Emmy Awards preparations 2010
The Emmys host talks to the media during the official red carpet rollout outside the
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Miniature versions of Duncan Hines desserts are prepared for display at the Emmys Governors Ball preview. In all, 800 pounds of dark chocolate was used.
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Miniature Duncan Hines desserts, resembling a red velvet carpet, are prepared for the Governors Ball preview.
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A miniature version of the Governors Ball first course: summer vegetable salad, avocado mousse, salsa verde and heirloom tomato water gelee are prepared for display.
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More than 900 pounds of heirloom tomatoes are being used at the Governors Ball.
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The Governors Ball main course is rack of lamb with dried fruit crumble, chickpea puree, basil marinated grilled eggplant with summer vegetables and rosemary juice. In all, the Ball will use 984 pounds of rack of lamb, 300 pounds of chickpeas, 15 pounds of fresh rosemary and 800 pounds of Japanese eggplant.
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There will be two Grey Goose ice bars at the Governors Ball.
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More than 4,000 bottles of Beaulieu Vineyard wine, as well as an additional 360 bottles of its dessert wine, will be used at the Governors Ball.
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Florist Kevin Lee said 100,000 white roses would be used throughout the displays at the Governors Ball.
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The staff helps prepare food backstage during a preview for the Governors Ball. The Ball will require 195 cooks in the kitchen.
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Approximately 10,000 pieces of china will be used at the Governors Ball.
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A box with a variety of brownies was given away by Duncan Hines at the Governors Ball preview.
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Alec Lestr, executive chef of Patina, center, talks over plate presentations with Hugo Veltman, left of the Patina catering department, and Philippe Muze, executive pastry chef, right.
Ball info source: Patina Restaurant Group / Sequoia Productions
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