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  The second photo shoot for The Sea Cook went comically well. For the shoot, I made caramel flan, mushrooms in red wine reduction sauce, molasses cookies, and a London Broil with mashed cauliflower. Remember, the recipes I am developing do not mix well together,…

   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…

   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…

Style:   What is the key difference between two cooks or two recipes? Style. A cook’s style is his or her artistic expression. The life of a professional cook or chef is not an easy one. The hours are long; the pay is often low,…

   HI! As the host of a new website, I just wanted to let you know how everything is going on our end. Currently, JP is selling Wicked Jack coffee and rum cakes. The coffees are a smooth roast with no acidity from the Caribbean…

I am excited to start this blog and coffee shop. The learning curve is steep, but worth it in the end. As the site develops, there more features will be added. The chef’s corner is my favorite page as it highlights my mentor and teacher,…

Welcome to The Jazz Pantry. I dedicate this blog to promoting cultural diversity through travel, epicurean experiences and environmental awareness. The aim of JP is to introduce people to my culinary journey and to invite them to be my co-travelers. I welcome feedback and suggestions…