Just in time for Memorial Day, here’s a recipe to help ring in the summer season! Inspired by a guy in the kitchen where I work, who each morning juices a few watermelons for us staffers to refresh ourselves with. I took home the inspiration and added rum to it. The “personal watermelons” I’ve been [...]
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I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather the last few days and decided that I wanted to make some chicken soup. Not in the mood for traditional Chicken Noodle Soup, I decided to spice it up a bit to knock out whatever virus or allergen is plaguing me. 2 T grapeseed oil Duck Confit is an ancient, French method of preserving food to provide through the winter, also known as confit de canard. Originally, the ducks were slaughtered, and then the tough thighs and legs intact were cured in salt and aromatics, submerged in the ducks’ own fat, eliminating any oxygen contact, and simmered for hours. Then, [...] Chocolate truffles have a decadent reputation, with good reason. For one, they are chocolate. The other main ingredient is heavy cream. Surprised? Here’s how you make them at home, for birthday presents, dinner parties, or cuz, you know, its Wednesday! Chocolate Truffles |
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