Podcast (video-podcast): Play in new window | Download

What’s up livecasters, it’s Thursday which is like our Friday so we hope that you’ll have a great weekend after this show. Tonight, Sam drinks an agave sweetened tequila and makes the crew some “Blue Steels”–Steve’s drink of choice. Then we have a Skype caller joining us for the show and Sam gives out some tips for the grilling season. I talk about my trip to Chicago and my dining experience at the number one restaurant in North America: Alinea. Finally, Sam makes Chiliquiles with a fried egg on top and a bit of sangrita and tequila to drink with it. The chiliquiles literally took 4 minutes in the microwave and about 1 minute to prep. Sam took longer trying to find a can opener.

BTW, thanks for participating in “What’s different about this show?”

Podcast (video-podcast): Play in new window | Download

Yes you heard right: mashed potato tacos. Think warm corn tortillas with a creamy mashed potato filling, crunchy potato chips, sharp green onions, and a tangy hot sauce drizzled over it all. They were so good that I hardly had the time to take the food shots after the show. The crew devoured them that quickly.

But I’m getting ahead of myself. On this livecast we make a refreshing raspberry gin and tonic and Sam talks about his 12th (or at least this is the number we think) Today Show appearance where he shows off his summer grilling skills in the Big Apple. We also check out a new fashion trend and–as mentioned earlier–make a fabulous mashed potato taco that is so easy a caveperson can do it. Yes, I know the correct term is caveman but we don’t want to get sued.

Alright livecasters. It’s hot, the sun’s out, and you gotta go out and get some grilling done. Go get Sam’s new book “Just Grill This” and impress all your friends and family with some killer recipes. We’ll see you on Episode 20.

From Sam and the rest of the crew have a fantastic 4th of July! Eat some great food and have a couple drinks (responsibly, of course). The Livecast will be back with Episode 19 on Wednesday, July 6th. Enjoy the holiday and we’ll see you this week!

Podcast (video-podcast): Play in new window | Download

Wow what a freaking day. The crew hung out together all day and set up our livecast studio at Donovan’s Prime Seafood to entertain a thoroughly packed house of The Sam Livecast fans. Thank you all for showing up, for saying hi to the crew, and for an amazing food-filled evening. I’ll tell you what, this won’t be the last “live livecast” we do and the whole crew looks forward to meeting more of you out there in livecast nation.

As you livecasters know, we usually do this show in Sam’s studio. Sometimes we have people watch from the couch like Kelly, Jilli, Zach, or whoever just happens to be chillin’ there and we absolutely dig that. Well tonight, our “couches” will be the awesome Donovan’s Prime Seafood chairs and tables in downtown San Diego. You need to be there. Come ask questions, participate in the show, meet the livecast crew including Blue Steel (his real name is Steve, but what fun is that?), Shaun, Max, and myself.

Get the word out, let’s pack the restaurant, because Donovan’s will be making Sam’s amazing Cap’n Crunch Tuna and a special jalapeno-cucumber cocktail to go with it. We had it last night and were blown away by how good it was. Come hungry too, because their entire menu is amazing so keep your table and order some dinner afterward. We will definitely be doing that after the livecast.