Kitchen Knives A question that I am often asked is, “What brand of Kitchen Knives do I own?” I have three brands/sets that I own and use.  I suggest visiting a store like Williams-Sonoma or Sur La Table to try them out.  Unlike a regular […]

30 Potluck Themes for Work Events We typically have food days every couple of months at work.  Plus two straight weeks of Food Days in December.  A Chili Cook-Off is definitely the most popular and the winner gets bragging rights until someone new wins.  We […]

A FEW OF MY FAVORITE COOKBOOKS Years ago, I had set up a spare bedroom as a library.  I have since downsized, but I still have two bookcases filled with cookbooks, plus my class material and recipes from culinary school. While I do read books […]

Chefs That Have Influenced My Cooking I come from a long line of great cooks, but there are several professional Chefs that have influenced my cooking over the years.  I have various cookbooks from each of these Chefs. Julia Child what can I say! When […]

COOKWARE When I was growing up, our cookware was never really a cohesive purchased set.  It consisted of pieces from several stores, along with a few free pots and pans that my Mother acquired through the S&H Green Stamps program. Later, she would get free […]

My favorite part of Summer is visiting the local Farmer’s Market.  Fresh fruits and vegetables from nearby farms.  Beautiful flowers, local honey and of course, wonderful homemade dessert and snacks.  I have worked at several companies that have a Farmer’s Market at work, which makes […]