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Notes from the Garden by Chef G Most people think of safety as something reserved for construction sites, factories, or laboratories. Yet whether we are working in a laboratory, a kitchen, or our own backyard workshop, the principles remain the same. Safety is largely a […]
“Every great recipe has a history of small failures behind it. The test kitchen teaches us that mistakes are not setbacks. They are simply the next step toward getting it right.” Chef G based her foundation and attended the Thatnet Culinary Laboratory before online test […]
Notes from the Garden with Chef G One of the greatest ingredients in any kitchen is not found in a recipe book or on a grocery shelf. It is mindfulness. Taking a moment to think before acting can prevent accidents, protect those around you, and […]
A safe kitchen is an efficient kitchen. Taking a few extra moments to work safely can prevent injuries, protect food quality, and keep everyone productive. Check all gas equipment before use. Be sure the pilot light is lit and the main gas supply is functioning […]
This is a continuation of “Safety Is Always First” series from Chef G. Every kitchen is filled with equipment designed to make food preparation easier and more efficient. However, these same tools can become hazards if they are not used properly. Chef G reminds us […]
From the Garden with Chef G Safety may not be the most glamorous topic in the kitchen, but every great meal begins with a safe and well-organized workspace. As Chef G reminds us, good cooking habits start long before the first ingredient is prepared. A […]
Denver Lavender Festival at the Botanic Gardens I recently attended the Denver Lavender Festival at the Denver Botanic Gardens and was impressed by the variety of vendors, educational exhibits, and local farms participating in the event. Lavender is much more than a beautiful flowering plant. […]
Chefs notes from the Garden. Heat moves through our world in three distinct ways: conduction, convection, and radiation. Whether tending a garden, cooking a meal, or simply standing in the summer sun, all three are constantly at work. Conduction is heat through touch. A cast-iron pan […]
There’s a quiet authority to a well-handled piece of cheese—something Food & Wine Magazine captured beautifully in their March 2026 feature, “More Cheese, Please.” Not indulgence for indulgence’s sake, but a reminder: cheese, when treated properly, is not an accessory—it’s the lead. “with artisan cheese makers in […]
Heat is a language. Once you learn to read it … and hear it, you learn to cook more deeply. When we step into a kitchen—whether indoors or among the herbs and tomatoes of the garden—heat is our quiet collaborator. It transforms firm roots into […]