Everyone, get your boots on! We’re headed to the Hill Country on October 1 for a ‘Lone Star’ afternoon of eats, drinks and dancing with the biggest name in Texas barbecue — Aaron Franklin!
Who will become the 2017 Truffle Master? Join me to find out–and enjoy some delicious and rare truffles! The 3rd annual culinary extravaganza is happening Monday, January 16, 2017…
A ladies’ lunch with a culinary legend! This September, the San Antonio chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier will host its 2nd Plate Changer Luncheon, this year honoring outspoken culinary icon, Diana Kennedy.
The key to looking and feeling your best this New Year may be as simple as a piping hot bowl of soup. And science agrees! Research has shown that a serving of the good stuff often makes for the perfect meal substitute to richer, higher-calorie dense foods.
For years, my go-to cookbook for all things fabulous has been Cooking with Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI). These are essential dishes from leading ladies who shape the way we eat and drink today…
Be sure to catch the first ever Houston Truffle Chef of the Year Challenge THIS Monday, January 12th. The event is set to showcase chefs from some of Houston’s top restaurants who will compete in a heated challenge using fresh black truffles…
The San Antonio chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is hosting Meals on Reels on Thursday, February 26th. LDEI is a charitable organization of women in the culinary fields. I just became a member of the local chapter myself, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2015!
Lunch is served at San Antonio’s Brooke Army Medical Center for the Gary Sinise Foundation Invincible Spirit Festival. It was a real honor for Sysco Central Texas to hand out over 8,000 meals to our nation’s men and women in uniform…
One of my favorite cookbooks is The Escoffier Cookbook, given to me by an old friend of many years ago. Auguste Escoffier’s original cookbook that this version is based on was published in France in 1903. He was truly a master of French cuisine and opened the world’s eyes to its genius.
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Rockin’ risotto and other Italian specialties that sing this season! The lovely ladies of Les Dames d’Escoffier have provided three fab recipes for Goodtaste viewers, including an exquisite pumpkin risotto and my favorite osso buco to date…
Even though our beloved Cowboys or Texans didn’t make it to the Super Bowl, chances are we’ll all take in some of Sunday’s game…even if it’s just to see Madonna’s half-time performance. If you’re tired of hot wings, queso and the usual Super Bowl snacks, I’ve got some delicious alternatives like a warm brie with a caramel agave topping for starters.
This brief burst of winter weather is reason enough to skip the salads and soups and opt for big food- you know, the braised meats like short ribs, osso buco and the like. The rich, hearty flavors, velvety thick sauces and fork tender meat make for a satisfying meal.
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