In case any one has been out of the loop, Martha Stewart Living OmniMedia was in the process of purchasing Emeril Lagasse, or his merchandise/branding.  The deal has been closed and here is all the particulars from the press release on the Earth Times:
NEW YORK, April 3, 2008  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Chef Emeril Lagasse’s media and merchandising business. Lagasse retains his restaurant and foundation-related assets. The deal, which was first announced in February 2008, brings together one of the biggest brands in food-related content with MSLO’s well-established expertise in the lifestyle …read more

Emeril Lagasse may have had a little extra free time on his hands of late due to the cancellation of Emeril Live.  It seems though that he has moved on and has embraced going green, healthy living and a new fledgling network.
Emeril’s new show, Emeril Green, begins airing in June of this year.  As all good chefs, Emeril loves working with fresh ingredients.  Emeril will show you how to shop for and utilize organic foods while keeping it healthy for you and your family.
From Well Fed Network:
The man who once told Bobby Flay “I have my own food pyramid” as …read more

 Yes, you heard it food fans, BAM!!  It seems to happen that quickly.  The executives have made the decision to cancel Emeril Live!  I am dismayed, but sadly not shocked.  The Food Network has been sadly turning to a line-up I am beginning to more than just dislike.  Not only are they showing the very names that built the Food Network the door, but they are also basically telling the loyal food fans to move out of the way for other viewers.
Admittedly, Emeril Live has been airing for 10 years.  That is actually an incredible run for any TV show standard, …read more

I have to make some cookies for my son’s preschool class.  They are having a Halloween party.  I went looking for some fun, creepy, yet simple cookies and stumbled across an Emeril Lagasse recipe.
The reviews for these Brain Cookies place their stamp of approval on these fun, creepy treats.  I might be able to get my kids to help and do you remember that potato ricer?  This recipe gives you another, fun use for it.
Brain Cookies with Blood Glaze
Brain Cookies:
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup very finely chopped …read more

I was watching a recent Emeril Live, the show was a re-run, but I learned that Emeril has a cookbook great for Potlucks:  Emeril’s Potluck: Comfort Food with a Kicked-Up Attitude.
He cooked up some great recipes on the show like a Sausage Stuffed French Bread or wouldn’t you be a hit with an Oven-Braised Osso Buco with Orzo “Risotto”.
The reviews are mixed.  A lot of Emeril fans enjoyed it, but some thought it was a little beneath him and seemed more slated to sell his Emeril merchandise.  Some complain that his recipes call for his spice blends.  The recipes for …read more

 I tried another great recipe courtesy of our dear friend Emeril Lagasse this weekend, Beer Brined Grilled Turkey Wings.
I actually used skinless chicken breasts.  You can use any portion or cut of chicken or turkey with this recipe.  It was insanely simple and delicious.  My sister actually made a chicken sandwich using a great French hamburger bun, salad dressing and lettuce.
Beer Brined Grilled Turkey Wings:
Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 1 hour
Inactive Prep Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
 
4 cups water
2/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 …read more

 This past week I was watching Emeril Live.  They had a show dedicated to the release of Disney’s new Pixar movie, Ratatouille.
In case you haven’t heard, Ratatouille is a movie about a rat named Remy, who yearns for good food and dreams of being a chef.
Patton Oswalt, the voice of Remy was on the show and Emeril made some French classics, such as Galette.
Galette is a French term meaning a flat, round cake.  It can be sweet or savory and usually made of puff pastry, by I saw in Wikipedia that even crepes can fall into this category.
From the Joy of Cooking:
Galette is, in …read more

After Katrina, New Orleans even a year later is still fighting to return to its full glory. The food capital of the south, New Orleans is know for fine food and launching the careers of many famous chefs, such as FoodTV’s Emeril Lagasse, who is basically a food mega star and the top celeb chef on TV. So, I was sad to read the following article posted by KRT Wire. I hope most of it is not true:
But mere mention of two of the city’s highest-profile exports – Emeril Lagasse and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – still draws venom from New Orleanians who …read more

Yes, I know. I’ve been spacing out on you guys lately, but believe it or not, I’ve been sick yet again! However, that doesn’t mean I’m totally out to space when it comes to foodie news. And speaking of space, along with fixing the International Space Station up, NASA astronauts have also been sampling some major muchies in orbit. From Space.com:
Tucked away among the 750 pounds (340 kilograms) of cargo in Atlantis’ middeck lockers are some fresh fruit and vegetables, but no gourmet meals akin to those designed by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse and launched to the ISS aboard Discovery …read more

 
It seems like just about every famous person feels the need to dip their hands into something beyond their art and Joe Perry is no exception. 
The Aerosmith guitarist was on Emeril Live this week playing with Doc Gibbs and the Emeril Live Band, promoting the groups newest CD and getting some bonus time in for his Rock Your World Bone Yard Brew. 
It is a hot sauce that he has been working on along with another buddy from Boston.  It seems that the Aerosmith tour bus is always stocked up and Steven Tyler can’t get enough. 
Currently you can only order the …read more