When I moved up north, it was the implied understanding that Mother Nature could send all the Nor'Easters, Snowmageddons and all that fun wintery crap with the agreement that I was never to deal with earthquakes or hurricanes ever again. Tropical storms - meh - they happen - but when both an earthquake and a hurricane impact Philadelphia within a week, I want the number of the fool here who irritated Mother Nature so badly she's changing the scheme of the weather. So - let's jump to a few … [Read more...]
Is That Olive Oil Really Extra Virgin? Lawsuit Alleges Otherwise.
August 31, 2010 By 5 Comments
I am one that believes in credibility – and if you are a trusted brand and say that your olive oil is extra virgin, well then, I tend to believe you. Especially when we are paying top dollar, right? How upsetting it was to learn that consumers have been duped, as discussed in a lawsuit filed by various restaurateurs and prominent chefs against some leading olive oil brands. Allegedly, many well known brands including Bertolli, Fillipo Bario, Colavita and Pompeian have been selling … [Read more...]
“This Kitchen Represents Success”
May 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I will never – stress NEVER – have a bad thing to say about Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay or Carter Osterhouse ever after what I saw on Monday’s episode of “The Rachael Ray Show.” Long story short – there is this amazing teacher here in Philadelphia, Mrs. Stephenson, who teaches Culinary Arts at Frankford High in Northeast Philly known as Room 325. Well, if you know that area of Northeast Philly, they need a little help – especially the schools. Rachael Ray, her staff and a few … [Read more...]
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