By Chef Justin Ward Slow cooker-users are a devoted bunch, and if you count yourself among them, you’re in good company! They’re a perfect and easy way to create a warm and comforting meal as you escape the frigid temperatures outside. You may have a set of recipes that you […]
Chef’s Notes
Date Night at Home
Date night with your better half doesn’t necessarily mean making reservations at the newest restaurant in town. Sometimes you can create the best memories without leaving the comfort of your own home. Think outside the box when creating a dinner at home for two and try some of our favorite […]
“Ask a Chef” The Perfect Game-Day Burger
By Chef Hinnerk von Bargen The burger is a culinary phenomenon. Ubiquitous in the American lifestyle, it has also been introduced to almost every society and culture in the world. Just about everyone who has had a good burger is certain to ask for another one eventually. Its worldwide popularity […]
Easy Tips and tricks for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions!
It’s a new year, which means a new you—or so they say! Whether you are committed to a firm strategy or just a general resolution to do a little bit better this year, healthier eating is a plan that’s good for all of us. In general, we know the fundamentals […]
My Memories of Brazilian Christmas Traditions
Growing up as a part of a Catholic family, our Christmas traditions were to attend, or at minimum, celebrate a midnight Mass known as ‘Missa do Gallo’ (Gallo is a rooster). The church Mass is given this name, because it is the rooster that announces the beginning of the Mass, […]
A Modern Take on Holiday Classics
Though it is the most wonderful time of the year, some Christmas traditions are less than perfect. While faithful devotees will tout the virtues of fruit cake and eggnog, unofficial and non-scientific research shows that many people think they are, well, the pits. Fruit cake and eggnog are related in […]
Don’t Panic, It’s Just a Holiday Party
Reminders from a Reformed Over-Thinker Entertaining season is upon us, and there’s no time left to ruminate about the finer points of throwing a top-notch party. If you’re in the weeds (chef-speak for very overwhelmed!), here are some reminders to help you entertain like a person who has had plenty […]
Holiday Gifts from the Heart
Your holiday gift list seems to get longer every year. Between family, teachers, coworkers, and party hosts, there are plenty of people to celebrate, and what better than a gift from the heart that’s homemade? Holiday cookies plates, homemade jellies or preserves, and decadent chocolate truffles are treats that everyone […]
Live-Fire Cooking: It’s Not Just For Meat
Our human obsession with fire and live fire cooking dates back well over a million years. Our ancestors learned that fire, in addition to being a good heat source, could also transform food in a variety of ways. Placing meat on sticks around a fire proved to be an effective […]
Healthier Ways To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Love sweets? You’re not alone. The average American consumes an average of 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day—a lot more than the six teaspoons for women and nine for men recommended by the American Heart Association.1 Sugar intake continues to draw not-so-sweet media attention, as more research suggests its […]
Sharpen Your Grill Skills
Grilling, or barbecuing, is taken even more seriously in San Antonio, TX than breakfast tacos (which are actually a close second to breathing as far as importance goes). Since moving here two and a half years ago, I have upped my grilling game and learned many more tips. Here are […]
Love Match: Veggies, Grains, and Wines
Article by: By Traci Dutton Do meatless Mondays have to be wine-less Mondays? No reason to think that! Let’s not forget that a little wine, consumed in moderation, can be part of a healthy and appealing diet based on grains, fruits and vegetables, beans, and healthy fats, including dairy. But […]