Let's hear it for the Kids - An Iron Chef Weekend

Let's hear it for the Kids - An Iron Chef Weekend

Saturday and Sunday was the Robert Bland Culinary Salon where High School and College Students, as well as professionals competed in both hot and cold food categories

New Friends

New Friends

Then, there’s one of the greatest guys I’ve ever met, Chef Jeff Roberto (Sushi Jeff) of Sushi on a Roll. He was one of the most gracious and entertaining hosts we’ve had the pleasure to work with. Sushi on a Roll (SOAR) is a really cool sushi only catering company.

It's a Mom Thang

It's a Mom Thang

I believe there must be some unknown force that I can only classify as "mom power." It's an instinct. It's a Mom thang!!

You Say Crouton, I Say Toast

You Say Crouton, I Say Toast

Today, I had an unexpected culinary surprise, all because of a very well prepared piece of toast.

Graham Crackers

Graham Crackers

I'd been patrolling the local grocery store for something other than goldfish and apples or ice cream and oreos and stumbled across a childhood favorite:  Graham Crackers and Vanilla Frosting.

What a Crock!

What a Crock!

That's right.  The old crock pot is back!  The only difference being that the kitchen tool producers slapped a shiny new surface on it and renamed it the Slow Cooker.  A new name, what ever for? 

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In this episode of into the Soup, we travel to the eclectic town of Pagosa Springs, Colorado or as we like to call it "No Hassle Colorado." We visit the 5-star Keyah Grande resort where we shoot skeet and cook stuffed tilapia with their world-renowned Chef Ross Fraser. Then we tube the San Juan River and saddle our horses for a ride the locally famous Pagosa Brewing Company and try their signature salmon and chips and bison burger. It is a contrast of elegance and down-to-earth fun. Join us.

In this episode of into the Soup, we tour Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Borneo. We visit the Gaya Street Market, hit the KK Adventure park for some kid friendly fun, and then explore Malay street food at the Dragon Food Center hawker stand.

We are joined by our friend Bev who, along with her partner Ron, own Borneo Dream. Check out their web site especially if you are into Scuba Diving (coming soon). We also meet Jimmy Wong who runs the City Park Lodge for backpackers. Finally we meet loads of interesting folks at the hawker center. Enjoy.

In this episode of into the Soup, we visit the Sabah Tea Plantation in Borneo. Join us as we travel to the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu, take a Fish Massage, trek through the rainforest (and run across some interesting creatures), learn how tea is processed and then cook with tea leaves. It was a great experience that we would like to share with you.

Our first episode of into the Soup took place around halloween. We went looking for a pumpkin at MacDonald's Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was a an experience unique to the Valley of the Sun. Afterward, we met up with Chef Alan Zeman of Southwest Originals who showed us how the make his special Pumpkin Chocolate Cheese Cake. This is not the traditional pumpkin pie, but it is about the best thing you have ever put in your mouth.

 

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