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Seinfeld, one of the most iconic television sitcoms of all time, ran for 9 seasons. It started on July 5th 1989 and ran until May 14th 1998. The show is responsible for propagating numerous colloquial saying and idioms. Still in syndication today, the show has left an indelible mark on American, as well as global, […]

A few years ago there were two words that were on everyone’s lips—molecular gastronomy. It was simultaneously being heralded as the worst thing to happen to food since McDonalds and the greatest culinary achievement made since Georges Auguste Escoffier developed the brigade de cuisine in the first decade of the twentieth century. These days, it’s […]

For those of us afflicted with a sweet tooth there are nearly countless sources of culinary delights but one delight in particular, the macaron, has been getting plenty of attention lately. This has prompted me revisit the debate: Is it macaron or macaroon? Answer: It’s both. The common misconception is that the words “macaron” and […]

Love rosemary? Well here’s an easy recipe for rosemary chicken breasts that’s got just a little more kick than the usual. For those of you who aren’t diehard rosemary fans, you may want to go with one or one and a half sprigs of rosemary. Rosemary Garlic Maple Chicken Recipe: 2 chicken breasts, skinless and […]

Want a really refreshing salad that hydrates you from within? This simple, no-lettuce, no-dairy salad has plenty of crunch and an nice medley of flavors. There’s noticeable zing thanks to the orange, fennel and red onion. The cucumber gives you plenty of cool crunch while the avocado throws a bit of richness into the mix. […]

This herb crusted salmon is about as good as it gets and it’s healthy too! Serve atop a bed of greens and you’re in for a super easy, super delicious lunch or dinner. If you’ve got an herb garden like I do, you might want to play around with the herbs you use. I recently […]

#1–One Barbecue Sauce, Three Ways Most regular barbeque sauces are nothing more than ketchup, some added vinegar, spice, brown sugar and maybe a bit of Worcestershire and garlic powder. You can basically whip this stuff up on your own. Whether homemade or not, good ol’ basic barbeque sauce can easily transform into Asian-style with the […]

Love watermelon? Find you’re often looking for ways to make it sweeter or more refreshing? Well, this recipe takes just minutes and is just as great with perfectly-sweet-watermelon as it is with melons that are less than stellar in sweetness or juiciness. For serving, chill a glass or porcelain serving bowl and if it’s a […]

Sweet, tangy, spicy and wonderfully layered, Leek Mango Chutney is a delightful alternative to heavier chutneys and sauces. It pairs beautifully with any kind of white fish and despite the odd pairing, it’s a total showstopper served alongside Jamaican Jerk Chicken (for total perfection, add cooked plantains as a side). This recipe is a great […]

Want to appear effortlessly fabulous for your guests? Well get yourself some high-quality puff pastry dough (I use Dufour) and you can whip these babies up in a cinch. This recipe is seriously easy and seriously delicious. I mean these guys are good. So good in fact that I recommend making more than you think […]

Leeks oh leeks! They’re that strange cousin to the ubiquitous domestic onion and close relatives to elephant garlic and an Egyptian sister called kurrat, a flowering leek of sorts with a nearly identical flavor. More importantly, leeks are really, really delicious. They have a sweet, mild onion-like flavor with none of the harshness of regular […]

Light, healthy, and flavorful, the hardest thing about this dish will be slicing all your veggies in skinny strips. Nevertheless, the final presentation is well worth it. If you’re so inclined, you can add chicken, beef (in which case I recommend seasoned skirt steak) or shrimp but I think it’s perfect as is. Recipe 1 […]