There's gold in them there onions. This step by step guide, How to Caramelize Onions from Valentina at Cooking on the Weekends details the simple yet magical process that turns ordinary brown onions into sweet, rich, caramelized gold. Valentina's easy stove top method uses clarified, unsalted … [Read more...]
Tasty Honey Cakes
Been there. Never done that. When I admire the beautiful platter of Honey Cakes above, I can't take credit for the creative plating, the golden color of the cake or the luscious, burnt honey and vanilla bean flecked beehives. That's the expertise of Chef David Guas at Honey Summit 2011. Although … [Read more...]
How Do You Play?
My friends at Kodak asked if I'd like to try out a waterproof PlaySport video camera in the test kitchen. I already use the Kodak PlayTouch and love it, so when Kodak suggested I toss the PlaySport into a pot of soup, well, how could I resist? They also asked if I'd shoot a clip for this How Do You … [Read more...]
Sunday Yummies! Mochi Mochi Donuts
Time to make the donuts! These mouthwatering donuts from Rachael over at La Fujimama are made with mochiko, a sweet rice flour, and lemon honey cream for a subtle citrus flavor. Because they are baked and not fried, you can feel even better about sharing these beauties with your family on a lazy … [Read more...]
Honey 101 at The Culinary Institute of America
Crash Course. If you've been paying attention around here, you know I attended Honey Summit 2011 at The Culinary Institute of America, Greystone. I enjoyed an amazing dinner at Wine Spectator Restaurant. I had a liberating trip to a bee farm. And considering I signed up for Honey 101, I knew we'd … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Calivirgin at Mezze
One night at Mezze, olive oil's my oyster. Chef Micah Wexler, top toque at the modern Mediterranean restaurant Mezze, partnered with Calivirgin Olive Oils to create a special chef’s tasting menu available for one night only. I was invited to an "intimate media dinner" which is code for, "your dining … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Monsieur Marcel
The Original Farmer's Market at 3rd and Fairfax is home to gourmet market, Monsieur Marcel and accompanying authentic petit bistro, Pain Vin et Fromage. This French-American dream come true is that of Stephane Strouk and his wife Katy. “If you never try, you’ll never know,” says Stephane. … [Read more...]
Relax and Enjoy the Buzz
That's not my hand holding a drone bee at Marshall's Farm. It's the skilled hand of chef and beekeeper James Barrett. I don't think you'd ever call me a coward but I typically don't go around handling bees. And really... what's so scary about a few bees? Bees make honey and I love the sweet, sticky … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Pacifica Del Mar
Bacon Powder. Executive Chef Evan Cruz at Pacifica Del Mar in La Jolla, California starts our meal with a seared Scallop, California Avocado, Dungeness Crab and Bacon Powder. (above) Bacon Powder? Why not just bacon? Because balance, like patience, is a virtue. Any more than a dusting of bacon … [Read more...]
Shangri La Iced Tea Giveaway!
**THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***CONGRATULATIONS DANA, QUYEN AND SKY!** Does the heat of summer have you craving something COOL and refreshing? We've got just the remedy: A COOL GIVEAWAY featuring Award Winning Shangri La Iced Teas and Takeya Flash Chill Iced Tea Maker Set! Keep reading for more … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant
I never really considered myself to have much in common with Anderson Cooper. That is, until this past week at the National Honey Board Summit 2011 at The Culinary Institute of America, Greystone campus. I was the embedded journalist with the SEAL Team 6 of Chefs storming the Napa Valley on the … [Read more...]
National Honey Board Summit
Oh, Honey! While students everywhere celebrate the arrival of summer and, perhaps more importantly, summer break, I'm back in school! Culinary school. I'm in the beautiful Napa Valley for the National Honey Board Summit at The Culinary Institute of America. This week I'll be submerged in pure … [Read more...]
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