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  • THE FOUNDATIONS OF COOKING WILL ALWAYS SERVE YOU WELL

    There is no question that dining is a sensual experience. A perfect meal will always address the full gamut of senses as it is prepared and presented: sight, sound, smell, touch and taste. Chefs who focus on just a few… Continue reading

  • “You’re Gonna Like the Way You FEEL, I Guarantee It”

    I can’t remember where I found this jpeg, probably on FaceBook, but it really struck a chord. When I was at the helm of a kitchen my feeling was that every customer wants a dessert and should be given the… Continue reading

  • Cider Pairing Dinner – A First

    To me, it is always refreshing to experience something truly new that breaks all the rules with food.  Even though I am a classic traditionalist in many ways (my favorite meals are usually ones that are time-tested), I can be… Continue reading

  • The Challenge of the Farmer/Chef Connection

    The concept of centralized farms was based on a classic supply and demand opportunity within a growing nation and the need to support the consumer’s desire for everything, anytime, anywhere.  Since climate and soil (terroir) are not the same from… Continue reading

  • Addicted to Food??

    “A baby is born, it cries, it is fed, it is content.” (In the Shadow of Cooks: iUniverse Publishers)  So…the baby cries and cries until it’s body aches from the effort.  When the baby is finally fed, it feels better.… Continue reading