Who doesn’t like bacon. Well there are those who don’t, but not this author. So what is bacon? It is salt cured pork typically from the pork belly or back. You will frequently find bacon used in this blog, on this web site and in my books since it is used to wrap all kinds…
You are ready to cook, or are you? Many of the things I have learned in life have usually come through mistakes and errors. Preparing to cook is no different, I have made tremendous errors but always learned from my mistakes. They are hard lessons to learn at times but necessary for progress in one’s…
Banana trees have more than just bananas The Banana plant is a flowering herbaceous plant. It has a central stalk and blades (leaves) on all sides. These leaves can grow to a very large size up to 6 ½ feet (2 meters) in length. Banana leaves are used throughout Asia to wrap food. They do…
Although I love garlic, onions come in a close second. A member of the allium genus family, onions are related to garlic, leeks and chives. Onions are found around the world and the “common onion” is the most frequently cultivat-ed. This vegetable is mentioned as far back as 5000 BC and was probably originally cultivated…
What is deep frying? This technique has been called deep fat frying, frying, deep oil frying and other names and is the cooking method of submerging food in very hot oil, 350-357 degrees F. The oil quickly cooks the outer layer of the submerged food, sealing the center and resulting in a moist interior and…
The kitchen has always been a major area of fellowship in the house, a center for love, warmth and joy. However, it is also the room with the most hazards and risks. Most of these issues come from poor design, poor ergonomics, or lack of attention and planning. Shelves too high or too low, high…
Interview with Chef Tim Gallaway On Thursday September 2nd I had the pleasure of interviewing Chef Timothy Gallaway. We discussed food, cooking and “wrapping it up”. Tim was the youngest of 3 brothers, all of whom had daily chores. His included cooking, whereas his brothers set the table and did dishes. So he has early…
A little package with great big flavor Every time I cook, I learn something new. Early on in my cooking career I would carefully peel the husk from garlic cloves, which would take lots of time. Since I love garlic and when a dish called for multiple cloves, it seemed I spent an inordinate amount…
China Poblano: A fascinating Mix of Mexican and Asian Wrapped Cuisines. Every year I attend a medical meeting in Las Vegas, a City I would not ordinarily travel to, but the meeting has been important from a medical perspective. However, for all the negatives I may see in Las Vegas, the food is stellar. There…
Jalapeno poppers are a classic “bar food”, but certainly provide a wonderful Tailgate Party food. Easy to hold in one hand and delicious. This recipe is my take on this old classic. Deep frying them coated in Panko crumbs adds a wonderful savor to this dish.