A few nights ago I saw a piece of salmon in my refrigerator and was immediately bored. I could roast it, pan-sear it, but I wanted something with more flavor and taste. Suddenly it hit me...I'd...
(Originally written 12/24/12) It's rather late and I don't feel tired. Excitement builds for my trip to Italy when I'll depart tomorrow (or technically, today). My grandfather is picking me up at...
People bond over a good meal, but more so when they prepare it together. At a recent a recent private group lesson, which is a cooking lesson in the comfort of your own home, I had the pleasure of...
It’s hard to explain what is gelato to those who have not experienced it at its best in Italy. Gelato means “frozen” in Italian and is comparable to ice cream but there are a few key differences 3...
In my last post I shared a moment making Bruschetta with over 70 teenagers at Culver City High School and now I’ve included that recipe, as it’s one of my favorite appetizers to make. Bruschetta...
The Gist: I volunteered at Culver City High School as a Guest Chef at their Culinary Arts Class. It was my first time teaching teenagers to cook and it was a blast! As I looked around the...
In 2010, my company had a distinct focus on what our after-school enrichment class was about, and it was all in the title: Cooking Italiano for Kids If I had a friend who asked me what we did, I’d...
Cooking For Kids teaches kids the art of cooking in a fun, hands-on way. Our Chef Teachers make cooking easy as students expand their palates, learn tips and tricks to make healthy food taste...