One of the very first cooking school I taught at was The Kitchen Shop in Carlisle, PA. Not too far from Harrisburg the capitol. Off the turnpike, I had never ventured into the east coast prior to my first cooking class here. Years later, the Newspaper runs a full-page story on FairFoods. Please enjoy!
Tuesday July 28th, 2020: Date Day! 🌴🌴 /
Dates mere one of the most perfect foods. Sweet and full of history! They all grow not too far from my home close to Palm Springs. Here are two recipes and also some pictures of the date farms where you can pickup the sweet stone fruit.
Here is some information on the date farms and addresses etc: Date Farm information: Sheet
Monday, July 27th, 2020: Cold Soup Day /
Teh weather heats up so I am bringing out the blender for two very flavorful soups. Enjoy and share with others,
Friday, July 24th, 2020: WTF Day: International Tequila Day! /
The first thing that comes to mind with Tequila having National day is Margarita’s.. SO today we have Caddie Margaritas and Salsas.. Three in fact. A red, green and a sweet! Enjoy.. Have a Great weekend and stay safe. Share with others too!
Thursday July 23rd, 2020: Pantry Items /
Simple yet very flavorful pantry items are easy to make. Here are for different ones for you to try.
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020: Chicken and Plum Pasta Sauce and Apricot Almond Cake /
Today we make a different twist on using a dried plum and chicken in a pasta sauce. It really resembles beef when it is completed. Also, a very flavorful Almon Cake!
Tuesday July 21st, 2020: Panini's and Apple Salad /
Summer… Who wants to heat up the kitchen? Not I.. Here are two very flavorful panini’s and a cool crisp apple and blue cheese salad for you to enjoy.
Monday July 20th, 2020.. It is Peach🍑Day! /
Today we make three recipes and take a field trip to see how Peach Donuts are made at The Donut Man on Route 66.
Friday, July 17th, 2020: Don the Beachcomber and Cock n Bull /
Historical venues from Hollywood.. Don the Beachcomber and the Cock n Bull. A great pork dish and the drink of the week. Enjoy and have a great weekend!
Thursday July 16th, 2020: Lawry's California Center History 1953-1993 /
Lawry’s (yes the spice guys and also the Prime Rib Places around the world) used to have a center that housed the offices of the company, packing plant (for the seasonings), a cooking school, test kitchen and a number of restaurants.
Rose Petal Jam! /
If you love the aroma of real roses (not that stinky perfume your weird aunt wore), you will love this jam. Here is the recipe and how easy it is to make.
Wednesday, July 15th, 2020: The History of Brownies /
We will focus today on where the cookie/cake item we call a “Brownie” came from. And then the first recorded recipes the 1909 Brownie from Boston.
Tuesday July 14th, 2020: A Taste of New Orleans! Banana's Foster and Pralines. /
I love the rich history of New Orleans and the outlying areas of the city. It has been through so rough times but always prevails. If you have not been to the other city that has been under three countries rule at one time (French, Spanish and American) you must pay a visit. Here are two dishes that are staples. Banana’s Foster and Pralines.
Monday July 13th, 2020: The Brown Derby and the Waldorf Astoria! Salads! /
SO many think they know what a Cobb Salad is.. But I really know how they were made. Not like those “diner” looking pyramid with roses of cheese, ham, turkey and so on.. Here is the real recipe of the French Dressing and the salad.. Plus the Waldorf Salad
Friday July 10th, 2020 WTF Day: What The Food Day! Piña Colada's and Island Beef Stir Fry /
As we finish our week off it is yet another WTF Day! Piña Colada’s! Loved sitting on the aft deck of the ms. Amsterdam on my many world cruises I sailed, sipping a freeze Piña drink while the world passed us by. We have an island stir fry that is sweet yet savory yet a little salty. You will love it..
Thursday July 9th, 2020: WTF Day What The Food Day! Sugar Cookies and Chicken Tortilla Soup /
I love WTF Days! What The Food Day today is National Sugar Cookie Day. Before we make our sugar cookies we have Chicken Tortilla Soup!
Wednesday July 8th, 2020: BTLA Pasta Triffle Salad and Banana Cake /
I try to utilize all of my platters/bowls, dishes etc. in different ways. Here I use my truffle bowl as a salad dish. It looks great and try it yourself. All, homemade Ranch Dressing to end all! For dessert, Banana Pecan Cake Bars with Rich and Creamy Cream Cheese Icing.
Tuesday July 7th, 2020: Roasted Chicken and Peaches and Creme Pie /
It is amazing how many people purchase roasted chickens and do not even know how to cook one themselves.. Here is a simple recipe that creates the perfect seasoned chicken. Also, we make a peach pie that is creamy and light.
Monday July 6th, 2020: Bruschetta Three Ways & Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Icing /
This week we will be making a savory dish and a dessert every day! Today we are making three types of Bruschetta and a wonderful Vanilla Cupcake with Strawberry Icing
Friday July 3rd, 2020: ThrowBack to 1998! Grilling on the Pier /
I have been very fortunate to have been on TV now since 1993, 27 years. I started on Live in LA a local show, then went to ABC’s National The Mike and Maty Show. I first started out doing pastry things (The Worlds Best Cinnamon Rolls (for the pilot) to Pumpkin Custards) Then I received a call from the producer asking if I could do a soup on day.. I learned from Disney that the word “No” is not in your vocabulary. So I did it. then.. Can you do a remote on Grilling? On the Santa Monica Pier? Sure. At the time i knew nothing at all about grilling, but since have learn and am a Certified BBQ Judge. This so was shown on July 4th, we taped it in May.. It was freezing. The crew had to go and get us sweatshirts to keep warm between the taping. In todays show I take you back to 1998 and show you the 5 minute segment and then I create the burgers for you in my home kitchen. Have a Happy 4th of July! And yes.. wardrobe outfitted Mike and I with the same color shirts..
Freezing prior to my Segment on the Pier
Maty asking me questions and acting like I knew what the answers were.. (Called Faking it)
