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 also...
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....
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 24, 2017 | blueberries, blueberry, fort lauderdale personal chef, miami personal chef, palm beach personal chef, recipe, recipes
A good recipe to start off – this one you can slather on whatever you like. It works well as a replacement for cranberry sauce on turkey, it can be used in place of jam on toast. You can drown your pancakes with it. It even works as a topping for ice cream!...
by Joseph Yacino | Jun 24, 2017 | cauliflower, fort lauderdale personal chef, miami personal chef, palm beach personal chef, recipe, recipes, soup
Need a little something different and elegant – a little rustic? This soup is the answer. It is thickened with potatoes, not flour, and is hearty enough to serve as a luncheon main course or starter for your next dinner party. Why? The...