Small Plates: A Trend or Newly Refined Dining?

What started out as a trend in big cities like Los Angeles and New York has begun to trickle down and is becoming more mainstream.  The idea of smaller portions is turning into a growing preference of many restaurant patrons, due mostly in part to the convergence of...

Peruvian Pisco & Citrus Cured Salmon

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Jamie McFadden/Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Events (8 servings) Salmon: 1 each two pound Salmon Fillet, Skin-on 1/4 cup Kosher Salt 4 tbsp Sugar 1/4 cup Pisco 2 tbsp grated lemon zest 2 tbsp grated lime zest 2 tbsp grated orange zest Place...

Jamie McFadden’s Book of the Month

A few weeks back I was honored to be invited to 2 premiers of the fantastic movie, Julie & Julia.  As many of you know by now it is a wonderful movie, with two storylines that are not only entertaining, but a history lesson as well.  At the 2nd premier I attended,...