Flavor First

May 2023
Growing up in Minnesota, my exposure to seafood and fish was very limited.

April 2023
Every time I post photos of my French Onion Soup on social media, I’m barraged with comments about how delicious it looks.

March 2023
Have you ever tried Costco’s Cranberry Walnut bread? To my dismay, I recently learned this crowd-pleaser is only a seasonal thing.

February 2023
The longest life spans in the world are found on the Japanese island of Okinawa. It appears they've found a few keys to longevity, and soybeans are an elemental part of their diet. Coincidence? Hardly.

January 2023
If you like chiles, you will love this margarita! The recipe is very flexible. If you prefer lemon juice, use that instead of lime juice.

December 2022
As a chef, there’s nothing more nostalgic about holidays than the food (and drink) associated with them. Sometimes our choices relate to our ancestry, culture, and religion regarding which foods are indigenous or popular.

November 2022
Many of us are busy planning our Thanksgiving recipes and menus. Some of us use the same tried and true recipes each year, so we are ready to start shopping, at least for the non-perishable ingredients we will use.

October 2022
When I attended a sixteen-month culinary school, 25% of my training was in pastry. I had always enjoyed baking, but growing up in the Midwest, I was exposed to basic mainstream ingredients.

September 2022
While most of my recipes are now in electronic form, I still have my trusty wooden recipe box, comprised mostly of old familiar recipes from family and friends. And now that September’s upon us, comfort food and hot hearty meals come to mind.