Life in the kitchen can be difficult. There is an absolute need for organization; the ability to multitask is a must. Mistakes are rarely tolerated, and when one person has a bad day, more often than not, the rest of the kitchen goes down as well. It is a well-oiled machine that needs to be maintained. It […]
March is a strange month. There are those days of incredible weather that bring a definite sense of optimism, but those are almost always followed by a week of frigid temperature, accompanied by snow. As we make our way into April, however, there is a more lingering optimism. Flowers begin to bloom, the birds begin to […]
“Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness.” — Auguste Escoffier As we enter into spring, this quote resonates with a simple poignancy. There is a genuine feeling of anticipation this time of year, as we scrape the ice from our car for the hundredth time; we begin to see a bright, warm light at the […]
It seems like just yesterday I was writing about how hot the kitchen was and how I longed for the cool autumn weather. Well, autumn is here, our new fall menu has rolled out and been received well, and I’ve acquired some new, young talent in the kitchen. We are poised and ready to […]
Gifts given freely from the heart without being compelled by outside pressures are truly gifts of love. Expressions of love this time of year often lean toward the usual flowers and chocolate. Why not switch it up this year and cook for that special person? Maybe it’s not even on Valentine’s Day! A random act […]