Cantaloupe Colada is a refreshing twist on the classic Piña Colada. Don't get me wrong, I love the original and I am a big pineapple fan; but when cantaloupe is in season and deliciously sweet, it makes a nice addition with the coconut, lime juice and rum. Is It Really A Cantaloupe? So it turns out, that the cantaloupes that we usually see in America, are actually called muskmelons. The true canataloupe is named for a castle in Italy, but they are not exported. How about that?! How to ... continue reading...
Difference Between Wax Paper, Parchment Paper and Others
Have you ever wondered about all the different kitchen papers and when to use them? Let me break it down for you!I was also asked about cooking straight on the pan. You certainly can, and it helps with heat transfer if you are using aluminum or stainless steel pans - you just have more to clean up! Which by the way, bon-ami and barkeeper's friend are good for cleaning pots, pans and sheet pans. Wax PaperThis has a food safe wax added which helps it be non-stick, but not oven safe. Microwave is ... continue reading...
Food Safety Basics You Need To Know
Food safety is one of those topics that are not really exciting - but nevertheless are important. In fact, I get a lot of questions about it. We were taught extensively about food safety in culinary school, but I did have to brush up to remind me. As I said, it's not the most exciting topic and I may or may not have dozed off when the instructor was talking about "Shigellosis" or something 😂 There is a lot to know and personally I think that it can easily go from being just information ... continue reading...
Ingredient Highlight: Zucchini
Zucchini is one of those things that literally can be thrown into everything and it's delicious. Zucchini is also known as "courgette and is a variety of the marrow squash. It has more potassium than a banana and is about 95% water! Smaller zucchinis that are between 6-8 inches are the most flavorful - so don't always look for the biggest! I curated some simple and delicious ways to use it below: Fritters Zucchini Fritters With Garlic Herb Yogurt Sauce Raw When zucchini is especially fresh ... continue reading...
Kitchen Set Up & Workflow
I LOVE to set up kitchens! In fact, when I had my personal Chef company, I offered that as a service, (most people wanted me to cook instead though!) It’s tricky to be able to help your particular situation since everyone’s kitchen is so different, but here are some basic tips that can help you! To be clear, this is not about kitchen organization. Although that is important too. This is focused on how you set up your kitchen for efficiency and better workflow. Declutter First, you need to start ... continue reading...
Cookware Mumbo Jumbo Explained
Stainless Steel - If you've ever seen 18/10 in relation to stainless steel, it refers to the percentage of chrome and nickel. So 18/10 is 18% chrome and 10% nickel. It contains the most nickel and because nickel is more expensive, you will see that reflected in the price. The great thing is that is helps to resist corrosion and helps with shine. Cast Iron - This is made through smelting raw iron or "pig iron" (it's not pig, also called crude iron) poured and hardened and then remelted and recast ... continue reading...
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