Using a knife like a professional chef is like playing the violin. It takes time and practice, but the first step is getting the hand-positioning right. So what does it take to get really skilled – fast enough to join the ranks of top chefs like Tom Colicchio and Gordon Ramsey?
Archives for May 2009
5 Secrets Grandma Never Shared
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Every month brings new contradictory information about what is best to eat for maintaining weight and a healthy diet, but my Granny has some interesting ideas from her own kitchen when she was a young woman…
Shredded Beef
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This flavorful shredded beef can be cooked ahead and added to your favorite dish. I like to use it for burritos, tacos, and enchiladas
Yoga Myths: Busted!
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Even though yoga is all the trend these days and is the most popular it’s ever been, there are still many misconceptions out there. Here are 4 of the most common myths I hear and why they just aren’t true!
Is It True That Chefs Spit In Your Food?
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I was recently invited to give a career day talk to fifth graders at a public school for hearing-impaired kids. If you’ve ever participated in these kinds of events, you know that all kinds of crazy questions come up.
500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers
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Frommer’s just came out with a new drool-worthy guide for the traveling foodie. From roadside nibbles, cooking school extravaganzas, to memorable meals from star chefs, they have recommendations for food lovers no matter what your budget is.
Baking Mom Happy
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What better way to say ‘I love you’ than with homemade baked goods! Help all moms out by making cakes that are moist and healthy, not heavy and fatty! So just how do you make low-fat baked goods moist and delicious? Here’s a few easy suggestions for you!
Detox Yoga Twist Workshop for Summer
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My friend Suzanne Ausnit, seasoned yoga teacher and friend, is teaching a detox yoga workshop June 7th. “Wring out stress, tension and lethargy with this vigorous twist workshop. Layer by layer, we’ll peel away the physical and mental restraints that limit our movement. We’ll free up the spine, ribcage and breath, leaving you rejuvenated and ready […]
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