by Chef Todd | Jan 6, 2011 | fresh cooking
Even an American Idiot can learn there’s more than one method to poaching salmon. I’ve come to the realization that neither MTV nor Food TV are doing their jobs these days. MTV doesn’t play much music, and Food TV doesn’t teach anyone to cook. I’ll accept the...
by Chef Todd | Jan 4, 2011 | fresh cooking
I’ve said it before, “the Food Network is the MTV of cooking.” MTV used to play music, now they’re entertainment about music. Food Network is entertainment about food. They don’t teach anyone to cook. Last week, I was listening to my favorite band, Gin Blossoms on my...
by Chef Todd | Sep 7, 2010 | fresh cooking
The freshest fish are those that you buy whole. These fish have to be cleaned, scaled, skinned, and filleted for you if you don’t do it yourself. It may seem like a bother, but the difference in flavor and nutrition will be worth it. Instead of buying fish that...
by Chef Todd | Aug 12, 2010 | cooking ideas, fresh cooking
Michael Pollan is the author of four best selling books that examine our culture of food in the United States. He’s my hero. He’s been able to identify the growing problems with our industrial food system, but more importantly, masterfully communicate...
by Chef Todd | Mar 24, 2010 | fresh cooking
Today’s cooking tip: Guessing does not help to make cooking easy. In fact, guessing doesn’t help your cooking at all and will make your cooking inconsistent. Think about it… people don’t guess at things they’re sure and confident in: You don’t guess...
