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from the notes of Chef G Braising ‘This is a combination of roasting and stewing in a pan with a tight fitting lid (braisiere’) to prevent evaporation so that the food retains its own juices together with the articles added for flavoring. for example ham, […]
from the notes of Chef G Stewing ‘Stewing is gentle simmering in the smallest quantity of water, stock or sauce. the food is always cut up and the liquid and the food are served together.” Narritive: Stewing: slow and steady technique. Stewing is a method […]
From the Notes of Chef G Steaming “This method of cooking is moist heat by steam either by placing the article in a perforated container of on a covered plate over a sauce pan of water; or in a steamer with a minimum pressure of […]
Home Made Pizza is an art, but for myself, its about the forgiving crust – something that rises and bubbles with texture but does not require to be perfect. Practice, Practice – Not Perfect, try again. Long tried at home is dough from the Wolfgang […]
A quick Paella with a surprise Ingredient Sometimes, culinary surprises come from the most unexpected places. Strolling through the grocery store, i spotted a package of yellow rice. It’s Bright, saffron -hued grains promised convenience, but i wasn’t expecting much beyond a quick side dish. […]
There is a special surprise when a food truck rolls onto campus, a surprise moment that breaks the day’s routine and promises something extraordinary. Today, i caught that suprise – the unmistakable sight of a culinary food truck parked infornt of the dorm, it cheerful […]
In the early days of my culinary education, I had the privilege of learning from Chef Hugo. Wednesdays quickly became a favorite day for me, as it was the day of learning. Chef Hugo introduced me to the science of food. It was a far […]
Life at Creighton is often late nights and a stream of assignments. But amid the campus life there is a hidden gem that offers not only nourishment for the body but also for the mind: cooking with friends. In a world of Uber eats, dining […]
Writing about comfort food and specifically English Breakfast covers several aspects. English Breakfast is deeply rooted in British history and tradition. Its origins can be traced back to the early 13th century when the gentry enjoyed hearty breakfasts as part of hunting feasts. Over time, […]
Some where there is an everything you wanna know about watermelon. Some where. However it is June and it is hot outside. A Short story.? The watermelon is a vegetable relative of the gourd. It came from Kalahari dessert of Africa. It naturally contains low […]