Meghann Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Celebrity Chefs at Home: Katie Lee Joel Most of us didn’t know who Katie Lee was until she added the "Joel." But having a famous husband is not her only claim to fame. This girl can cook! After hosting the first season of the ever-popular Top Chef, Katie Lee Joel was asked to pack up her knives and not return for a second season. A tough pill to swallow, Joel did not let the cool reception cool off her desire to bring her cooking know-how to the public. Hot off the publicity tour for her first cookbook, The Comfort Table, Joel sat down to tell us all about the creature comforts of the New York City home she shares with husband Billy and their two pugs, Fionula and Sabrina. DELISH: Describe your personal style in three words. KATIE LEE JOEL: The 3 C's: casual and classic with a touch of couture. D: What's your favorite room in the house? KLJ: My favorite room is definitely my kitchen. It's the heart of the home. D: What's the one feature in your kitchen you couldn't live without? KLJ: My coffeepot! I need my caffeine to give me a jolt in the morning. D: What is your ideal day at home? KLJ: My ideal day would be a leisurely one. I'd get up and take the dogs for a walk, then come back and have coffee while reading all of the newspapers. Afterward, I would do an hour of yoga on my terrace and then off to the farmers’ market to pick up some fresh veggies to make a nice lunch. That’s not too far off from an average day for the young Katie Lee growing up in West Virginia. There she spent many hours helping her grandmother Dora prepare meals for the tight-knit family. At just 4 years old, Joel learned the true meaning of seasonal cooking, as most of their ingredients were sourced locally from her family’s vegetable garden, cattle ranch, and pig farms. Now in her own home, she maintains an organic garden to use in her own recipes. D: When you just want to make something simple, quick, and delicious, what do you prepare? KLJ: Logan County Hamburgers, a thin hamburger with cheese served on white bread, kind of like a grilled cheese. Always a crowd-pleaser! D: What's the one kitchen item you recommend every cook should have on hand? KLJ: Everybody should have a mini food processor. It's such a time-saver! Joel is happy to kick back whenever she can with family and friends around the table. Despite her celebrity status, comfort food is the menu of choice with a little splash of her Southern roots. D: What are some of your most memorable food moments? KLJ: When I look back, my favorite memories are almost always around the table. As a little girl, I always looked forward to weekend breakfasts at my grandparents' house. My grandpa and my uncle would tell stories and make all of us laugh, and we all enjoyed each other's company. Now, I love to invite my friends to dinner at our home because it is so much more intimate than meeting at a restaurant. People feel free to tell all types of stories, to laugh louder, and to stay longer. D: Which famous person would you invite to your house for dinner? KLJ: I would love to have Barack Obama over for dinner, and I'd make some good, old-fashioned comfort food. I'm sure he could use some home cooking after being on the campaign trail so long! Source: http://www.delish.com/cooking-shows/celebr...-katie-lee-joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Katie Lee Joel at restaurant Cipriani in New York October 16, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Katie Lee Joel - The Young Friends of the ASPCA Presents 'The Shaggy Dog' October 16, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 T-Mobile Sidekick Lounge August 9, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Post-Halloween Pumpkin ExtravaganzaKatie Lee Joel Offers Recipes To Use Pumpkins In Vast Variety Of Disheshttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/10/27/...e=mostpop_story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Katie Lee Joel - wife of Billy Joel - arrives at an event in New York City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Stars Arrive at Howard Stern's Wedding!http://www.etonline.com/news/2008/10/66264/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 Katie Lee Joel, Looking for the Best Hostesshttp://www.thenewsroom.com/details/3273807/All+Categories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Cooking with KatieKatie Lee Joel is cookin’ up some Thankgiving goodies for an InStyle photo shoot -- and “Extra” tags along! http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2008/11/katie_lee_joel.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Katie Lee Joel tells Sheryl, Creator of Leashes and Lovers that the Piano man's biggest fan definitely kisses his feet. www.LeashesandLovers.com What's at the Piano Man's feet (Billy Joel).movKatie Lee Joel tells Sheryl, creator of Leashes and Lovers what's hers and his. (Billy Joel's) Billy Joel's Pug-Traitor.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Canine couture is always more fun with a friend and Katie Lee Joel tells Sheryl, Creator of Leashes and Lovers her shopping excursions include her pug. www.LeashesandLovers.comKatie Lee Joel is Paw-sitively Pug.movNo cheating at the Billy Joel house! Katie Lee Joel keeps her pugs on a strict diet - she tells Sheryl, Creator of Leashes and Lovers. www.LeashesandLovers.com What's for Pug's dinner at the Joel House.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Katie Lee Joel tells Sheryl, Creator of Leashes and Lovers of one of she and Billy's common bonds - their dogs. www.LeashesandLovers.com Katie Lee Joel - 4's Company.movChef Katie Lee Joel tells Sheryl, creator of Leashes and Lovers how she and Billy Joel's 2 pugs feed their needs. www.LeashesandLovers.com Katie Lee Joel - Tour Dog.mov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Rachael Ray and Katie Lee Joel make a Spiced Apple Cobbler...with Pumpkin Ice Cream and Caramel SauceThis fall dessert is a recipe from Katie Lee Joel. Ingredients* 6 large (about 8 cups) Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and sliced (use Granny Smiths for a more tart flavour)* 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice* 2 1/2 cups sugar, divided* 2 cups all-purpose flour* 2 teaspoons baking powder* 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon* 1 cup whole milk* 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted* 2 tablespoons cornstarch* 1 cup boiling water* 1 quart store-bought pumpkin ice cream* Store-bought caramel sauceYields: 6 servings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Katie Lee Joel - ‘ Australia’ New York Premiere November 24, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Recipes For The Meal That Keeps On GivingKatie Lee Joel Has Some Great Ideas For Those Thanksgiving Leftovershttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/26/...in4635786.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Party in New York City Actress Katie Lee Joel attends the 2008 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists party in New York City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Cookies Perfect To Leave Out For SantaThe Early Show: Katie Lee Joel Gives Viewers The Gift Of Her Recipeshttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/12/24/...in4685445.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Do Lunch With Christmas LeftoversKatie Lee Joel Shares Recipes, On The Early Show; How About Soups And Paninis?!http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/12/26/...in4686885.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 11 Questions - 2008 Year in Reviewhttp://www.kare11.com/news/local/mornings/...61&catid=16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghann Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Adding Pizzazz To Lunch You Bring To WorkKatie Lee Joel Shows How To Jazz Them Up, And Displays Cool Lunch Boxes To Tote Them Inhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/01/27/...in4754911.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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