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 ...
Melon and Blueberry Parfait
Melon and Blueberry Parfait with Ginger Yogurt is refreshing, light and healthy. Melons and blueberries are a marriage made in heaven. With wedding season upon us, as well as the extremely hot weather we’re experiencing in Southern California, ...
Meyer Lemon & Rosemary Shrimp Skewers
Methods & Madness... Class 10: Seafood Recipes & Ramblings from Chef School What a huge learning curve I had this week with shellfish. If you read last week’s blog, you know that I am a Midwest farm girl who had no experience with fins, ...