Posts by Mezzaluna

Hi Jeff! Welcome to Chef Talk. As a culinary student you'll find this to be a valuable resource. Please keep in mind that until you finish your training, you'll need to limit your posting to the Culinary Students forums and to the...

Hi Elle! Welcome to Chef Talk. I'm a home cook too, and can attest that you came to the right place to have your question answered. We have plenty of people who can help you get some perspectives into using and enjoying your...

Hello Kim! Welcome to Chef Talk. We're delighted to have a person with such varied experience with us. I'm sure you'll get a lot from being here, but I know our community will benefit from your knowledge as well. I hope you're generous...

Welcome, Anthony! Congratulations to you and to your son on his achievement, for which few get the opportunity.   We hope you'll take some time for a tour of the entire Chef Talk site. There's much beyond the discussion forums...

G'day! You've come to exactly the right place, Mate. Just about every statement you typed in contains a search term that will give you plenty to read: sneaking veggies in; Christmas menus; slow-cooking (and slow food, too); peasant...

I have a close friend who has celiac disease, so she has to avoid gluten. She's also my travel agent and we've traveled together. I've learned a lot about her condition and about ingredients that would be, frankly, dangerous for her to...

Welcome to Chef Talk, Anthony! We have a good many retired and former chefs in our ranks, including our founder and some other very active members. I'm a retired teacher (30 years, mostly middle school) and believe "once a teacher,...

Kuan, I haven't been there for many years. I read about this cheese being tasted, but I wouldn't have the nerve to put it in my mouth. My French friends say I eat cheese as a child does (and I do NOT mean Julia!). No stinky cheese for...

I'm surprised no one mentioned shakshuka, the breakfast of champions! It's a favorite breakfast in Israel, but makes an excellent brunch, lunch or dinner.

Welcome, Derrick.   I'm a home cook too, with a few years under my belt here at Chef Talk. Don't worry too, too much about people's opinions on this or that. In most circumstances, we're a civil lot! The moderators try to keep...