the importance of fresh herbs

Herb Identification (ID) 

all the familiar friends

sage, tarragon, cilantro, parsley, dill, chive, chervil rosemary, thyme, marjoram, oregano, mint, basil

 

the importance of knife skills

fine julienne to make fine brunoise
julienne to make brunoise
batonnet to make small dice

the walls of ICE

these wall paintings have always been attractive to me

after more than a dozen recreational courses (wine/cheese tasting, persian new year, french bistro x2, cantonese x2, chinatown walking tour, how to open your own restaurant, food blogging)

i am now enrolled as a diploma-seeking student in Culinary Arts at the Institute of Culinary Education

a new year ...

Today is your day of all days ... 

Today you are You, that is truer than true.  

There is no one alive who is Youer than You.  

 --Dr. Seuss