Tag Archive | chef
Awareness of Eating
“Never trust a skinny chef!” is how the old saying goes. But let’s examine that adage and explore the rearrangement of a common cliché. As we become more aware of our diets, the effects food has on our bodies and how it makes us feel, there needs to be a basis of trust between the […]
Zink American Kitchen
Zink American Kitchen is a fabulous restaurant here in Charlotte, NC. They have a menu feature called “Feed Me Chef” which I thoroughly enjoy. Last night I took Tyler and Robert out for dinner for the Feed Me Chef. (Robert didn’t have the “feed me” option but was well fed anyway!) The premise is to […]
“Feed Me Chef!”
Our dear friend June had a mile marker birthday recently. Our gift to her was to go out to the “Feed Me Chef” dinner at Zink American Kitchen in Charlotte, NC. What a wonderful experience! The premise of the Feed Me Chef dinner is to sit around the bar area that is right up to […]
Basic Knowledge Every Cook Should Know: Part 1
These are some basic points of knowledge I believe every cook should know. Knowing how to do these things can make your food more flavorful, easier, cheaper and lots of fun. In no particular order: Make your own creme fraiche, yogurt and sour cream The procedure is basically the same for each. Yield: 1 quart […]
