by TT on September 23rd, 2011 | Chef News, Restaurant News
With today marking the start of fall, it seemed the appropriate time to start a new series. This series will features chefs and restaurants who are hosting Fall Harvest dinners that utilize locally sourced produce, meats, cheeses, and more. The series will highlight many delicious events from California to Florida to New Jersey and a few other locations in between.
Our first Harvest Dinner is taking place this Sunday, September 25th, at 5:30 p.m. at the
Lucky Bucket Brewery in La Vista, Nebraska, in conjunction with The Food Localmotion (Sierra Club Omaha, Green Omaha Coalition, and Slow Food Omaha). Preparing
by TT on September 7th, 2011 | Chef News
In our last
Food Network Star interview, we learned more about
Juba Kali. This week we are pleased to share our interview with
Katy Clark, a competitor who is the owner of a food and fitness company, Fit Chef Katy. She amazed us with her cooking skills, but unfortunately she was eliminated in the second episode. We were pleased to speak with her and learn more about her.
TT: Having watched Food Network Star, your food looked fabulous, especially your grown-up s’mores. What is the best piece of cooking advice you can offer to home cooks who want to
by TT on August 26th, 2011 | Chef News
Season 7 of
Food Network Star may have ended, but our interviews of the contestants continue. Although eliminated in the second episode, Juba Kali displayed fabulous knowledge of food and cooking. We were able to speak with him and learn more about this fabulous chef.
TT: As a chef, scientist and Food Network Star contestant, you have a vast amount of cooking knowledge and experience. What is one simple food or cooking fact our readers should know that will improve their cooking?
JK: One of my pet peeves that is EASILY avoidable is the overcooking of vegetables. One can vastly improve
by TT on August 11th, 2011 | Chef News
With this season's
Food Network Star nearing the end of the competition, it means that more chefs have been eliminated from the show. Last week, we were able to speak with
Justin Balmes. This week, I was delighted to be able to speak with
Jyll Everman, who was eliminated in week 8.
TT: As a caterer and Food Network Star contestant, you have a vast amount of cooking experience. What is one simple thing our readers can do to improve their cooking?
JE: Focus on one technique at a time and master it! Spend a week braising different cuts of
by TT on August 1st, 2011 | Chef News
Watching television isn't one of my favorite pastimes, especially if it is a reality show. Reality shows seem to include way too much drama. However, a few years ago, Food Network introduced
The Next Food Network Star, and I was intrigued. Watching people with various food backgrounds compete as chefs and tv personalities for the chance to have their own show- I was hooked.
As of last night, the current season of
Food Network Star, (apparently marketing decided to drop "Next") has reduced its group of contenders from fifteen to four. Among the original group of fifteen was Justin Balmes,
by TT on January 13th, 2011 | Chef News
Think Tasty has been traversing the country, finding the best restaurant in each region. In December, we visited the Mid-Atlantic region and discovered
Zynodoa, a fabulous restaurant located in Staunton, Virginia. Recently, I was able to speak with
Chef James Harris and learn more about this dining destination.
Zynodoa has been open for four years with Chef James working as executive chef for the last two months, and as the sous chef for the year preceding that. Chef James is a graduate of the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts and has been in the culinary industry for twelve years. Beyond
by TT on July 28th, 2010 | Chef News
Almost two years ago, I spent a fabulous two weeks on the islands of Kauai and Maui. I had the great fortune of enjoying many wonderful meals at many different restaurants. Of course, two weeks at two islands isn't nearly enough time to sample even a fraction of the culinary delights offered. One of the fabulous restaurants that my husband and I missed is
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. However, after conducting the
Best Restaurant in the Pacific Hawaii Region poll, I was able to interview
Chef DK Kodoma, who is also the owner of this restaurant, and
by TT on July 21st, 2010 | Breads, Breakfast Dishes, Recipes
I have been baking scones for over a decade. They're an often requested breakfast dish and a favorite among family and friends. Depending on which person you ask, the best scone filling varies: blueberry/white chocolate chip, cinnamon chip, chocolate chip. As you can see from this list, I have stayed with the sweet style of scones.
For a while now, I've considered making a scone that ventured into the savory side. My husband, especially, has shown an interest in trying a scone of this fashion. With a delayed Father's Day celebration occurring just the other week, it seemed the perfect time
by TT on July 19th, 2010 | Recipes, Simple Solutions
We aren't fans of reality television at our house. However, we do adore both Food Network and the Cooking Channel, which is why there is one reality show that we watch regularly: The Next Food Network Star. While we won't cancel Sunday evening plans to watch it, we have it scheduled for recording.
A few weeks ago, one of the contestants made ground lamb kofto kebabs with pomegranate molasses glaze. They looked absolutely fabulous. Last week I decided to try making the kebabs for our Monday tapas dinner. Rather than guessing what the ingredients were, I was able to find the
