I recently discovered the meaning of the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention” when I set out to use up the last of my watermelon by making homemade ices. A quick and easy way to enjoy fruit that is lingering on the overripe — just a little simple syrup, pureed fruit (strained) and perhapsRead more »

You may be wondering: just what do a bunch of chefs, culinary producers and recipe developers eat for lunch? Well, the truth is, we don’t know until we get to work and rummage through the walk-in fridge to see what we have to hurry up and eat before it’s only good for compost. Actually, theRead more »

What’s it like to work a photo shoot on location for the Food Network?  Here’s a taste. It’s mid-morning and no longer raining, now that the canopy over our work tables is finally in place, and I am across the street–half on the sidewalk, half in the gutter–from all of the action. Sports Illustrated is onRead more »