Ever had the chance to try Caribbean food? What about Jerk seasoning and or marinades? To the novice food explorers of the world, jerk seasoning is one of the best and most flavorful ingredients you will ever use to season food. A proper jerk (get your mind out of the gutter, that was not an […]
The argument of who makes the best carne asada is similar to the argument of who makes the best pork carnitas. These two Mexican dishes very drastically from region to region and restaurant to restaurant. Duplicate the factors by your own unique palate and the conversation becomes even more challenging. Who makes the best carne asada […]
There aren’t very many movies about the restaurant industry that receive warm regards by movie critics. Most movies that take place in or around the kitchen tend to be discarded like 2 day old restaurant leftovers. I was pleasantly surprised when Jon Favro’s “Chef” received high acclaim by movie critics. The movie has a star […]
It’s Memorial Day weekend here is the US and that can only mean one thing. Grilling season has officially begun. I went to two different grocery stores yesterday and could not help notice both grocery stores had people feverishly purchasing steaks, tri-tip, ribs and chicken for grilling. This weekend is people all across the US […]
Marinades are have to purposes. They add flavor to typically boring cuts of meat and they help tenderize meat by breaking down the fibers and connective tissue. I recently discovered however, that baking soda helps tenderize meat even further. It’s a really incredible way of naturally achieving a tenderizing effect without having to resort to […]
