We love this one. This new video featuring Rick Bayless was just published yesterday and comes to us via Earthbox, which is a maintenance free, water saving gardening system perfect for urban areas.
Chef Rick Bayless uses the Earthboxes for his urban rooftop garden for Frontera Restaurant in Chicago. In the video, Rick speaks about how freshness is used to expose the Mexican culture in Chicago. He discusses working with local farmers as suppliers, sustainability, and organics. Rick also speaks about a wonderful program that he has initiated to provide grants to local family farms.
[pro-player width=’550′ height=’353′ type=’video’]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcqtachhFds[/pro-player]
For our recipe lovers, Rick Bayless has several authentic Mexican recipes on his site here, and we also have a collection of short recipes that he has shared on Twitter. If you visit Chicago, treat yourself to Rick’s newly opened restaurant, XOCO. It has received countless fantastic online reviews already, and features contemporary expressions of Mexico’s most beloved street foods.
Heidi
September 22, 2009 at 10:48 pmA wonderful video featuring @rick_bayless and his Earthbox rooftop garden in Chicago. http://bit.ly/EqKs1
Chef John
September 22, 2009 at 10:59 pmRT @SavoryTv A wonderful video featuring @rick_bayless and his Earthbox rooftop garden in Chicago. http://bit.ly/EqKs1
Rick Bayless
September 23, 2009 at 11:45 amRT @FoodWishes RT @SavoryTv A wonderful video featuring @rick_bayless and his Earthbox rooftop garden in Chicago. http://bit.ly/EqKs1
Jim Nayder
September 23, 2009 at 11:54 amRT @SavoryTv A wonderful video featuring @rick_bayless and his Earthbox rooftop garden in Chicago. http://bit.ly/EqKs1 (RB=TopChefMaster!)
Dan Polley
September 23, 2009 at 11:59 amRT @Rick_Bayless RT @FoodWishes RT @SavoryTv A video featuring @Rick_Bayless and his Earthbox rooftop garden in Chicago. http://bit.ly/EqKs1
Steven Kesler
September 23, 2009 at 12:13 pmChefs Speak: Rick Bayless’s Rooftop Garden (What a great idea! I would like to see more restos do this): http://tinyurl.com/mxjqq2 #fb
Scott Phillips
September 23, 2009 at 12:14 pmCan you spot the SP+A global headquarters in the recent video of @Rick_Bayless rooftop Chicago garden? (Prize TBD) http://bit.ly/EqKs1
Debo Hobo
September 24, 2009 at 9:26 amI’m sure I’ve already expressed my love for Rick Bayless and his passion for what he does.
I am very curiuos about these EarthBoxes. I want one! 🙂
Cynthia
September 26, 2009 at 5:49 pmHeidi, thanks so much for dropping by and leading me here… Can’t wait to explore and hey, you have one of my favourite chefs in this post!
Savory Tv
September 26, 2009 at 8:34 pmDebo, check out the Earthbox link for more information, they can send you a catalog, and have a forum on their site. And fully agree on the RB admiration! He also tweeted this link on Twitter which was so nice.
Cynthia, our pleasure, hope to see you here again soon!
Nadine Spencer, Indulgent Foodie
September 28, 2009 at 11:40 pmRick’s comments makes one want to go to Chicago immediately and try what seems to be authentic Mexican cuisine -outside Mexico. The spinach sounds delicious and the roof top garden is breathtaking.
Savory Tv
September 28, 2009 at 11:53 pmNadine, I fully agree and his passion for Mexican food and culture is so endearing. Thank you for visiting.
Soma Sleep
November 17, 2009 at 4:41 pmhttp://bit.ly/144Zjl Rick Bayless's Rooftop Garden.
Jason
March 17, 2010 at 10:13 amLike Nadine said, after seeing this video, I just wanted to go to Chicago immediately to Rick’s restaurant. I could imagine my self sitting there telling the waiter “I traveled across country from CA just to eat here!” One day I will do just that. Rick, Lani, and his family are such awesome people!…Jason