by Joni | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
How to cut a pineapple: You can purchase a pineapple already cut up, however, it’s super easy to do it yourself and a lot less expensive Using a chef’s knife cut about 1/2” off the top and bottom of the pineapple, resting on one of the cut ends. Slice the rind off in...
by Joni | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
Tips to making fantastic risotto Use a heavy duty 5-6 quart stainless steel or enameled cast iron pot Choose the proper rice, like an Arborio which is the most common Toast the rice with a little bit of oil until opaque in the center, this will help the rice from...
by Joni | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
Salting your steak is very important to do at least 1 hour prior to cooking. This creates the necessary moisture that keeps the steak moist. If you grill your steak immediately after you salt the moisture will not have reabsorbed back into the steak and will be...
by Joni | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog
Is there a difference between grilling and barbecuing? Well yes there is. Grilling is where you will cook over direct high heat with the top of the grill open to help sear your proteins or vegetables. Barbecuing always done low and slow with the grill hood down so...
by Joni | Jul 1, 2019 | Blog, Recipe
When my parents retired they would leave steamy Washington, D.C. and head to Baileys Island Maine for the summer. When I would go to visit my mother and I would enjoy the cool mornings and go blueberry picking. Maine blueberries are sublime. When we returned we...
