Historical Cookies, part one
November 1st is a bit early to start thinking of the holiday season, but I find I get so busy that the next two months just fly by. So I want to pull recipes and buy supplies now, so when … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Jennifer Sternfeld
I Love NY
Fall in Upstate NY is always my favorite time of year. Exceptionally busy, but fun! So far I have done several parties for end of summer or beginning of fall in the Adirondacks, a demo at the Schenectady Greenmarket, where … Continue reading →
The fresh corn of summer
Corn is one of the awesome things about summer. I could do without the heat and humidity. Picnics are nice, but I don’t limit them to summer. Corn and tomatoes are really only worthwhile in summer though. For corn, I … Continue reading →
Cooking with Fire
Labor Day in Upstate New York is a common cookout holiday. This year was quiet business-wise, with no end of summer parties for Dinner Vacations to cook. Fortunately, we were blessed with an invite to a friend’s camp on Crooked … Continue reading →
Miss Spinach
All of my clients have nicknames so I can refer to them without compromising their privacy. I also only put them in my cell phone and calendar by initials. I have cooked for famous people and normal ones both. I … Continue reading →
When life hands you…
I love being a chef. People ask food questions all the time. They volunteer recipes, and sometimes even gift food to me unannounced. Yesterday was one such day. I got a call “Hey, can you use a rib and short … Continue reading →
Mechanical Soft
Yesterday I had oral surgery. Planning for this led to me first discovering the phrase “mechanical soft” in regards to the types of foods to eat post surgery. I have cooked for folks with mouth issues, either due to diseases … Continue reading →
The Saratoga Chip Festival
Today we jaunted off to Saratoga, NY to the first annual Chip Festival at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Tagging along with me were my hubby Jon and our friend Mark. As food festivals go it was calm. The crowds … Continue reading →