Posts by Ardge

Just wondering, do you mean CHIC? The Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago? If so, I agree. I graduated from there last year. Baking and Pasty program second to none. RJ

Cake and AP huh? What ratio? Thanks!! RJ

SORRY KOKOPUFFS FOR MAKING YOU HARP AT ME. I was just looking for someone who has a quick remedy / formula I can use instead of the real deal. RJ

Thanks Panini... Hey, wouldn't a 50/50 blend of CF and BF give you AP Flour? Hmmmmm?..... RJ

I am scouring my recently unboxed notes from school and I am trying to find the correct ratio of flours to blend to make pastry flour. I cannot find it in my notes. I'm wondering if I can get some sort of validation. Working from...

Hey Kidaly, I just graduated from the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago. I can give you a first hand assessment of their dress code. Obviously when we were cooking, chef whites were mandatory. Jacket, Checks, Apron,...

Here's the scene. There's a famous beef sandwich shop here in Chi-Town called "Mr. Beef." (You may have heard of it, Jay Leno sometimes talks about them.) Well, me and my friends from culinary school usually go there for lunch...

Thanks for the info! I checked out the sites and will be going to W/S soon. This place is the coolest place on the web! RJ

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone can direct me to a website that sells Vanilla Bean Paste. We use it in school and I am totally addicted to using it in all my recipes that call for extract. I assume it is pricey, but I am willing...

YOU'RE IN BIG LAKE TOO??????? Awesome!!!! I am from Chicago. Born and raised. Someday soon I will have to go to Alaska again. I wonder how close you are to my uncle Leo and his wife Debbie. Alaska Rocks!!!! RJ