Happy Labor Day!

  Happy Labor Day to you! A day off. The end of summer, the beginning of fall. And a really ‘feasting’ day for us all! I would say if you would like to take the day to get drunk and do some mindless eating, go ahead! Feast! But if you’re like me? You’ll use it … Read more

Hot topic Sizzle: Possible wage increase!

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

Less is more! Let’s see if you can do it with me!

Less is more. We all know this. But is this something we actually practice? Probably not. If you saw yesterdays’ blog, Summer Salad then you know that just handfuls of this and that can create a beautiful eating experience!  And that’s what I am interested in talking about today.  Let me show you this picture…..   —————-> … Read more

Welcome to Sunday Morning Breakfast!

Sunday Morning Breakfast. Even when it’s interesting…. like you go to a restaurant for a brunch, it’s still pretty much same ole’, same ole. Whether you’re vegan, trying to keep yourself in good health or just wanting a change, here it is! I don’t know why we only think of guacamole when we think of … Read more

Eggs…… a perfect protein!

Eggs act lee. If you’re not vegan and looking for a perfect protein Eggs seem to fit the bill with 6 grams of protein. 9 essential amino acids. No carbs. No sugar. No issues with gluten. It’s got choline which promotes normal cell activity, liver function and the transportation of nutrients throughout the body. I DIDN’T KNOW … Read more

Vegetable Soup…. it’s easier than you think!

Vegetable Soup…. Ends in le…. so let’s call it ‘le soup’! lol Here’s a picture of a rolling boil. Isn’t that interesting? it looks like strings of chicken, but it’s actually just the movement of the soup. There are so many ways to make vegetable soup. Buy it right out of the can? NO CHEF! … Read more

Hot Topic Sizzle – Olive Oil shortage possible!

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

Villa Capri hits a home run! Review from Chef Marian!

How many people know about Villa Capri? Have you eaten there? Do you know who the owners are, their background, the flavors they create? NO CHEF! I didn’t think so. It’s a restaurant for ‘locals’. And if you don’t live in ‘the hood’? You probably think it’s just some cheap Italian ‘style’ restaurant… the one’s … Read more