Behind-the-Scenes of my Grilling Special - Part Two
On yesterday’s blog, I told you about my brand new special called Grilling Secrets of the Master Chefs, which airs tonight, June 24th at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel. I hope that you will tune in and see how to make delicious shellfish appetizers from chef Chris Schlesinger, juicy and flavorful beer-can chicken from chef Elizabeth Karmel, tender and meaty strip steaks from Emeril Lagasse, and so many other fabulous grilled foods from other all-star chefs. This show will certainly inspire you to fire up your grills. I am very pleased to present part two of behind-the-scenes of my grilling special.
1 Thank goodness, the weather cooperated for the afternoon of the grilling party. There was even a nice breeze blowing.
2 Games were set up for children and grown-ups alike. This old wooden badminton set is a real classic.
3 There were also hula-hoops.
4 And croquet, a great lawn game
5 One of two beverage tables
6 There was very flavorful ginger beer.
7 And a ginger-mint margarita
8 A yummy watermelon cucumber cooler
9 With a cucumber garnish
10 Another beverage table
11 With hibiscus tea
12 And refreshing lemonade
13 As well as old-fashioned sweet tea
14 And ice-cold lemon water
15 The council fire, although it was a bit too hot to enjoy a fire
16 There were whittled sticks for marshmallows, for those so inclined.
17 Anduin Havens with her headset putting the finishing touches on Emeril's station
18 The rest of the chefs' stations
19 Here I am with Roberto Guerra again, lifting that succulent pig out of roasting box.
20 The guests began to arrive, including Francesca, Sharkey, and G.K.
21 Meesha Haddad and her husband Raymond enjoying a beverage in a Govino glass
22 The tables had baskets of big, juicy cherries from C.J. Olson Cherries. http://www.cjolsoncherries.com/
23 Missy Foristall also sipping from a Govino glass
24 For sitting on the ground, we used Martha Stewart Collection Bedding, Geo Stars Quilts available at Macy's.
25 Mike Fiore, my property director, drove the tractor for the hayride.
26 The film crew followed along.
27 The children were excited for the hayride.
28 Mike drove along all the wooded trails.
29 Guests could visit each station to be served the delicious grilled foods.
30 Emeril in action
31 Emeril was grilling his famous New York strip steaks as well as peaches with mascarpone cheese.
32 A nice shot of the two of us
33 And look at that perfectly grilled steak with its blue cheese topping!
34 This is Bill Taibe of Le Farm in Westport, CT, http://www.lefarmwestport.com/ who shared some of his techniques for grilling vegetables.
35 Elizabeth Karmel of Hill Country Barbecue and Hill Country Chicken http://www.hillcountryny.com/ served up her fantastic beer can chicken.
36 And also mouth-watering burgers.
37 Brad Farmerie of Public and The Monday Room in NYC http://public-nyc.com/about-public/the-kitchen/ refilling his platter of grilled lobster and corn
38 This is Chris Schlesinger of East Coast Grill and Raw Bar http://www.eastcoastgrill.net/main/general.htm in Cambridge, MA
39 Chris showed us how to grill up great seafood appetizers.
40 These little neck clams were amazing!
41 Jennifer, Heather - senior food editor, and Pierre - Pierre and some of his wait staff helped with the party.
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Great pictures, great looking food, great weather, and happy looking people...what more could you ask for?
Gloria G!!
Posted by: Gloria | June 24th, 2011 at 12:11 am
Emerill knows how to grill steak (beef is favorite) and also entertains in such a manner that we will be anxiously awaiting your special on Hallmark tonight.Good shot of you and him, indeed.
Posted by: ann | June 24th, 2011 at 8:51 am
Hi Martha, Welcome back, you circumnavigator! Loved all of your tweets and twitpics from all over the world! Today is such a special day when we get to see your Grilling Special on Hallmark at 8PM! How fun to see your blog posts, as well as The Daily Wag's blog post about the Grilling Special! These photos and comments are absolutely fabulous! The weather looked great, everyone looked very happy, and F.S.&G.K. sure looked happy, too! Your hay bales are the best I've ever seen! I love those varied sized metal buckets that you had everywhere-have never seen such small ones! The photo of you and Emeril is stunning! How great to see Pierre and Mike Fiora, also! Hope you have a wonderful day again today and a relaxong weekend!! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | June 24th, 2011 at 9:46 am
Hi Martha,
Lots of people, lots of great looking food and drinks – thanks for showing us how a TV show is put together. I look forward to watching it tonight. Trish
Posted by: Trish | June 24th, 2011 at 9:56 am
This is great. I love grilling. There is so many great things you can do with the grill. I love how tasty you can get meats and vegetables. Great stuff.
Posted by: Larry Jefferson | June 24th, 2011 at 10:49 am
It is very clear in the photos that you had a good time with good food, good people and great weather. Have a nice day ahead of you and more power Martha.
Posted by: Jessica | June 24th, 2011 at 11:30 am
Love the pictures. I learn so much from your Blog, website and TV show. I love the clip art that is available on your website and go there often when I am looking for something to use in my home and when hosting parties. Will you be posting the clip are for your beverage Jars there?
Posted by: Laura | June 24th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
i want to know how to do handmade boot from old sweater
Posted by: ariene | June 24th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Martha, I'll be watching tonight. Thanks for sharing this blog.
Posted by: KLBrown | June 24th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Enjoy your blog but still can't watch your shows a/c no Hallmark channel on AT&T U-Verse. Will be a year in August that we lost it.
Posted by: Becky from Wisconsin | June 24th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
We can't wait to see it tonite Martha, for the previews I seen so far look like we going to learn new techniques for are new BBQ. Hope you having a great summer and cant wait go to see you at your show. Gnite
Posted by: Jorge | June 24th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
I just finished watching the show! Great job! I can hardly wait for the rain to stop and I'll be able to get outside. I particularly liked the grilled beets and peaches and your homemade gram crackers were over the top!
Posted by: Barbara | June 24th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Dear Martha, It was a wonderful evening watching the grilling show. Just finished up setting up for a Hospice event in Bellingham, WA..."Mruphys Law" an Irish event tomorrow"... finally drinking a glass of wine and catching the grilling show. I just sent number 3 daughter off to her second year at WestPoint and called my husband in Alaska...Bristol Bay fishing for salmon. He was grilling off the back of his boat some fresh salmon. I had to smile as I was watching the amazing technques on your show.
My husband has a wild salmon business and I had always wanted him to call you direct. His sister lives in NY and they saw you with your dogs the day before Thanks Giving several year ago walking in Central Park. I of course said...did you say hello! Of course not. In anyevent I incourage you to check out the
Bristol Bay Salmon Fishery. Also checkout.. Ross Lake Resort as a treasured place on this earth. We have been going their for 18 years with our gourmet group...hiking, fishing and cooking incredible food. I have some great ideas for your show....Cheers to you. You are great and I amire all that you have done.you would love to talk call my office 360-733-4817.
Keep up the good work. Carolyn Gibbons.
PS I have an amazing rib recipe.... Would love to cook for you on the back terrace looking out at Bellingham Bay and the boats...Alaska Ferry. Come sometime for dinner.
Posted by: Carolyn Gibbons | June 25th, 2011 at 1:53 am
I just love the beverage containers. So nice to be able to view the beautiful contents, with colors like the hibiscus tea, and lovely thin sliced floating lemons. I bought one (of yours) at Macys several years back and it is such a pretty vessel I keep it out even when not filled. Thanks to your photos today I am inclined to brew something up and take it to a picnic for all to enjoy - looking & drinking.
Posted by: Patty Goldbach | June 25th, 2011 at 9:31 am
Great grilling special Martha! Loved watching it and seeing old favorite chefs like Chris Schlesinger and of course, Emeril.
I love your equipment barn!
Where can you purchase those beer can ceramic sitter stands for the chicken?
I was drooling just watching the show and writing down the recipes.
Love your beverage containers and Home Depot outdoor patio furniture. I have a friend who just built a new home and I suggested she get your wicker furniture for her front porch and she did! LOVE the quality of the pieces and the way they look!
Thanks again for always putting on a great grilling show and am looking forward to trying the "Beer Can Chicken" and "Grilled Lobster"!
Paula M.:)
Posted by: Paula M. | June 25th, 2011 at 10:26 am
Good Morning Martha,
Your outdoor grilling party looks so fantastic! The libations look so wonderful in the jelly jars! Such a nice touch.
I must say, I have been using the Beer Can Chicken method for years. It is hit every time! usually serve my chicken with homemade tortillas and mexican rice and beans. Which I prepare all on my Weber.
Thank you Martha for another look into your life. You are such an inspiration!!!
Paz y Amor,
Abraham
Posted by: Abraham | June 25th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Martha, We thoroughly enjoyed your show and will soon try some of the show's recipes when we get our new Weber grill.
I love the photo of your beverage dispensers filled with refreshing drinks and especially the container shaped like a beehive! Is it possibly a Martha Stewart product currently available? As hot as it was the day of filming, you looked as fresh as a flower and as cool as a cucumber.
Posted by: Andrew | June 25th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Darn, we missed your grilling special...will you be re-airing it ? If so, when ? Thank-you !!
Posted by: jane | June 25th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
This special was fantastic! The grounds looked amazing, the recipes looked mouth watering, the set-up of tables & BBQ’s could not be more perfect, the guest chefs were charming, the guests (especially the children) looked like they were having a wonderful time (even in the heat!) and you, Ms. Martha looked relaxed and like you were enjoying the day. Now we don’t know what really goes on behind the scenes. ( hair pulling moments?) but the show reflected all the hard work your staff planned. There are so many recipes I plan to make. The ingredients and directions seem so easy. Well, except the roasted pig… yet VERY interesting. Thank you for a great TV special. Hope to see more!
Posted by: Dana Marie | June 26th, 2011 at 12:20 am
Can't wait to watch this episode online. Wish you a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | June 26th, 2011 at 8:33 am
The chicken looked easy! Wondering what kind of canned beer that was with the pretty label!
Posted by: Cindy | June 26th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Love the BBQ show Martha!!! I am a chef/caterer in Petaluma, CA and I watch your show everyday...You are amazing and when I growup,(I am 62yrs old), I want to be the next Martha Stewart. Well, maybe not in this lifetime! You are the ultimate Entrepeneur. Thank you for empowering me in my career and homelife.
Posted by: Kathy Young | June 29th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Hi Martha,
Love the grilling show Emeril’s recipes always make me raise an eye brow. I found some great organic olive oils and vinegars that work well with chicken breast on the grill. Some fresh basil and chilies from the garden infused with this Hojiblanca-Intenso oil add some great life to an otherwise boring chicken breast. We marinate the skinless chicken for 2-3 hours in this robust oil and then just brush some balsamic vinegar over the breast for the last two turns on the grill…wonderful!!
Thanks for the great ideas!
Tom
Posted by: Organic EV Oliver Oil Tom | July 3rd, 2011 at 12:44 pm