Yes Virginia, there is more to life than takeout and the microwave
In my restaurant days finding new ways to use product we already had on hand was a bonus. If you came up with a new special to run and didn’t have to buy any other ingredients, that was a win-win situation. You’re customers got something new to try and you didn’t have to bring any [...]
If you’re ever looking for my Achilles heal, you really don’t have to look to far. I am totally enamored with the wonder of cheese. All you have to do is make me something that involves the gooey melty amazing quality of cheese and you have won a friend for life! It’s no wonder when the [...]
Some days you just don’t feel like eating anything too heavy. But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to feel full when your done with your meal. Lisa and I do eat a fair amount of pasta dinner and while she enjoys sausage with hers, mine is always meatless. I will let you [...]
During my restaurant days one of my favorite dishes to make was Chicken Pepperoni. Not only was it a delicious dish, but it reminded me of the time I spent with Mama Jeanette, and how she taught me so much about food and about myself. Chicken was always a favorite in my restaurant, so I [...]
I truly am spoiled living on the east coast, where so much great fresh seafood is available. And really lucky to have a Wegman’s to shop at with a great selection of reliable fresh seafood, much of which is sourced locally. So when I saw fresh flounder on display being hand filleted per order, I [...]
One of the great joys of summer is having an almost endless supply of fresh basil coming from my garden. There is just something so magical about basil, that aroma that just lingers with you……sigh Years ago I worked at restaurant that was adjacent to a farm in Buena, and much to my surprise [...]
