Interview with Chocolatier, Fritz Knipschildt



I was delighted to chat with the danish born chocolatier and chef ,Fritz Knipschildt. He extolled the wonders of chocolate and the creativity he has employed in his culinary enterprises.  He is the founder and CEO of his own House of Chocolates KNIPSCHILDT CHOCOLATIER LLC.

Fritz Knipschildt and his line of  delicious artisan  fineChocolates

Maitre Fritz Knipschildt educated me on the complex processes of developing fine chocolates from the cacoa bean on plantations around the world to the finished chocolates that sit in the beautiful boxes.  Like fine wine chocolate has joined the ranks of connoisseur food, especially

rare dark chocolates that are combined with secret flavors that enhance the experience of

eating chocolate.

 

Fritz has created a book about chocolate which will soon be published by Wiley.

 

Chef Fritz Knipschildt’s artisan chocolates and creative menu offerings via Chocopologie Café  in South Norwalk at 12 South Main Street .Fritz Knipschildt is a master chocolatier.  His chocolates have been featured on such TV shows as CBS This Morning, NBC Today, Martha Stewart Cooking and Fritz has been a special guest on television shows such as, "Behind the Bash" with Giada de Laurentis and "Throw Down" with Bobby Flay His line of chocolates have been well received and  featured in  Gourmet, Oprah, and Chocolatier magazines. And his retail partners include Dean & Deluca, Balducci’s and Whole Foods Market.  Gourmet Magazine named his mouth watering classic truffle “..one of the top three truffles in the world.

Fritz Knipschildt a native of Denmark moved to the USA in 1996 and founded Knipschildt Chocolatier LLC in 1999 and opened café Chocopologie in South Norwalk in 2005. His European background, the formal education as a Chef in Denmark along with his training in France and Spain, have blended with his American experiences to influence his chocolates and confections. In 2006 Fritz was selected as part of the "40 under 40" cadre in Fairfield County for his extraordinary business leadership and accomplishments

.Broadcast Dates

The interview is  being broadcast on Cablevision Channel 88 in CT on the following dates: 

Tuesday, September 24 at 9pm,

Thursday September 26th at 5:30pm, 

Tuesday, October 1sr at 9pm 

Thursday October 3rd at 5:30pm

Tuesday October 8th at 9pm 

Thursday October 10th at 5:30pm,

Tuesday October 15th at 9pm and

Thursday October 17th at 5:30pm

For taking a class with Fritz Knipschildt at Clarke Culinary Center.

Call 1-800-842-5275 ext. 267

Knipschildt Signature Line

                                                Knipschildt Chocolatier LLC

Knipschildt Chocolatier - Dark Collection

                             

                                 Fritz Knipschildt appearing with Martha Stewart on her show. 
                               Martha was one on of the early discoverers of his artisan chocolates.

                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVJkTg2kCiY

                                             

             Cooking Classes with Fritz Knipschildt
             Fritz Knipschildt gives cooking classes at the Clarke Culinary Kitchen in Norwalk

 
 

KNIPSCHILDT CHOCOLATES
 displayed at WHOLE FOODS

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                                     Cafe Chocopologie, owned by Fritz Knipschildt in South Norwalk, CT

 

Cacoa Plantation

Harvesting Cacoa

 

The roasted cacoa beans

       Blocks of Dark Chocolate

An Artisan Design

                                                       

Chocolate Pastries at Cafe Chocopologie

Nordic Cuisine served at Cafe Chocpologie

 

                                                      Individual Pastry Desserts

                       Salmon with Tomatoes and Asparagus Served on a Rock Nordic Style

Hallway in Cafe Chocopologie

                                                                

Danish style chairs in Cafe Chocopologie

                        Elegant Chandelier adds a European touch at Cafe Chocopologie

FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.knipschildt.com

12 S Main St, Norwalk, CT 

(203) 838-3131

 
      COOKING CLASSES with FRITZ

    Clarke Culinary Center/
    Connecticut

      64 South Main Street
      So. Norwalk, CT 06854
      800-842-5275

www.chocolate.com/chocolate-shops/knipschildt-chocolatier/

                                             Large Dark Chocolate Truffle

Interview with Hans Wilhelm, Author, Illustrator and creator of Spiritual Videos.

Hans Wilhelm, Author, Illustrator, Creator of Life-Explained Videos

The interview with Hans Wilhelm will be broadcast on CHRISTINA, on Cablevision's Channel 88 on Tuesday, August 6th at 9pm and Thursday, August 8th at 5:30pm.

 It will repeat on subsequent Tuesdays and Thursdays at the above times until August 27.

ABOUT HANS WILHELM
With over forty two million books in print, Hans Wilhelm is one of America's foremost author/illustrator of children's books. Many of his 200 books have been translated into twenty languages and have become successful animated television series that are enjoyed by children all over the world. His books have won numerous international awards and prizes. 


His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Mazza Museum of Art, Dodd Center at the University of Connecticut, Kerlan Collection at University of Minnesota, de Grummond Collection atthe University of Southern Mississippi.

Hans was born in Bremen, Germany. He lived for many years in Africa before moving to America. He now lives in Weston, Connecticut in an old farmhouse with his artist wife Judy Henderson.

As a noted speaker Hans has been inspiring audiences around the world with his spiritual and life-affirming concepts that he shares in many of his books.

                                                 Hans Wilhelm's children's books



Book for Children and Adults, TIGER-TIGER IS IT TRUE?

Hans talked to me about his book TIGER-TIGER IS IT TRUE?,  and his collaboration with author and spiritual leader, Byron Katie in creating this charming book. He illustrated the adorable tiger in lively colored images as the tiger investigates is it true? It appears to be

 just a children's book and it is simple and easy for children to read and understand but

it's essential message is Byron Katie's turnaround philosophy that asks us to question

if what we believe is true and reveals how our thoughts are what causes us to suffer.

For more information of Byron Katie go to: www.thework.com

An illustration from the book TIGER-TIGER IS IT TRUE?

  He also described how he was inspired by the work of Byron Katie and by other events in his life that made him know that this was  important  in his life and career. Hans has ventured into a new medium as the next step in his life and career.

 Mr. Wilhelm has created a series of videos that explain some of the

mysteries of life based on the spiritual laws of the universe. Some of the topics of  his videos are KARMA, LOVE IT ALL, FORGIVENESS, FEAR, HOW WE SEE OTHERS, REINCARNATION, EGO among others. For more information on LIFE-explained go to

.http://www.youtube.com/user/LIFEexplainedMedia

Byron Katie, Author, and Spiritual Innovator

Hans Wilhelm and Bryon Katie's collaboration

 

 

 

 

Hans uses his illustrative talent in his drawings in the videos.

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WWW.LIFEexplained.com

 



Interview with Leslie Mueller, Multi-Dimensional Artist

Upcoming Program

I chatted with Leslie Mueller a talented multi-dimensional artist. She talked about her process in creativing mix media pieces uses natural elemens.  She

credited some of her artisitc inspiration to her travels, especially Japan, and talked about how those experiences influenced her work.  Being multi- talented, Leslie is also the creator and host of the Channel 88 Cablevision Public Access show "Art & Style".

 

The interview with Leslie Mueller airs on Cablevision Channel 88 on Tuesday July 2nd at 9pm and Thursday at 5:30pm. The broadcast repeats on subsequent Tuesdays and Thursdays until July 18th.

 



Leslie Mueller displaying her multi-dimensional artwork in a wonderful frame



 



Collage by Leslie Mueller

Mixed Media work using natural materails by Leslie Mueller

Painting by Leslie Mueller

museum curators…all the while adding art &

Logo of Leslie Mueller's Cablevision Show ART & STYLE

 CONTACT INFO: www.lesliemuellerdesign.com/w

Interview with Claire Kelly, Director of "Shakespeare on the Sound's AS YOU LIKE IT

 Current Program

Director Claire Kelly

I interviewed the new director of this summer's Shakespeare on the Sound's production of "As You Like It". She brings a fresh perspective to this summer's production.  We discussed "As You Like It" and the interview can give viewers a sense of the joys and merits of one of Shakespeare most likable plays, a comedy that is about love and transformation. 

Each year I look forward to this cultural event and Shakespeare on the Sound's fine professional productions of the Bard's timeless plays. I enjoy the ambient experience of picniking in the outdoors on the banks of the  beautiful Connecticut sound under the stars with friends and watching quality actors sighting the brililant lines of this most masterful playright.  It seems the choice of play always coincides with something that applies to my current life and I always walk away from the evening that much wiser.

 The interview will air on Cablevision's Channel 88 on Tuesday May 28th at 9pm and  Thursday,  May 30th at 5:30pm.The broadcast will repeat on subsequent  Tuesdays and Thursdays at the above times until June 27th.

About Claire Kelly

Claire has worked at Shakespeare on the Sound for the past three years as the Director of Youth Programs. She has also worked at the Guthrie Theater, the Roundabout Theater, the Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, and the Ordway Music Theater among others. Most recently Claire directed Shakespeare on the Sound’s acclaimed anti-bullying program "Speaking Daggers." Claire is also a Teaching Artist and has taught theater to students from pre-school through high school. Claire served as Director of Drama at Proctor Academy in New Hampshire. Additionally, Claire has worked in the theater as an actor, producer, and in several areas of arts management. She has a Masters of Arts degree from New York University



 





Poster for this season's play

Performances take place in Pinkney Park, Rowayton (177 Rowayton Avenue) in Norwalk. JUNE 13th through JUNE 30th at 7:30pm except of Mondays  This is about a 10 minute walk from the Rowayton Train Station. Parking in Rowayton is at Witch Field, 2 Witch Lane or at the Rowayton School Parking lot, about a 6 minute walk from the park. Come early and place you blanket in the park.

"Musical Director, Brian Feinstein and cast of  Shakespeare on the Sound's Production of  "As You Like It"

      


Blueprint for the Set in the Round in Pinkney Park Rowayton for "As You Like It"





Library Programs for adults on "As You Like It"

Dr. Mark Schenker, Associate Dean of Yale University will give a lecture on
understanding Shakespeare's "As You Like It" at several local llibraries.

Westport Library: Wednesday June 5th 7:30pm
New Caanan Library, Thursday June 6th, 7pm
Rowayton LIbrary Friday June 6th 7pm
Darien Library, Thursday June 13th at 7pm

A discussion of "As You Like It" with Dr. Schenker.

Mark Schenker Mark J. Schenker has been at Yale College since 1990. He is currently an associate dean of the College and dean of academic affairs. Born and raised in New York City, he received his Ph.D. in English Literature from Columbia University and has taught at Columbia, New York University, and Trinity College (Hartford). He has led book discussion series in public libraries in Connecticut for over twenty years through programs sponsored by the Connecticut Humanities Council and lectures frequently on literary topics for public audiences. He was the recipient of the 2001 Wilbur Cross Award for Outstanding Humanities Scholar, presented by the Connecticut Humanities

Mark Schenker

Mark J. Schenker has been at Yale College since 1990. He is currently an associate dean of the College and dean of academic affairs. Born and raised in New York City, he received his Ph.D. in English Literature from Columbia University and has taught at Columbia, New York University, and Trinity College (Hartford). He has led book discussion series in public libraries in Connecticut for over twenty years through programs sponsored by the Connecticut Humanities Council and lectures frequently on literary topics for public audiences. He was the recipient of the 2001 Wilbur Cross Award for Outstanding Humanities Scholar, presented by the Connecticut Humanities

There are charming food markets in walking distance from the park where you can grab some delicacies for your picnic under the stars.

                                                   Brendans 101

 

                                                Rowayton Market

Rowayton Pizza

                                                      

William Shakespeare

"All the World's A Stage"

Interview with Yoga Instructor- Ann Russell

Ann Russell Yoga Instructor

Dew Yoga Logo

I took a Yoga class with Ann Russell a yoga instructor and enjoyed her energy and teaching style.  Ann teaches in various places but her home base is with DEW Yoga studios in Stamford .I invited Ann to be a guest on the show to share her thoughts about the benefits of Yoga.

The interview with Ann on Yoga will air on Cablevision's Channel 88 on following dates:

Tuesday March 19th at 10pm and Thursday March 21st at 5:30pm

Tuesday March 26th at 10pm and Thursday March 28th at 5:30pm

Tuesday April 2nd at 9pm and Thursday April 4th at 5:30pm

Tuesday April 9th at 9pm and Thursday April 11th at 5:30pm

Christina Haskin, Producer and Host

ABOUT ANN RUSSELL:

Ann “discovered” yoga as a teen in the ‘70’s. TV gurus Richard Hittleman and Lilias Folan planted the seeds of a life-long exploration. Hatha yoga was included in the curriculum at AADA West and after graduation in 1980, Ann was led to Hari Singh Khalsa in Pasadena to continue her study of yoga in the Kundalini style of Yogi Bhajan. The late ‘90’s brought an exploration of the Ashtanga and Vinyasa styles of practice in San Francisco at “It’s Yoga” with Larry Schultz and Hatha Flow with Darren Main at “Castro Yoga”. Moving to Norwalk, CT in 2000, “Yoga Source” owner Roberta Fortune Dale urged Ann to begin teacher training and invited her to teach at “Yoga Source” in Darien, under Roberta’s knowledgeable guidance in the Sivananda style. Longing to deepen her personal experience and garner more tools as a teacher, Ann was led to the “Kripalu Center for Yoga” in the Berkshires to continue her on-going education. With deep gratitude to the many senior Kripalu teachers who have guided her — Yoganand Michael Carroll, Sudhir Jonathan Foust, PremShakti Mary Stout, Sudha Carolyn Lundeen, Stephen Cope, Bhavani Lorraine Nelson, to name a few — Ann has earned her 500-hour certification. Ann offers on-going group classes, series, workshops and private instruction in Fairfield County, CT.

To Contact Ann Russell email:

AnnRussell@optonline.net

 

About DEW YOGA

Dew Yoga Main Studio is centrally located at 923 High Ridge Road in Stamford and at

Dew Yoga Annex at YogaSpace in the South End of Stamford is located at 845 Canal Street, 2nd floor in the Loft Artist Association Building.

 : info@dewyoga.net.  (203)744-YOGA(9642).