Posts by DevilDogChef2B

I have some dried Porcini mushrooms, and have used them recently in a dish I made. In rehydrating them, and using just plain tap water brought to a boil, and added to the dried mushrooms, gave a bitter after taste when made into a...

Ducks in a row. Do everything you can on your own. They make no promises about anything as I've learned. If they make a promise, that opens the door to liability, and possible litigation. They will give you names of places that are...

I'm in SCI currently, and want to let you know that you need to have your ducks in a row before you get here. Those with any financial concerns should be fore warned that outside of Govt. programs they will not be able to assist you in...

I'm in need of any information anyone has regarding grants for school. I'm going to be attending Scottsdale Culinary Institute in July, and was shot down for a loan from Sally Mae, but need a way to pay for it. I am looking for any...

You are correct in that I didn't realize what I was doing. I haven't been here in a while, and forgot what I was doing. Please ignore my ignorance here. I will go start a new thread with my brain working this time. lol

I've posted here before, but have been away for a while. I am in need of information regarding grants, etc., in order to pay for school. I start school in July of 04 at Scottsdale Culinary Institute. If any of you know of any grants...

Hi, I'm making the same choice myself, but will not be going to school until July of 04 at SCI. I agree with you Meggerz about the quality of education at SCI even though I haven't started yet. I also appreciate that at SCI you will...

I was fortunate and bought a set of Wusthof Gran Prix knives for a seriously reduced price. Upon getting these gems, I found that what was said previously about only you will care for your knives the way they should be is true. I...

Well this is a subject I can sink my teeth into. I have some great stories for all of you that shop Tuesday Morning, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and wherever a good deal can be found. Myself I have bought many an item from the likes of those...

Well my interest in cooking started in high school with spagetti sauce, and my sauce developed into a family favorite, and I once had a Russian guest rave over it. I'm not sure how much pasta sauce the gentleman had in his past, but I...