As I am preparing my cookbook for publication, I am re-reading several books that have influenced my life and career. In terms of cooking and the grittiness of working in a commercial kitchen, Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain is at the top of the list. The…

  It has been a tough week for me personally. So when my mother invited me to go to the Atlantic Beach art walk, I jumped at the chance to go to the unique town center, right on the beach. The town center comprises boutiques,…

Here at the Pantry, we are always experimenting with new culinary techniques. This experimentation also applies to our coffee selection as well. Similar to wine, coffee is a precise science, benefiting from the environment, farming techniques, climate and roasting. There are ten levels of roasts,…

   A year ago today, executive chef Art Grayson passed away after a long battle with cancer. Chef was my teacher, my mentor, and my friend. The consonant professional, Art shared his love of culinary arts with all who listened. Chef is the reason this…

Haiti holds a special place in my heart, and I am eager to do missionary work there. Haiti has a convoluted history that is ripe with oppression and imperialism. However, the people are warm; the climate is amazing, and the country is beautiful. The primary…

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   In this post, I  want to explore cooking fundamental and how to use them to make us better cooks. By definition, cooking is applying heat to a food source primarily to make it edible for human consumption. Simply put, savory cooking is an art, while…