Chef Jamie’s Decadent Chocolate Ganache cake

Chef Jamie’s Decadent Chocolate Ganache cake

8-10 servings The Holidays are rapidly approaching once again, and dessert recipes are often the most researched as we all attempt to create something new and decadent. Here is one of my favorites with a bit of background. When I arrived at Culinary College, no more...

Snow Days

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, well, if you reside anywhere further North than Tallahassee this most assuredly pertains to you.  Have been keeping tabs on friends and family who are frolicking outside – aka – shoveling massive amounts of snow, in my home state...

Lovely!

Lovely.  What a wonderful word for February.  I’m thinking lovely thoughts to chase away the winter doldrums, and a recipe which happens to be a favorite. To most, Valentines Day is a day to celebrate (or maybe not) your loved ones, showering them with an array of...

Culinary Torch and Créme Brulee

One evening just 30 years ago, Americans sat down to watch their favorite chef Julia Child making Crème Brulee at home for the very first time. Julia had no problem with making and chilling the custard, her challenge was running a 30 foot hose from the propane tank in...

Are You Ready for Fall?

It’s tailgating season, and our gridiron gourmets are ready to grill whether its at a stadium or their own backyards. Burgers anyone? What makes the ultimate burger?  Noted gastronome James Beard mixed cream into his favorite burger recipe and cooked the patties in...