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(photo courtesy Chef Mark Tafoya, reMARKable palate)
It is immediately obvious that a certain discernable passion consumes Chef Mark Tafoya. His dedication and sincere personal commitment to the culinary arts is evidenced in his many diverse projects. He possesses a unique vision and strong determination to inspire and communicate through cuisine. To realize the broad expanse […]

While meat dominates the summertime grill, in last week’s Chicago Sun-Times, Leah Zeldes suggests throwing some fruits and vegetables onto the grates for added flavor and variety. In addition to grilled fruits and vegetables being healthy alternatives to meat, grilled fruits can also double as dessert. And it seems nearly all fruits and vegetables can […]

Since rich, creamy dips are often laden with saturated fats and are high in calories, “Fit to Eat” in the July issue of Martha Stewart Living, offers healthier recipe versions of assorted classic party dips. The new and improved recipes include three of the more popular party dips: Artichoke-Spinach Dip, Red Bean Dip, and Corn […]

(photo courtesy www.hippygourmet.com)
The Hippy Gourmet reaches a national television viewing audience in excess of 6,000,000 homes weekly, with broadcasts shown on both PBS and public access cable networks. In addition to television, the extremely popular series also enjoys a global viewing audience online, courtesy of Google Video. Hosted by Chef Bruce Brennan, the series began […]

Every grill master has a secret collection of personal techniques that are used to achieve optimal grilling conditions. There are many aspects of the grilling experience that need to be taken into account before meat even hits the grates. When using a charcoal grill, historically, a careful, methodic approach has been taken when lighting and […]

“Nutrition Notes” in the current issue of Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food offers a brief, but informative article regarding the various benefits and versatility of the B-vitamin, Riboflavin. This “helper vitamin” is also known as vitamin B-2 and its versatility is considerable. Because of riboflavin, many vital physiological processes occur within the human body, processes which […]

“On the Side” in the current issue of Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food, features classic Summer side dishes made from this season’s sweet summer corn. Since this is the magazine’s “special grilling issue,” Grilled Corn on the Cob is the article’s first recipe suggestion, followed by a recipe for homemade Creamed Corn. Also included, are recipes […]

In the current issue of Cook’s Illustrated, Elizabeth Germain offers the proper method and technique required for grilling onions, successfully. Considering grilled onions are often overcooked on the outside, but undercooked on the inside, her advice is very helpful for the Summer grillmaster. Ms. Germain’s tips include: first cutting the onion crosswise, into half-inch-thick slices, […]

In last week’s Chicago Sun-Times, Leah Zeldes offers an extremely helpful primer on the basics of grilling steak, that extends far beyond various grilling methods and which cuts of meat are choice. The successful grilling experience is underscored by using high quality meat and these days, there is nearly an overwhelming selection of choices. In […]

In the midst of hotdog-and-hamburger season, with so many publications currently featuring grilling recipes and outdoor menu suggestions, the July issue of Martha Stewart Living suggests a variety of sausages for your summer grill. “A World of Summer Sausages and Such” reminds us that outdoor sausage grilling goes far beyond frankfurters. With origins from around […]