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.

Pantry Staples – Sweet and Sour Beans – Vegetarian

I will try and send out some recipes to make with items from your pantry. I'll create a section called "Pantry Staples" and will populate it with recipes as I make them. Here's the first recipe. I don't think I know of anyone who doesn't have a can of kidney beans in their pantry. Whether [...]

Pantry Staples – Sweet and Sour Beans – Vegetarian2020-10-12T19:36:14-04:00

Parsnip, Apple and Maple Syrup Scones

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Have a drink when you get home today! I initially was looking for something to bake that would have a green element to it, but then I found this recipe. As soon I saw the ingredients, I just knew it would be a hit. At first glance it looks like an [...]

Parsnip, Apple and Maple Syrup Scones2020-10-12T19:36:14-04:00

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
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