Share with others I have a family member who takes baking time very literal. If a recipe calls for a baking time of 45 minutes they will bake it for that long, be it burnt or undercooked then say it was a bad recipe. When I was in culinary school we were always asking our […]
Share with others Harvesting Garlic We have been growing and harvesting garlic for many years. It’s easy and takes very little care. Harvest your garlic in mid to late July, depending on the weather. You want to make sure the leaves and stalk are dried. You also want the ground to be somewhat dry when […]
Share with others Mitchell’s Fine Chocolates I have lived in Cleveland, OH for over 20 years and not until today did I get to experience some of the best local chocolate I have ever had at Mitchell’s Fine Chocolates. Mitchell’s is located in Cleveland Hts., OH and has been for almost 80 years. How is […]
Share with others Anticipation This is exactly how I am feeling today looking out my patio door and anticipating eating my first home grown tomatoes of the season. This single ripening cherry tomato is the only one in the garden almost ready to eat. I have been […]
Share with others Why use a portion scoop or a disher? I believe that every home kitchen should have at least three to four sizes of portion scoops in their gadget drawer. You will have perfect, uniform and consistent product every time. As a pastry chef and chef instructor I find these to be my […]
Share with others Momocho, Modern Mex We absolutely love the experience of trying a new restaurant for the very first time. Even though it has been around for a while, we just finally got to experience it’s amazing cuisine. Momocho is not your typical Mexican restaurant and that is what makes it so unique. Everything […]
Share with othersA sous chef is second in charge of the kitchen under the executive chef. At home the sous chef title is shared amongst my adorable little Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Baker 1, Copper 11, and Toddie 6 have their spot in the kitchen. They watch my every move to make sure I […]
Share with othersThe most excellent sandwich from a food truck! 👍🏻👍🏻 The Proper Pig was a great find at a local craft and antique show. Seriously close to a pound of meat on this sandwich, called “The Proper Slopper”. It was filled with beef brisket, pulled pork, hot link sausage, maple bacon, BBQ sauce and […]
Share with othersFresh dill from the garden grows like wild. Plant it only once and you will find it all over your property the next year. When making my Chilled Dill Pickles I like to use the youngest and freshest dill I can find in the garden. Pick it while the flowers are still yellow or […]
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