Chef Dave shows you how to lock in the juices by searing meat.
Chef Dave Tips… Asian fruits
Do you know what an Asian Sugar Apple, Asian Melon, or Leche Nut is? Chef Dave shows you Asian fruits and how to prepare them.
Taco Bell’s XXL Burrito is XXL Bad News
I just saw a commercial on TV for a new menu item at Taco Bell. It's called the XXL Grilled Stuffed Burrito.
Granville Island Vancouver Canada I say po-tay-to, you say po-tah-to
Chef Dave takes a tour of Granville Island, BC Canada. Learn all about potatoes and how to store and prepare them.
Bill Eats Smart Month 4, Part 2
Bill decides he has had enough of the baggy pants that came with the 20# weight loss. They don't make him feel good and people are telling him to get new pants. Off we go to The Bay to buy new pants. Bill isn't sure what size he wears so he picks up the size he has always worn.
Chef Dave Tips… How to make a roux and turn it into a pan gravy
Learn the difference between a roux and a slurry and how to turn those pan dripping into gravy. Chef Dave shows you how to make the perfect roux and turn it into pan gravy.
More Nut Butter Ideas
I love homemade nut butters. Check out October 2011 Simply Smart Food Newsletter on all you need to know to make your very own nut butters.
Below are more Ideas on nut butters not founf in the monthly newsletter.
These Nuts work great when making you homemade nut butter.
Almond
Pistachio
Cashew
Walnuts
Peanuts
Macadamia
Sunflower (I know it’s a seed, but it’s so good)
Nut Butter Flavoring Ideas: Add your desired amount
Maple (I use extract or sugar free)
Use a measuring cup as your serving utensil.
Not sure how much food you're putting on your plate? This is a great tip from a patient: instead of using a serving spoon to portion out your food, use the appropriate size measuring cup. There’s no guesswork involved and you’ll know you are on track with your portion sizes.
Chef Dave Tips… How to deglaze a pan
Save the flavor from the bottom of your pan and deglaze. Chef Dave shows you how to deglaze a pan to get all the brown bits from the bottom of your pan or pot.
The Canadians are catching up and this time it’s not good.
Obesity rates in Canada are less than in the US, but like the US the rates continue to climb. Here is another example of how weight gain affects us all.
