When Leanne Brown moved from Edmonton, Canada, to New York City to get a Master’s degree in Food Studies, she had no idea that her thesis would become a digital book that would go viral on social media, turn into a print edition so successful that she would be able to give thousands of copies…
Cooking Well in Hard Times: A Cookbook Author’s Tips for Stretching a Tight Budget—and Being Kind to Yourself
Acclaimed Chef Steve McHugh on Overcoming Life’s Challenges to Find the True Spirit of Cooking
May 22, 2022
admin
American EssenceBrightchefcookingCuisineFoodHurricane KatrinaLifestyleLouisianaNew OrleansRestaurant
0 Comment
Five-time James Beard Foundation Award finalist Steve McHugh is nothing short of an acclaimed chef. The owner of the highly respected, game-changing restaurant Cured and the restaurant Landrace, which opened last year, says he really “stumbled right into” becoming a chef. Though McHugh’s introduction to food may have been a happy accident, over the course…
3 Simple Steps to Grill Grass-Fed Ribeye Steaks
Good morning! Today I’ll share my favorite way to grill Grass-fed Ribeye Steaks. This method never fails to give me juicy, tender, absolutely delicious results every time. Follow along and you won’t be disappointed. One quick note before I dive into steak prep details: As of today, our 2022 Beef Savings Event is open to everyone. Event Members…
‘Ace of Taste’ Shows the Savory Side of Celebrity Chef Duff Goldman
By Anne Valdespino From The Orange County Register He’s the “Ace of Cakes” and Buddy Valastro’s worst nightmare on “Buddy vs. Duff.” But Food Network’s new daytime series, “Duff: Ace of Taste,” which premiered on Sunday, April 24, reveals another side of celebrity chef Duff Goldman who’s best known for his baking. Now he’s expanding…
The Best Way to Cook Steak at Home
There are a lot of ways to make the perfect steak, from methods of cooking to simple or unusual meat marinades. But if you want to ensure you have the juiciest, most tender steak possible every time, you need only one tool: the sous vide. Pronounced sue-veed, sous vide means “under vacuum” in French. This is because…
Tips to Make Cooking Fun and Rewarding
I remember my grandmother saying, “If we didn’t need food, we’d all be rich!” This may be true, but then, a life without food would be a little less pleasurable. Still, there are so many ways to make great food cheap, make perishable food last and the grocery budget stretch like nobody’s business. Enjoy today’s…
Cooking With Adaptogens: Powerful Herbs and Fun Functional Foods
March 13, 2022
admin
adaptogensAnti-Inflammatory FoodsBrightchiacookingFood as MedicinemicrobiomeMind & BodynutritionRecipes
0 Comment
During the Cold War, Soviet scientists began researching herbs that could give their soldiers, athletes, and even champion chess players an edge. They called these herbs adaptogens, because they help the body better adapt to stress. These same herbs were used thousands of years ago in ancient Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen the…
Make Your Own Mixes and Save a Bundle
They’re convenient and tasty, but have you ever considered the high cost of your favorite prepared mixes and spices? In less time than it takes you to run to the market to pick up a box of Rice-a-Roni or Shake ‘n’ Bake, you could make them yourself—and save a bundle in the process. With each…
A Chef’s Toolkit: Kitchen Essentials Professional Chefs Can’t Live Without
Like an artist with a favorite brush or an IT tech with a preferred screwdriver, chefs have their own must-have tools for creating culinary masterpieces. You may be surprised by their choices. A Spatula With a Heart Williams-Sonoma No Kid Hungry Tools for Change Silicone Spatulas A simple spatula is essential for every kitchen. In addition…
Cooking Close to the Heart
To chef Jake Wood, who began his career cooking at top restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina, his grandmother remains the best chef ever. Growing up down the street from his grandparents’ house in rural North Carolina, Wood remembers many family meals featuring his grandma’s “country soul cooking.” “In my memories as a kid, those times…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta