Journey to Better
Me in the Kitchen | Know what is in you food. By eating more whole foods and less processed crap
Not long ago I posted the top items I wanted to obtain this year. I recently acquired two of the items from my list, sorta. A french rolling pin and a large cooking pot. If you remember I really wanted a cast iron enameled pot. These pots are not cheap to come by. However, not… Continue reading Kitchen Essentials – Thinking Outside the Box
I have a small kitchen, so I need to make great use of the space I have. I don't own a lot of appliances and I kinda prefer it that way. I'm of the mind-set that less is more. However, I also, believe in using the right tool for the right job. Below are a… Continue reading 2014 Kitchen Shopping Guide
As we embark on a new year, I wanted to look at the most popular post of the previous year. These are the post that you made most popular. So, here are your top picks. #5. Tomato Soup with Cheese Tortellini: I can see why this one made the top 5. Only 3 ingredients… Continue reading Top picks of 2013
I have a confession. I don’t own or use a microwave. That’s right, I don’t even use the microwave oven at work. I gave up my microwave a few years ago when I was moving across the country and didn’t want to travel with so much stuff. During that time, I had become accustomed to… Continue reading This is my Confession
Today is my birthday day (Chef Ria), spring has arrived and I was in the mood for something sweet and fresh. Something light not loaded with sugar and butter. I finally decided to give one of those watermelon cakes floating around on the internet a try. It was much easier than I expected. It took… Continue reading Happy Birthday to me
Chef's Knife In the kitchen, your chef's knife is your most important tool. You need to invest in one good quality knife. You do not need an expensive knife, but as the old adage goes, you get what you pay for. Have you ever been cutting something and the handle break off in your hand?… Continue reading Kitchen Essentials – Chef’s Knife
I don't know about your house hold, but at some point during the week I end up with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. This is an easy recipe that can be changed to fit what you have on hand. This is just what I had on hand this… Continue reading Left Over Stir Fry
I love to cook. Cooking was something I did as a kid, part of my contribution for the family. While, I have been professionally trained by some of the best Chefs in the country. I believe that cooking can be enjoyed by all. Creating new meals or making something I have not cooked before is… Continue reading First Post!