Kitchen on Fire Cooking Class – Day 1
My 14-week KitchenonFire cooking school has begun! There are 20 students who self-identified as…”a disaster in the kitchen, a natural foods writer who doesn’t cook, a reckless cook, a mom, her son...
View ArticleCooking Class Chaos – Day 2
It all started out pretty well. Chef Olive, our entertaining French instructor, gave a 90-minute lecture and demo on sautéing, stir frying, nutrition, selecting proper pots, salt, mushrooms, heat,...
View ArticleCooking Class 3 – Lift Off!
I’m happy to report that last week’s mashup was followed by a fun, calm, successful class. I relaxed and followed Chef around, listening to his advice, asking him questions, tasting and chatting with...
View ArticleTyler Florence Inspiration
I just sat in my favorite chair and read Tyler Florence’s new cookbook, Family Meal from cover to cover. It’s the first cookbook I’ve ever read and not just used. It’s a richly designed,...
View ArticleCooking School Confidence – Class 4
After 12+ hours of cooking classes and lots of practice in between, my confidence is growing. So far I’ve learned knife skills, saute, stocks, poaching, braising, searing, frying, confit, steaming and...
View ArticleZippy Homemade Ginger Ale
I’m experimenting with making healthy, flavorful beverages with no or low calories and very little sugar. My first foray into the wonderful world of beverages. Ginger Ale You can make a little batch,...
View ArticleRoast Cabbage for St Patrick’s Day or Any Time
With all the bad weather in California this year, lettuce prices are through the roof, so I bought some cabbage yesterday. Raw cabbage has a plastic texture even though it’s good for you. Boiling or...
View ArticleCooking Class 5 – Big Flavor Little Budget
I loved my Mom’s hearty stews, probably because I remember her happily pouring Burgundy into them (and probably enjoying a glass herself). Until I took this Kitchen On Fire class, I had no idea how to...
View ArticleDuck Confit Salad with Rosé
Here’s an original, super easy & delicious salad recipe I made for a quick week night dinner. Duck Confit Salad 2 Seasoned Duck Legs 3 oz Goat Cheese 1/2 cup Blueberries, Bosenberries or other...
View ArticleDinner & Wine for $20 or Less Ebook
I am a big fan of delicious, healthy food that looks and taste spectacular paired with affordable well-made wine. My friend and colleague, Amy Gross aka Vinesleuth has co-written a terrific ebook with...
View ArticleBrussels Sprout Bacon Salad
Every night when it’s time to prepare dinner, I take a quick inventory of what’s in my refrigerator and cupboards, then I power up my kitchen laptop. Sometimes I find the perfect recipe but more often...
View ArticleFlavor-Infused Clam Linguine
Easy, quick and healthy. Clam Linguine Linguine pasta for 2 people 1 can Snow’s Minced Clams 2 tbs quality olive oil 3 tbs white onion (chopped) 1/2 cup sliced brown mushrooms 3 cloves garlic 1 cup...
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