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So you’re thinking about becoming a chef? Well, there are a few things that you should consider before taking the plunge. First, let’s look at some culinary history. Several years ago, someone approached a small cable network and decided to start a food network that would run continuously, 24 hours a day. I imagine at the time he/she were laughed out of the room. Who would watch cooking shows non-stop? Surely there wasn’t a market for something like that. Well, someone was listening, because in February of 1993, the Food Network was born; an all-food, all-the-time channel.
Whiskey. Beer. Short people wearing green. It’s not hard to see why St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. But it’s not just an excuse to drink massive amounts of beer.
A wise friend of mine believes that hibernation is a myth. Bears don’t really climb into caves & sleep through winter. They don’t stock up on food & snooze the cold days away. I think she’s on to something. I mean, bears like to be entertained (probably), so how could they go all winter without having some fun?
Buy Fresh. Buy Local. It’s a tagline you’ve likely seen at a farmer’s market or even a grocery store. Not only is purchasing local produce a great way to support the farmers in your area, it’s also the best way to ensure that the food you’re preparing is some of the freshest around–no tomato trucked in from California can beat one picked hours ago at a local farm.
Make Your Toddler’s Meals Work for the Whole Family
Every parent knows that mealtimes with a toddler can be challenging. Two bites of this. One sip of that. One ginormous smear of yogurt all over the wall. It’s easy to see why parents fall into the trap of eating too quickly, badly–or not eating at all.
People are always asking me what type of olive oil to get. That’s a tough question. There are so many different type of oils; thousands actually. There are domestic oils, imported, olive oils made for dressings, and others made for every-day use. Let’s start with the basics.
