I’ve taken a bit of a break from the Kitchen Bootcamp challenges over the holidays (and a few weeks after the holidays, too!). I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one who had a busy schedule and not too much time to worry about sharpening my kitchen skills and trying new things! But, that’s all…
I loved all of the enthusiasm for the October Kitchen Bootcamp challenge, so I won’t waste any time… Let’s get right to the next challenge! You might hate me for this one, but I decided that this month we will tackle the chapter on Fillings, Frostings, and Dessert Sauces (Chapter 38 in The Professional Chef)….
Whether I’m ready or not, 2011 is here. I haven’t really outlined specific goals or made a list of resolutions for the year… However, if I did, I think that continuing to learn new things, particularly in the kitchen, would be pretty high on my list. Though I enjoy making familiar recipes, it’s the new recipes and techniques that I find to be the most fun.
So, I’m feeling a sense of renewal as we head into the January Kitchen Bootcamp challenge. I’m ready to tackle some new recipes, techniques, and flavors… And, I hope you’ll join me!
Are you ready for another Kitchen Bootcamp challenge? I hope so… And, I think this is going to be a good one! With the holidays right around the corner, I thought it would be good to flex our baking muscles a bit this month. I always like to test out my holiday recipes ahead of…
Now that school is back in session and everyone’s schedules are about 300% busier than they were over the summer, I thought it would be fun to pick the Sandwiches Chapter (31) from The Professional Chef as the Kitchen Bootcamp challenge for September. After all, we can all use a few quick dinner ideas and…
May is here, so it’s time to kick off my Kitchen Bootcamp challenge! Since this if the first month, I thought it was appropriate that we start with sauces. Whenever I think of kitchen techniques and skills, my mind immediately goes to sauces. So, grab your whisks and let’s get started! If you’re following along…
I have to be honest and say that I’m still not really in the mood to write… I considered skipping this Ten in 10 update entirely when I remembered that I had skipped last week’s update. #10in10 FAIL! So, it is under self-inflicted duress that I am writing this post. How’s that for an intro?…
I still can’t believe that it is 2010 already. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were getting ready to celebrate the year 2000, doesn’t it? It’s amazing how much has happened in the past ten years, and even more amazing how fast it has gone. Today starts the Ten in 10 Challenge…
Have you heard about the Ten in 10 Challenge yet? It’s a challenge being hosted by Lori over at Recipe Girl (isn’t she fabulous?) encouraging bloggers to join together and get healthy in 2010! Whatever your health or fitness goal, you can join in on the fun. As you might have guessed, I will be…
Can you think of a better way to eat yellow squash and carrots than in a chocolate cupcake topped with Nutella cream cheese icing? I didn’t think so. August is the very first month of the Nutella Challenge hosted by Bell’ alimento! To get things started, Paula over at Bell’ alimento made a wonderful Nutella…
