Cooking
Mushroom Potato Leek Soup
The best way to stay warm during the winter months is with a good hearty soup and mushroom potato leek soup definitely fits the bill »
Homemade, Mostly Organic, Somewhat Local, Vanilla Bean, Strawberry Cheesecake
Wow, that’s a mouthful! Recently, I entered a photo competition sponsored by MarxFoods, where contestants were asked to create “The Most Stunning Vanilla Photo.” I had contemplated several uses for whole vanilla beans that included: vanilla sugar, vanilla bean hot chocolate, vanilla bean cheesecake, and a mustache. I ultimately settled on a mustache and a cheesecake. Below... »
Louisiana Jambalaya
I believe this is a recipe from Emeril originally called, "Kicked up Jambalaya." It have proven to be one of the most effective comfort foods, providing both cajun flavor and leftovers to get me through the week. In my opinion, this is the best recipe and having grown up in Louisiana, I'd say my... »
Gourmet Food Overnight
Marx Foods is an offshoot of a "boutique high-end restaurant distributor" that does business as North American Import & Export. The Marx Foods division began in 2007 to provide home chefs with the ability to purchase high-end ingredients typically only available to the pros. »
Emeril’s Essence Seasoning
Basic seasoning recipe from Emeril, which I believe he calls "Essence Creole Seasoning" or "Bayou Blast". I use it on just about everything. »
Learning to Cook: Cutting Board 101
Placing a cutting board in a category all by itself may seem wasteful. However, getting to the right cutting board cost me considerable time and effort, so I am going to try and help you circumvent the problems I encountered. In this post, I will also include some basic tips for managing your cutting... »
Learning to Cook: Cookware 101
Now that you have at least a few quality knives, what are you going to do with all those fresh chopped foodstuffs? The next logical step is to put them, along with other tasty morsels, in some sort of pot or pan for cooking. A good set of pots and pans, like a good knife,... »
Learning to Cook: Cutlery 101
Cooking is one of, if not THE most important skills every human being should acquire. Basic culinary skills will ensure you and your loved ones are well nourished. The more advanced student will be not only well nourished, but happy. In this post, I will outline some of the basic skills every aspiring home... »