Oprah Winfrey Video Audition: Chef Darin Needs YOU to VOTE!

By now many of you may know that Oprah Winfrey is launching her own network in January 2011.  To be called the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) it is currently in the development stages of programming.  Oprah Winfrey & Mark Burnett (Producer of Survivor and The Apprentice) are putting together a competition show that will ultimately have one lucky member winning … Read More

Safety is No Accident!

Note:  This was originally posted on April 29, 2010.  Due to the website going down with technical issues the April/May posts were deleted from the database.  In the interest of maintaining the original content of the site I’m now re-posting. As a chef it’s always embarrassing to be wearing an adhesive bandage…especially when you’re the one teaching knife skills!  People usually assume … Read More

“S“Chefs vs. City” Savannah All-Stars This Sunday!

  Note:  This was originally posted on April 27, 2010.  Due to the website going down with technical issues the April/May posts were deleted from the database.  In the interest of maintaining the original content of the site I’m now re-posting.  The date has finally arrived….This Sunday May 2nd at 9pm EST/PST.  If you’ve been reading previous posts or following along you … Read More

Making the Most of Farmers Markets

If you’re lucky enough to have a farmers market in your area I hope you’re taking full advantage of it.  Not because it is the “trendy” thing to do…but because you can often find unique items not commonly found in the big chain stores, will find that the produce typically tastes better because it has been picked when ripe and … Read More

Easter Already?

A fresh, easy, and flavorful salad recipe perfect for potlucks and buffets: Citrus & Fennel Salad with Orange Blossom Vinaigrette

Feeling “Eggcentric” this Weekend?

If you’re in the Savannah area and are looking to take advantage of the wonderful spring weather we’re having  then consider a trip out to Hope Grows Farm in Sylvania, GA.  Originally named “Adcote Acres” they have recently changed their name with the new  website still under construction. I haven’t had a chance to make it there yet myself but … Read More

Foodtopia: Asheville, NC

What do chefs like to do on their “time off”?   Enjoy great food of course! I recently found the time to escape town and head up to Asheville, NC.  I had never visited until a couple years ago and now I find myself longing to visit anytime I possibly can.  I know I’m probably viewing it from the “grass is … Read More