The Core Issue

The Core Issue

Pickled cauliflower cores are delicious. If you’re looking to reduce waste in your kitchen while simultaneously making something delicious, give these a try.  Take your cauliflower cores and slice them very thinly on a mandolin slicer. Toss them in a 3:1 sugar...
Concord Jelly Vinegar

Concord Jelly Vinegar

A few days ago I wrote about Fall produce, and my love of concord grapes. Yesterday I got my first batch of jelly going, and finished it up today. As I said in my last post, I really love the Concord Jelly recipe in The Mile End Deli Cookbook. I won’t share the...
Sweet Potato Flan

Sweet Potato Flan

   Because Autumn is on the way. Now I have to put the finishing touches on the accompaniments.  If you like what you see, please consider hiring me for an in-home dinner or cooking lesson. I run a personal chef business based out of Frederick, MD. Get...
Roasted Corn Husk Desserts

Roasted Corn Husk Desserts

   Summer is slowly winding down. As I begin to start thinking about Fall menus, I had a bit of a panic attack when I realized that our delicious local corn would soon be gone. I was so enamoured with the roasted corn husk ice cream I had made last year, but...
Maple Pecan Croutons

Maple Pecan Croutons

 Sometimes things don’t work out the way you want them too, but take a delicious detour instead. One of my cooks was making Maple Pecan Muffins, but overcooked them. They weren’t burnt, but we couldn’t serve them as muffins either. Not wanting to...