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Archive for March, 2008
Get Growing this Spring!
If you weren’t inspired to grow sprouts by January’s posting, perhaps the advent of spring will give you the motivation to harness that solar energy streaming through your kitchen window to cultivate an mini herb garden.
There’s no question that fresh herbs are far and away one of the most important ingredients to have on hand. They […]
In Memory of Al Copeland, King of Cajun Chicken
Last Sunday, Al Copeland, a chef best known for founding the Popeyes chicken franchise, passed away. In his obituary, published in yesterday’s New York Times, the details of Copeland’s culinary achievements (and failures) were described, and can serve as a reminder to aspiring chef’s everywhere that hard work and perseverance are often the most important […]
Four Indispensable Kitchen Tools
It’s that time of year when Americans around the country are either wincing as they write checks to the IRS or waiting expectantly to spend their tax refund. If you’re lucky enough to be getting a little money back this year, why not spend it on some high-quality kitchen gadgets that will make your cooking practice more enjoyable […]
The Industry’s Most Valuable Nose
Insurance policies for body parts are no longer reserved for models and musicians. The Associated Press reported in Forbes this week that one of Europe’s foremost winemakers and tasters, Ilja Gort, had his nose insured by Lloyd’s of London for 5 million Euros. While insuring a nose might seem […]
The Socially Active Chef
If food is your passion (a likely guess for those reading this blog), why limit it to a career? Your interest in all things culinary doesn’t have to stay in the kitchen, and a group of socially active chefs has created an organization to help anyone working in the food service industry get involved. Founded […]
