Fine food + cooking

11/02/2016

Lets go to Brittany!

08/28/2015

Thank you Northshore Magazine for a wonderful celebration Wednesday night. Truly a great evening.

01/20/2013

Some fine coffee houses. Have you sought your local one?

From breakfast at a food lover's market in Melbourne to a fresh brew in Miami's art district, Monocle films five independent coffee shops that each reflect t...

01/19/2013

11/03/2012

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you know I'm currently consulting and Head Chef at cool, hip little spot on the North Shore of Boston called Foreign Affairs Market in Manchester by the Sea. You can follow us on Foreign Affairs Market.

09/15/2012

The versatility of Buttermilk. Seek your local artisinal brands, if you're not able to get Kate's.

Small suppliers and notable chefs are embracing the traditional byproduct of butter-making — creamy, tangy buttermilk.

06/21/2012

Very HOT day at the Salem, MA Farmer's Market. Kudos to all the farmers and vendors today. Lucky me, I get to enjoy many of their wares. Hope you all are enjoying your Farmer's Markets in your area.

06/21/2012

My version of Strawberry "Shortcakes" during this strawberry season.

06/09/2012

Adding Tarts to the Pie mix this summer. A Brown Butter Pear Tart on a Shortbread Crust.

06/01/2012

Small Sampling of Strawberry Rhubarb Pie and Pie Crumbles

05/29/2012

Starting to think about pies, pies, pies....! Let the imagination begin.

05/15/2012

If you haven't discovered Yotam Ottolenghi of London; he not has only eye-appealing food, but some fine healthy food too.

05/08/2012

And the winners are: James Beard Foundation Awards 2012

The winners of the 2012 James Beard Foundation restaurant and chef awards announced Monday are:

05/07/2012

The James Beard Foundation Awards tonight in NYC. It's like the Oscar's for the culinary field.

05/01/2012

What's in season now that May is here: Rhubarb, Asparagus, Pea Shoots, Peas, Ramps, Nettles, tender lettuces, Scallions, chives, and radishes.

04/23/2012

My mantra of: "Eat well. Feel well. Live well" applies to colorful foods. Choose: Violet, Orange, Dark Green, and Red.

Examples:
Violet: Eggplants, Purple potatoes, Blackberries, Blueberries, Grapes
Orange: Tropical fruits, citrus, Carrots
Dark Green: Kale, Broccoli, Chard, Leafy green
Red: Beets, Pomegranates, Apples, Rutabagas

04/10/2012

Another great find is La Cuisine-The Cook's Resource in Alexandria, Va: www.lacuisineus.com.

La Cuisine-Alexandria, Virginia cooking retail store carrying Springerle Molds, Ceramic Cookware, Roger Blachon Poster, Hammersong Cutters, Copper Molds

04/05/2012

Here at Fine food + cooking, I love it when I find a local store who has beautiful items to enhance home decor and living. At Mimi in Manchester-by-the Sea, Ma carry items by local artists and crafters in their shop. Worth a trip in or peruse their website:

03/31/2012

Nice day to sit and enjoy coffee and home made treats at my local green grocer: Milk and Honey.

03/28/2012

For those with businesses....a good lesson from Paul Revere...via Colleen Barry Design.

Word of mouth marketing is easier today than ever. Here are three approaches to increasing how much people talk about your company.

03/01/2012

This is happening in our 'own backyard'! Anyone interested in going?

Find farm fresh, locally grown produce from farms in northeastern Massachusetts.

02/22/2012

See who's made the list in your area...lots!

Congrats, all.

02/20/2012

I can definitely vouche for Abraco coffee shop in NYC's East Village. Worth a trip if you are ever in the city.

Do the treats at your neighborhood joint look this good?

02/17/2012

For those that enjoy cookbooks, culinary magazines and programs, the International Association of Culinary Professional (IACP) has announced their finalist in various categories.

-->The International Association of Culinary Professionals has announced the 2012 IACP Award Finalists, all of which are listed below. In the cookbook category, New Orleans chef John Besh gets...

01/10/2012

This is a great gift for that person who has everything. Or, for that new homeowner.

The focus for private and personal clients cooking and sourcing natural ingredients from organic sources and local farms.If your restaurant or small food business is in need of a change or competitive edge our consulting chef services will partner.

01/05/2012

Happy New Year Everyone!

With the new year at hand, let me introduce to you a new service by Fine food + cooking. Always looking for new ways to help clients.

Your World Pantry:
This service focuses on setting up your pantry in a manner that will make you a successful home chef. Whether you prefer American, Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, Diet-Specific, or other world cuisines, you will have an efficient and organized pantry. A cooking lesson using the new ingredients and layout of you r new pantry will help you learn to cook with ease at home.

12/10/2011

Feature Article on J. Ricardo Sanchez- Artthrob magazine, Dec. 2011

12/01/2011

My first appearance on Edible Boston Winter 2012

11/22/2011

Needing a bigger Pantry to house my world of spices, dry goods and equipment!

11/09/2011

Putting together a Moroccan and Southern Italian Christmas Eve Dinner and Demo for a client.

10/26/2011

Looking forward to being introduced, by way of the North Shore Magzine Art Throb December 2011 issue. Initial interview done. Will be doing a Holiday Menu inspired by the Shakers.

10/15/2011

While on the West Coast I visited 3 places that have appeared TV cooking programs: Voodoo Donuts, Portland, Or., Lucha Libre Taco Shop and Extraordinary Desserts in San Diego. I recommend them.

10/06/2011

Wow! I'm at 100 "Likes" already. Thank you everyone :)

09/29/2011

Is going to be delving into some Traditional Shaker cuisine with a touch of fine food + cooking added to it...for the upcoming Holiday Season.