by Joseph Yacino | Jun 28, 2017 | almond cake, christmas, epiphany, fort lauderdale personal chef, palm beach personal chef, recipe, recipes, three kings cake
This is a traditional cake served on January 6, which is the Epiphany and also happens to be the twelfth day of Christmas. Today is the day many people celebrate . Little children put hay or fresh straw under their beds for the camels and wake up to presents under...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 26, 2017 | cooking, fort lauderdale personal chef, france, french, french cooking, palm beach personal chef, recipe, recipes, tarte tartin
There is some controversy as to how this divine dessert (tarte solognote) came about. Was it an accident (as so many kitchen wonders are) or was it just an improved upon recipe of the region? In any case it was made popular at by 2 sisters that ran the Hotel...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 25, 2017 | cava, fort lauderdale personal chef, grape, grapes, palm beach personal chef, spanish wines, vineyard, wine, wines
Many of us call any wine with bubbles champagne. Indeed ,it is just as we call cling film Saran Wrap and tissues Kleenex. In the world of wine, only wines produced in the Champagne region of France and following the rules of méthode champenoise may be called...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 25, 2017 | blueberries, blueberry, eat healthy, fort lauderdale personal chef, fruit, palm beach personal chef, vitamins
10 Benefits of Blueberries – Backed by Science Blueberries are an amazing fruit, both in terms of flavour and their incredible nutritional profile. They’re jam packed with antioxidants – polyphenols, catechins, flavonols – along with lots of essential...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 25, 2017 | béchamel, cooking basics, cooking technique, fort lauderdale personal chef, palm beach personal chef, recipe, recipes, veloute
When starting out in the professional kitchen, whether it is via a classroom or in a real live restaurant it is best to start with the basics. When starting the “sauces” portion of education you start with the basics which are usually stocks, broths etc. You...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 25, 2017 | english muffin, fort lauderdale personal chef, palm beach personal chef, recipe, recipes
English Muffins or Muffins as they are called throughout the UK are thought to be a variation of a crumpet made originally in the USA by Samuel B. Thomas. In the USA muffins are “quick breads” made without the use of yeast and are more cake like than bread like....
