Mediterranean cuisine is not the result of a specific culture or ethnic group. It is more the culinary collaboration of a diverse range of people that live in the Mediterranean Sea region. The term Mediterranean means "in the middle of earth" or ...
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Fantabulous French
The French have contributed much to the eating pleasures we enjoy today, even if it is considered one the “unfriendly cuisines,” meaning complicated and hard to master. However, today’s impressive salad recipe couldn’t be easier. This week, our ...
Italian Inspirations
It has been six months since Rona & I graduated from Pro 1 Chef School. We are both excited to be back in the classroom to learn about ethnic cooking, palette development and food paring in Pro 2 classes. In Pro 1 we learned about techniques and ...
Cucumber and Cheese Verrine & Market Cooking Class in Paris
French inspired Cucumber and Cheese Verrine is the perfect starter for any summer meal. “I love Paris in the spring.” Cole Porter sure got that song right. I have worked and played in Paris many times, but this year while there celebrating my ...
Spicy Mango Juice
I recently bought a juicer after watching the movie, “Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead”. It appears I am a sucker for sensationalism with a valid point. I am currently experimenting with juicing anything green I can find at my local farmer’s market. After ...