kitchen

  • Top 10 Chef Tips

    Top 10 Chef Tips

    Although I’m still reluctant to call myself a “chef”, I feel that I have learned some very valuable cooking lessons from my time in the kitchen. Whether it be in a cooking role, or back when I worked as waiter, there are a few crucial things that every home cook should know.

  • The Importance of Mise en Place

    The Importance of Mise en Place

    At the best of times the kitchen can be a confusing, chaotic place. Among the many things that I’ve learned from Anthony Bourdain, the importance of being prepared to cook is the one that has resonated the most. As I look back on my cooking journey I can recall several “oops” moments where I was…

  • Essential Kitchen Tools

    Essential Kitchen Tools

    I wanted to share some thoughts on what I consider the essential tools that every home cook (or wannabe chef) should have in their kitchen. To many, these may seem obvious, but without them even the most basic recipes could prove difficult.