Posts by bbay

I don't understand your response. Are you saying that gumbo was not made by Afro-Americans in the off-season because they only use okra in gumbo? I'm sorry, but I can't tell if you are disagreeing with me or just elaborating. I may...

I've had some really good heirloom tomatoes from the "deserts" in Washington. Yakima, I believe. They were practically giving them away, too! The guy I buy local/organic produce from is in China right now, otherwise I would...

@okra vs. file I believe the original idea was to use okra when it was in season, and sassafras when okra was not in season. But that was way back when there was no refrigeration, no flash freezing, and the like. Sorry, no footnotes,...

@ French Fries If the Sauces cookbook by James Peterson seems too daunting, try his Splendid Soups cookbook. Same writing style, but might be more useful for you. Same stock recipes. Here's an amazon link: SPLENDID SOUPS I used the...

Me too. I like it better than the Minor, Custom, and Knorr brands. Haven't used it in many years, though. I remember it being pricey, but worth it.

I get a bit defensive about my prep cooks. They're basically doing all of the real cooking. The line cooks are just re-heating all of the food that has been prepared, except for the grilled proteins. Ya, that's right, I said it.

and now that i've read everyone's replies... I dunno. I may have not worked in as many kitchens as everyone else here, and i'm definately not as experienced in the hiring/firing aspect in a high end kitchen, but i have worked in...

without reading anyone's reply to this thread: Huzzah! Gratz. They will be be begging you to come back! lol Make sure you get more $$$. Again: all i read was your initial post, so grats on the raise $$$ i think you will get. You...

Click on THIS LINK for some pizza sauce information. :) Even if you don't want to read all of the text, scroll through the entire page to look at all the pictures. I've had it bookmarked for maybe two years. I keep going back just to...

ha! you guys are funny :) People keep saying radio/music. I keep finding myself turning the music down when I walk into the kitchen. Then it finally dawned on me: OMG! I am that guy! Guess I got old... ? Anyhow, besides the...