ALMA Foods

01/16/2018

I'd been posting to my FB indirectly from Hootsuite but somehow some of my postings have not made it? I have to say that this social media stuff is not my forte which is why I COOK for a living!!!

A HUGE shout out to the faithful followers and likers who actually give a hoot about what I'm doing and saying...I PROMISE to NEVER bore you with the inaneness of my life and with only those things that feed BOTH our Souls....at least, I HOPE it will feed your Soul; otherwise, it's a waste of time, frankly....Let's get this year started! PEACE, out......

01/16/2018

If you need some flava for your Super Bowl party, Valentine soiree or Mardi Gras feast, check out our line of ALMA FOODS rubs at lots of local venues like Capella Mkt, Newman's Fish, Fisherman's Mkt, Provision, Market of Choice, to name a few. Our Portuguese Smoked Paprika would be KILLER in a batch of Ribs or Pulled Pork or Jambalya; or infuse your Seafood with the Meyer Lemon rub as well as Chicken and Lamb; and speaking of Lamb, our Lemongrass shows up quite nicely paired with Lamb, Chicken, and Seafood oh and can you say GUACAMOLE DIP?!! Add Avocado to taste to our Lemongrass rub & I defy you to EVER buy pre-made again! Hurt me!
OR, you could just hire me to cook for you and the gang while you chill w cocktails and chatter....just sayin'....Bon Appetit!

01/15/2018

The Hustle begins for 2018; me at the Taste of NW Trade Show in PDX last week....the sweater was an afterthought to stay warm...I had NO idea that it would create 'the Kermit the Frog' effect LOL....Damn that's a LOT of green but the booth got rave reviews so I went with it! HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of YOU and continued success to the Hustlers out there!

04/09/2016

In the process of creating an exciting new project that has to do with living an 'authentic life'....can't wait to launch! Coming soon; I'll keep you posted..

04/09/2016

In this, my year of saying 'yes'; I was recently recruited to participate in a sailing program for veterans put on by the Outdoor Recreation program through the city..first lesson was last nite and my head was reeling w sailing terms and techniques...breeze was minimal initially but we managed to pick up speed later in the evening. Turned out to be 3 Marines and 3 Army veterans on this crew...let's see how well we play nicely:-)

04/09/2016

I like to tease that I spent the latter part of last week and the weekend up to my elbows in tails, tongues, and butts..proof is in the pics..this is what we served at Chef's Nite Out topped w a Sweet Potato Coleslaw; wildly received!

04/09/2016

I've been posting on Hootsuite but my posts seem not to be making it to Facebook; an issue for my social media team. Oh well...participated in Chef's Nite Out, one of Food for Lane County's biggest fundraisers. They killed it! We killed it! Check out the pics of my stellar crew and some of the food!

08/05/2015

I'd like to thank all of my 'soil2soul' fans who buy my products and love food as much as I do! I create these flavors for YOU so you don't have to think when you're standing in the middle of your kitchen faced with another meal to prepare and absolutely NO idea of what to do that's fast AND tasty AND nourishing! You keep me on my toes!

08/05/2015

About to launch a brand new look on the outside to the line but still the same great taste on the inside. Stay tuned for pics!

11/16/2014

Preparing batches of soups, stocks, and sauces ahead of time and freezing the extra will save you LOADS of time in future meal preparation and give you more time to get that mani/pedi you deserve! You beautiful, organized rock star you!


http://youtu.be/9mz2rl7PH4E

This tip will give you that extra storage we all need in our freezer and help you create those rock star meals you're known for on the fly! ...

11/16/2014

Bring out your artistic side with this tip! I looove this one and you will too! Secrets of a rock star chef; with so little effort your guests will think you slaved all day!


http://youtu.be/TPK8hJcfJDY

Holiday tip #142 Keep a collection of sq**rt bottles as part of your kitchen equipment to create 5-star presentations with your infused oils and sauces.

11/16/2014

Any rock star cook knows the best way to have that TBSP of tomato paste on hand that EVERY recipe calls for is to freeze it ahead of time! You go!! http://youtu.be/yNIp9b1tnIA

Easy tip for salvaging extra tomato paste by freezing for future recipes.

11/16/2014

Put some zest in your life and your pastries with this tip! Zippy, zappy, citrus! Yummmmm http://youtu.be/BE8WIZFtLWw

Robin Brown-Wood here--another quick rock star kitchen tip; zest makes all your pastries pop! Stash your zest now for the holidays. ...

11/15/2014

Holiday tip #63; this is soooo cool!! Become the kithchen rock star you are! http://youtu.be/cHQaCbd7upA

"Waste not, want not": freezing your veggie scraps for future stocks. From soil to soul, it's all good!!

08/26/2014

Went on a pesto kick recently; made and froze several different batches of pesto using 'out of the box' ingredients; not a basil leaf in site but parsley, shiso, and carrot tops instead..now I'll be ready to parlay those into quick meals for weeknites or weekends when friends come over. Another 'rock star' tip from 'soil to soul; it's all good'..

08/26/2014

4 year anniversary for the catering business today, Aug 25; THANK YOU to all for allowing me to feed your essence with my 'fusion soul food'; from 'soil to soul; it's all good'...