Gear

I was just pounding some chicken breasts and thinking that for years, I didn’t know that this was a crucial step in getting evenly cooked breasts – as in, cooked all the way through, not overdone skinny end and underdone

I love these little guys

Cheffy friends, take note: my new cooling fans are awesome! If you use fans for cooling prepared foods (as opposed to ice water baths, cooling paddles, etc), you may want to check them out. A little background on why

Recipe: Chickpea Fritters
I put this on my Facebook page, but it is so popular I’m posting it here too…these really are delicious! Chickpeas, cumin and fresh herbs patted into tasty little cakes, sautéed and served with a cucumber, tomato and feta topping. The […]
SBA Small Business Awards – featuring ME!
Each year, the Small Business Administration sponsors National Small Business Week (coming up April 29-May 5) to promote and celebrate the thousands of small businesses that keep our economic engines humming across the nation. As part of the week, […]
“Could I Be a Personal Chef?”
Over the years I’ve gotten many, many calls and emails from aspiring personal chefs, wondering if they really have the skills, training, temperament etc to start their own business. I’ve taught classes on the subject and consulted with […]