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Layers of Flavor, Building a Late Summer BLT

Posted on August 31, 2013 by

 “Sometimes the best thing a cook can do, is to leave an ingredient alone.” As I get older in my culinary journey, this phrase starts to  become more important to me everyday. There is a tendency in our world to … Continue reading →

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Black Hat Chef Herb Garden

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

I’m so proud to talk about our herb garden with everyone -as it’s one of the most unique things we do in our department. It’s the herb garden’s 4th year, and our very own  “Garden Guru’s” this time took it to another level. They rototilled new soil and … Continue reading →

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Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella- The Caprese Sandwich

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

As  we move toward the final weeks of summer, I’d like to focus on one of my favorite flavor combinations of all time. Tomatoes, Basil &  Mozzarella. These three ingredients when combined are known to make magic happen. The Caprese sandwich that … Continue reading →

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