Legend has it that in search for infinite culinary wisdom, ultimate balance of chefing chi and absolute nirvana of all things yummy, one must complete the task of finding and consuming the PERFECT BITE. This of course is referring to the mystical nacho chip loaded with the perfect balance of cheesiness, creaminess, spiciness, saltiness, crispiness, […]

“Too much character.” That’s what the lady at the farmer’s market told me. “They have too much character. People are sometimes scared to buy them because they don’t know how to cook them or what to do with something so awkwardly shaped.” What a sad truth. To me, Pattypan squash, to put it simply, is […]

Sometimes I get to jonsen’ over the silliest things. This week the craving has been for waffles. Please don’t mistake this for a trip to IHOP—I’m talking serious waffles. Dreams of them in savory flavors, not just sweet, have been mixing in my head for days. These waffle fantasies consist of various shapes, thicknesses, ingredients, […]

 
Recently, some friends of mine hosted a cocktail party in order to fundraise for The Genesis Center where I teach Culinary Arts. Subsequently, I was asked to cater and supply hors d’oeuvres for the evening. This posting is dedicated to that event and to Barbara and Harvey Lee for hosting it. Bon Appetite!
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Summer is here, the weather is breaking, and it’s time to break out the grill! Nothing is better than enjoying the warm evening air with a cold beer and a delicious outdoor dinner. When shopping for the ingredients for your summertime spread however, you should be aware of a common warm weather con. It’s called […]