First up is Jeffrey Elliot with his “Complete book of Knife Skills – The Essential Guide to Use, Techniques & Care”
Zwilling J. A. Henckels introduced his legendary German cutlery in 1731, and now his chefs have created a textbooklike guide on how to use the blades of the present. A kitchen-technique book of this depth and precision is a useful read for home cooks and aspiring culinary students alike. Authors Elliot and DeWan break each skill into small intricate steps, which allows the gourmands among us to follow along with ease and confidence. Once we have our mise en place, we’re invited to peruse the kitchen as we learn how to chop, dice, rondelle, and chiffonade our way through the pantry. The chef-authors clearly outline which tools and practices are necessary to fabricate poultry, fillet fish, shuck oysters, or butterfly chops. Chapters alternately discuss the proper way to cut for presentation and cooking accuracy while focusing on procedure and safety. This step-by-step manual of age-old culinary tradition will have readers who are looking to sharpen their kitchen skills preparing frenched lamb rack with tourné potatoes and fluted mushrooms in no time. –Brian Lesson; Booklist Review
Like to cook…you need this book, click her to order now!
In the second half I’ll be talking to Dr. Michael Fenster, a Doctor; Chef and more… who, among other things has a great web Blog – What’s Cookin’ With Doc – bringing you Great Food to eat as well as Great Food for thought. And the occasional Pommes Frites!
Doc Michael Fenster
Doc really is a Doc. He is a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist with over a decade’s worth of experience. He has participated in numerous clinical trials and spoken nationally on a variety of cardiovascular topics to audiences ranging from lay public to peer presentations at the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology meetings. He has also published numerous professional, peer reviewed articles and served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at North East Ohio University College of Medicine (NEOUCOM). Doc recently graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University’s Physician’s Executive MBA program. But before all that, there was food. Working professionally in kitchens prior to entering medical school, Doc maintained his passion for food and wine throughout his medical career. He is a certified wine professional, professional Chef (with culinary degree!) and helped manage the award winning Napa Alley in Roanoke, Virginia until its closing. He has presented live cooking demonstrations as well as starring in the local cable TV cooking show, “What’s Cookin’ with Doc”. His passion is for great tasting food using techniques and preparations that highlight fresh, vibrant flavors. The taste comes first (because that’s what lingers) but the highlight is how these great tasting meals can be great for you.
The Good Life Guy Wine of the Week:
A Heart Healthy BIG Red wine from Sonoma 🙂
2008 Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
The Alexander Valley signature profile is evident in this delicious cabernet: bold fruit aromas and flavors centered on red plum and boysenberry, and a rich and mouthfilling texture with soft tannins, all of which we’ve framed in the finest oak barrels for 18.5 months.
I have had some amazing 08′ vintage cabernet lately, this is just one of them from a great Sonoma producer.
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It’s only good for today – January 1st, 2011