Posts by bandregg

I toured NECI in April and at 32 was by far the oldest applicant on the tour, however there were some older students available to answer questions and even though I don't come from a culinary background the chefs seem to appreciate...

You should at least take an over the counter anti-inflamitory; they really do help. For acute injuries the standard of care is RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation. This isn't an acute injury but the same care is called for, so at...

I've been accepted into culinary school and will be starting an evening stage at a local restaurant and so I've found myself in need of some chefs pants. I've looked at a couple of different brands, but keep running into the same...

I just got back from touring both of the NECI campuses in Vermont, and the best thing I heard was from a student about to go out on his second year internship. He said, "You have to figure out which school matches how you...

Feh! All a crockpot or par-boiling ribs will get you are mushy ribs. If it's too cold outside to grill them or smoke them use the oven. 225'F four to six hours: tender, juicy, falling off the bone, but not mushy.

I am looking into a career change myself and am in a few of the boats that you are: I make a fair salary now, I own a house (mortgage), and I have a spouse. That said, I'm going to visit NECI in a month or so to see if SCHOOL is what I'm...

The Wagamama cookbook from the restaurants in London is quite good. It's full of delicious Asian style soups and though they can be complicated for the home cook a little prep goes a long way.

I can only recommend grills for outside use, and that said, I'll happily live for the carcinogens for the enjoyment of my food. Gas Grill: Weber Summit series. Yes, they're expensive, yes they're worth it, and yes, they'll get more...

My wife and I had a wonderfeul meal at Tru last year when we were in Chicago, and it was nice not to need a cab to get there. You can also ask for a kitchen tour, and if it's a little later in the evening and things aren't slammed you...

Welcome to the forums. I was born and raised in Overland Park, KS and now find myself fighting the blasphemers here in NC that claim their's is the only BBQ. As I type this I'm watching the smoker finish my thanksgiving preparations:...