The hot days of summer can be a petri dish for food contamination. From transporting food in a hot vehicle to leaving goods out too long on the countertop, items can quickly go bad. As we near the start of the season, I think it prudent to share some useful food safety tips to keep…
Looking for a flavorful yet light brunch idea? Try this Spinach & Salmon Pastry recipe. I made it recently at a cooking demonstration class at Bloomingdale’s. It’s easy to make and delightfully delicious! SPINACH & SALMON PASTRY Ingredients 1-17.3oz Pkg Puff Pastry Sheets ½ lb Smoked Salmon 10oz Pkg Baby Spinach 1/3 Tsp Roasted Garlic…
There’s no shortage of predictions for 2017. From cool tech and funky fashion to moody color palettes, forecasters have weighed in on what we can all look forward to in the new year. On the culinary side, researchers and retailers are anticipating a rise for Coconut. Given the coconut water craze of the last few…
It’s been said it’s not how you start but how you finish. It was last Sunday, October 9th at about 11:30am when I began loading my truck to head to Short Hills, New Jersey. I was on my way to Williams-Sonoma to teach a cooking demonstration. The rain fell steadily as my son Robert and…
With the official start of summer all I’ve been thinking about is the ocean breeze, soft shell crabs and other tasty treats from the sea. Hard to believe perhaps but I’m especially salivating over Sea Salt. Unrefined, natural and nutrient rich, sea salt offers more than a salty bite. As someone who serves up heaps…
There’s a distinct taste that comes from cooking with beer. The depth of flavor is unlike any other; a robust and sharp finish. Adding beer can add an extra twist to an otherwise OK dish. Dark beer especially smacks full of flavor; a nuanced punch that lingers long after the first bite. Personally, I’m partial…
‘Tis the season! No, not holiday cheer and deck the halls. I’m talking sugar and spice and everything nice! This Peppy Seasoning Blend combines sweet, savory and a little heat for just the right amount of pep. Here’s what you’ll need: 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp. dried parsley…
Decisions, decisions, decisions! What to do with all the leftovers after Thanksgiving? A few years ago I received a call from my friends at FOX Philadelphia. They were doing a Thanksgiving Leftover Extravaganza and were asking a handful of area chefs to come up with creative ways to enjoy the remains of the holiday feast.…
The holidays are fast approaching. Oh what fun it is serving up something new and exciting. Lucky for you, your foodie and chief flavor head at JADE has you covered! These flaky and flavorful Tuna Pastry Cups are delicate and delectable all in the same bite. Why not spread some gourmet goodness this season? 2…
Have you ever been on television? I’ve been fortunate to do it both live and taped. My television debut began about seven years ago shortly after starting my food business. I had contacted my local PBS station WYBE-TV channel 35 about hosting a show on Jamaican culinary tradition. I pitched the idea of The Pepper Pot,…