Coming Full Circle: My Experience Raising Chickens
During the summer of 2010, I accidentally killed a chicken in my care at the CIA Student Garden. I carelessly left the roof of the chicken coop propped open with … Continue reading
What Makes a Great Restaurant Dessert?
In Baking and Pastry class, our chef instructor Stephen Durfee asked us to consider what makes a great restaurant dessert. He should know a thing or two about it- he … Continue reading
Eat Here Now- The Alembic
One place I’m stoked on these days: the Alembic in the Haight in San Francisco. I’ve been several times since the beginning of the summer, and I’m convinced it’s one … Continue reading
Gardening at Greystone
“What happened to your face?” Rosario suddenly asked me the other day. My friend in the dish room at school was deeply concerned about the sunspots on my cheeks. I … Continue reading
Did you know…? Nigiri and Sushi
…what nigiri means? or sushi for that matter? Whether I go to Blue Ribbon in New York, Mamasake in Squaw or Fuki Sushi in Palo Alto, I love getting nigiri … Continue reading
Tip of the Day: Cleaning A Pan with a Burned Bottom
I learned today’s tip from the ladies in the dish room at Greystone. Day after day, they take our scorched, greasy pans and clean up our mistakes without grumbling. I’ve … Continue reading
The Key to Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Everybody loves a good chocolate chip cookie; they’re simple to make AND they’re wonderfully delicious. The recipe I’ve been using for years came off the Toll House chocolate chips bag. … Continue reading
Tip of the Day: Kitchen Tools
People often ask me “What is one kitchen tool you can’t live without?” While there are a few specialty tools that really make the difference between the professional and the … Continue reading
Mango Avocado Salsa
Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of big, fresh tastes like mango, avocado, cilantro and lime. Make this salsa with grilled fish for a light and flavorful dinner, … Continue reading
Tip of the Day: Clean Corn Quickly
The perfect summer vegetable? Corn on the cob. We’re in prime corn season at the moment, and sweet corn on the cob ranks high on my list of things to … Continue reading
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