On two recent trips to India, chocolate and candy maker Paul Poole has been fortunate to catch an intimate glimpse into the lives of some Indian families. The key was the sharing of food, but not only meals. Paul taught his Indian friends how to make various types of chocolates and they shared the knowledge of local sweets. Great Taste listeners will not only hear about Paul’s adventures, but learn the recipes involved in this cross-cultural exchange.
Fairfield, IA craftsman Paul Poole began making chocolates, toffee, and other sweets in the late 70’s in San Francisco. At times he actually sold his creations, but for the greater part of three decades you might have received some as a gift if he made a custom kitchen cabinet for you. Even now you have to be lucky. If you aren’t on his holiday list, then the “right place” (KRUU’s studio) is your best shot.
You won’t believe how easy it is to create these delicious treats in your own kitchen with proper instructions and tools. But, you’ll be amazed at Paul’s ingenuity when working under less than ideal conditions in simple Indian kitchens.
Tune in for the stories and how to make chocolates, toffee, and other tasty treats. Stop by to watch and have a taste at the studio if you are in the neighborhood. You’ll be in the “right place.” Alternatively, listen to the live stream from 7-8 PM on Wednesday or the rebroadcast Friday at 7-8 AM.
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Saturday Night at the Sondheim series and FMC Productions is pleased to present “Motown R & B,” Friday, January 29th and Saturday, January 30th at 7:30 featuring Fairfield’s own “Soul Revue Orchestra.” This event is being produced by FMC Productions who brought you concerts such as Woodstock!, Good Die Young and Fairfield Unplugged. Motown R&B will feature many of the musicians from these past productions as well as some fresh new talent.
This production will go deep into the roots and traditions of soul that will include tunes from the Motown, Stax and Atlantic labels from early to late 60’s and early 70’s. This show will duplicate the sounds and feel of an era that defined the 20th century. Motown R & B is considered to have had the largest impact on popular music all over the world and it’s influence can be seen in the forms of rock, country western, gospel and jazz.
A portion of this show was inspired by an annual tour package in the 1960’s called the “Motortown Revue” which was popular first on the “chitlins circuit” and then later around the world. These tours gave the younger singers a chance to hone their performance and social skills and also to learn from the more experienced artists, an idea that fits with one of the missions of FMC Productions and the Fairfield Musicians Club. These shows tend to sell out so get your tickets early.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on line or at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center Box Office.
This production of Motown R&B is being co-sponsored by FMC Productions and KRUU-LP 100.1 FM, an open source, grassroots community radio station.
The Saturday Night at the Sondheim Series is part of a monthly program designed to raise funds to support the Stephen Sondheim Theater and the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center.
On two recent trips to India, chocolate and candy maker Paul Poole has been fortunate to catch an intimate glimpse into the lives of some Indian families. The key was the sharing of food, but not only meals. Paul taught his Indian friends how to make various types of chocolates and they shared the knowledge of local sweets. Great Taste listeners will not only hear about Paul’s adventures, but learn the recipes involved in this cross-cultural exchange.
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