Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore, Locavore, Vegan, Raw Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Pollotarian… what do all of these have in common?… Contrary to popular belief, no one is particularly better than the other in terms of caloric intake, weight management, and overall nutritional value. Advocates of each will tell you otherwise. The truth is, there are advantages and … Continue reading
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Are You Smarter Than A Kindergartener?
It is in kindergarten that we absorb the most valuable information. Aside from our introduction to “reading, writing, and arithmetic”, we learn communication and social skills. It gives us the foundation for learning to cope with others in the world around us. We make our first friends. We develop a sense of ownership and pride. … Continue reading
“Be A Chef”
It was my second class in culinary school. I spent the weeks prior learning to use my knife and how to avoid the horrors of food borne illness. It was time to learn stocks, sauces, and soups. We were busy every night, making everything from roux and bechemel to nicoise salads. I learned to season … Continue reading
Bye Haters
Urban Dictionary defines a hater as a person who cannot be happy for another person’s success. A hater exposes flaws in another person instead of supporting them. A culture has been bred where everyone thinks they have haters. Everywhere I turn I see selfies with “#hihaters” captions. Oh, and let us not neglect the memes … Continue reading
I am JUST
I am just a… The conversation went like this: Me: Go and talk to them! They are only human beings. Is it going to kill you to say hi? Response: No. But I am just a server. Me: So. Response: They won’t talk to me. Do you know how they view servers? Me: Well obviously … Continue reading
Dear 20,
Remember what it was like to be 20? Young, fresh, and energetic. Finally out of your dreaded teen years. Free from parental dictatorship. Looking straight ahead to the endless possibilities coupled with your dreams that had not yet been deferred or dashed. First apartments, new cars, first “adult” relationships. Deciding on college majors, acing job … Continue reading
“The Leftover Brigade”
What is “The Leftover Brigade”? “The Leftover Brigade” is the name of the system I created to solve a problem of perpetual boredom and waste. Back Story: I have a confession. I hate leftovers! Hate is a strong word. Typically, it’s not even in my vocabulary. But for leftovers… well, let’s just call it a … Continue reading
Maximizing Your Dietary Lifestyle
10 General Guidelines – Maximizing Your Dietary Lifestyle Overall health is of particular concern to me. Since becoming a Chef dietary health has been an even bigger force in my life. I share with my friends, family, and clients, the following tips. They are developed from my reading, field research, and experience. I hope that … Continue reading
Wholearmormondays
If you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen me post #Wholearmormondays on my page a time or two. I thought it might be necessary to explain how it came about and why it serves a purpose in my life. Background: As some of you know, I am currently in a transitional phase in … Continue reading
Lessons From Life’s Lemons
When life gives you lemons make lemonade? That’s what they say, right? Lemonade is good and all, but are you telling me that when life gets tough I might end up bitter and thirsty? No thanks! I say when life gives you lemons there is a lesson to be learned. At least that’s what happened … Continue reading
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