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A rant about ‘*** – Boards’
Having worked at high-end restaurants over the decades, I have had to make Charcuterie boards, Crudite platters, and even huge platters of Caprese on a stick. I have detested all of it. Currently, there are articles, posts, and pictures of … Continue reading
That bread recipe
Chef Rena’s no-knead bread Usually there is a huge story about why something happens. Let’s get to the recipe and technique. You will need:
Wash your hands
Yes, this is another article/rant about keeping basic hygiene while the world melts down about Corvid-19. Because, evidently, no one knows how to keep things clean. Having been a chef for a few decades, I have seen things in kitchens … Continue reading
Elegant does not have to be expensive
A few years ago, my partner and I did the cooking for a couple who were getting married. We did the pre-wedding dinner, which was more of a party than a rehearsal dinner. The theme for the wedding was a … Continue reading
Guest placards that work
Catering is hard enough without having to do full sit-down plated, multi choice service. We have all done it. And, unfortunately, it can be a bear to keep track of all the allergies and choices. A few years ago, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Catering, Chef Rena, etiquette, food service, meal planning, Presentation, Safety, Technique
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A blast from my past
I am going through some of my old files and I came across the ‘instruction sheet’ I had made for the school staff regarding my domain. I mean the kitchen. Every kitchen is different. From the layout to how the … Continue reading
“… And it’s Gluten Free!”
There are many catch-phrases today in food marketing. Some are very over-used to the point of being a joke. I will see on my social network feeds at least one ‘food marketing joke’ every day, and the use of ‘gluten … Continue reading
The worst side-dish, ever.
I am a writer as well as a Chef. I do writing exercises to keep my mind fresh for all the things I do. I picked up “642 Things To Write About” for the new year. On the first page … Continue reading
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Tagged Chef Rena, food prep, holiday, Instructions, meal planning, Side Dish, Technique, Vegetable
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Picture of the day: Mirepoix
The French have a culinary formulae for the yummy stuff. Mirepoix is the onion/carrot/celery base for most soups, stews, stocks… Just about everything savory. In the area around New Orleans, LA, the celery or carrots are replaced with peppers, for that … Continue reading
Rena’s Granola Cookies
I try to have a few sweet things that I can cook easily available for the kids, and some of the adults. Some times the healthy veggies are just too much. I make at least one batch of these every … Continue reading
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Tagged Breakfast, Bulk Recipe, Chef Rena, desert, food service, Gluten Free, Health, Healthy, recipe, snack food, Snacks
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