chef – Page 2 – A Cooks Beet

I know I’m running the risk of some raised eyebrows and rolled eyes by saying this, but here goes: I’m not a fan of fried foods. Alright, alright...

Most people in my life know that I’m M.I.A. during the winter months. After Christmas with my family, every month or so I fly out to Tahoe where...

Well, it’s January. What does that mean? It means I’ve spent the last month eating sweets and making up reasons to skip the gym. I’m sure a lot of...

As a caterer, I pride myself on being able to properly scale food. Whether it’s for a 6-person dinner party or a 50-person bridal shower, there’s...

I recently had someone hire me to prepare her lunches for the week. She requested a bunch of different grain bowls that could she could assemble...

I’m sure I’ve mentioned this in the past, but I’m essentially a rabbit. No, I don’t jump up and down to get somewhere or wiggle my nose. What I...

The other night I got to craving pasta (well, let’s face it—most nights I crave pasta, but this time I caved). But I wasn’t looking for the dried...

When I first moved to New York City over ten years ago, I discovered what would come to be my absolute favorite restaurant in the city. It was...