Amy Scherber has over spent three decades honing her expertise in baking, bread, and running a food business. I have followed her for years. In fact, as we published here, she was a genuine muse for me. Back when I had a bit more time on my hands, I volunteered...
I met Kamal Mouzawak 13-years ago. It was October 2010. New York City. Kamal had traveled from his home in Beirut, Lebanon to attend Bill Clintons Global Initiative conference. Two chefs for whom I had great respect had mentioned his name to me (Brad Farmerie and...
Twelve years ago at the end of August, a storm moved up the east-coast seaboard from the West Indies, battering New York City. Hurricane Irene swept through the city on a weekend when I was registered for a workshop with baker Gregoire Michaud. While it flooded the...
We first found Linda Miller Nicholson through her site, Salty in Seattle. She inspired us with positivity, pasta and smile. Linda’s a wonderful woman, chef, and overall creative talent. She made a name for her brilliant exploration of pasta in everything from...
Rolling Stone magazine once labeled Kerry Simon “the Rock and Roll chef.” I had the chance to work next to him when we were both employed by separate kitchens at New York’s Drake Hotel, Kerry working under Jean-George Vongerichten(JGV). Later Ivana...
