Chef Greg Skibinski’s Category B Entry

Chef Greg Skibinski’s Category B Entry

The following is Chef Greg Skibinski’s Category B Entry in the 2008 International Culinary Olympics in Erfurt Germany. Photos after the jump. West Side Three Course Meal Smoke Roasted Squab Breast with Cucumber Black Peppercorn Creamy Herb Sauce=-=- Poached Lobster Tail with Corn Custard and…

Chef Alan Neace’s Category A Entry

Chef Alan Neace’s Category A Entry

The following is Chef Alan Neace’s Category A Entry in the 2008 International Culinary Olympics in Erfurt Germany. Photos after the jump. Turkey Platter for Eight Nadine Roasted Turkey Breast Tewis Style Corned Turkey Thigh Applewood Smoked and Stuffed Burlington Wing Kinsella Neck Sausage with…

HAPPY MOUTH — October, 2008

HAPPY MOUTH — October, 2008

At the end of October, it was my month again to pick for the monthly outing of the Happy Mouth Supper Club. I selected the Iron Horse Inn, which has newly reopened in Glendale after being closed for a while. Chef Stefan Marcus is at…

11/19/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

11/19/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

Chef Matthew Winterrowd Wines hosted by Mary Horn, Winetrends Welcome Bacon and Eggs Surprise Covides Gran Gesta Brut Rose First Course Seafood Chowder, Dumpling, and Toasted Garlic Brandal Albarino 2006 Second Course Lemon Lobster, Israeli Couscous, and Savory Granola Trevor Jones Virgin Chardonnay 2006 Third…

HAPPY MOUTH — November, 2008

HAPPY MOUTH — November, 2008

On Friday, November 14, 2008, it was Ron’s turn to pick the destination for our monthly Happy Mouth Supper Club outing. Ron selected Otto’s Restaurant in Covington, Kentucky as our destination. A large group of us (including guest Johnny) enjoyed great wine, great food, and…

12/10/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

12/10/2008 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute

Chef Matthew Winterrowd Wines hosted by Laura Landoll, Vintage Amuse Gueule Kumomoto Oyster, fennel & pomegranate Codorniu Cava Pinot Noir Atlantic Salmon, beets, vanilla, horseradish & apple Morgan Chardonnay Metallico 2007 Sea Scallops, endive, orange, olive oil & honey Tedeschi Monte Tenda Vigneto Soave 2007…

The High Price of Cheap Eats – NYTimes.com

The High Price of Cheap Eats – NYTimes.com

The High Price of Cheap Eats By RONI CARYN RABIN Published: December 11, 2008 Dollar “value meals” at fast food restaurants may not be such a bargain when you look at the potential health costs. Many of these low-cost menu items are packed with fat,…