Creativity

What I'm making are called chicken pops. I'm preparing these little delights for a luncheon tomorrow, hosted by Ozzie Smith. This will be held for family and friends before opening day at Busch Stadium.

I am Chef Swag

My journey so for in the culinary field has been interesting. I met a lot of good people and learned a lot from those people. This best thing that happened to me since I've been sober was becoming a Chef. My life has made a drastic change for the better. Life is good, and being Chef Swag is even better...

Fajitas anyone???

I thought I would make something different for myself. I had the taste for fajitas. Chicken, shrimp, and beef was on the menu. Now I need to sell this...

ACF event at Budweiser Brewery

On this evenings event I volunteered to work for an organization called the American Culinary Federation. It was a very good experience. I enjoyed mingling with Chefs from all over. It was a good chance to ask questions and get feedback. The best part was tasting all the different types of food prepared. One dish I enjoyed was the shrimp and grits. The grits were creamy as the shrimp was spicy. Very good food to enjoy and get full off of.

Lunch at Busch Stadium

On the day of orientation for a position for the Luxury Suite Chef I was delighted to be able to try some of the different dishes that were prepared by the kitchen staff. A lot of people's plates were barely filled. All they could say was I don't like that or why they couldn't make regular food. I simply told those people, to enjoy food you have to have an open mind and a tasteful pallet. This was regular food for me. I told those same people if you think this is regular food then you would starve, cause the food we prepare in LS is exotic and they love it....

My Late Night Snack

Pear Cobbler is what I pulled out the fridge tonite. I couldn't sleep, woke up and had the munchies for something sweet. I felt like heating it up and adding a scoop of ice cream. This my friends is considered a late night snack. "Oh what a relief it is."

Late Nite Snack

Sometimes you have those nights when you just can't sleep. What do you you? Well I like to eat a ill something as I flick through the channels on my remote. Depending on what mood I'm in is what I'll make myself to eat. I mostly go healthy and eat fruit. If I'm feeling another type of way I'll eat what was for dinner. On those nights were I'm wanting something a bit different I'll make a Dagwood sandwich. What's your favorite late night snack?

Eating Rock Shrimp

I had the pleasure of trying Rock Shrimp for the first time. I bought them at a seafood store thinking they were like regular shrimp. These ocean gems are in fact miniature lobsters. I thought I could peel and devein them from the back like shrimp, but actually it's best to open them from the belly, clean them and broil them. The taste of these guys are wonderful...

Baking Cakes

Birthday cakes have really evolved over the pass 15 yrs. There are a lot of different designs, and shapes that are being created. Even the taste of cake has evolved with this new trend. A Chef friend of mine has really been exploring these different shapes and tastes. It does help if you like to bake. Personally I just wanna be able to kno how to bake and create nice pastries. Hats off to all the pastry chefs who create great cakes.

I love food

I'm the type of person that loves a good cooked meal. It can be breakfast, lunch, or dinner as long as its a good combination. The best part of any meal is the actual food staring at you and you staring back before you attack... That first bite until your last bite should give a feeling of satisfaction...

Dining at home

This past weekend I prepared a rather thick pork chop. Usually this thick cut porkchop can be easily dried out, however I made a brine(consisting of salt/water). I let my chops sit in this seasoned brine for 2 days. I must say that the pork chops turned out perfect for the dinner I prepared Sunday. By sitting in the brine it retained a lot of moisture.

Lunchtime #2

Today I figured that while I study I would make myself a nice light sandwich. My sandwich today for lunch consists of spicy chicken breast with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickle. After eating this I was still able to study w/o being tired. One thing for sure I'm the one who controls what and how much to eat. I'm just glad to be bless with the gift of cooking. Now back to my books.

Bacon Bacon Bacon

I love eating bacon. I can eat bacon anytime of the day, on everything. Every morning I always eat at least 6 pieces of thick cut bacon. That is usually my breakfast; oh and I have a glass of O.J. Bacon Bacon Bacon, I LOVE BACON.

Breakfast

This morning I felt like making a good breakfast that would actually keep me fueled for the rest of the day. Breakfast really is an important part of the day. When you kno that you'll be on the run a lot, it's important to give yourself the proper fuel for the day....

My Mommas Cooking

This past weekend my mother let loose in the kitchen preparing her most famous dish in my eyes, Sourcream Noodle Bake. Other sides were: Greek Salad, Pork Steaks, and Dinner Rolls. I owe all credit to Minister Sonja B. McClendon for my interest in Culinary Arts. Now everyone that tastes her cooking, then mine, see where I've gotten my skills from. Food that's cooked from the soul. Love you Momma!!!!