Oh it's the first one relax, I'll get more adventurous as my familiarity with the machine builds. I wanted to try making something that even if I didn't follow the instructions for the machine, I'd still be able to salvage for dinner. So Mashed Sweet Potatoes it was. I followed the cooking instructions in the book - [...]
Well, fall is here! Although looking at the weather you’d never know it. But no complaints from my end, I love this weather – warm days and cool nights. In September, the PC Cooking School program took me from Georgetown to Queen’s Quay to Ajax and Newmarket and lots of places in the middle. I [...]
The box arrived by courier. I carefully sliced open the tape and took each piece out, laying it all in front of me. For the first time, looking at an instruction manual, wished my kids were here to help me! I can do this I thought, it's what Chefs do, - I'm trained, older, seasoned as they [...]
It's here!!! From my previous blog, I entered a contest to "test-cook" with the Bellini Kitchen Master. Well my entry was selected and it arrived - and what a package it is. It contains a stainless steel bowl, cooking basket, steam accessories, a mixer, chipping blade, stirring blade, and other pieces to make cooking life easier. It [...]
There is a product out on the market called the Bellini Kitchen Master (BKM). Now while I'm not into having the latest in equipment for the sake of having it, this piece of equipment looked interesting enough that it would warrant a second look and maybe after reading great reviews, a purchase. That’s the topic of [...]
... Boy did we play! Just kidding, Master Chef Josh started his vacation on Thursday last week. He asked me to fill in for him with his Beginner and Advanced class. I always enjoy doing these classes as it keeps me challenged and reminds me that I need to stay up-to-date on current trends and techniques [...]
It was a joyous celebration – 90 years young! On the weekend I Chef’d for a wonderful family (4 sisters) celebrating their mum’s 90th birthday. As a Chef, I know that presentation is a feast for the eyes before the tongue has a chance to taste anything. Well in this particular case, the presentation was [...]
Wow... Hard to believe it's been 4 months since I started the personal Chef for busy lives business. Typically off to a slow start for a new business, it has been building up to a fantastic May. Thanks to all who referred and booked my services last month. Bridal Showers, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Dinner for the [...]
