Flavours of the Biosphere - Niagara Escarpment

A new cooking show with a message launches July 21 on the internet at www.flavoursofthebiosphere.ca.

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TORONTO, July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Flavours of the Biosphere - Niagara Escarpment is a unique independent video series. The show features dishes inspired by local food with cutaways highlighting the wonders, fun and importance of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve and Ontario Greenbelt - stories told by the people who live and work there.

"We have 13 shows to broadcast on the web throughout the summer and fall and 13 more in production for a second season," said Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Fund Communications Director Teri Trent.

Chef John Cirillo CCC, twice named Chef of the Year by the Escoffier Society of Toronto, and President of Les Toques Blanches, Toronto hosts the show. Chef Cirillo is an international Culinary Olympics award-winner and former Executive Chef with Hilton Hotels in Canada and internationally. He is owner of Cirillo's Culinary Academy and Oregano by Cirillo's in Toronto.

"John has an easy-going, easy-to-follow manner," said Ms. Trent. "He is passionate about cooking and teaching people how to cook. He calls it 'tasteful edu-tainment'."

Chef Cirillo is assisted by Anthony Regan, media personality and 11 years the host of Rogers' Daytime Toronto. Anthony loves cooking and has interviewed many of the world's top chefs and culinary experts. 

"The recipes are fresh, healthy and delicious, made with products that support local farmers," she said. "And the Escarpment environment is good for all of us and a great place to explore."

The first four shows air on Thursday, July 21: Potatoes a la Boulangere, Lamb Shanks, Stuffed Roast Pork and the classic Coq au Vin. More shows follow bi-weekly at www.flavoursofthebiosphere.ca.

NEBF is a registered charitable organization that aspires to protect the diversity of plants, animals and micro-organisms that make up Niagara's living biosphere. The Flavours of the Biosphere video series is designed to enhance awareness of the unique environment of the Escarpment while encouraging tourism and support for local food producers.

SOURCE Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Inc.