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Today, Bistro Vindome (1420 Larimer st., Denver) held the perfect experience for Valentines Eats. To begin with, the scene and the restaurant ambiance were perfect. It gave me the feeling that I had traveled to Paris, France. We were in a little bistro off of […]
Holiday Gingerbread House decorating Decorating Gingerbread houses is always a favorite of my girl friends. I always look forward to it. I think we are getting betterat decorating…
my favorite tradition to start off the holiday is getting together and decorating sugar cookies with family and friends. this year is sugar cookie – holiday mittens.
Competition sharpens the skills. the compelling read of the American Culinary team in pursuit of international competition. The Story strikes a cord with me as competition is ingrained in out industry.. this is not a challenge on personalities nor heightened situations. With no disrespect to […]
Essentially the culinary stories are the strings and the strength of the Essential James Beard Cook Book. A collection of 450 American Cooking recipes. This one of my favorites .
The perfect introduction. culinary threads stitching together a pinch of cream of tartar or dash of vinegar..egg whites, sugar and air. the read is easy and the recipes easier. According to Larousse Gastronomique – it could have been the Swiss pastry cook Gasparini or Marie […]
The Way to Cook by Julia Child. The forward and acknowledgements speak to the title coming from six one-hour videocassettes of the same name. I watched these on You-tube and they are good. I had my Papa explain what videocassette technology. The introduction stated a […]
In the kitchen with Shorey has recipes that I am familiar with. I like Deviled eggs – however with out fish eggs. The book starts with setting the table. It is similar to at home, a basic setting and simply explained. Mama folds great cloth […]
I meet Jacques Pepin when he came to the CP. One word. gracious. I have meet him several times later through Todays’ Gourmet and his writings. I pick up a Pepin book at any chance. Over 6o years and 700 recipes. Essential Pepin is […]
