Every so often, I receive industry emails that tell us what will be on our shelves shortly. I like to share that info with you… so today’s blog is New Products 2018. Maple Vinegar…. that’s a really interesting concept that absolutely will provide another layer of taste to hit the taste buds on your tongue. We … Read more
One of the things that has always amazed me is how people in the food industry seem to know Food Tricks. As a chef who traveled the world, cooking in kitchens and being trained at Michelin Star Restaurants, there are so many things I have personally picked up. For example, let’s say you over salt … Read more
Hey! The Tribune put out their recommendations for Best Vegan Restaurants. But my recommendation today is a Restaurant Review: Ponte Vecchio -Trattoria- with both great plant based and not plant based options. That means everyone can eat there! I love it when a restaurant works to make dining inclusive not exclusive. It’s very intimate…..they’re right … Read more
Have you ever wondered….. Should I buy a Screw Top or Cork? Does it matter? Well, I was thinking about that. I know that wine out of a box doesn’t matter if it’s under 10 wine. And the history of screw on’s goes back many decades and I associate it with jug wine. But now, … Read more
I always say that in California, we’re one step ahead of everyone else, in terms of health. And today is no exception. When we see another state do something smart, we copy. Want to hear more about the fact that San Francisco Bans Plastic ? According to the local paper, San Francisco supervisors have unanimously … Read more
There’s all different ways to make Lasagna or a fish in parchment paper. Here’s a recipe and an idea for Salmon En Papillote, taught in Cooking Class 1. We are all trying to loose weight so the Zucchini and Eggplant will replace lasagna noodles, cut long and thin. For the Eggplant I stripe it, taking off … Read more
You may remember that for 3 years I was totally vegan…. then transitioned so that I am vegan 90% of the time. It’s mostly tastings here and there, not a full meal. But I definitely have added eggs once or twice a month. Before that, I ate, trained and taught all kinds of foods. Especially … Read more
One of the things I keep hearing about is wheat and how you may be allergic to it AND how it makes you fat. So I am going to ask this question so I can do research: What about Wheat? I borrow info from 3 fat chicks – to explain what wheat is: “Wheat is … Read more
Wine Magazine tells us there are new things on the horizon: Wine & Beer Hybrids. Combining brewing and winemaking. You knew it was just a matter of time! In an article by Jay C. Williams, he quotes a Brewmaster: “By blending two seemingly opposite worlds of beer and wine together, we’ve discovered they collide quite nicely”. Thanks … Read more
So I bring you Cravings Part II after the holidays as further incentive to show you how to substitute wisely and still get all the great flavor without doing damage to your health even if we’ve made it through most of the holiday season! Talk about cravings. I absolutely CRAVE pizza. I’m a New Yorker. What do … Read more