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Spring Appreciation I’ve learned to appreciate this season in the last few years. Spring means rebirth and growth— a second chance to do good in the world and be a better version of myself, my everyday goal. Last spring, a superb culinary assignment was to make a blended spring soup using some of my favorite […]
Housemade Hummus, For the Win! I’ve tried many store-bought hummuses, but nothing tastes better than making your own from scratch. I was excited and proud of the outcome of this appetizer. It was a hit in my household. Let’s dive right into the recipe and cooking instructions. Hummus Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Store-Bought Hummus […]
Bouts of the blues have slowly crept into my life periodically. While experiencing moments of sadness hasn’t always been pleasant, I learned something new about myself and my situation each time I went through this funk. In the most recent juncture, I grasped these seven things that helped me overcome the tribulations. My Aha Moments… […]
Cauliflower High Cauliflower dishes have been a hit everywhere. There’s an assortment sold in grocery stores and seen on restaurant menus. We were assigned to make various cauliflower dishes in culinary school for one week. Who knew that cauliflower was so versatile? I’m not a big fan of the vegetable, but I was amazed at […]
Fresh Chermoula Rocks! During African week in my World Cuisines class, I was introduced to chermoula (pronounced “sher-moo-la”), a fabulous fresh herbal sauce paired with meats, poultry, and fish. It’s also used as a dip and spread. It’s delightful, flavorful, healthy, and did I mention fresh? Chermoula Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Happy cooking, FS […]
In mid-November 2022, I graduated with a Culinary Arts and Operations diploma from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. It was a satisfying accomplishment- something I did because I love learning and have a passion for cooking. I’ve enjoyed cooking since I was a teenager. Despite this passion, it never occurred to me to enroll […]
Quick & Easy Zesty Marinated Olives This recipe was fun, simple, and fast to make. It was one of my favorite assignments in culinary school. The result after a day of marinating these olives was refreshing and tasty. It’s the perfect Mediterranean mezze (appetizer). Marinated Olives Recipe Yields: 2 cups Kitchen Equipment Production Steps Green Olives Facts […]
What’s Shakshuka? Shakshuka means “all mixed up.” This dish was believed to have originated in either Yemen or Tunisia. It consists of eggs cooked in a skillet with tomato sauce, peppers, onions, other herbs, or cheese. It’s usually served with bread. Shakshuka Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions The Many Faces of Shakshuka Shakshuka can be […]
Social Work Month occurs every March, celebrating social work professionals. In addition, within the dedicated month, we acknowledge World Social Work Day on the 21st of March. I’m proud to be a licensed clinician. I enjoy helping people and making a difference in their lives. However, I’ll be honest, being a social worker can be […]
Strawberries and Spring! Happy Spring Eve! We’re continuing with another post on one of my favorite spring fruits. This week, I’m sharing a simple recipe for strawberry jam. To learn more about spring fruits, check out last week’s post. Strawberry Jam Recipe Yields: 1 cup Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Difference Between Pectin & Gelatin I thought […]
