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fractal….romanesco broccoli @ farmers market

Posted on 03/26/2013 by chefkelly

it looks so freakish….it just spoke to me.  a hybrid in taste and texture between broccoli and cauliflower…probably closer to cauli but with a big sprinkle of broccoli.  best oven roasted and slightly charred – with salt, pepper, and good … Continue reading →

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For all the beautiful things that make you happy…

Posted on 04/18/2012 by chefkelly

I can’t believe how long I’ve been away.  The daily churns of life, zipping along like cars on a freeway; work, house remodel, chores and errands, blablabla…WAHHHH!hhh!!!  I’m sure I’m not the only one.  Why does it feel that as … Continue reading →

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Staging at a four-star restaurant – lesson #1

Posted on 11/16/2011 by chefkelly

Stage (pronounced “sta-je as in “Taj”): To work as a stagiare, a chef’s apprentice in a formal restaurant kitchen, or in my case, to be able to spend ~1 night a week when daytime job allows learning what I can … Continue reading →

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Food pix from around the world

Posted on 07/19/2011 by chefkelly

Longing for vacation to some exotic place far far away – I was looking at some old pix – of what else, FOOD!  Below are some pix from my favs in the world~ Left to right… Duck Fat fries from … Continue reading →

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Puppies for Dinner? just kidding…

Posted on 03/26/2010 by chefkelly

My explanation for being MIA is that I recently became a mom to two beautiful 4-month pug puppies – whom have kept me more busy than I thought was possible.  Wow.  They are a lot of work!  But they are … Continue reading →

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Check out this video! I want to have fun at work too! Backstreet Boys’ I want it that way~~~Office-style

Posted on 10/15/2009 by chefkelly

When is this corporate thing going to get better?!?…

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What's cookin'? New pix 2b posted, check out flickr

Posted on 07/15/2009 by chefkelly

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelpunk/

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Brunch #2 was a success! (despite coming >< (this) close to cutting my finger)

Posted on 06/29/2009 by chefkelly

Was a smaller turnout but was definitely easier the second time around. Quinoa roasted perfectly, and even “anti-veggie” friends commented on how yummy the quinoa was – maybe I can convert him to eat healthier now and then??! (sorry – … Continue reading →

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It was a success! Mmmmahh and much thanks to everyone who came!

Posted on 06/07/2009 by chefkelly

More pix to be posted later!  Glad everyone enjoyed the food and the company.  We apologize if there were any delays in getting the food out. And we’ll be sure to have decaf coffee next time!

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Baaaa…Goat Milk Yogurt – not so much

Posted on 06/04/2009 by chefkelly

Since I’ve recently discovered that anything heavy dairy makes my tummy upset, I checked out goat milk yogurt from Whole Foods http://www.redwoodhill.com/.  Verdict – nah~  not so much.  It taste like diluted goat cheese with fruit topping – not such … Continue reading →

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