Is there a recipe or cooking technique that unnerves you? I have to admit that, for me, the idea of making sushi seemed too daunting to tackle and I put off trying to make it for quite some time. This…
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Are you having trouble coming up with the perfect gift for your sweetie this year? Something unique? Something unexpected? What could be more romantic than an intimate dinner for two prepared by a personal chef…
Slow Cooker Maple-Cider Pork with Mashed Potatoes
Yesterday here in the Northeast it was cold and damp. It called for a dinner that would feel comforting and fill the house with the wonderful smells of cinnamon and allspice. It called for a dinner that would be easy…
4 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Chef Knife
The most important kitchen tool in your kitchen, bar none, is a knife. Before you spend any money on ice cream makers, avocado pitters, or any other single purpose cooking item, stop. Go to your kitchen drawer and pull out…
iPhone Apps for Grocery Shopping
This week we continue our series on useful iPhone apps for the foodie. So far we have reviewed apps for finding the perfect restaurant and planning your weekly meals. This week we are covering apps that make grocery shopping really…
Dinner Game: Great Day Gotchas
Dinner time is really such a crucial part of the day for the family to get together, share their high and low points and decompress. Read more about the positive effects of eating together here. This time should really be…
Sauteed Chicken with Roasted Lemon Caper Sauce
One of the keys to sticking with a healthy diet is to not sacrifice flavor. Dry toast and egg whites will not cut it for very long before you are running through the grocery store in hot pursuit of a…
Product Love: Chew With Your Mouth Closed
Does this sound like dinner at your house: Please chew with your mouth closed. Hold over the plate. You’re dropping crumbs everywhere! Please take your dishes into the kitchen. Hello?? Stop poking your brother! We don’t burp at the table….
Simple Appetizers to Ring in the New Year
A new year is just around the corner! For many people across the country this past year has been a challenging one. Lavish New Year’s Eve celebrations out on the town may not be a financial possibility for some people…
Beef Wellington: Doing New Year’s Up Right
New Year’s Eve is a time for decadence – a time for a beautiful piece of filet mignon surrounded by puff pastry and sitting atop a brandy cream sauce. Diets start, after all, on January 1st so why not make…
