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Buddies on the Vine, is the most unusual cooking show. Young and 'Seasoned' chefs are cooking with wine & spirits alongside an exploration into the world of cocktail creations and wine culture.

To compliment your taste pallets, the show concludes with a musical performance by a Canadian artist.

Airs weekly on and 'Check your local listings'

Feature Chef

Neil Siomra of Pallucci Italian Restaurant - Buddies on the Vine

Neil Siomra

Neil Siomra is the owner and chef of Pallucci Restaurant, opening in 2000 with his wife Michelle, located in the heart of North Toronto.
Neil has appeared on several television shows such as Marty and Avrum's Moveable Feast and most recent is one of the co-hosts on Beer Buddies which currently airs on Sun TV, Men TV.

Feature Recipe

Pallucci's famous Capellini

by Neil Siomra (Pallucci Italian Restaurant)

450g	capellini (angel hair) pasta
6	cloves of garlic , chopped
3	fresh tomatoes (10mg), diced
1	white cooking onion, sliced
1	large whole tomato
10oz	fresh goat cheese
15	strips of sun-dried tomatoes

Food Tips:

Internal Cooking Temperatures

Food	Temperature
Beef, veal and lamb (pieces and whole cuts) - medium-rare	63°C (145°F)
Beef, veal and lamb (pieces and whole cuts) - medium	71°C (160°F)
Beef, veal and lamb (pieces and whole cuts) - well done	77°C (170°F)
Pork (pieces and whole cuts)	71°C (160°F)
Poultry (e.g. chicken, turkey, duck) - pieces	74°C (165°F)
Poultry - whole	85°C (185°F)
Ground meat and meat mixtures (e.g. burgers, sausages, meatballs, meatloaf, casseroles) - beef, veal, lamb and pork	71°C (160°F)

Source: www.inspection.gc.ca

Meet the Producers

Kaaveh Shoman & Marty Galin

Real Foodie of the Month

Name: Lexi Corinne

Location: Toronto, Ontario
Occupation: self-employed (artist)
Years of Cooking: 8
Favourite Dish: Butter Chicken
I love cooking because: it allows me to be creative. Nothing is more relaxing than coming home and creating dinner 'from scratch'!

*If you would like to be our 'Real Foodie of the month', click below to submit your picture, answer the above questions and you may be featured next week.

foodie@buddiesonthevine.com


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