In recent years we have returned to the notion of responsible, ethical and informed sourcing of our ingredients. After years of elaborate processing of our ingredients to wow guests and fill our...
I have created a dish using delicata squash, marrying some simple flavors and striking colors to create a memorable impact. Also in season, kohlrabi adds crunch and absorbs flavor, serving as a...
This is my favorite time of year for many reasons, but in a culinary sense, we have an array of fantastic produce available and an enormous array of ways to prepare it. One of the best ways to get the...
Eating and socializing go hand-in-hand. With each social setting, the food we eat must reflect the circumstance. When our attention is focused on a celebration, a business occasion or a big game, the...
It is also the start of lambing season. Often confused with when lamb is in abundance, “spring lamb” refers to the breeding cycle. Lambs are born early in the year and are in peak supply in summer and...
The first recorded wine vessel was found in modern-day Iran around 5,000 B.C. Mass consumption of wine and beer is evident in ancient civilizations surrounding the Middle East and the Nile Valley...
Choosing your plate: This step is quite often overlooked. Choosing a perfect canvas will allow you to create contrasting colors and shapes and enable you to provide maximum exposure for your food...
Growing up in England, it was common for me to eat fish and chips regularly. A Friday night at the “chippie,” as we would call it, meant standing in line at the local fish bar, experiencing a sensory...
For hundreds of years, the human population has relied upon the talented hands of craftsmen to help shape the world in which we live today. When humans began exploring the globe, trade, war and...
The dish made famous at the London Carlton Hotel in 1898 paired poached Dover sole with tart muscat grapes and fresh tarragon. I've applied modern culinary techniques to the same ingredients...
There is an exchange of flavor between the item and its cooking vehicle (liquid), and often the liquid is strained and used to make an accompanying sauce or broth. Braised items tend to be rich in...
Microplane Classic Short Zester The perfect tool for any serious cook, this microplane can be used to grate hard cheeses and even nutmeg or zest citrus fruits. It's easy to use for small-scale cooking...
