Snack Attack
As the school year marches on, and the luster of packing snacks and lunches for my boys starts to feel like a chore, I try to rally myself to dig a little deeper and find interesting options. I try to avoid the pre-packaged snack packs because they are more expensive and usually aren’t that great.…
Read MoreAll The News That’s Fit To Eat
It might seem like old hat that I’m getting interviewed by the local press, but, I’ll tell you, I am surprised and totally excited every time it happens. There is always this “aw, gee, shucks, really? you want to speak with little old me?” It never gets old! The Monmouth Ocean Small Business Development Center…
Read MoreNeed Some School Lunch Solutions – Problem SOLVED!
Ah, back to school time! The air will be getting crisp and the leaves will crunch beneath our feet. School clothes neatly laid out the night before but, wait, what am I going to pack for my kids’ lunch every day? Read on for some expert solutions to please any palate. Sending your children in…
Read MoreGenius Way to Elevate Mozzarella and Tomato
The genius of this recipe is the simplicity, you’ll wonder why you never thought of it! This recipe grabs elements of classic Summer tomato recipes, upends tradition and blends them together. The final dish is a delicious, craveable hybrid. There’s a special spark of flavor in this seemingly ordinary salad. Time to bust out this…
Read MoreRelish On Film, Girls On Film
Imagine my surprise when I opened my inbox two weeks ago and saw an email request from an Asbury Park Press reporter. “Did I have time to discuss my business with her?” she asked. Yes! I sure did! The very next day, I spoke with the reporter Sarah at length about my passions; cooking and excellent service. My path to…
Read MoreMy 4th of July Secret
Well we all know that I love to cook. All of the time – with no hesitation. Even when my family tries to take it easy on me for a family gathering and says “let’s just do pizza”, I can’t do that. I feel guilty getting pizza when really it’s just as easy for me…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Starting a Catering Business
I’m dishing advice to would be caterers in an article on NCR Silver.com. Caring for your clients needs is paramount! Read the complete story here.
Read MoreGrilling Technique – You’ve Got the Touch
This week I thought that I would give you a piece of advice that I learned from my time in Italy that I still use today. In 1997 I had the opportunity to work in a rustic and elegant taverna kitchen in Perugia, Italy. It was an international cast of workers and an experience that…
Read MoreRumson Kitchen Tour Recap
Relish Your Chef is just coming off of a successful run at the Rumson Education Foundation’s Kitchen Tour, which is an event that benefits the local Rumson Public Schools. Eight homes in all were on the tour and yours truly was featured in a very unique and special home of the McCarren Family. Every detail…
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