Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

What the Hell are Pea Shoots

I have seen pea shoots before, but always as garnish. Pea shoots come from the pea plant, usually the snow or sugar snap pea varieties. They are harvested as young 2-to-6-inch shoots, including two to four leaf pairs and the immature tendrils. They … Continue reading

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Small Kitchen Hacks

Coconut milk, wine, and stock- ice cube ‘em Minced ginger, garlic – bag it Tomato paste label not blood Chiles in adobo – for impromptu cashew salsa Citrus juice– ice cube ‘em thaw for dressings Cilantro stems – hello chutney

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Bottom of the Pan

Watch the Bits at the Bottom of the Pan ….When you’re searing meat or chicken on a pan, you’re, of course, watching the piece of meat so that it browns nicely and doesn’t burn. But it’s equally important to watch … Continue reading

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Culinary Challenge – HELP WANTED

When a client asks me a question that I don’t have an answer to, I always reply with “I don’t know, but I will find out”. I think this shows honesty and respect as no one wants to be bullshitted. … Continue reading

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The Food Police

If you know me or read my blog, you know my favorite question is “What did you eat today?” I never ask what one does for a living as one should not define themselves by their position or status in … Continue reading

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