I went to the clinic today and the triage nurse sent me to the ER for X-rays, and it turns out that I broke my left clavicle at the joint. It will heal on its own in 4-6 weeks, while it’s in a sling. And thankfully I can get basic treatment for free thanks to […]
An open letter to Pat L.
November 2, 2011 by 4 Comments
Dear Pat L. (who works at a Peet’s in the East Bay), You serve me my coffee somewhat regularly, your beard and tattoos make you easily recognizable and I often see you riding your bike around town, without a helmet. Look, I’m not a preacher, I’m an atheist, but I feel compelled to share a […]
I’m A Judge At This Year’s Eat Real Festival!
September 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I was thrilled to announce that I was asked to be judge at this year’s Eat Real Fest’s DIY Charcuterie Contest, I am also saddened to annouce the DIY Charcuterie Contest was canceled due to liability issues over the remote chance of food poisoning. However…. I’ve now been moved to the panel for the DIY […]
I Think That It’s A Good Day
September 11, 2011 by 1 Comment
I think that it’s a good day to call family and catch up I think that it’s a good day to go to the beach I think that it’s a good day for a barbecue with friends I think that it’s a good day to help those less fortunate than you I think that it’s […]
Cheddar Brownie With Whipped Cream & Strawberries
July 24, 2011 by 4 Comments
Yep, you read that correctly, “Cheddar Brownie.” And I’m here to tell you that it’s a brownie revelation. Update: August 1st. I won! Vote for Chaz!. (deadline Friday July 29th). Some back-story, I was asked by the folks at Cabot Creamery to be one of five people to take part in their Summer Dessert Challenge. […]
Dawn Wells (yes, of Gilligan’s Island) taught me something I didn’t learn in culinary school
July 6, 2011 by 5 Comments
I will never ever peel a potato again! Seriously watch this video, it will rock your culinary skills. Tweet
Desire, Determination, & Education
April 7, 2011 by 10 Comments
This was me: Nine months before attending the Chef’s Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute. This was when I decided to start losing weight, I made good progress by the time I started at NGI (Disclosure the above photo was before I even knew I’d be going to culinary school, much less NGI!) This […]
The most perfect pizza ever.
March 14, 2011 by 2 Comments
Today I was astounded, in awe, and absolutely in love. For today, I ate the most perfect pizza of my life. After having lived in Los Angeles for 15 years, I learned the hard way that really good pizza is near impossible to get outside of NYC & New Jersey (and the NY Style pizza […]
1 month in…
February 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
So, I’ve been the Chef at the school for a month now. It’s kinda crazy. I fully grasp how lucky I am to be a cook pretty much straight out of culinary school who not only has his own kitchen, but I get to create my own menus every week. I spend a good part […]
