Welcome to my Blog! Here you will find chronicles of my day to day life as a Chef. In it you will find pictures from my travels, read anecdotally about my dreams and aspirations, share my excitement on the discovery of a new (to me) recipe, tool or technique, as well as my trials and tribulations as a new entrepreneur, and anything else that strikes me as interesting, odd or just plain cool.

Gluten Free and Delicious – Almond and Coconut Flour Cake

Yesterday was National Palindrome Day! You know, the numbers and words that are the same forwards as they are backwards - 02022020. I actually started writing this post yesterday but got distracted - happens a lot these days. In any event, it made for a nice introduction to a lovely cake recipe from the talented [...]

Gluten Free and Delicious – Almond and Coconut Flour Cake2020-10-12T19:36:14-04:00

Pumpkin Tuxedo Cookies

Okay who made pumpkin anything this Thanksgiving weekend?! Yes me too, I made a pumpkin cake with cream cheese icing. Moist and delicious just like a carrot cake but with pumpkin. But this recipe isn’t about the cake (I didn’t take pictures so can’t blog about it, but it was a hit so will definitely [...]

Pumpkin Tuxedo Cookies2020-10-12T19:36:14-04:00

Corn Fritters

There are so many variations on the corn fritter. Some are thick and others thin, deep fried, pan fried and even baked (I know - really?!). This is a thin variation that comes out crispy and delicious right from the pan. Best served hot, but if you have to, room temperature works as well. The [...]

Corn Fritters2020-10-12T19:36:15-04:00

Espresso Coconut Cookies

This was an experiment – it could have gone either way, but if it went that way – you wouldn’t be reading this. Oh it was a pleasant surprise! A delightful soft cookie with flavor combinations that really aren’t that unusual when you think about it. I’m sure if you have been to Italy you [...]

Espresso Coconut Cookies2020-10-12T19:36:15-04:00

Farinata with Shishito Peppers, Chorizo and Anchovies

Think of this as an alternative to a traditional pizza crust. It uses chickpea flour which makes it gluten free (and is high in protein, iron and fiber – closing google), so everyone in the family can enjoy it – please don’t tell me you are allergic to chickpeas! There are versions of this chickpea [...]

Farinata with Shishito Peppers, Chorizo and Anchovies2020-10-12T19:36:15-04:00

Blueberry, Orange Blossom Water and Almond Cake – Gluten Free

Here’s a lovely cake recipe for you to make.  It would be ideal to serve this after a nice dinner. It doesn’t need to be dressed with anything to be elegant. The taste is rich and a small portion (good luck with this) is more than enough. If you really want, with the addition of [...]

Blueberry, Orange Blossom Water and Almond Cake – Gluten Free2020-10-12T19:36:15-04:00

Pistachio Pudding Cake – From Scratch

Oh this is a must try recipe – unless there are nut allergies in your household. My wife and daughter had this cake – or something like it, at a tea shop a while ago. They raved about it to me which I always take to meaning I should make it. I scoured the internet [...]

Pistachio Pudding Cake – From Scratch2020-10-12T19:36:15-04:00

Chicken Leg Curry

I know it’s as natural as the seasons changing or night following day but it is never easy to let someone go when you love them - even if it is their time. My father passed away a few weeks back, he was 98 and I miss him very much. I often joked in my [...]

Chicken Leg Curry2020-12-14T16:27:20-05:00

All-in Cookie

I know, it's been a while, lots going on that kept me busy.  But I will make it up to you with this recipe.  I call this the All-in Cookie.  It is packed with a variety of flavors from dried fruit such as cranberries, currants, raisins and sour cherries all reconstituted in a bit of [...]

All-in Cookie2020-10-12T19:36:15-04:00

Espresso Milo Cookies

This is a tasty grown up cookie.  It has all the elements of a child’s cookie – but it has the unmistakable quality of an adult cookie.  The espresso in this coffee is wonderfully pronounced.  This is originally from a Dorie Greenspan cookie which – as you know, is one of my favorite Pastry Chef’s.  [...]

Espresso Milo Cookies2020-10-12T19:36:16-04:00
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