Category Archives: Article

Diet or eating regimen?

There are several of my clients who are constantly on some sort of diet.  This makes things…interesting when I plan menus with them.  It changes not only the food but how it is prepared, how it is presented- everything. I … Continue reading

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Other things to do with food – Facial washes

Before you use any of these receipts, wash your face normally.  Look at your face and if you see the problems that these concoctions are designed to help, go for it.  Otherwise, do not over tax your skin with these … Continue reading

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On post-catering chaos

Catering is one of those things that happens randomly.  It is not making 50 plates a night.  It is making 300 plates in an hour.  Usually not in your own kitchen. It is the last part that gets me into … Continue reading

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Wheat biscuit variation

It was breakfast time and the night before I said I was going to make biscuits.  I went for the self-rising flour and found that we did not have any.  It was too early to go to the store, and too … Continue reading

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The business side of Cooking

Many people ask me when I am going to be opening a restaurant.  I look at them and laugh. To have a restaurant is the business equivalent of having a boat – a hole to throw money into.  Most restaurants … Continue reading

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Appetizer Crawl

Traveling meal, Progressive meal, Restaurant sampler Appetizer Crawl.  Whatever you call it, it is a fun way to explore the food available in your town. Almost any town or city will have more than one restaurant.  From dark bars with greasy grills … Continue reading

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Random Picture of the day – Chinese Appitizers

The same wonton skin can be used for many different delicious things.  Shown here, Crab Rangoon, Egg Tart and a steamed dumpling hiding in back.

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