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Common Sense Eating

11/10/2011

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Something I feel like I've known most of my adult life is that eating fresh food from your own garden is simply the best.  Unfortunately, that's not how I have lived my life.  Convenience, poor habits and temptation have been key factors in my developing unhealthy eating habits.  I also believe what others, and myself, have believed to be "good food" has been a misnomer.  When I was very young, I thought eating a whole bowl of artificial whipped cream was "eating good", at least until my mother gave me the opportunity to sit down and have the whole bowl to myself.  Suffice to say, my concept of "all the whipped cream I could eat" was no longer on my list of "good foods to eat".  Personal food culture, which can involve alot of different factors, including our emmotions, usually dictates what our eating habits and good food concepts are going to be.  I posted a good 'common sense' article link today that I think gives a down-to-earth assesment of common sense eating.

http://www.positivelypositive.com/2011/10/19/the-basics-of-eating-well/

Bon Apetit!




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Why All the Gadgets?

9/10/2010

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While in San Antonio moving my parents, I happened to read over an article in the San Antonio Express-News (a real newspaper!) that got me to thinking.  The article focused on the notion that there are just some tools that are absolutely necessary to produce food.  And, there is definately no argument against that fact.  However, as with many passionate pursuits, practioners often indulge in the "latest and greatest", aspiring to reach perfection.  The article went on to canvas many individuals in the culinary arts, inquiring as to what was the one tool that they could not work without to get the desired results in their production of culinary delights.

As I read over the listed responses, I felt I needed to encourage those of you who are new to the field and those that have set their sights on culinary fame.  Watching my husband, Chef Roland Parny, work in so many different environments, many times in kitchens he had never visited previously, I am always amazed at his sense of ingenuity and adapability.  He can take the most primitive and challenging situation and "throw together" a delicious presentation of "whatever is on hand", working with whatever is available. 

I'm sure there are many people that believe they have to have certain culinary tools (great to work with) and particular ingredients BEFORE they ever try their hand at producing something in the kitchen.  Of course, there are basic tools, such as a knife, that are standard to any culinary project.  But, even without a knife, when one appreciates the charachteristics that each food item contributes to the nutritional needs and tasting experience, great food experiences can be enjoyed in even the most primitive environment!

One of the programs that Chef Roland offers is a culinary class that can be presented in your own home with you and a gathering of your friends.  It's a wonderful time to spend making memories as you and others work together to produce and enjoy your very own dining experience.  Whether you have the most sophisticated cookware or grandmother's hand-me-downs, a great culinary experience can be yours!  Feel free to contact us with any questions you have or let us know if you would like to book a class today.

Bon Apetit!

http://www.cooking.com/products/shprodli.asp?DeptNo=4000&ClassNo=0423

http://www.ochef.com/390.htm


http://www.lehmans.com/store/Kitchen___Helpers_and_Accessories___Utensils_and_Tools___Professional_Cooking_Twine___1070500?Args=
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Foodie

8/15/2010

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With such a high interest in all things food nowadays, I thought I would go ahead and bring out the term foodie, which neither Roland or I can attest to being.  Nothing against Foodies, we just don't perceive ourselves to be one.  It is getting to be a word you hear often in the media.  I think of a Foodie to be someone who is simply devoted to all things food, a person who is on a personal quest to know everything about the food world.  Cool.  Everyone has their own interests.  Here is the posting that is current as of today that Wikipedia has regarding, Foodie.

Bon Apetit!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foodie

Oh, my gosh!  You have to read this one, it's just too much fun:


http://www.mynorthwest.com/?nid=408&sid=146250
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    Elaine Parny

    When Roland and I met, I was one of those people who opened the box or can and warmed up the family meal.  After our marriage in 2005, I truely began to appreciate what food is really about, not only that it can taste very good, and be nutritious, but that it can be a celebration of who you are and the people that you share it with.

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