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If you want to become a better cook, you have to learn how to work outside of recipes. You have to learn techniques that will transform your dishes from good to great. These techniques are the basics, the foundation of cooking. You don’t have to learn the 5 French sauces or complex French techniques. But […]
On July 1st this year, I fulfilled a 3 year long dream of moving to the beautiful town of Sonoma. Prior to this, if you’d have told me I’d be living in the country, I would have laughed. Hard. But becoming a personal chef in Sonoma is something I’d never thought would happen. I grew […]
It’s called search engine optimization, and it’s an incredible tool for small business owners. It’s the marketing I focus on the most when building any new service, and it’s what’s given my business wings. It’s also why every personal chef should put some effort into it. The return on investment is tenfold what you put […]
Wondering how to use your instant pot? If you’ve hopped on the Instant Pot train and still have it collecting dust in your pantry, you are not alone. Yes, there is a learning curve. But once you start learning how to use Instant Pot, you’ll never look back. If you’re still not sure what an […]
Confused as to how to make sauces? They’re the perfect accessory to your meals and you don’t have to be a French chef to know how to make sauces. Without going deep into culinary lingo, let’s start by breaking down the categories of sauces you can use as a home cook. Tomato Based Sauces I […]
Who doesn’t LOVE Mexican flavors? Ever since I moved to California, I have been OBSESSED with the bold, spicy, and satisfying flavors. There’s not one week that goes by that I don’t make some sort of taco something. It’s DELICIOUS, easy and healthy. I won’t go into more complex Mexican (moles, salsas, etc), because the […]
If you want to learn how to cook without recipes, or need weeknight dinner inspiration where dinner comes together in minutes, you must have a stocked pantry. You must also understand how to flavor foods. In our global culture, we SO lucky to be able to borrow flavors from all over the world. In this […]
It’s the first week of January, and your New Years cooking resolution is to make more food from scratch. You’ll want to make it as easy for yourself to continue with your goal. This means staying inspired, but also doing whatever it takes to facilitate the cooking process. Here are my best tips on how […]
Black Bean Tacos are a perfect weeknight staple. They’re easy to put together, inexpensive, satisfying and healthy. In this recipe, you can use the cabbage slaw and the chipotle sauce on any taco for added texture and flavor. And these quick pickled jalapenos are a great addition, too. One of my biggest pet peeves are […]
Making soup is easy. Learning how to make winter soups is tricky. With these tips, you’ll learn how to make winters soups that are warming, hearty and satisfying. First, lets start with the components of a soup. 1. Aromatic base: Onions, carrot, celery, leeks, garlic, shallots (2-3 cups) 2. Broth: Chicken, Vegetable or Beef (approximately […]
