I see things through different eyes than most people, especially when it comes to Cooking Shows and Movies. In the last couple of years, as Chefs have become the craze…. and locally people consider me to be a ‘Celebrity Chef’, I have come to realize my lot in life is to guide people into a … Read more
The Plastic Bag Issue? I welcome new legislation! Don’t you? YES CHEF! The LA Times reports that “Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown …. plans to sign a law that would make California the first state to impose a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags”. “I probably will sign it, yes,” Brown said during the televised debate. “ … Read more
For decades now, I’ve been drinking Tea. And I think it was from a Dr. Oz Show a couple of years ago, that I learned your green tea needs to steep 20 minutes to get the full benefit of the antioxidants. So, when I get tea, I leave the bag in. When I make a pitcher, … Read more
The Hot Topic Sizzle is: Possible wage increase for minimum wage earners like ……. Waiters? Waitresses? How ’bout those Dishwashers? But actually there was an article in the paper last week talking about an increase for all, no matter if you’re in the food industry or not. Since I am in the food industry, I started to think of … Read more
Olive oil shortage. That’s our Hot Topic Sizzle today! I HAVEN’T HEARD ABOUT A SHORTAGE, CHEF! Of course not. That’s why you read our Hot Topic Sizzle weekly report! Eden Foods claims: “Olive oil aficionados know where the best olive oil in the world comes from – Andalucia Spain. Approximately 60 percent of the world’s olive oil comes from Spain”. Today’s article on Market … Read more
Dude! I’m tired of being asked do I want …. paper or plastic? The answer of course is: Paper. But is that right? Do we have enough trees left to not pay attention to this issue? It’s starting to piss me off when I see someone is handing out paper to promote their company when we … Read more
Here’s your opportunity to compete for the TV Show Master Chef. You have to go to their website and fill out a 10 page application. If you have been watching the show, and think you are ‘the one’ who can actually win this thing, it’s worth it. WHY AREN’T YOU APPLYING, CHEF? Well…. It’s a … Read more
I got the ‘bad’ word this past week. Casa de Luz in North Park Closed. Are Sustainable Restaurants on their way out? Thoughtfully planned Plant-Based cuisine. Casa de Luz will forever be “The Food That Loves You Back”. Always 100% Organic, Gluten Free and Full of Flavor. I feel like a ‘friend’ has died. I mean … Read more
I was shopping in the store the day before Halloween with my 27 year old son and he tried to tell me that I needed to spend $10 or more on candy for the kids in the neighborhood. Well, first off, I live in a building. No one Trick or Treats in a building. But … Read more
I couldn’t let this ACLU video go by without sharing it. Is there even an ACLU these days? lol Actually, I did let some time go by… I received this months ago, many, many months ago… but only got to open it now, because it came from someone trying to sell me something. Ok. Go click … Read more