Holiday cooking can add stress on top of an already stressful time of year that is supposed to be relaxing but really isn’t.   Here are some tips to keep you from going insane during this hectic time of year.… Continue reading

I spent a good portion of my childhood living at a house my parents rented across the street from a small dairy in the tiny town of Sisquoc. There wasn’t much going on in life. Not much to do except… Continue reading

A slap in the face. A swift, broad-handed, bony-knuckled impact that leaves one stunned and in pain. That’s a fitting description of my first restaurant job in New York City after cooking school. The Garde Manger at Philippe Bistro and… Continue reading

These scones are a perfect way to have a simple delicious breakfast pastry without a lot of work in the kitchen. Serve with butter and your favorite jam, jelly or preserves. Yield: 10 to 12 scones Ingredients 3 1/2 cups… Continue reading

Yield: 2 1/2 cups, enough marinade for about three pounds of meat. 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 of a green onion 3 cloves of peeled garlic 2 sprigs of cilantro 1″ x 1″ piece of fresh ginger,… Continue reading