tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8384862467128533192024-02-28T13:13:57.078-08:00Chef Dez on Cooking and LifeA Chef Dez take on cooking and life, including but not limited to views and opinions on: recipes, health, fitness, food shopping, ingredients, cookbooks, movies, music, life in general, etc., etc., etc.Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-48305817279942553602019-06-27T14:31:00.001-07:002019-06-27T14:31:10.143-07:00You Are Not Your Thoughts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSOTy3KSF0Nf_gZwxFv_KnjLQ_PV06xkJhnCWF3XoCEh8ILYh7IfwZGeiVzj-PDTo-kV9jwKxjTbHl-Mb52IK1Xl1Puk509cs6nAzkV3zY_kxwGGaXWOWF4YMisFpG8UhyphenhyphenKOAI-DSlgk/s1600/IMG_9680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPSOTy3KSF0Nf_gZwxFv_KnjLQ_PV06xkJhnCWF3XoCEh8ILYh7IfwZGeiVzj-PDTo-kV9jwKxjTbHl-Mb52IK1Xl1Puk509cs6nAzkV3zY_kxwGGaXWOWF4YMisFpG8UhyphenhyphenKOAI-DSlgk/s320/IMG_9680.JPG" width="320" /></a>Imagine if somebody told you that you are not who you think you are... that the thoughts in your mind that you have been so accustomed to associating with, are not a representation of who you<br />
really are; that you are far greater than that and access to your life's purpose is right in front of you. How would you react to that?<br />
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Years ago, shortly after it was first published, I purchased the book <i>The Power of Now</i> by Eckhart Tolle - his first book. I read it, well most of it, and I remember thinking "I got this; I understand." I had no idea. I mean I thought I did understand the concepts at the time: The power of this moment right now; Live in the moment, and all that stuff... but I now realize I had no clue. It wasn't until just last month that a new light had been shed <br />
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upon this theory for me and it is beginning to change my life.<br />
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Do you listen to podcasts? Before last month, I never had listened to them... not even one. But then I heard about a series of podcasts led by Oprah and Eckhart Tolle about his book <i>A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose.</i> Within the first couple of sessions, I found my old copy of <i>The Power of Now</i>, blew off some dust, and cracked it open for a second read, over 15 years later. Although these podcasts are not specifically regarding this first book, the conversations shed a whole new light on the subject, and a completely new understanding, and awakening, for me.<br />
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For most of us, we have all wondered at some time or another, "what is my purpose in this lifetime?". These podcasts answer that... very clearly, I might add. Throughout this series of 10 podcasts, Eckhart is challenged time and time again by not only Oprah, but also by the callers' questions they take in the podcasts. Hearing Eckhart's description of his theories in his own voice in these situations has really resonated with me, and I highly encourage you to give them a listen.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_0YfkO-go6cLP5NhO5FP1gWd8uUPDoJ0Kickmu8nZX2Fwg0JibvcvR-V-VhvtxRtnjR88FLzIqLU-CWfS4WHETRxBUKFtFTmfNeqTR6stdQuVWNKxREO4JYaezOWSdNh-4taWTza7gI/s1600/s-l640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="332" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM_0YfkO-go6cLP5NhO5FP1gWd8uUPDoJ0Kickmu8nZX2Fwg0JibvcvR-V-VhvtxRtnjR88FLzIqLU-CWfS4WHETRxBUKFtFTmfNeqTR6stdQuVWNKxREO4JYaezOWSdNh-4taWTza7gI/s320/s-l640.jpg" width="212" /></a>I would love to have a grand discussion about these theories in this blog entry, but I am afraid that I would not be able to clearly and fully describe them in a way that you would understand without judgement. For example, even if you have heard about, and perhaps even read about, the "Law of Attraction" Eckhart's teaching takes this one step further... and it all makes so much sense, and it goes well beyond that.<br />
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I am nearing the end of <i>The Power of Now</i> (for the second time), but this time grasping it in a most profound way. I have already purchased his book that these podcasts are directly referring to, <i>A New Earth: Awakening To Your Life's Purpose</i>, and it is awaiting me.<br />
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Anyway, my goal with this blog entry is just to pique your interest, and not explain it. Trust me, Eckhart does this a lot better than I ever could... at this point anyway. Give this podcast series a try. They're free on whatever format you can get podcasts on, and you don't need to have the book on hand to follow along; I didn't. And if you ever want to have a conversation with me about this when we cross paths, I would love that. In the meantime, happy cooking (of course), but more importantly, happy living.<br />
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<br />Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-46609362798277932572019-01-23T09:58:00.000-08:002019-01-23T09:58:46.622-08:00Making Your Culinary Budget More Effective<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
<span lang="EN-US"> Economic focus is in the news more than ever these days, and everyone seems like they’re searching for ways to tighten their purse strings, especially at this time of the year when the Christmas credit card bills are rolling in... remember that 2 days ago was "Blue Monday? There are ways however, to expand your knowledge in the culinary world without affecting your personal/family grocery budget. Let’s face it, we all need to eat food to stay alive, and adding some variety to our home meals is a way to make “eating in” more exciting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> How many times has the normal trip to the grocery supermarket resulted in bringing home the same old products that you always buy, for your never changing home menu? This can very easily be changed without any drastic affect on your monthly food budget. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Here’s what I challenge you to do: every week, two weeks, or month, I want you to buy just one product you would never normally buy. This could be a produce item, a spice, an herb, or something down the imported food aisle. Take your blinders off, step outside your habitual boundaries, and be receptive to all the wonderful products we have available at our finger tips. No matter where you live, shopping today has a greater abundance of selection than ever before.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> The other great resource we have access to, whether it’s at home, work or the local libraries, is the internet. This will allow you to answer questions about the certain product that you have purchased that you may know nothing about. What do I do with it? How do I prepare it? How is it normally served? How is it best stored?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> You and your family are going to be eating food anyway, and chances are you will continue to do so the rest of your life. What harm will it be then to spend, for example, two or three dollars per month on one product you normally wouldn’t purchase? Continue to do this for a year, while researching and educating yourself on each product and you will have expanded your culinary knowledge by twelve items. This will add variety to your home menu forever and at the same time build your culinary knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> Many cities/towns also have gourmet food stores. Make it a habit to talk to these people, tap into their expertise, and make your weekly/monthly one product purchase there instead of, or alternating with, your regular grocery store.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"> If you have even more room in your monthly budget, take a cooking class once per month instead of dining out. I know my restaurant friends will dislike me saying so, but the return on your investment in a cooking class is far greater than just a full stomach from one “dining out” visit. As the old saying goes “give a person a fish and you will feed them for a day; teach them to fish and you feed them for life”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-60081155086165354182018-12-03T14:43:00.001-08:002018-12-03T14:43:18.501-08:00I Eat Meat<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Does this mean that most people will always be meat eaters? Or d</span><span lang="EN-US">oes this mean that I don’t acknowledge and/or respect people who practice veganism, vegetarianism, or other diet regimens that I don’t follow? Not at all. I recognize the fact that we as people are not all the same, and we are gifted with the ability to make our own choices in the lives we are living. This what makes us all so wonderfully unique and interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, why then, do I feel compelled to tell you that I eat meat? In the years of my Chef career I have had numerous people on many occasions try to convince me otherwise. Telling me such things like that by eating meat we as humans are “destroying the planet” or are becoming “riddled with disease”. I have even encountered people picketing barbecue events with signs that had slogans like “Stop the Violence, Save the Animals”. Again, we are all entitled to our own opinions, and should be respected for them – not just me, and my opinion, but everyone’s. However, I feel less strongly about this when opinions come at me in a condescending way… like I am doing something wrong and I need to be saved. I don’t need to be saved, and in the same breath I will tell you that I am not here to save you either. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Therefore, this blog entry is not about positives or negatives of any dietary preferences. I am not here to preach my ways of life, or the reasons behind it, to you. For what it’s worth, I would like this to be a message to love one another, and a reminder to share what you are passionate about in a manner that is not directed at others in a patronizing way. I really do respect people who are enthusiastic about their opinions, but please find a forum that will relay your beliefs in a way that people can discover them if they choose to do so.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also want to mention that even though I eat meat, I care about the treatment of animals. Go online, and I am sure you will be able to find past examples of inhumane practices in the slaughter of animals, but that doesn’t mean that because I eat meat that this doesn’t appall me. There are also many good examples of animals treated ethically. I think we all have the moral responsibility to research what is behind the scenes of what we are eating, no matter what it is, and make the best choices for each of us as individuals. There are many industries (not just the food industry) that we all support based on our actions, lifestyles, and spending habits, and the more informed we become, the better it is for all.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, if you want to try a different lifestyle, or even become an advocate, go for it. Let’s just remember an old cliché: You will catch more flies with honey, than with vinegar. Until next time… Happy cooking with whatever is in your pan, oven, or on your grill.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-57410599747194009602018-11-05T14:33:00.000-08:002018-11-05T14:33:18.821-08:00Do Your Hands Smell?
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complaints I hear about, regarding prepping fresh ingredients like garlic and
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onions, is how odors from these ingredients tend to linger on your hands
afterwards. This is not only annoying to yourself, but also could interfere
in social interactions between you and others.<br />
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career as a chef, by working with other professionals and simply chatting with
people about food, I have come across several solutions that will help rid you
of this pesky problem. Some are better than others, but they all work to some
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Coffee Grounds</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – if you drink coffee, then you have them
leftover daily. Yes, used coffee grounds. Keep a supply of them by your sink
and use them as a scrub, with or without soap, to help eliminate odors from
your hands.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Stainless Steel</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – this has been a longstanding tradition
with many home cooks. It is claimed that if you simply rub your hands on
stainless steel, odors from your hands will be eliminated. Gourmet Kitchen
Stores even sell little chunks of stainless steel, shaped as small bars of
soap, for this exact purpose.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Baking Soda</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – make a paste of baking soda and water to
scrub your hands with. Baking soda has been known for years as an odor removing
aid, so why not on your hands too?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Lemon Juice and Salt</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – here’s another example of a scrub
combination for your hands. This one however will leave your hands lemony
fresh, whereas the baking soda idea will leave no pleasant scent at all. A word
of caution however: if you have any small cuts on your fingers/hands, you will
sure know where they are after washing with lemon juice and salt. Vinegar and
salt can also be used. Your hands however may get very dry from the high acid
content of the lemon juice or vinegar.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Tomato Juice/Paste</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – probably one of the costliest solutions
here, but this is not only for skunk spray – it works on food smells too.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Toothpaste or Mouthwash</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – yes, these are not just for your
washroom. A thorough scrub with toothpaste, or a wash with mouthwash, will
leave your hands smelling minty fresh. Just remember to rinse with cold water
afterwards. You will find this easier than brushing your teeth because no
flossing is necessary.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Cooking Oil</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – this is a preventative measure that I
have heard of, but I DO NOT recommend it. The idea is to coat your hands with
cooking oil in advance to help eliminate the transfer of odors onto your hands,
but chances are you will be working with a knife or other sharp kitchen
utensils and the last thing you want is your hands to be slippery.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Latex Gloves</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – very popular with professional kitchens
and other food-safe environments. These will guarantee that odors don’t get
transferred onto your hands. However, there is a cost involved of always having
these on hand, and an impact on our environment/landfills if they are disposed
of into the garbage pail.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Floral/Fragrant Soaps</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – not the most effective as they will
usually just mask the odors and not eliminate them, however I do know people
that only do this as their solution.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Cold Water</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – This is my old “stand-by” and I do this more than any of the
suggestions listed above. Wash your hands with cold water, with or without
soap. Not warm, not hot, but cold water. Warm or hot water, even if using soap,
will cause the pores in your skin to open up - the odors are more likely to get
trapped there, and thus will linger even after washing. Cold water however,
will keep the pores closed, and more of the odors will simply wash away. If you
choose to do this without soap, that is fine as a first step – but afterwards,
in order to keep sanitary in the kitchen, please follow up with a lathered
washing (warm water is fine now that the odors are gone).</span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;">Until next time... Happy Cooking!</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-85338705645104257812018-10-15T14:10:00.002-07:002018-10-15T14:10:36.956-07:00Do You Know the Secrets to Building the Perfect Burger or Sandwich?
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;">With the <span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">new school year well under way, and the repeated task of packing
of kids lunches again, got me thinking about sandwiches. When you make
sandwiches (or even burgers for that matter), do you fly by the seat of your
pants? Simply throwing together ingredients haphazardly between bread/buns, or
is there an artform about it? A mapped-out procedure, if you will? No, I don’t
work as a sandwich artist for the popular submarine sandwich chain. This is
just something I have learned over the years.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">This technique I am about to share with you has been
tried, tested and true. I have experimented many times over with numerous
ingredients, in different combinations, and my steadfast rules are accurate.
These steps will have you making sandwiches and burgers better than you have
ever done before. Now these rules won’t apply to simple kids’ sandwiches (like
peanut butter & jelly, and such), they are meant for more ‘complete’
sandwiches. Read along and you will understand. If you are vegetarian or vegan,
I will apologize in advance that I have not included your preferences in this
scientific breakdown of layering ingredients.</span></div>
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bottom with a meat protein in-between. The</span></div>
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secret lies in the placement of all
the other ingredients. Should you place them below the protein, or above the
protein?<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">My unwavering criteria for perfection are simple:
strong tasting ingredients should be placed below the protein, while light and
creamy ingredients should be placed above the protein. But why, and how does
that make a difference? Isn’t everything just chewed up in our mouths anyway
and make for the same intermingling of flavours regardless of how it was
assembled beforehand? Not exactly. We have a myriad of taste-buds located on
different areas of our tongues and they do not all pick up the same flavours.
That’s the best way I can describe it from a chef’s perspective.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Now when I say ‘strong tasting ingredients’ I mean
stuff like ketchup, relish, mustard, barbecue sauce, onions, pickles, hot
peppers, etc. Anything that has a strong, overpowering, or pungent flavour.
These should be placed below the protein.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">‘Light and creamy ingredients’ would include lettuce,
tomato, cheese, mayonnaise, etc. and should be placed above the protein.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">I know I have only included handful of examples of
each type of strong, or light and creamy ingredients, but I think you get the
point. With anything you are wanting to place inside a sandwich or burger, I
simply want you to decipher it into these two simple categories and place it as
stated. Trust me, it will make a huge difference.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Not a believer? Then put it to the test: build your
sandwich or burger as I have suggested and take a bite. Then cleanse your
palate with a drink of water, turn the sandwich upside down and take another
bite. You will find that the first bite just tastes better.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">I also have one more important tip for you: if you are
adding lettuce and tomato, make sure you season with salt and pepper – it makes
a world of difference as well. This is not the time for table salt however; I
want you to use a pure salt (kosher, sea, Himalayan pink, etc.) because in raw
applications like this, table salt will taste too chemically directly on your
tongue.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Until next time... Happy Cooking!</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-34159195029756365912018-10-09T10:30:00.001-07:002018-10-09T10:30:51.008-07:00Day 9 of 9 "Spoons & Tunes": Nashville, Memphis & New OrleansI'm a little bit late posting this blog entry - I got home very late last night, so I haven't had a chance until now. However, it was an uneventful day of traveling, so I guess that is good news! 12 of us flew<br />
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home together on 2 flights - the first one to Denver, and the second to home in Vancouver. The remaining 8 guests decided to stay an extra day and are making their way home today.<br />
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Like I mentioned, yesterday was uneventful... well except there was a strong, but brief storm that came into New Orleans yesterday morning. Thunder, lightning, wind, hail, ...you name it! I could see Royal Street from my 11th floor room and it was completely flooded as the storm drains were all back up and overflowing. Very briefly I was concerned about getting to the airport. However, it seems that for the most part these storm bursts are brief, and it was sunny and hot again before too long.<br />
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We said goodbye to our Tour Manager Derek at the hotel and then said goodbye to our driver Alvin at the airport - they were great and really complimented the 2018 Chef Dez Culinary Tour.<br />
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Both of our flights were on time, we said goodbye to each other once landing, leaving with great memories to cherish from this incredible trip to Nashville, Memphis, & New Orleans!<br />
Don't miss out on next year's 2019 Chef Dez Culinary Tour to Portugal - we would really like for you to join us! Click <a href="http://www.chefdez.com/portugal.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for a detailed itinerary, and until next time... Happy Cooking!<br />
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<br />Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-12090351907910100132018-10-07T22:28:00.000-07:002018-10-07T22:28:34.810-07:00Day 8 of 9 "Spoons & Tunes": Nashville, Memphis & New OrleansCoincidentally our second day in New Orleans was today and it is also our second last day for the 2018 Chef Dez "Spoons & Tunes" Culinary Tour... bit that didn't leave us singing the blues (we did that in Memphis) - we had a lot to do today!<br />
The first thing on our agenda (after the included hot breakfast buffet at the hotel, of course) was to board our coach and head out of town to the swamps of Louisiana.<br />
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Included in the itinerary was a fully guided swamp cruise to see alligators and other wildlife, and it didn't disappoint.<br />
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We were warned:<br />
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The swamp was beautiful with all the different types of trees and the Spanish moss hanging from all the live oaks.<br />
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Our first run in with any wildlife was a blue heron:<br />
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...but then we travelled farther and found... more birds:<br />
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...and an airboat (also known as a fanboat):<br />
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...and natural gas:<br />
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But we traveled even farther until we came across...<br />
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Alligators!<br />
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And here are more photos and videos from our swamp adventure:<br />
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They were using marshmallows to entice them.</div>
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Yes, we even got to hold a baby alligator!<br />
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Here's me eyeing him up for the stewpot! (ok, just kidding!)<br />
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And here's an albino alligator they had at the store when we returned. Yes, it was alive!<br />
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Then we headed back to the city of New Orleans.<br />
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The rest of the afternoon was a free day so I went for a walk...<br />
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...until I came to the famous Café du Monde:<br />
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There I met up with Carol & Kathie from our tour group for Beignets and Café au Lait. Amazing!<br />
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I then strolled the streets and went to the fresh air market for some last minute souvenir shopping.<br />
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That evening at 5pm we had a group meeting where we drew for the grand prize of a Large Big Green Egg (complete with stand, shelves, and accessories totaling $1900) through the Official Chef Dez Scavenger Hunt. And the winner was Gay H.!<br />
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Our group was then treated to a cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking hosted by their Chef Ricardo and Yours Truly:<br />
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We then headed to Bourbon Street as a group so that on our last night of the tour we could treat everyone to a jazz show and some beverages! I had a hurricane and I think all drinks taste better on Bourbon Street. Check out my Facebook pages for some video from Bourbon Street and the Jazz band.<br />
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Afterwards we all headed back to the hotel to turn in for the evening. Tomorrow will be our last official day of the 2018 Chef Dez "Spoons & Tunes" Culinary Tour as we prepare to make our way back home. Goodnight...Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-86097528557880875632018-10-06T21:28:00.004-07:002018-10-06T21:28:35.802-07:00Day 7 of 9 "Spoons & Tunes": Nashville, Memphis & New OrleansToday was our first full day in New Orleans, and a little bit of a later start today. After our long day of traveling yesterday, I think everyone appreciated the later start this morning. After our included breakfast at the hotel, today was a day of choices of itinerary in the morning: A few of us had a walking tour through the French Quarter, and most of our group (me included) chose to do a city tour via our coach.<br />
Our tour guide was "Marty" and she met us at the hotel for our departure with our driver Alvin.<br />
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She was very informative as we drove through, not only the French Quarter, but many other areas as well, and talked a lot about what it was like there through the devastation of hurricane Katrina. The cultural traditions and the architecture are very unique here and we were all fascinated by her stories and the scenery.<br />
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We approached St. Louis Cemetery #3 (yes, that's what they call it) and we all got off the bus here for a closer look and more stories. This same cemetery was in the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die".<br />
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As I mentioned in blog entry yesterday, New Orleans for the most part is below sea-level, so they have tombs above ground for their loved ones that have passed. 95% of the "burials" are above ground. Because there is only so much room, even above ground, in these cemeteries, people that live here now (and plan to die here) usually have an old deceased family member that has purchased a tomb in the past. Because of this, there is very little expense for the family member dying in today's world. If you look closely at these tombs, many of them are quite big. For example, if one holds 4 caskets, they will fill those 4 slots of the tomb, and when the 5th family member dies, then they take the oldest remains in the tomb and push them down into the opening below. Each tomb has an opening below (called a receiving box) for just this purpose - see by this point, there isn't much left of the remains and thus won't take up much room in the receiving box. This makes room for a new body to be put in the family tomb and their name gets added to the list on the outside. This just keeps getting repeated as family members pass, with the oldest remains always going into the receiving box to make room.<br />
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There are even large ones, like this one with 12 spots, for organizations instead of families. This one in particular was for priests. Yes, even this one has an inside receiving box below.<br />
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Here is an example of a one casket tomb they are in the middle of building. the casket would go in the top section, and the receiving box is the opening below.<br />
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After our very informative visit there, we got back on our bus and we toured around "City Park". This park is over 1500 acres and has 7 miles of water in it, and is larger than Central park in New York City. It also features four 18-hole golf courses and many sports parks.<br />
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Then we travelled more around New Orleans through some residential areas. The trees and the homes were amazing.<br />
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We also went past the Audubon Zoo - which is the 2nd largest zoo in the USA with over 1500 animals.<br />
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One house we went by is famous for all the creative skeletons in their yard as Halloween approaches. Zoom in on these photos to read some of the signs with the skeletons they have up already!<br />
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Our driver Alvin Bailey, even pulled over and gave us some history on his life there (he has lived there his whole life). He is quite the character and our group has loved him from day one. He has many great ways of expressing himself, such as the following he said on the bus today: "When you're hungry you better eat something so your stomach knows your throat ain't been cut!" Or another instance today is when our tour guide Marty said that people in New Orleans like food better than sex, he said "I don't know about you, but you better speak for yourself!"...and always ending lines like this with a good hearty laugh!<br />
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After the tour we returned to meet up with the rest of the group before heading for an included lunch at the Crescent City Brewhouse - being so close we all walked there and again marveled at the sights along the way.<br />
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And a few shots of our lunch including the seafood cheesecake, yes I did say "seafood cheesecake" - obviously not sweet, but savoury instead, followed by a sweet cheesecake for dessert.<br />
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They even had live music there!<br />
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Then after about an hour of checking out some local shops within that block, we walked across the street to the river to board the Steamboat Natchez for a cruise up and down the Mississippi River.<br />
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After all this fun and excitement, we got back to the hotel about 4:30pm and I was kept busy for a while afterwards going through some of the scavenger hunt submissions from our Guests. Therefore, a few guests and I kept it a very simple evening of grazing in the hotel lounge/restaurant for our supper tonight. (sorry about the dark shots but it wasn't the best lighting for food shots)<br />
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Tomorrow, after another included breakfast at the hotel, we all depart on a swamp cruise to see alligators and other swamp wildlife up close! Then we will have a few hours of "free time" in New Orleans, before meeting up at 5pm for reverse-draw of the scavenger hunt prize of a large Big Green Egg and accessories valued at $1900! Then we will be on to the New Orleans School of Cooking for a cooking class/dinner, and then off to a jazz club and a few drinks! In other words: stay tuned because you don't want to miss the blog tomorrow!! Goodnight...Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-32497098548651565292018-10-05T20:29:00.001-07:002018-10-05T20:29:40.543-07:00Day 6 of 9 "Spoons & Tunes": Nashville, Memphis & New OrleansWow, we have done so much already, and have had lots of free time - I can hardly believe we still have another new city to explore and create some more great memories!<br />
This morning we left Memphis, and the state of Tennessee to make our way to New Orleans for 3 nights.<br />
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Our journey today would be about 6 hours of driving total that would take us on an incredible road trip completely through the state of Mississippi and into Louisiana South.<br />
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We stopped 3 times total to let our guests stretch, shop and use the facilities. For the middle stop, in Jackson Mississippi, we went for lunch. I ate with 5 of my Guests and had a Bacon Sandwich with fried green tomatoes in it with avocado and remoulade sauce... served with grits of course - we're in the south!<br />
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Before boarding our coach I got a Starbucks, and a little while later we entered the state of Louisiana. Just across the Louisiana border we stopped at the Visitor's Centre as our last stop before our final destination. (sorry about all the Mississippi bugs on the windshield)<br />
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It's true, they did have free coffee and free smiles! The people in the south are always so welcoming.<br />
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Some of our Guests were tempted to steal the door handle there as they needed to collect a plastic, metal or rubber alligator as part of the Official Chef Dez Scavenger Hunt - remember, they are competing in this scavenger hunt to win a large Big Green Egg (with stand, shelves, and accessories valued at $1900). Luckily, no one did steal it.<br />
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As we proceeded to New Orleans, the highway turned into a viaduct above the swamps and part of lake Pontchartrain and is one of the longest viaducts in the world at 28 miles. It cost the state of Louisiana $7 Million for each mile of it.<br />
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As we got closer to New Orleans we also passed the huge Metairie Cemetery. See all the above ground tombs? This is because New Orleans is below sea level and they can't dig graves in the ground as they would just fill up with water. We are going to learn more about this tomorrow on our city tour of New Orleans.<br />
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And then we inched closer through the New Orleans traffic to reach our hotel - The Sheraton Downtown - which is kitty corner from the French Quarter. How could we tell we were in New Orleans? Look at our welcoming committee!<br />
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Here are a few shots of my room and view:<br />
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Then we walked up Canal Street, and then down Royal (about 8 blocks total) to get to our fist included meal in New Orleans - at The Court of Two Sisters! When we were there, we got to eat outside under an umbrella of trees and lights - it was a great ambiance and a very delicious meal.<br />
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Here's our menu of choices we gave our Guests for the included dinner:<br />
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I have even included the recipe for the turtle soup I had, because it was so good. Yeah, you know, just pick up 1 pound of turtle meat next time you go grocery shopping - it's that easy!<br />
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About 1/3 of the group decided to walk down the famous Bourbon Street to get back to the hotel and it was a complete party scene! Sorry no pictures of that just yet, but we are here for 3 nights so I am sure I will get shots at some point and share them with you.<br />
It's been a long day, and we have full bellies, so off to bed and I will post more tomorrow. Goodnight!Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-18701020078588671792018-10-04T20:00:00.000-07:002018-10-04T20:00:39.450-07:00Day 5 of 9 "Spoons & Tunes": Nashville, Memphis & New OrleansToday was our only full day in Memphis, so we had a busy day. It started with an included breakfast in Delta's kitchen at The Guest House at Graceland. I was hoping to get to the Graceland gates before they opened (so I could get a photo of them closed), but I was too late. So instead I took advantage of being there to write on the brick wall at the gates. The second photo is to give you perspective as to where I wrote this - on the righthand side, near the top of where the gates open.<br />
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We then all boarded our coach and headed to downtown Memphis to the Visitor's Centre to pick up our tour guide Kathryn.<br />
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She was very knowledgeable about the history of Memphis and she even brought here guitar along and sang a bunch of great tunes - most of which we knew, but here's a video of one you probably don't know:<br />
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Some sights along the way:<br />
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Including Sun Records:<br />
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And the location where Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated (note the red and white wreath on the balcony):<br />
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After our tour was done, we headed back in the direction of our hotel for my favorite part of the day: A tour of Graceland!<br />
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Here's the view from the front of the house to the wall out front:<br />
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Here are some inside shots. I took so many, but I'll only post a few of them here.<br />
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Then we walked to another building (originally the carport) but it was converted into Vernon's (Elvis' Dad) office:<br />
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Some shots of the outside pasture behind the house:<br />
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Then we went into the area where they have artifacts from his life:<br />
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Here is the area adjacent to the racquetball court. This piano was the last piano Elvis ever played. He played 2 songs on it on August 15, 1977 before going to bed and he passed away early on the 16th.<br />
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A few tears were shed in the Meditation Garden.<br />
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And then we left the Graceland property...<br />
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...and across the street we saw his car museum and other buildings with different outfits and artifacts on display.<br />
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All these photos of Elvis' cars are for my friend Dave... and of course for anyone else that is interested!<br />
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And last, but not least, the last car he ever drove:<br />
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Lastly we went to tour through his two airplanes.<br />
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Finally I said good bye to Graceland... the home of the King.<br />
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This was a very emotional time for me and I spent hours there today. I could have stayed longer but they were going to close.<br />
I headed back to the hotel to grab a bite to eat and to have a relaxing evening with our group as tomorrow we say goodbye to Memphis and start a long 6 hour journey to New Orleans. Goodnight...Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-4261027820514613562018-10-03T20:54:00.000-07:002018-10-03T20:54:04.352-07:00Day 4 of 9 "Spoons & Tunes": Nashville, Memphis & New OrleansWe are not even half way through this incredible trip and what we have seen and done so far has just been amazing. After spending 3 glorious nights at the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort, today is the day we say goodbye to Nashville, and make our way to Memphis. Before doing so however, we still had 2 more stops in Nashville on the way out.<br />
We all enjoyed another bountiful breakfast at the hotel, and then got our bags packed to hit the road.<br />
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We treat all of our guests to baggage service. All they have to do is leave their main bag inside the door of their room (tagged of course) and we collect them all, get them on our coach, and deliver them to the rooms at the next hotel.<br />
Our first stop of the day was the historic Ryman Auditorium - first opened their doors in 1892. You would not believe the story of this iconic building. They showed us a very well done film at the beginning of our self guided tour that explained the history and the events that went on inside this building. Again another great collection of music memorabilia and artifacts.<br />
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The lighter colour wood along the front part of the stage is the original stage... the darker wood that makes up most of the stage is the newer part that replaced the old deteriorating wood that unfortunately could not be saved. Look up the Ryman Auditorium Nashville online when you have a moment to learn about this place. I stood on the original part of this stage - the same stage where performers like Charlie Chaplin, Harry Houdini, W.C. Fields, Louis Armstrong, Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and many, many more performed over the years.<br />
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Of course I got some staff members to sign my memoir cookbook.<br />
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They even had a recording studio where 2 of our guests (Tracey & John) recorded songs for them to take home, and they were kind enough to let us listen to them on the coach. This is John performing his single.<br />
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And of course they had a gift shop too. This is a common theme down here - every attraction has a gift shop.<br />
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Then we said goodbye to downtown Nashville...<br />
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...and made our way to the Beale Meade Plantation for a tour and wine tasting. Again more incredible history and it was an honour to be in these buildings and on these grounds.<br />
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Then we said goodbye to Nashville altogether and started heading our way to Memphis.<br />
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It was sure great to pull into Memphis and see the first billboard for Graceland.<br />
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Then we checked all of our Guests into The Guest House at Graceland. This was a complimentary upgrade for the Guests of the 2018 Chef Dez Culinary Tour as we were originally booked to stay at the Crowne Plaza... which is still a good hotel, but the Guest House is so much better! This property is only 1 year old and it has been designed and decorated very nicely... like a very classy Elvis style. Here are a few shots of the outside, inside, and my room.<br />
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We are not scheduled to go to Graceland officially until tomorrow, but since this hotel property is practically right next door to Graceland, I couldn't help but sneak away from the group and just go to the gates of Graceland - check out the live video on my Facebook page I did from the gates of Graceland. This was a very special moment for me. Ever since I was a little kid I have loved Elvis. It was my big brother Clayton (8 years older than me) that got me hooked and I am forever grateful. I have always wanted to be at, and touch, these gates... and today that dream just came true.<br />
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Reluctantly, I had to step away from the gates of Graceland and get back to meet our group at our coach as we were heading to downtown Memphis. The Chef Dez Culinary Tour bought everyone dinner at Charlie Vergo's Rendezvous - a Memphis tradition since 1948 and famous for their charcoal ribs! Our server "Robert Jr." has been working there now for 38 years - you will see him in the picture below of 6 staff members (3rd from the left).<br />
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When we were done our fantastic dinner, the sun had set. We then walked past Lansky Bros. (where Elvis loved to shop) on our way to the famous Beale Street.<br />
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And you cannot walk down Beale Street without having a beer in your hand!<br />
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After that we took the shuttle back to The Guest House to retire for the evening. Tomorrow we are doing a coach tour of Memphis and then Graceland! Thus, I need to go to bed now to rest up so I am bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for an experience of a lifetime. Until then... goodnight.Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-7113608041383213522018-10-02T20:33:00.000-07:002018-10-02T20:33:33.398-07:00Day 3 of 9 "Spoons & Tunes": Nashville, Memphis & New OrleansToday was another fantastic day. It was our second full day in Nashville, and this morning we all started our day with an included breakfast at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. The selection of the available foods was vast... and delicious I might add.<br />
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We then traveled as a group to the historic site of the RCA Studio B for a private tour. Built in 1957, it was the recording home of music greats such as Elvis Presley, Chet Atkins, Eddy Arnold, the Everly Brothers, and many more. In the 20 years this location was in operation (they closed on August 17, 1977 - the day after Elvis died (just a coincidence they say)) over 35,000 songs were recorded there, and they have the claim that more hits were recorded there than any other studio worldwide, and they were only open for 20 years! Hitmakers in RCA Studio B also included Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Jim Reeves, Willie Nelson, and many others. Elvis alone recorded over 240 songs in this exact studio.<br />
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This is the actual recording studio room (in the below pictures). The previous lighting in this room were florescent lights and Elvis requested that they were changed to the current lighting (of blue, red, green, & white) where moods could be set much more easily. However, the recording of "Are You Lonesome Tonight" was done in that exact room and the lights were turned completely off so Elvis could focus on singing this song - that supposedly a song that he didn't want to do at all. The producer persuaded him to sing it with the lights off and it was done in just one take! At the end of the song you will here a sound (like a couple of clicks) and that was the sound of Elvis hitting his head on the microphone because the room was completely dark - listen to it and you will hear it. Today they turned off the lights and played that recording for us, and the feeling was overwhelming - us being in the exact same room, under the exact same conditions that Elvis recorded that song... tears came to my eyes. This is a very special place and the folks there made it an experience for us that we will never forget.<br />
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The blue X on the floor marks the singer's "sweet spot" - the best place to stand or sit for the best sound in the room.<br />
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They even let us record our own version of Elvis's "Good Luck Charm" and Derek with Collette Travel got a copy made for each of us to take home. Very fun and unique, but I don't think we will all quit our day-jobs... not just yet anyway.<br />
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Elvis loved this 1942 Steinway piano that is still there today. He recorded many songs with it and would love to get there early before recording sessions to warm up on it. He wanted that piano at Graceland so on many occasions he offered to buy it, but was turned down every time. Our group was offered the chance to sit at this exact same piano - this meant so much to me.<br />
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This is a shot of Elvis at this piano, in this studio, in January 1958:<br />
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Our Tour Guide for the city of Nashville was Dr. Greg Patterson, who has lived in Nashville his whole life. He filled us in on all the sites to see on Music Row and beyond. He was very informative.<br />
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Next up was the Country Music Hall of Fame - the collection of memorabilia and information was incredible.<br />
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Many people I have come across in Nashville have told me that I needed to try Nashville "Hot Chicken" while I was here, so for our lunch break I headed a couple blocks up the street to "The Diner" Here you could get this famous Hot Chicken in a few different ways, so I opted for the Hot Chicken Wrap to go - it was delicious!<br />
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We headed back to the hotel afterwards where we all had a few hours to unwind and do our own thing. We were able to get all of our guests vouchers for dinner tonight at the hotel, so everyone did this on their own. I chose to visit Wasabi's - the hotel's own sushi restaurant!<br />
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Then we headed over to the Grand Ole Opry for our included tickets for the evening performance of Rascal Flatts headlining and six groups opening up for them.<br />
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What an amazing time. Almost any live music is great, these performances did not disappoint!<br />
We are all turned in for the night now as we have an early start tomorrow: A couple more attractions in Nashville before our big luxury coach hits the highway for Memphis! Goodnight and stay tuned for more details of our upcoming adventures...<br />
<br />Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-21992886590505493892018-10-01T19:48:00.001-07:002018-10-01T19:48:49.743-07:00Day 2 of 9 "Spoons & Tunes": Nashville, Memphis & New OrleansToday was our first full day in Nashville. I think everyone in the group welcomed the opportunity to sleep last night after our long day of traveling yesterday. I can't seem to sleep late no matter what I do, so I got up early to have coffee on the balcony of my hotel room and then headed out the door to explore this humongous property of the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Here are a few shots of my travels within the indoor hotel grounds:<br />
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I also learned today that not only do they have 105 ice machines on site, but they also have over 3000 employees, from 94 countries, on staff. I met 2 of them today (they were working the concierge desk) and of course I got them to sign my memoir cookbook (see post from yesterday for an explanation of this).<br />
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They also have a radio station that broadcasts live daily from the hotel property!<br />
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Then I did some shopping at some of the many boutique shops at the hotel...<br />
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...before we hit the road in our luxury coach with Alvin at the wheel.<br />
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Derek, our Collette Tour Manager, gave us the low-down on many interesting facts about Nashville and the property we are currently staying at, and kept us entertained along the way as we traveled to...<br />
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...the Johnny Cash Museum!<br />
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If you ever come to Nashville, the Johnny Cash Museum is a must. There is no bigger collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia and artifacts than this.<br />
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Then we had about 3 hours to go and explore Broadway (a most popular shopping/eating district in Nashville) for shopping and lunch at our leisure. Yes, I bought a pair of boots - you wouldn't believe the selection. And there is live music EVERYWHERE! This city is overflowing with talent - it is truly amazing.<br />
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During my exploring, I also met up with John at the Broadway Brewhouse for a tasty beverage (or two), and later we were joined by Marcia and Denise for a lunch of catfish, hushpuppies, nachos, and crawfish soup.<br />
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The group met back at the tour bus and we headed off to Nelson's Green Brier Distillery for a private tour and tasting from one of the oldest Tennessee distilleries... makers of the Belle Meade Bourbon, among others.<br />
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Aging the whiskey in the barrels is what gives it great colour and they even filter their Tennessee whiskey through natural lump charcoal!<br />
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Yes, they too love the Big Green Egg. This is their staff one they have on hand for events and such. They are as proud of their Egg as they are of their Tennessee Flag!<br />
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Back on the bus we gave all of our guests a classic Nashville treat that has now been around for 106 years: Goo Goo Clusters! The Goo Goo shop was actually just across the street from the Johnny Cash Museum.<br />
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We then had an opportunity at the hotel to unwind before dinner, and so I took advantage of my balcony for the second time and had a drink (again, or two - because can you really have just one?) of local whiskey.<br />
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My room is to directly to the right of where these lovely ladies are standing (Christine & Tracey are Guests on the tour).<br />
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For dinner, we met as a group (dinner included again on the tour) at the Jack Daniels Restaurant onsite at the hotel. This is just 1 of 17 restaurants located in the hotel.<br />
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And as usual I got our servers to sign my memoir cookbook.<br />
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Tomorrow we are off early to visit the RCA Studio B; we're doing a city tour of Nashville; seeing the Country Music Hall of Fame; and then in the evening we all have tickets included in the tour package to see Rascal Flatts perform live at the Grand Ole Opry! It will be a later night tomorrow night so I will also be later with my blog post than these past two nights. We hope you guys are all doing well back home. Talk to you again tomorrow...<br />
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<br />Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-57736279371355966322018-09-30T20:48:00.000-07:002018-09-30T20:48:15.410-07:00Day 1 of 9 "Spoons & Tunes": Nashville, Memphis & New OrleansWell today was the day we were all waiting for: the kick off of the 2018 Chef Dez "Spoons & Tunes" Culinary Tour through Nashville Memphis & New Orleans!<br />
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We call it a "culinary" tour because I am a chef, but it is not just about the food, it is also about the drink, music, art, architecture, history, and lifestyle in our destination cities. Basically immersing ourselves in the lifestyle of the places we visit.<br />
Our day started very early in the morning as we all had early flights coming out of YVR International Airport in Vancouver, BC. I wanted to make sure I was there early enough to greet everyone at the airport when they arrived so I got up at 1am... yes, 1 o'clock in the morning! But I was asleep by 7pm the last night, so it was all good.<br />
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I arrived at the long term parking lot at 3am, loaded my bags onto the shuttle and said goodbye to the BGE Mobile.<br />
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Our first group of 8 people were on an earlier WestJet flight (Vancouver to Calgary to Nashville).<br />
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Myself and the group of 12 departed on a second United flight (Vancouver to Chicago to Nashville) about an hour after the first group, and as you can tell we were all excited to get going... despite how tired we were!<br />
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So 19 Guests total plus me. Many of them have been on a few past Chef Dez Culinary Tours, and the rest are about to find out about how much fun we have. And up, up and away we go...<br />
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During our stopover in Chicago we all got some refreshments and Kareem and I each bought authentic Chicago Style hot dogs for lunch. These things were so huge and topped with so many ingredients that it was difficult to even pick up! But man 'o man, they sure were tasty! The picture doesn't do it justice.<br />
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Then onboard our second flight to Nashville. Some of us seeming more tired than others, but all very excited to be on the last flight for the day.<br />
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We arrived in Nashville to sunny, hot and humid weather: about 29 degrees. Waited for our shuttle...<br />
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...and then arrived at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This place is massive: 2888 rooms, 17 restaurants on site, and 9 acres of indoor gardens, waterfalls and fountains. Yes, 9 acres indoor! This place is so large that I got lost literally twice trying to find my room! This will be our home for the next 3 nights.<br />
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My room has a balcony facing the gardens - here is a shot of my room and a couple shots of my view (daytime and nighttime).<br />
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We all had a brief meeting with our Collette Tour Manager "Derek" and I went over the details of the Official Chef Dez Scavenger Hunt - Remember the group is playing for the grand prize of a large size Big Green Egg (complete with stand, shelves, and accessories valued at $1900). This will get awarded on the last full day of our trip (Sunday October 7th) before we depart for home on the Monday October 8th, so stay tuned!<br />
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After the meeting, we met our driver Alvin and boarded the luxurious coach that is ours for the next 9 days. Let me tell ya, we will be traveling in the lap of luxury.<br />
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We headed to the Opry Backstage Grill for dinner (our first of many meals included in the itinerary) for some southern homestyle cooking.<br />
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Here's a shot of the menu for the evening and some food shots from the group:<br />
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While we were eating we got to enjoy our first taste of live music by 2 different artists that worked at the restaurant.<br />
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This is our Collette Tour Manager Derek (on the left) and our Collette Driver Alvin. I can tell already this trip is going to be a riot with these guys!<br />
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Also, as a keepsake from this trip I have purchased a cookbook that is reminiscent of the area we are traveling in, and I will get everyone I meet along the tour to sign it to me with a little message. I will also get all my Guests to sign it, along with Derek and Alvin. At the end of the trip I will have a working cookbook that is filled with messages and memories from this wonderful holiday. Here is the front cover of the book and the first person to sign it on our tour: our server Maria from the Opry Backstage Grill.<br />
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The Opry Backstage Grill also has some cool memorabilia. Here's a little something from Marty Robbins:<br />
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We then took our coach back to the resort and most of us just retired for the evening as it was a long day of travel. Well worth it obviously, but long nonetheless. Tomorrow will be filled with a new day of adventures in our first full day here in Nashville, so I hope you come back and follow along on each day of our journey. Goodnight from Nashville and I'll see you again here tomorrow.Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-42592647344300184842018-09-27T05:59:00.000-07:002018-09-27T05:59:26.621-07:00We Leave Sunday for Nashville, Memphis & New Orleans!
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This Sunday, September 30th,<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; float: none; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"> I will be traveling with 20 people to Nashville, Memphis, and
New Orleans on the 4th Chef Dez Culinary Tour, aptly named “Spoons & Tunes”.
A huge thank you to all </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">my guests (current and past) that have faith in me and
these tours. If you have been with me on one of these tours before, you already
know not only how much fun they are, but also how much I dedicate of myself to
making sure you are looked after and entertained. If this is your first e<span style="margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">xperience on a Chef Dez Culinary Tour, you are about to find
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already know what an
amazing lady she was, and what a loss it was for everyone that knew her when
she passed away from cancer just over a year ago. If you didn’t know her, I
will be glad to share my experience with her, with you through amazing stories.
I miss her tremendously.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px;">To my 20 current guests: I look forward to the
incredible journey we are about to embark on and I appreciate and respect the
time you are sharing with me during these 9 days. Let’s make some incredible
memories for you!</span></span><br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span>Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-57540690145802766122018-09-17T15:41:00.003-07:002018-09-17T15:41:43.483-07:00Do You Own the right kind of Wok?
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="margin: 0px;">Wok
cooking is obviously very popular for Asian dishes, but it can also be used for
a wide variety of recipes. One may wonder what makes a wok different from an
ordinary pan, and how do I choose the</span></div>
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best one?<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="margin: 0px;">Just
like standard pots and pans, there are just as many different woks on the
market to choose from. The recognizable shape of the wok is known worldwide,
and this unique shape serves an important purpose. The inner cooking surface,
mainly up the sides, should not be smooth. Having rough and/or a slightly
uneven surface helps to hold cooked food while the sauce is finished, or other
ingredients are being cooked, in the center of the pan. Classic original woks
are made out of carbon steel and hammered out by hand, and the residual
indentations serve as the perfect surface to assist in doing this.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="margin: 0px;">The
round bottoms of the wok also aid in deep frying because it takes less oil to
create a deep environment than a regular pot or pan. If you have an electric
stove, you may choose to purchase a flat-bottomed wok, but even better would be
to purchase a metal wok ring that sits over your electric burner and cradles a
round bottom.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="margin: 0px;">Unless
you’re always cooking for just one or two people, you will get more value out
of a larger wok than a smaller one, so buy one slightly larger than you may
first think. A larger wok will help to keep the food contained more easily and
can be used for both small dinners as well as large. The other </span></div>
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thing to
consider, before making your purchase however, would be to ensure that you have
ample storage for your new wok. Overhead pot racks are especially handy for
this predicament.<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="margin: 0px;">I
don’t find that non-stick or electric woks are the best option. Non stick
coatings are almost always smooth, there are health concerns about emitting
gases from non-stick coatings over high heat, and they don’t last as long as
they should. Electric woks, I find, don’t heat up enough. For traditional high
heat wok cooking, one needs to be aware that many pots and pans on the market
will also warp over high heat. Make sure you read the manufacturers use
recommendations before purchasing to be certain. This being said, one should
take care to never submerse any hot pan into water for the same reason.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="margin: 0px;">Although
it may be difficult to find one that is hammered out by hand, I do recommend
buying a carbon steel wok and seasoning it to create a natural non-stick
surface over time. They may not be as pretty to look at, but usually are of the
least expensive options. They heat up very well, and will last you a lifetime
if taken care of properly. Always hand wash only (no scouring pads as they will
remove the seasoned surface) and dry thoroughly to prevent rusting. The
downside of a thin carbon steel wok is that they also lose their heat very
quickly as well. If you insist on buying a non-stick wok, there are cast
aluminum options that are non-stick and designed to resist warping.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="margin: 0px;">Accessories
that you may consider purchasing for your wok would be a lid, curved bottom utensils,
bamboo steamers, hand held wire strainer, and a bamboo scrubber for cleaning.
To season your new carbon steel wok, wash with soap and a scrub brush, dry
thoroughly, and place the wok over high heat. When it is very hot and the steel
has changed colour, turn the heat to medium-low, add a tablespoon of oil, and
use a compacted paper towel held with tongs to coat the entire cooking surface
with the oil. Let it sit on the medium low heat for approximately 10 to 15
minutes. Allow the wok to cool and repeat as many as three times. This
“seasoning” process is only meant for carbon steel woks, not stainless steel or
other types of woks.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="margin: 0px;">Until next time... Happy Wokking!</span></div>
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have all heard of the term “comfort food”... we in fact have all craved it,
smelled the aromas from it in anticipation, and of course eaten it. What is “comfort
food” though, exactly? Is it only big bowls </span></div>
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of stew-ish type foods on a cold
winter day that one eats while wearing pants with a stretchy waistband? Does it
exist in climates where it is warm year round?<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Comfort food can be, and is,
whatever you want it to be by what it means to you. That’s the beauty of it; if
by eating it, it gives you a level of comfort, be it physical or emotional,
then it can be considered comfort food.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">The
physical contentment from eating comfort foods would be the warmth felt by the
temperature of the dish, or the spiciness of it, and/or even the mouth feel of
the richness about it. However pairing these physical sensations with the
psychological satisfaction from eating something considered to be a comfort
food, is where I think the true definition lies within people and where the
pleasure really comes from. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Comfort
food can be a dish that stirs up sentimental feelings for example. Maybe a
certain aroma and corresponding flavour is linked to a memory of a place once
visited, a special time or celebration in one’s life, or of a beloved person.
For example, when I smell turkey and stuffing cooking my mind always takes me
back in times to when I was a boy and would come in the house from playing
outside on a crisp autumn Thanksgiving day. The warm aromas of sage and turkey
blanketing every nook and cranny of our old house revealed to me my Mom’s
selfless efforts that morning. Smell is a huge part of the
enjoyment of eating and tasting, and it has been scientifically proven that our
sense of smell is directly linked to memory. This is also the reason we are
turned off by some foods or dishes, because the aromas and related tastes are
linked to times of unhappiness or ill feelings.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">Recipes
of a nostalgic nature may also contribute to be classified as comfort foods.
Foods from a certain time period or specific culture that trigger emotions may
be enough to sanction it into this classification. For instance, on the 17<sup>th</sup>
of March when our table is filled with classic Irish dishes, it not only feels
more fitting, but also fulfilling... or comforting. This is just one example of
many celebrations that could include, but not limited to, Asian delights on
Chinese New Year, incredible Indian food on Dwali, or haggis on Robbie Burns
Day... yes, there are people that consider even haggis to be comfort food. For
those of you not in the Scottish culinary loop, haggis can be defined as a
savoury pudding containing a sheep’s organs (heart, liver, and lungs for
example) and combined with onion, oatmeal, and spices traditionally encased in
the sheep’s stomach and simmered for hours. I am actually quite fond of it
myself on occasion as long as it is served warm; once it gets cold I find the
texture loses its appeal.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;">The
feel good sensation of comfort food can also be obtained by simply just loving
the taste of something, maybe by that of your favorite type of food or favorite
recipe; which literally could translate into almost anything for any one
individual. Basically foods that make you feel good because you are consuming
something you love to eat. The act of doing so would bring on positive emotions
and help to suppress negative feelings, and that alone could be enough to be
considered comfort food. Now if this was a blog entry on dietary pros and cons and
examining how food addictions can alter lifestyles in a negative way, we would
then discuss moderation, balanced diets, and portion control. However, for the
sake of the love of the culinary arts we will end it here on a positive note
instead.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>So,
in conclusion, comfort food can be, and is, anything you want it to be, as long
as it makes you happy for one reason or another... even if it is just
temporary.<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> So, until next time... Happy, or should I say Comfortable, Cooking!</span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><br /></span></div>
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Here we are
once again at the start of another school year. Packing kids lunches is a chore
for many, and sometimes one can lose sight of nutritional value due to heavily
marketed convenience foods. School-time snacks and lunches are not exactly the
best avenue to practice “gourmet cuisine”, but I do get asked on occasion for
some healthy ideas. Therefore, this blog entry will be my salute to parents who are
willing to say “no” to pre-packaged, high-preservative foods for their
children.</div>
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Nuts are a
very nutritious option, <u>as long as allergy restrictions aren’t a concern</u>. Nuts
are a good source of protein and a great source of unsaturated fat (the good
kind of fat). Unsaturated fats have been proven to help reduce levels of
LDL-cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) without lowering HDL-cholesterol (the
good one). Unsaturated fats are best described as the ones that are liquid at
room temperature, while saturated fats are solid. Additionally, there are a
large variety of nuts to choose from for discriminating tastes: almonds,
cashews, peanuts, etc. and some are even available with different flavourings
to make them more appealing – just keep your eye on the sodium content and
other ingredients.</div>
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Fresh fruit
is an obvious choice, but make sure it is something that they enjoy to
increase the probability of consumption! One thing you can do to make fruit
more tempting is do some of the prep ahead of time. For example, a cut and/or
peeled orange is much easier to eat than a whole orange. Our trick for apples is to use an apple corer to first remove the core, then slice the apple into segments - afterwards reassemble the whole apple (core & all) and keep it together with an elastic band to help keep the flesh from going brown. This will make sure they eat more of the apple and less flesh will be wasted because they can simply throw the core portion out at school. Make it interesting –
don’t always send the same fruit. Every once in a while, pack some berries,
seasonal fruit, or something more exotic like kiwi or star fruit.</div>
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The ease of
eating dried fruit makes it an attractive option as well. There are so many
naturally dried fruit options that do not contain additional sugar, that it is
easy to make their lunch interesting for them. There are dried plums, apples,
apricots, pineapple, mango, and banana to name a few, and they are healthier
substitutions for pre-packaged, sugar-added fruit rolls. Keep in mind, even with the natural sweetness of these dried fruits, the natural sugar content is higher per measure because they are dried, or in other words: concentrated.</div>
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Carbohydrate
type snack options could be granola bars or popcorn. When purchasing granola
bars, read the ingredients to monitor the amount of preservatives and refined
sugar they have. Do not choose chocolate covered ones as they defeat the
purpose of making a healthy choice to begin with. Also the harder granola bars
are usually healthier than the softer ones. Popcorn, as long as it not drenched
in butter, is a great option and a good source of fiber. It is obviously okay
(and recommended) that our children consume fat in their diets as it is all
part of brain development. Fat intakes should be monitored but not eliminated.</div>
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Whole-wheat
crackers are another healthy option. Again this may require reading a few
labels, but a perfect opportunity to replace amounts of white flour in their
diets with whole wheat. For those of you who have time, there are even cracker
recipes that you can prepare together with your children at home. The appeal of
whole-wheat crackers will be much greater with the pride that comes along with
making them. Throw in some slices of cheese as part of their dairy intake,
along with some lean meat slices or tuna salad for their own homemade
“snack-packs”.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If keeping perishables
cool in your child’s lunch box is a concern, and you're afraid you won't get ice packs back if you send them - <span style="margin: 0px;">An easy and
inexpensive solution is to freeze juice boxes. A frozen juice-box in their lunch will keep things cool for the morning and will make a great
chilled drink by noon. The addition of a thermal lunch bag works great too. However, again I must bring to your attention to the amount of sugars there are in juices (even pure fruit juice) and this also should be monitored.</span></span></span></div>
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I am not a
dietitian, and these suggestions are merely that. I feel that it is our job as
parents to keep educated to ensure the best possible healthy pathway for our children. Contacting a dietitian, for proper moderations for
your children’s balanced diets of all the food groups, is recommended.</div>
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Until next time... Happy Cooking!</div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-21044749000846977732018-08-30T06:03:00.000-07:002018-08-30T06:03:06.427-07:00Corn on the Cob - and a Recipe for Tequila Lime Chilli Butter!A much
loved side dish with summer meals is good old fashioned corn on the cob. Farm
fresh corn during the summer is very abundant and popular in the Fraser Valley
of British Columbia where I live, but I know that there are many other areas
also rich in this agricultural gold. No matter where one resides in North
America, it always seems to be available fresh during the summer.<br />
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Whole corn
on the cob should either be eaten on the day of purchase or stored in the refrigerator,
as the natural sugars convert to starch faster in the presence of warm
temperatures. Corn can be a very healthy part of a balanced diet as its dietary
profile includes vitamin B1, folate, dietary fiber, vitamin C, phosphorus, and
manganese. Everything however should be consumed in moderation, including the
amount of butter and salt that is applied to the finished product. Fresh
cracked pepper is one of my favourite toppings (along with the butter and salt)
and is a great way to add tons of flavour. Let your creativity run wild in the
kitchen and discover what else you can top your corn on the cob with. The
internet and local libraries are full of great recipe ideas.</div>
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If grilling
your corn on the cob instead of boiling it, try it over lump charcoal – the
taste difference is amazing. I simply pull off the husks and place the cobs
directly on the grill, while rotating them <br />
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occasionally until mostly all the
kernels are slightly charred.</div>
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The uses
for fresh corn on the cob do not stop with just cooking whole. By standing the
corn on end, carefully take a sharp knife and run it down the cob to remove the
kernels. This will allow you to enjoy the fresh taste of corn in any recipe
that calls for kernels of corn. One tip to catch the kernels efficiently is to use
an angel food cake pan. With the cake pan sitting securely on a damp towel on
the counter, stand the point of the cob of corn on the inner tube of the pan
coming up the center. This will help to keep the cob steady and the falling
removed kernels will collect in the cake pan.<br />
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We also eat fresh corn kernels in the raw form. It is so delicious on salads - try it. There have also been times when we have just eaten the raw corn right off the cob, plain and uncooked - with good, fresh, local corn, it's amazing.<br />
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One of the oddest conversations I have ever had about cooking corn on the cob was with an attendee of the Chilliwack Fair years ago. It went like this, without a word of a lie:<br />
Man: "How long do you boil corn on the cob for?"<br />
Chef Dez: "How long are you boiling it for now?"<br />
Man: "Um, about 30 minutes."<br />
Chef Dez: "What!? 30 minutes? I recommend 1 to 3 minutes at the very most. Why would you boil it that long?"<br />
Man: "Well, it's pretty thick."<br />
Chef Dez: "Yeah, but you're not going to eat the cob!"<br />
I can't imagine what the corn would be like after 30 minutes of boiling. There must have been nothing left of the kernels. This conversation would surprise me in any situation, but to have it with a resident of Chilliwack (corn country), it was beyond bizarre.</div>
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Anyway, try this
compound butter recipe for something different the next time you have cooked corn on
the cob. It is one our favorites. Until next time... Happy Cooking!</div>
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1 cup salted butter, room temperature</div>
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2 tbsp chilli powder</div>
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2 tbsp tequila</div>
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1 tbsp fresh lime juice</div>
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1 tsp finely chopped lime zest</div>
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2. Mix at medium speed, gradually increasing to high speed until fully combined, stopping halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl.<br />
3. Store at room temperature for a few days, or longer in the refrigerator. Spread on hot cooked corn and season with salt and pepper if desired.</div>
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goes without saying that I love to cook. For me, a perfect Sunday afternoon
would be in the kitchen, with music playing, and having fun with ingredients.
However, I do realize this passion is not shared by all.<br />
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Whether you
love cooking or not, it is a part of your life that will likely never go away
so you may as well embrace it to some degree. Food is life, so I want to give
you some ideas to make it fun by approaching it in a different manner. What I
am going to suggest may scare you at first but bear with me.</div>
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Too often
we rely on pre-made foods that we would never dream of attempting to make from
scratch and I want you to drum up the courage to challenge yourself by making
something that falls in this category. Now, the items that I am talking about
in this range will be vastly different depending on the individual. For
example, a number people always make pancakes from scratch but just as many
probably use a store-bought mix. I know a number of people that make fresh
pasta from scratch, but most have never attempted it.</div>
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What I want
you to do is to step out of your comfort zone, whatever that may be, and make
something in the kitchen that you have never done before. I suggest this as
part of a healing or growing process to bring you to the next level. Why you
may ask? It is all about making life exciting and trying new things. Chances
are you have a kitchen in your home and a necessary desire to eat food to stay
alive, so let’s take it to the next level just for fun. This is important to
remember. I don’t want you to go into this with the mindset of it being a task.
This is not something to stress about; there is no test at the end. It is merely
an adventure into the unknown just for enjoyment only.</div>
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With the
internet on our side, and the thousands of food recipes, videos, blogs, etc. to
help us out, there is virtually an answer at our fingertips on how to make
almost anything. Maybe it’s perogies you have always wanted to master? Or how
about the potato pasta dumplings called gnocchi? Maybe you have always wanted
to try to make corned beef from scratch? Or what about beef jerky? The list of
ideas is literally endless based upon your desire and level of cooking you are
at already.</div>
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If this still intimidates you then search out local cooking classes in your community. I offer a number of cooking classes throughout the year on a regular basis with a myriad of menu options to choose<br />
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from. Live interaction is always the best way of learning because you can ask questions and sometimes even get involved in the cooking process through hands-on classes. Plus this makes for a fun evening out. Consider it instead of going out to a restaurant for dinner - it's probably about the same price and as a bonus you will walk away with knowledge, some new recipes, and confidence. If you are
still feeling uncomfortable with the idea of doing this, then maybe get a
friend or relative to come to a cooking class with you. My current cooking classes are listed here: <a href="http://www.chefdez.com/cookingclasses.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #0066cc; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">www.chefdez.com/cookingclasses</a></div>
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Or another idea would be to invite a bunch of people over
for an afternoon of chatting and cooking in your home. If you approach it as an opportunity
to have a good time with loved ones, it will be easier to accomplish without
having the main focus on the task at hand. At the end you can divide the
finished product, and everyone gets to take home a meal and a memory. Who
knows, it may even become a regular tradition among all of you.</div>
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If
everything was easy in life, nobody would be unique; we would all be good at
everything. Not only that, but we would never be challenged. Trials and
tribulations in anything helps us to appreciate the good in things we already
know and have, while offering us an opportunity to work towards something new
and embrace the feeling of accomplishment. This can be done in any aspect of
life, not just cooking… but as I always say “food IS life”. </div>
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Until next time... Happy Cooking!</div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-51739119861717683862018-08-22T06:52:00.003-07:002018-08-22T06:52:38.231-07:00Why Would You Not Use Fresh Ginger?
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A few weeks
ago I went to the supermarket to pick up some fresh ginger root for a cooking
class I was teaching. I only needed a couple of tablespoons, so I broke off a
small knob and proceeded to the cashier. She rang up my purchase and it came to
a mere seventeen cents. Usually I purchase ginger in much larger quantities,
and along with my regular groceries, so I have never really thought about how
little it actually costs. Immediately I wondered why anyone would not use fresh
ginger.</div>
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The fibrous
root of the ginger plant is what we know as ginger is available in the produce
section of </div>
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our local grocery store. This large knobby light skinned root is
available is various sizes and shapes. When choosing ginger, make sure that it
is firm, smooth, and free of blemishes and/or mold. Most people always have
powdered ginger in their selection of dried spices and herbs, but fresh will
provide a purer flavour. The only application I find powdered ginger preferable
in is creating a dry spice mix to use as a meat or seafood rub.<br />
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Due to the
pungency or “hotness” of fresh ginger, many people are selective about eating
it and opt to use powdered forms for less intensity, or use no ginger at all.
It is to these people however, that I suggest using fresh but in small
quantities. One will notice that recipes will offer a fresher, more aromatic,
ambience about them. A classic example of this is gingerbread. Many people,
still to this day, will make gingerbread with powdered ginger. Using freshly
grated ginger however, will bring your recipe to new heights by offering an
abundance of character to the flavour of the cookies or cake form of this
classic holiday treat. Just practice “moderation” if the thought of the pungent
taste in your recipe scares you.</div>
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Although
the skin is edible, the easiest way to peel ginger is to simply scrape off the
skin with the edge of a teaspoon, and then cut off the exposed root for further
cutting as an ingredient. It is fibrous so it is almost always recommended to
be chopped or grated, but it can be added in larger pieces to stir-fries or
other dishes if desired, as the cooking process will help to diminish its
toughness. It can be stored in the whole form in the refrigerator for two to
three weeks or kept frozen for many months.</div>
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Fresh is always the best but it is possible to freeze fresh ginger for use later. We always freeze fresh ginger to ensure we have it on hand when we need it. The texture is not as good upon thawing but the flavour seems to be mostly intact and much better than ever using powdered ginger. We store it in the freezer in two forms: whole in one bag and cut into small chunks in another bag. When we need grated ginger, we take a whole piece out, grate what we need from it in the frozen state (skin and all), and put it back in the freezer. When we want small pieces of ginger (instead of grated), we take out a small chunk and cut it as desired.</div>
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Ginger is
used in many applications. Not only can it be purchased fresh and in powdered
form, but also preserved, candied, pickled, and crystallized. It is also
believed to have many medicinal properties and used to reduce fever, suppress
appetite, stimulate digestion, and be effective for combating colds, coughs and
motion sickness.</div>
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To make
fresh ginger tea, boil 1 cup of water for few minutes with approximately one
teaspoon (or more) of freshly chopped ginger and sweeten if desired. If you
dislike the ginger particles floating in your tea, then place the chopped
ginger in a metal tea ball or an empty disposable tea bag.</div>
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Until next time... Happy Cooking!</div>
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Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-30815034023914765112018-08-14T05:44:00.001-07:002018-08-14T05:44:45.811-07:00Food Sticking to a Stainless-Steel Pan
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In our
arsenals of cookware, I believe that most people have at least one (or more) “non-stick”
pans that they rely on for certain tasks. From non-stick coatings, to ceramic
and titanium pans, and even well-seasoned cast iron pans – they are out there.
But what about the good old, tried and true, stainless steel pan? Many complain
that food sticks to it too much and thus tends to be cast aside.</div>
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A stainless-steel
pan must be of good quality. As with most cookware, you get what you pay for.
You need a pan of high-grade stainless steel and a base that provides even
heating and good heat retention. Talk to the professionals at your local
kitchen supply store as they are a wealth of information and will be able to
steer you in the right direction. <br />
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The first
step is to make sure that your pan is evenly heated before you put anything in
the pan. The most common mistake is that food is added at the same time (or
shortly thereafter) the pan meets the stove. The pan needs to be hot first,
even before you add any oil. Once the pan is hot, add a small amount of
high-heat oil (like grape seed, coconut, rice bran, etc. – there are many to
choose from) and then the food. The food may still stick at first, but only for
a short time. Once the ingredients have been seared briefly they should start
to move around the pan freely with little effort.</div>
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Let’s
examine this procedure further in the example of cooking a steak, or a piece of
meat or seafood A stainless steel pan is the best choice in this example
because it allows some of the browning of the meat to stay in the pan to help
flavour the perfect accompanying pan sauce. The preliminary steps as mentioned
above are the same: you must make sure the empty pan is hot first before you
add anything. How hot will depend on many factors like the thickness of the
meat and the doneness you are trying to achieve. I find the best way to test
temperature in an empty pan is to sprinkle a bit of water. If the water sits in
the pan and does nothing, it is not hot. If the water bubbles, spurts, and
evaporates fairly quickly, it is getting hotter. When the water beads and rolls
around the pan like little marbles before evaporating, then it is hot. A word
of warning – this water test is to be done in a dry pan only with no oil. Do
not attempt to add any oil, or fatty ingredients, while the water still exists
in the pan otherwise it could spurt and burn you or cause a grease fire in your
pan.</div>
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Once you
know the pan is hot, and the water from testing it has evaporated, add a small
amount of high-heat oil, and then the meat immediately after. If you think the
pan is too hot, then after the meat has been added turn down the heat and/or
temporarily remove the pan from the heat. The most important thing now is to
not disturb the meat. It will be stuck at first, but trying to pry the meat
from the pan at this point will just inhibit the crust from being formed. Once
the meat has seared, and browned thoroughly, it will release itself easily from
the pan when you attempt to flip it over. Cooking the other side without
disruption at first is also crucial.</div>
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The one
thing you will notice in the pan, unlike non-stick pans, is that there are
browned bits from the meat left on the surface of the pan. This is called fond,
and you want this to help flavour your pan sauce. Once the meat has been cooked
to your desired doneness, remove it and set it aside to rest. Reduce the heat
in the pan and some liquid to deglaze the pan. Deglazing is the process of lifting
those browned bits off the pan and into the liquid with the help of some subtle
scraping action with a utensil. Add your remaining sauce ingredients and cook
until desired consistency has been reached. Serve with the awaiting meat and
enjoy.</div>
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There are
countless pan sauce recipes and variations online for you to try. My best piece
of advice to you however, is practice. With repeated attempts you will get to
understand how to recognize the heat exchange and how it affects the pan and
ultimately the food. If you want to become good at anything… do it more – and
cooking is no different. </div>
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Until next time... Happy Cooking!</div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Chef Dezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05688744958553860938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838486246712853319.post-35142606796494879222018-08-08T05:41:00.001-07:002018-08-08T05:41:48.028-07:00How To Make Crabapple Raspberry Liqueur - an Adventure from the Orchard to the Liquor Cabinet<div>
What does one do when you have a tree full of fruit that is practically inedible on its own? You make booze, of course!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Mother-In-Law has a crabapple tree, that offered an overly abundant crop this year, so we decided to raid it and experiment with this malus fruit. Crabapples are very tart in the raw form, so some kind of cooking and processing of them is required. They are naturally very high in pectin, so crabapple jelly is an obvious recipe to transform these into, but I wanted to do something different.</div>
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"Do you have any vodka, Mom?" I asked.</div>
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"I have a whole bottle that I have had for years" she replied. A smile came to my face. Liqueur was the conclusive decision.</div>
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I was unsure that the crabapples alone would offer enough colour and flavour to the liqueur, so we also raided her raspberry patch and make Crabapple Raspberry Liqueur.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Although I have made many liqueurs in my lifetime, I have never made a variety quite like this. Basically to make any fruit liqueur, you soak it in vodka with sugar for a period of time and then strain it. It is so easy that you will be soon making all kinds of fruit liqueurs with any abundance of seasonal fruit you may have left over.</div>
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Here is the basic recipe we created, with pictures:</div>
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<b><u>Crabapple Raspberry Liqueur</u></b></div>
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12 cups quartered crabapples</div>
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4 cups fresh raspberries (or from frozen)</div>
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4 cups white sugar</div>
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3 cups (750ml bottle) vodka</div>
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1. Place the cut crabapples and raspberries in a sealable container large enough to hold all of this fruit.</div>
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2. Add the sugar and pour in the vodka.</div>
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3. Stir to mix all the ingredients and let sit for 7 to 14 days, stirring it thoroughly once everyday. We sampled it everyday when we stirred it and ended up deciding that only 6 days was enough time - however the longer you let it sit, the more flavour and colour you will achieve.</div>
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Summer is well underway now and if you haven’t dusted off
your outdoor grill yet, you are missing out on a very flavourful lifestyle. So,
in honor of the Kings & Queens of the backyard barbecue, the ones that
struggle with it, and everyone in between, I give you my Top 10 Barbecuing
Tips.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">1. Charcoal</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Mentioned in my previous blog entry, this is my #1 Tip. Cooking with
this natural fuel of carbonized wood adds such a depth of flavour to everything
from burgers to desserts. I am not talking manufactured square-shaped
“briquettes” here; I am talking about lump charcoal: chunks of wood that have
been heated with very little to no oxygen, so they naturally carbonize.
According to archeological expeditions, we as humans have been cooking with
this fuel for thousands of years, so this is the oldest known form of fuel to
humankind. There is nothing more natural. Did you know propane and natural gas contain "ethyl mercaptan"? This is a chemical that is added to help detect gas leaks, but look it up - it's toxic. Inhale ethyl mercaptan directly and it will cause paralysis in your body. Yes, it is only added in small quantities (unharmful they say), but regardless why would you cook food over that for your family?</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">2. Internal Meat Thermometer</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Use one. This is the only way to
accurately prevent overcooking or undercooking any piece of meat.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">3. Sauces are not Marinades</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – If you slather on BBQ sauce before your
meat is cooked, the high sugar content in these sauces will burn. Sauces are
meant to be glazes at the end of the cooking </span></div>
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process. When your food is about a
minute or two from being done, spread some sauce on, close the lid, and let it
glaze onto your food.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">4. Never Clean Your Grill</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Now when I say “grill” I am talking about
your cooking grate/grid. The</span></div>
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worst thing you can do is take your grid to the
sink and scrub it down with soapy water. All you need to do is take a grill
brush to it when it is hot after the preheating of your grill to knock off any
food residue from your previous grilling escapade. This will help to keep your
grid seasoned and non-stick.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">5. Always Preheat</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> - </span>Ensuring your grill is extremely
hot will not only burn off any residual food bits from your last cookout, it
will also guarantee great crust formation (and grill lines) on your food. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">6. Oil the Meat</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> - </span>Oiling the meat in advance will
not only help to enhance the crusting process (and the resulting increase in
flavor), it will also assist in creating a non-stick environment. I always oil
the meat before seasoning with salt and pepper just prior to going onto a hot
preheated grill. If you are fully coating with a dry rub however, oiling won’t
be necessary, and the dry rub will help prevent sticking.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7. Oil the Grates/Grids</b>
– This tip is more for delicate pieces of meat or fish. In combination of
oiling the meat, this will also help in flavor creation and ease of release. This
should be done with an oil that has a high smoke point. This is not an
application for your extra virgin olive oil. Grapeseed oil or rice bran oil would be perfect,
but a canola or vegetable oil will work fine. Oiling the grates/grids however
should be done once they have been preheated. Protecting your hand with a grill
mitt, dab some oil on a cloth and quickly, but efficiently, wipe down the hot
grills. Be careful not to have the cloth soaking with oil to the point that
would cause flare-ups. A light coating of oil will work fine.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8. Leave It Alone</b> -
Once the meat has been placed on the grill, the worst thing you could do is to
prematurely break that contact of meat with grill. Even with following the
above rules religiously, the meat will stick… at first. Leaving it alone allows
it to create a crust (grill marks) and thus helping to release it from the
cooking surface. If you are following the rules above and your meat is stuck to
the grill, chances are it is trying to tell you that it is not ready to be
flipped yet.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">9. Brine</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> - </span>Brining can help protect light-meat poultry and lean pork.
This is a technique that involves soaking in a salt-water solution for a period
of time prior to cooking. Not only does this add moisture to the center of the
meat, but also seasoning, as the salt saturated water is drawn in. A simple
brining formula would be: one quarter cup salt dissolved in 4 cups of water for
pieces of poultry or lean pork. Let the meat sit in the brine for at least 1 hour in the
refrigerator. Remove from the brine, pat them dry, and cook as you normally
would. This brining process will provide a moisture protection shield to help
keep fully cooked meats juicy. However, this is only a safeguard – overcooking
is still possible, but this lessens the chance of the meat turning out dry. The only other consideration
you may need to give your recipe is the amount of seasoning. The meat will
already be seasoned somewhat from the salt in the brine, so back off on the
saltshaker.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">10. Try Something New</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – This may be the best piece of advice. Let’s
break away from the old standbys of hamburgers and hotdogs and try something
new and different. There are so many ideas on the internet and in your cookbook
collection that can easily liven up your next backyard cooking adventure. So,
have fun and enjoy the outdoors.</span></div>
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We all have them: our secret ingredients that transform
recipes into one-of-a-kind creations that are to die for. This is what keeps
food exciting at the dinner table and makes it unique to us. Although these</div>
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10 of mine officially won’t be a “secret” anymore, I am happy to share them
with you.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Blueberry Jam</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Beef or other red meats such as lamb or
various game meats will always benefit from a little something bold &
sweet. Blueberry jam is my “go to” ingredient for burger patties, chilli, stew,
etc. It will not only compliment in flavour, but also the sweetness will help
counteract any acidity in the recipe. Blackberry jam is good too, but the seeds
aren’t pleasant.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Peanut Butter</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Although with the increasing number of
peanut allergies in our society, peanut butter should never be secretive.
However, it is wonderful for using as a base for any peanut dressings, dips
(like for chicken satay for example), or stir-fry sauces. A dollop of peanut
butter in a pot of chilli is great too.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Sambal Oelek</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Every Chef knows about the “sambal”. This
is a liquid/paste crushed chilli pepper product that can be purchased in small
jars from the imported foods aisle of almost any major grocery store. Dried
chillis always need time for rehydration, so this product is a perfect
replacement as it is instant heat. I add a little (about 1/2 teaspoon or so) to
spaghetti sauces, soups, and stews… not to make them spicy; just extra
dimension of flavour. If you want your food spicy, then add more.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Soy Sauce</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – If a dish requires extra seasoning, try adding soy sauce instead of
salt. It will not only season your finished dish, but also provide extra
flavour and colour.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Canned Anchovies</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – We all know this ingredient from Caesar
dressings, but this is another salty ingredient that will do wonders for
seasoning and bringing out flavours in many of your recipes. Add a couple of
small filets to the beginning of the cooking process so that they break down
into more of a paste. They will add such a different dimension of flavour that
it will keep your dinner guests guessing.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Wine, Beer, Juice, or Broth</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Water has no flavour or colour. When a
recipe calls for a small amount of water to be added, I always replace with a
different liquid that will be appropriate in flavour & colour to the dish I
am making.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Whipping Cream</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Not “whipped” cream, but “whipping” cream
from a carton. This high fat content cream (usually 33% to 35% milk fat) is
great to have on hand to add a little richness. Plus because it is so high in
milk fat, it will not split when reducing down in a sauce, even if the sauce is
acidic.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Butter</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Obviously for health reasons both cream and butter should be used in
moderation, but a small pat of butter to finish a sauce is wonderfully
delicious. Simply pull your finished sauce off the heat and just before
serving, stir in a small amount until melted. Melting a pat of butter over a
grilled steak is also great. Oh, and for the record, I always use salted
butter.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Fennel Seed</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Not from the same plant as the fennel
bulb we see in the produce department, these do have a similar taste of black
licorice. Fennel seed is a traditional ingredient in Italian sausage, but I
always throw in a couple teaspoons of these seeds to my tomato pasta sauces.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;">Charcoal</span></b><span style="margin: 0px;"> – Although not an ingredient like the others listed here, cooking with
this natural fuel of carbonized wood adds such a depth of flavour to everything
from burgers to desserts. We even cook sauces, soups, stews over charcoal as
well as many baked goods, and of course traditional barbecue. I am not talking manufactured
square-shaped “briquettes” here; I am talking about lump charcoal: chunks of
wood that have been heated with very little to no oxygen, so they naturally
carbonize. According to archeological expeditions, we as humans have been
cooking with this fuel for thousands of years, so this is the oldest known form
of fuel to humankind.</span></div>
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