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Christmas is around the corner

Thanksgiving is now behind us and Christmas lurks around the corner. It is not yet December as I write this column and already I have heard an aural onslaught of Christmas carols it seems as though every year the holiday season is extended longer and longer. I swear I heard Christmas songs the day after… Read more »

figs on a towel

Celebrating fall produce

Autumn, to most, signals the end of summer and the shortening of days, and, therefore, winter cannot be far behind. As a chef, I enjoy this time of year for several reasons. First and foremost, it is actually comfortable to be in a kitchen and cook. The cooler weather makes it enjoyable to eat again;… Read more »

Scallops

After Labor Day

As the summer season begins to wind down, contrary to popular belief Cape May does not shut down the day after Labor Day. Restaurant staffs around town can relax a little after surviving another season. So what is a better way for chefs and foodies alike to blow off a little steam than a celebration… Read more »

New flavors, techniques, and ingredients

I have returned to teaching recently and seeing students grasp and apply culinary techniques has made me contemplate my own culinary journey. From early experiments I think it took Mom and Dad 10 years to find all the last remnants of the egg I tried to hard boil in the microwave. (Note: It doesn’t work… Read more »