What's Hot for the Fall and Winter? Heartier Fare for the Cooler Weather       Eating and cooking with the freshest food is the fulfillment of any chef worth his or her weight. And whether you are a master chef or a busy mom cooking for four, you want your meal to be delicious and nutritious. Fresh foods mean better taste, better nutrients, and of  course a better meal. … [Read more...]

8 Tips on Knife sharpening By Master Chef Erik Blauberg Tip #1 It’s so important to always keep your knives sharp. Your knives will cut well, and you will spend less time when you are using them. Tip #2 A Sharp knife is safer than a dull one. When using a dull knife you have to apply extra pressure to make a cut - it’s easy to lose control, causing you to slip with the possibility of cutting … [Read more...]

Introduction: Let us start with the basics, there are many tools you can use when you are in the kitchen, the first you should grab is your knife.  Forget about all the fancy gadgets, if you were stranded on an island and had to survive with only one thing, believe me it’s a knife.  Now I know that your kitchen is far from a deserted island but I wanted to make the point how important it is to … [Read more...]

Smart cooking and shopping Cooking is an important part of the day.  Not only does it provide a meal for you and your loved ones, but also it’s a time to get creative and time to enjoy your passion for food.  Of course, as a chef it’s something that I relish and enjoy.  Finding the freshest ingredients and making something for others to enjoy, it’s the joie de vivre! But unless you have … [Read more...]