Going to culinary school was one of the best things I’ve ever done, and I went at the perfect time in my life!  For anyone who has ever thought about going I will offer this; culinary school doesn’t really teach you how to be a good cook, culinary school teaches you how to be a […]

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  • March 27, 2017 - 7:22 am

    Learning to Cook » Chefs Last Diet - […] The discipline and order I lack in most if my life I bring to the kitchen. I am dedicated to mise en place, I clean as I go and I plan and execute with almost military precision. Best of all, I continue to […]ReplyCancel

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  • October 29, 2013 - 12:24 pm

    Melissa - Yum! Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try.ReplyCancel

    • October 29, 2013 - 12:50 pm

      nrlowell@comcast.net - Please let me know how it turns out!ReplyCancel

  • October 29, 2013 - 8:50 pm

    Adelien - I just stopped by because of the interesting bright colours. I guess it tastes great. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

    • October 30, 2013 - 7:41 am

      nrlowell@comcast.net - It is very tasty and very easy to make!ReplyCancel

  • November 1, 2013 - 3:25 pm

    Ash-foodfashionparty - Looks so colorful and healthy.ReplyCancel

  • November 4, 2013 - 8:07 am

    Seasons Eatings » Chefs Last Diet - […] find some recipes here that will warm your heart and stomach.  Here are some of my favorites: Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash Bisque, Carrot Sage Soup, Roasted Squash, Kale and Shiitakes, Apple Pie, and […]ReplyCancel

  • November 20, 2013 - 6:01 am

    Roasted Squash, Kale and Shiitakes |Eating Seasonally - […] this recipe, one of my favorites, will warm your heart and stomach.  Some other favorites, like Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Mushroom Stroganoff can be found on my […]ReplyCancel

  • January 16, 2017 - 6:35 am

    Meatless Monday Recipe Two-fer » Chefs Last Diet - […] I have loved them even when no one cared about them. I’ve posted recipes for them before; pan roasted, in risotto, and the magical Brussles sprouts my friend Bonnie made. I recommend any of those, and […]ReplyCancel

November is nearly here, and that means pies for Thanksgiving.  I’m not sure what your family eats, but for us it’s apple pie, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie.  I like them all though apple pie may be my favorite.  Apple pies have been around for centuries, and they’re not as American as we’ve been led […]

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  Halloween is when I buy candy and hide it until it’s time to hand it out to children I have never seen before.  I don’t know that there is a good alternative for what passes as treats for Halloween.  Kids want candy, and they’re not interested in ‘healthy’ snacks.  The kids that trick or […]

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