High Tide

The CapeMay.com blog

Tag: The Persnickety Chef
figs on a towel

Celebrating fall produce

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 »

Scallops

After Labor Day

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 »

New flavors, techniques, and ingredients

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 »

The components of a great meal

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 »

Food I love: Cheese

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 »