In the culinary world, “space” can refer to quite a few different things. It could mean “negative” space, which is a garnishing term for the clean space around the edge of a plate w...

My favorite part of “The Sopranos” was when they would all sit down to dinner. The lavish spreads of homemade pastas and Italian meats always made me a little jealous of Tony as it seemed ...

The kitchen is a magical place. My absolute favorite thing about the kitchen, however, is cheap travel. I have always wanted to go on a Caribbean cruise and experience firsthand the beauty and r...

  I have always been fascinated by Asian culture; I find everything from Kung Fu to feng shui interesting. I know there are vast differences between the people from say, Burma, and the people from China, but...

LAST WEEK TO ENTER $500 Container Store Giveaway!!  Details below post...       If I could pick any place in the world to spend my days, Spain would probably be at the top of...

This month, we are traveling around the world. We start with a trip to the Mediterranean as this week we look at all things Greek. Greece’s culinary traditions have been refined throughout their cul...

When I looked at this week’s topic, I immediately thought of bread. Bread is not only one of the oldest foods on the planet; it’s also the food that comes in the most varieties and shapes. Sure, most of ...

If there is one food whose texture can vary greatly, it’s soup. When it comes to texture options soup is the hands down winner. Think of all the different soups you love; the warm, silky smooth cream of tomato...

When it comes to the kitchen, contrast can take on many different meanings. It could mean your decorative style, differences in diet, or even contrasting opinions over what tastes good. For me, contrast in ...

For those that don’t know me, I tend to be a creature of habit, and no place is it more evident then my weekly shopping list. I have it memorized so well I can swing through my local grocery store sans list an...

This week at DE, we’re talking about all things natural. When it comes to the kitchen, the word natural can carry many connotations. Since all food is primarily "natural," or at least made from natur...

If you’ve never taken a food safety and sanitation course, you may not realize potential hazards lurking in an unclean kitchen. The primary hazard, which is also the most easily avoided, is food born...