There's an old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” Is the same true for wine? Aside from avoiding labels with kangaroos and footprints, what should the discerning shopper look for when buying ...
Mi Manca l'Italia: Reminiscing about the Best Food on the Planet
It has been almost one year since my trip to Italy, and there’s nowhere I would rather be, and with a big bowl of pasta in front of me. Each time I visit I realize how different each region is and ...
Calories in vs Calories Out: What’s Actually Going on Here?
If you've been thinking of food as nutrient dense vs nutrient empty and high/low calorie instead of simply categorizing food as being healthy/unhealthy or good/bad like I discussed in my last post, ...
A 20 Year Classic of The Chopping Block: Crab Cakes
I hadn’t cooked dinner in a while for my friends and wanted to make them something special. So I decided to make crab cakes. It all starts with real crab. This recipe has several ingredients, however ...
Chefs are a lot alike in many respects. We like to work in a kitchen that offers us opportunities to learn. Many of us have had more jobs throughout our careers than people in other professions ...
New Meatless Meal Idea: Vegan Lentil Pasta with Kale Pesto
My daughter-in-law Lizz, who lives in Austin, Texas, the home of all that is holy - BBQ, is vegan. Yep, she's a short car ride from Rudy's BBQ that has the best moist brisket I've ever had and close ...
Oh avocados, my culinary love-hate relationship. I love how creamy and rich they are. I love that they make great guacamole, salsa, salad, and great spread on toast. I love that they're filling and ...
FYI: What You Need to Know about the Meat You Eat the Most
The humble chicken - the meat you eat the most, and probably spend the least time contemplating. As animal domestication became predominant in our food history, chicken has been highlighted in almost ...
Adventures in Cheese Making: Ricotta in Three Easy Steps
It's easy to make cheese at home. You need only simple equipment (a strainer, a pot) and ingredients you likely already have on hand (heavy cream, milk, vinegar, salt) and just a little bit of time. ...
