America's Grain Guy
I am a believer in seasonal cleaning. We go through changes in our bodes, homes, and gardens. Spring cleaning has been an item for centeries. Years ago in the spring, carpets were dragged out of the house after long cold winter months to …
I recently had the opportunity of hosting one of my Culinary Coaching Events at my home and two of the guest were Jay and Karen Osmond. I was delighted to get to know them. I grew up with the Osmond’s music and have met Alan …
Beverages stations can be a wonderful addition to any home. It can be a become a tool to gather and entertain others. It can be something to bring comfort on cold winter days and hot summer months. It can be healthy and delicious. It can …
When I grew up we were really poor. Not welfare poor but my parents struggled and we lived out of town. Not close to a store and stores were all closed on Sunday’s. Times have changed. My mom made homemade bread every week. …
I love Salsa. I am from Arizona and love salsa’s. Many of my friends are from Mexico or South America and over the years they have taught me many things about how different salsas can be and how creative one can be in …
Some foods bring back so many memories. When I was growing up we ate things like canned spinach, liver and onions, and sauerkraut. And we all loved it. It was part of life. So many of the food we used to eat are making …
I love sourdough bread. Actually I love bread. All bread, but I have found that when it comes to breads my body loves sourdough and I don’t get the side effects that most breads give me. Things like inflammation, rashes, congestion, and fatigue. I …
What do I mean when I say fix your food. Often times we taste our food and it can be off. Not enough flavor, too sweet, too spicy, too rich, or no flavor at all. My number one rule of cooking is to always …
I love beverages. I think just as important as the food is, you need a beverage to go with the meal. Think about it. Social drinking has been part of our culture for a long time. From coca cola to lemonade we enjoy a beverage …
Health and Wellness can mean many things. For me it means our spirits are in line with our bodies. That means that we are in harmony and we have learned to listen to what our bodies need and want to stay healthy. So often we …
I love a great onion ring. But all to often they are greasy and flavorless. I am talking about the batter. And most often the batter is made with poor quality flour. Onion rings are the perfect companion food to a great burger. They are …
We are living in changing times. I have been in the Food and Beverage arena for most of my life and I have enjoyed watching how it changes and flows. Like a river, some times it ebbs along and other times it’s dangerous and hard …
Creamed Butternut Squash Soup Years ago when my children were younger and at home we went through some pretty rough times. I remember feeling more depressed and discouraged about life that it was hard to even move. One day I decided that I had …
Winter time is the perfect time for Biscotti. I love Biscotti. It is one of the best cookies ever. I have to say that nothing compares to a nice chocolate dipped Biscotti with a cup of hot chocolate or Crio Brew. Years ago in Arizona …
I think that bread and Mother’s Day goes hand in hand. When I think of smell or eat fresh baked bread I think of mothers. My mother made a huge impact on my life with her bread making. Growing up until my parents divorced we always had fresh …
There is nothing like a well made dinner roll. A good dinner roll can be the star of any dinner meal. A really good dinner roll is remembered for years. My fondest memory of a good, no a wonderful dinner roll, goes clear back to …
Easter and Potato Salad goes hand in hand. When I was growing up we always had an easter picnic with potato salad and fried chicken. Nothing compares to a good potato salad warm or cold I love them all. Over the years, I have …
Any time I am sick I love eating Pho. Pho, pronounced “fuh”, is such a comfort food. I really love how it warms the body and soul. I love the warm and rich broth and the fresh flavors of the basils and herbs that are …
Chicken and beef stock are the current rage in health and wellness. For me it’s the rage in my kitchen not only for health and wellness, but for the taste. Fresh made chicken stock is packed with flavor and goodness. It is so easy to …
I enjoy turkey, but I absolutely love cranberry sauce. I cook a turkey just to have the sauce. I eat cranberry sauce with just enough turkey to make it work. Cranberries are wonderful. I even loved the horrible canned stuff growing up. Cranberries are one of my …