I love the cooler weather of fall. It puts me in the mood to cook! There’s something about a cool, crisp breeze and overcast skies that puts me in the mood to just spend the day in the kitchen. Another reason I love fall is because of the heartier richer flavors that emerge again…winter squashes, pungent baking spices like cinnamon … Read More
Wildly Delicious
People often presume that because I’m a chef I cook all kinds of amazing meals at home. I love food and cooking but when it comes to cooking for myself I want something that is quick. Mushrooms, both fresh and dried are a great ingredient to keep on hand for quick meals or easy entertaining. [picapp src=”b/5/c/8/Shiitake_mushrooms_Lentinula_d334.jpg?adImageId=4879214&imageId=5102519″ width=”380″ height=”303″ /] … Read More
In a Pickle
Enjoying a rare Saturday off a week ago, I decided to start the day off with a visit to the Forsyth Farmer’s Market. Unlike the farmer’s markets often found in places like Santa Monica, San Francisco, New York and other major cities, it’s very modest. A “good” showing by vendors means that there will be about 6-8 booths offering things from … Read More