Line Cooking and “The Dance” Explained
Pick a culinary autobiography — any ole’ one… okay, maybe not Guy Fierri’s, but an actual Chef telling all, about … Continue reading Line Cooking and “The Dance” Explained
Category: Professional musings
Is The Chef, Sous Chef, or CDC In Charge? A breakdown of whose-who & who does what in kitchens
It’s time some light be shed on true kitchen hierarchy and how it translates into the reality of the modern … Continue reading Is The Chef, Sous Chef, or CDC In Charge? A breakdown of whose-who & who does what in kitchens
Interview with a Professional Cook: As Told From A Home Kitchen Brunch
While making brunch. It’s Easter Sunday and my lady was inquisitive about my past life working the line during brunch … Continue reading Interview with a Professional Cook: As Told From A Home Kitchen Brunch
All a Chef Does is Cook, Right?
Wrong! It’s disrespectful to talk about any kitchen (even a hypothetical one) without giving the Executive Chef (EC) top billing. … Continue reading All a Chef Does is Cook, Right?
Spice Rack & Spice Girls: Two Things to be Deployed Sparingly
What’s the opposite of allspice? NO spice!…Get it? Okay, but seriously, it occurs to me that the spice rack is … Continue reading Spice Rack & Spice Girls: Two Things to be Deployed Sparingly
Advice from A Chef: 5 Insights That Will Enhance Your Next Dining Experience
Everyone has jobs. That is to say, if you’re paid to do something, it’s a safe assumption that you’re reasonably … Continue reading Advice from A Chef: 5 Insights That Will Enhance Your Next Dining Experience
The Lifestyle of a Cook
The lifestyle of a professional cook has been documented in so many different ways and from so many perspectives that … Continue reading The Lifestyle of a Cook
Hands Are A Cook’s Livelihood
About four years into my career in the Industry, I was having dinner at my parents’ house, and at one … Continue reading Hands Are A Cook’s Livelihood
The Secret To Perfectly Cooked Fish – For The Home Cook
Last weekend, I was making dinner with my girlfriend, using the ingredients she had on-hand at her place. I found … Continue reading The Secret To Perfectly Cooked Fish – For The Home Cook
Cooking is Magic: The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of its Parts
Working in professional kitchens, I work with a lot of people from varying degrees of experience. I was reminded of … Continue reading Cooking is Magic: The Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of its Parts
Salt and Love 