Chef Confidential, Part 1

Chef Confidential, Part 1

by | Jul 26, 2010 | Culinary Arts

I have dreamt of becoming a chef for as long as I can remember, and my parents always encouraged my love for food. When I was in high school, I even talked to a recruiter from the Culinary Institute of America. I am not really sure why I decided against a career in...
Chef Confidential, Part 1

Culinary Arts on Hold for now

by | Mar 21, 2010 | Culinary Arts

Life is all about transitions, and the path I’ve taken has been nothing predictable. I suppose everyone’s life is that way, but sometimes it would seem that my path is a little bumpier than it really needs to be. I was planning on using the Post 9/11...
Chef Confidential, Part 1

Culinary School

by | Feb 19, 2010 | Culinary Arts

This year, I am finally going to culinary school. I chose a 2-year program at Seattle Central Community College, called the Seattle Culinary Academy. Why did I choose a community college? Because Graham Kerr told me to. No really. I worked for Day by Day Gourmet, and...

Cooking Notes

by | Dec 2, 2009 | Food Science

Recipes on this site are designed for your enjoyment, and they were created in a home kitchen using an electric stove and a 5 qt slow cooker, but no microwave. The recipes are my property, and proper attribution to the inspiration to my recipes is given as often as...