Check out Part 1 to catch up on my experience winning $6,000 worth of prizes (in the form of two Vespa scooter) on the game show “Let’s Make A Deal” Onwards As I sat in the audience I had the BIGGEST smile of my life. It had been 5 minutes into the show’s taping and I […]
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On a sunny day in Hermosa Beach, I eagerly awaited the plate of chips, steak and melted cheese coming my way. I was out with a group of friends having just played beach volleyball for an hour and I was starving for some good ol’fashioned nachos from the restaurant we stumbled upon (that I will […]
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Last week we looked back on that time I was interviewed on Huffington Post. but today I want to go revisit another special moment back in the day. (Right now at LIFT Enrichment HQ, January is our SECOND busiest month of the year (the first is September because our Winter after-school classes are starting We’re […]
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Orange chicken is one of those classic Chinese-American dishes that makes you wonder, how did it get to America? What happened to it along the way that turned it from a citrus-flavored chicken stir-fry to the crispy, sweet and flavorful dish we CRAVE whenever we step into a Chinese restaurant? How It Started – Orange Peel […]
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As a chef, school lunch programs are a hot-button topic as policies move our nutrition standards forward, but with some troubles. This post is a lookback on some interesting points from my conversation with Huffington Post Live. I was part of a panel in 2014 to provide different viewpoints on school lunch programs. Each panelist […]
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Looking for a delicious and healthy version of pasta carbonara? Check out our vegetarian version with peas and spinach. Chef Confession: Cooking can be a little tiring, especially dinner. After a long day at work, it would ultimately be more practical to order food, but when I feel like whipping up a dish that’s comforting and healthy, […]
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Chef Confession: I don’t like to cook EVERY single evening for dinner. I’m tired after the work day and want something simple I can reheat that’s nutritious, filling and homemade. Shepherd’s Pie with a side of sauteed zucchini gets the job done and it feeds for days! I’m a big fan of casserole dishes that have […]
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Happy Monday! We’ve got a tasty recipe for your weeknight dinner when you want something QUICK and EASY. This taco recipe was a fun lesson this past Fall and we got to explore the foods of Bobby Flay. I personally love his shows including Bobby Flay Throwdown and Next Food Network Star. => Here’s a video tutorial […]
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This pasta doesn’t get much attention: ORZO In Italian it means “Barley” because it looks like a barley seed, but it’s actually pasta. It’s traditionally used in soups or as a substitute for rice. This recipe is originally from Gordon Ramsay, who is probably one of the most famous chefs in the world. […]
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I’m going to tell you a secret It’s the HARDEST part about preparing curriculum to teach healthy cooking classes to kids. It’s not the appetizer… Or entrees.. Or veggie sides…. It’s not a breakfast, lunch or dinner. The most challenging recipes to write up are DESSERTS Dessert, in my opinion, is the icing on the […]
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