After School Programs

Include some history in your Holiday Feasts with Sally Lunn Bread and Rolls

History in Holiday Feasts – Sally Lunn Bread/Rolls

BakingOldWorldWhen I was a boy, the first vacation I could ever afford was to Williamsburg, Virginia. I loved strolling through the colonial town where people dressed in proper dress for that period of time. They spoke old English to you and tried to get you to get involved with all kinds of crafts. Continue reading “Include some history in your Holiday Feasts with Sally Lunn Bread and Rolls”

Freezer Burn – What it is and how to avoid it

Freezer Burn!

Freezer-burn-meats

[h3]What is it?[/h3]

Freezer burn is dehydration (drying out) on the surface of frozen food due to air exposure. The telltale signs are whitish splotches—ice crystals—on the food itself. Meat or fish might look discolored or dry in spots.

The most common reason for “freezer burn” is that someone stayed in the freezer too long Continue reading “Freezer Burn – What it is and how to avoid it”

Juice

Juice: Fresh versus Processed? There is lots of science in juice manufacturing.

Fresh versus processed juice

After working with thousands of families, one of the big questions I am asked is about juice. Fresh or processed?  How does processed juice stack up to fresh?

The basic chef’s take on juices are that if they tastes good then use them. Continue reading “Juice: Fresh versus Processed? There is lots of science in juice manufacturing.”

Chefs In Schools Initiative

Chefs-in-schools is an initiative of Chefsville, a non-profit corporation in North Texas, serving the DFW metroplex. Since 2009, we have worked with over 250,000 students in several school districts.

Chefsville hails Michelle Obama’s “Chefs Move to School Initiative”

On May 13, 2010 Assistant White House Chef and Food Initiative Coordinator, Sam Kass announced “Chefs Move to Schools” Program.  Continue reading “Chefs In Schools Initiative”