Yesterday I worked in a kitchen. I put grill marks on chicken breast and learned to move deliberately around the hot flame. I chopped fruit, vegetables and herbs and learned to let the knife do the work and that the term for 1/4 inch small dice is “bruinoise”. I watched the Chef I was shadowing [...]
It’s 7pm. You have mushrooms, kale and tomatoes to use before going home for the Holidays. You also have a baguette. “PERFECT!” you think, “I’ll make bruschetta!” Bruschetta is easy, fast and hey–you love lots of garlic. You reach for the baguette….the knife will not cut through. Little saw-dust-like particles fall to the floor. Your [...]
Cinnamon Quinoa with Spiced Pumpkin, Spinach and Goat Cheese This recipe is simple and festive. It makes for a great side dish or light yet satisfying meal. The crunch of the quinoa with the soft chevre and pumpkin was palate pleasing. Cinnamon and cumin compliment each other and really pull the whole dish together. Let’s [...]
Cinnamon Infused Quinoa with Spiced Pumpkin, Spinach and Goat Cheese. Roasted Brussels Sprouts.Life is beautiful. It may seem challenging, trying and frustrating at times, but it is always beautiful. In the past week I have had three very unique and meaningful conversations with an insightful co-worker, an old friend and my mom surrounding the theme [...]
