during the MenuMasters Awards ceremony at the Drake Hotel here. MenuMasters winners in a range of other special culinary categories also will be recognized at the ceremony.
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From Emeril’s Kitchen’s: Favorite Recipes from Emeril’s Restaurants features a collection of the most requested recipes from Emeril’s restaurants. Find out when Emeril will be in your area signing copies.
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Who:
Fetzer Vineyards and Emeril Lagasse Present Two Harvest Events September 12-13, 2003

What:
Third Annual Emeril Under The Stars at Fetzer Vineyards
Gala Dinner & Auction Benefiting the Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Chef Emeril Lagasse and Chefs from his restaurants, joined by Fetzer Executive Chef Bridget Harrington will prepare the meal. Auctioneer David Reynolds will conduct the live auction.
$300 per person, paddles available for bidding on outstanding auction lots

Dress:
Wine Country Semi-Formal
Third Annual Emeril In The Harvest Sun At Fetzer Vineyards
A day-long food & wine extravaganza featuring the release of the second vintages of
Emeril’s Classics™ wines. Cooking demonstration by Chef Emeril Lagasse. Food & wine seminars, Garden Tours, Cheese, Olive Oil and seasonal fruits & vegetable tastings. Mendocino artisans. Gourmet Picnic included with admission.

$110 per person. All proceeds support the Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Guests must be 21 years of age to attend these events.

Where:
Fetzer Vineyards Valley Oaks Ranch in Hopland, Mendocino County
(120 miles north of San Francisco)

For maps & directions, visit Fetzer on the web at www.Fetzer.com

When:
Emeril Under the Stars at Fetzer Vineyards
Friday, September 12 beginning at 6 p.m. until the event concludes

Emeril In The Harvest Sun at Fetzer Vineyards
Saturday, September 13 beginning at 9 a.m., ending at 4 p.m.

Why:
The Emeril Lagasse Foundation provides funding for educational programs directed to at risk children in the various cities where the popular Chef has restaurants, including New Orleans (Emeril’s Restaurant, NOLA and Emeril’s Delmonico), Las Vegas (Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Delmonico Steakhouse), Orlando (Emeril’s Restaurant, Emeril’s Tchoup Chop) and Atlanta (Emeril’s Atlanta). Each harvest, Fetzer Vineyards joins with Emeril Lagasse to celebrate the release of a new vintage of Emeril’s Classics™ wines and raise funds for the programs supported by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

Tickets:
Call toll-free to (800) 846-8637. Watch for program updates and additional event information at www.Fetzer.com. Tickets sell out quickly each year, and space is limited for both events.

Tickets for both events go on sale in early June 2003. Visit Emeril on the web at www.emerils.com.

Wines:
Emeril’s Classic™ wines are available nationwide.

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Touring America’s Food with Emeril Lagasse

In his nearly 10 years as a Food Network chef, Emeril Lagasse has been the flamboyant star of his own show, punctuating his cooking with exuberant “bams!” and packing auditoriums.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA (Sep, 2002) : A CNN “People in the News” profile story on Emeril will air this weekend at the following dates/times:
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Hawthorne, NY (August 20, 2002) — The finest tools and talents in the culinary world — Wüsthof-Trident and Emeril Lagasse — have joined forces to create EMERILWARE KNIVES. Designed to attract consumers at all levels of culinary skills, including novice home cooks, EMERILWARE KNIVES deliver “BAM” worthy precision results at accessible prices.
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Hopland, Mendocino County, CA , July 1, 2002 — World-renowned chef/restaurateur Emeril Lagasse, and Fetzer Vineyards announce today the launch of an exciting new line of wines from California - Emeril’s Classics™. Created and blended by Emeril Lagasse and Fetzer Vice-President of Winemaking, Dennis Martin, Emeril’s Classics™ Wines are crafted from premium quality grapes and designed to make wine consumers feel more comfortable with buying and enjoying fine wines.
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Hopland, Mendocino County, CA, July 1, 2002 — America’s most popular chef, Emeril Lagasse, is returning to Fetzer Vineyards this fall for a day-long harvest celebration. “Emeril in the Harvest Sun - At Fetzer Vineyards” will combine food and wine education and tastings with a demonstration by Emeril, live music, and much more. The event will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2002, from 10 AM - 5 PM, at Fetzer Vineyards Valley Oaks Ranch in Hopland, just 100 miles north of San Francisco.
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