Standing on the shoulders of greatness is never a bad idea. Especially when greatness is as hardworking, benevolent and just plain woke as Chef Jose Andres. Also, Chef Andres is very tall. So in the literal standing on shoulder sense, you'd surely tower above others. And his simple yet … [Read more...]
Dole Cook-Off 2013 Sizzles at Santa Monica Place
Feast your eyes on the Harissa Veal Meatball Fruit Kabobs with Greek Yogurt Mint Sauce and Goat Cheese above. Not only do they look mouth-watering, those skewers are worth more than their weight in gold. $25,000 to be exact. Celebrity Chef Ben Ford and a panel of distinguished tasters crowned … [Read more...]
Goodness Gracious They’re Gluten-Free
Here are my picks for the 5 Best Gluten-Free Recipe Websites. Do you have favorites? Leave them in the comments. Resources: Recipe Renovator, Gluten-Free Doctor, Cooking on the Weekends, Gluten-Free Goddess, Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef Don't miss a video! SUBSCRIBE to my channel on … [Read more...]
Top Chef Antonia Lofaso – Address Your Heart
I recently caught up with Top Chef Antonia Lofaso, author of The Busy Mom's Cookbook, on her Satellite Media Tour for Campbell's Address Your Heart campaign for American Heart Month. We have a few moments to talk heart health, Valentine’s Day and I can't resist asking about mussels and … [Read more...]
Average Betty Nominated for 3 Taste Awards!
Average Betty is nominated for 3 Taste Awards! I always say that 3 is my lucky number, but I'm going to need a lot more than luck to bring home another Taste Award. I need your vote before 5 PM PT, November 27, 2012!! Please VOTE for Average Betty in these 2 Viewer's Choice Categories: … [Read more...]
Leib: Estonian For Bread
Is it strange that I like going to supermarkets when I travel? Sure, I usually pick up a bottle of water and snack for the room. But even if I'm not buying anything, I like to look. I'm a sucker for seeing household products that are called one thing on the East Coast and another on the West. I … [Read more...]
KARASK – Traditional Estonian Barley Bread Video
I know how to PIDU! I went to Estonia this summer and brought back a recipe for KARASK - Traditional Estonian Barley Bread and one freakishly small wooden spoon for Chef John of Foodwishes. You might already know I went to Estonia this summer. But did you know that Chef John gave me this trip to … [Read more...]
Traditional Estonian Barley Bread Recipe
This recipe for Karask, or Traditional Estonian Barley Bread comes from Estonian holistic health coach and wellness expert, Marika Blossfeldt. Based on an Estonian Folk Recipe, Marika has adjusted the recipe for Essential Nourishment to include only whole foods and natural sweeteners. I had the … [Read more...]
My Day With Chef Dimitri Demjanov
Did you see the movie, My Week With Marilyn? I saw it on the plane home from Tallinn, Estonia and it got me thinking about the once-in-a-lifetime culinary experience I just had with Chef Dimitri Demjanov. Instead of a whole week however, I got a day. An afternoon, really. Now, don't get me wrong, … [Read more...]
Estonian Epicures and How to Choose Wine Infographic
Remember when you would go on a vacation and come home with two or three rolls of film? Maybe six if you really went crazy? The digital age knows no such constraints. I recently returned from a Culinary Tour of Tallinn, Estonia and I am sorting through thousands of images, choosing the perfect … [Read more...]
One Sharp Knife Tip Video
Is it a knife skill? Or a life skill? This is the kind of simple, common sense tip that seems almost silly to share. But, the magnitude of the No-Duh Moment that accompanies this advice is too overwhelming to ignore. In fact, I've shared this tip in a blog post before. The response was so … [Read more...]
Anne Burrell on Cooking For Kids
CLICK HERE to watch Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell Talks Cooking For Kids at Babble's Family Kitchen. When I began vlogging for Babble, I thought I would ask chefs, whenever the opportunity presented itself, "What's the most important thing to remember when cooking for kids?" As maybe you've … [Read more...]
