In my very first blog post over a year ago, I said “if I can do it, you can do it”. I stand by that statement. There is no magic. Yes it takes a little practice, but we learn far more from our mistakes than our successes. Be bold. You got this. Lets start with some basics. What equipment/tools do you really need? I’ll go … Continue reading Intro to Cooking – Kitchen Tools
Whether you are just getting your first place on your own, getting married, or starting over (been there) setting up your kitchen can seem like a daunting task. You want to be well equipped but space and budgets eventually run out. Continue reading Setting Up Your First Kitchen
We’ve all been there. You’re halfway through a recipe and realize you don’t have the next item on the list. Or maybe you found some recipe that sounds delicious but you can’t get one of the ingredients where you live. Sometimes you just want to make a familiar meal and realize you don’t have something you need and you don’t have time to run to … Continue reading Missing Ingredients? How to approach cooking substitutions
I’m willing to bet you are not only familiar with the Maillard (pronounced my-YAR) Reaction, you are probably a big fan. Do you love the smell of toast, bread baking or fresh coffee? How about the flavor of a perfectly grilled steak, roasted potatoes or popcorn? If your mouth watered at thought of those (or almost any other roasted, toasted or fried food), you can … Continue reading The Maillard Reaction, A Cook’s Best Friend
Everyone has to start somewhere – The new cooking 101 page offers basic info on cookware and kitchen tools/utensils for anyone that wants to start cooking at home. Use the Cooking 101 link above or click here to see more. Continue reading Cooking 101
It’s been a great year here on the blog. Many thanks to those who shared thoughts, ideas or just threw me a look or a like. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Continue reading Merry Christmas!
A quick read article on how our choices as consumers shape the food we eat. Continue reading How the red delicious became bland
OK, before anyone worries about my safety or legal standing, I’m not talking about “that” CIA. I’m talking about the Culinary Institute of America, Greystone, in the Napa Valley of California. I had the privilege of attending a multi-day event that included some educational seminars, wine tastings and out of this world food. I have always enjoyed food. Eating it, cooking it, baking it… you … Continue reading My Trip to the CIA
My grandparents memory lives on in the form of treasured recipes, old cookie cutters, and so much more… Continue reading Gifts From The Past
I really like finding inspiration for new recipes on social media. The beautiful pictures of perfectly prepared dishes on Pinterest and Instagram make my mouth water. I’m sure you’ve seen some picture of a gorgeous seven layer cake that made you just want to lick the screen. I spend a lot of time staging photos for blog posts. Picking the plates, arranging the the shots, … Continue reading What Foodies Don’t Share on Social Media
