So, What to do with the leftover crepes from tonight's dinner? Well, lemme see. We have some strawberries, bananas, and Cool Whip. The makings of a nice dessert crepe, I'd say. Put some of the strawberries in the blender and…
Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner! Not satisfied with the results of The Great Crepe Experiment, I worked on it a little more. Those that know me understand my drive to focus on a problem until I get it…
I've lost track of the number of times I've made this pullman loaf and tried to get the crust more to my liking. The recipe is from Charles Van Over's The Best Bread Ever. The crust is just too thick…
I wrote earlier that La Madeleine here in Phoenix has lost their lease. I was really fond of the place. It was just about the only unpretentious French restaurant I know here in Phoenix. And though I was very fond…
I made this in a French cooking class a while back. I wanted something a little bit French to go with The Great Crepe Experiment. Salad of Frisee with Poached Egg, Lardons, and Sherry Vinagrette 2 bunches frisee 4 eggs…
My long-time good friend, Michelle Conlon has finally started a blog. Michell and I have known each other for almost ten years and I was really excited to learn that she is finally blogging: http://Gardenerslog.blogspot.com
Phoenix Arizona is a desert, but fortunately not a culinary one. There is no shortage of good restaurants in the Phoenix area – certainly enough to bring four dozen great chefs together on a beautify sunny Saturday afternoon and show…
There is a wonderful little Polish restaurant in downtown Glendale, AZ named Touch of European. Everything that Chef Waldemar Okula and his wife Margaret serve there is out of this world. Waldemar and Margaret also have taught several classes at…
I think my third try at Pain a l'Ancienne turned out pretty well. I did three things different this time: Slightly less hydration. I used slightly less water that it initially looked liked it needed. At the end of the…
I'm trying to help a friend and get the word out: Hilari Weinstein is the best business presentation coach I know. She has certainly done wonders for me. Hilari has started a series of workshops called The Charisma Clinic. Unfortunately…