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As 2006 ends and we welcome in 2007, it is time to reflect on the past as we embrace the future. I had such an opportunity this past fall when I was asked to help coach the Hot Foods Culinary Team for the annual Culinary Salon in New York City. The Hot Foods team was… Read more »
Thanksgiving is now behind us and Christmas lurks around the corner. It is not yet December as I write this column and already I have heard an aural onslaught of Christmas carols it seems as though every year the holiday season is extended longer and longer. I swear I heard Christmas songs the day after… Read more »
I cannot believe it is November already, and that means it is time for my annual Holiday Rant. I promise to try and be mellower this year, but Thanksgiving is the ultimate holiday for all of us foodies. We celebrate the abundance we have been given by stuffing food inside other food then we stuff… Read more »
Autumn, to most, signals the end of summer and the shortening of days, and, therefore, winter cannot be far behind. As a chef, I enjoy this time of year for several reasons. First and foremost, it is actually comfortable to be in a kitchen and cook. The cooler weather makes it enjoyable to eat again;… Read more »
As the summer season begins to wind down, contrary to popular belief Cape May does not shut down the day after Labor Day. Restaurant staffs around town can relax a little after surviving another season. So what is a better way for chefs and foodies alike to blow off a little steam than a celebration… Read more »
I have returned to teaching recently and seeing students grasp and apply culinary techniques has made me contemplate my own culinary journey. From early experiments I think it took Mom and Dad 10 years to find all the last remnants of the egg I tried to hard boil in the microwave. (Note: It doesn’t work… Read more »
A column recently appeared in the local paper detailing the trials and tribulations of a waiter dealing with a table that came in at five minutes before closing at the end of a busy night. The service and food they received were of lesser quality than that they would have received if they had come… Read more »
What components make a good meal? Often when asked what we want for dinner, we focus on the center of the plate, chicken, beef, fish but just like a jazz band, all components must work in unison to produce beautiful music. A missed beat on the plate can turn a great concept into a lackluster… Read more »
I am back. Sorry for the missing column last month. Things got a little backlogged while trying to get out the new Cape May Magazine column. (Shameless plug time.) If you want more recipes and culinary rambling, check out Cape May Magazine, where you can actually see what the dishes are supposed to look like.… Read more »
We are now entering February and legend has it if the chef’s groundhog sees its shadow, we have six more weeks of comfort cooking to look forward to. What exactly is comfort cooking? And no it is not wearing sweats in the kitchen. Comfort foods are those old reliable dishes that hit the spot when… Read more »
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