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BenRias

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South Bay/Los Angeles CA

Forum Post Count:

278

Last Online:

2 days, 7 hours ago

About Me:

Ruben Urias is an avid cook, legal professional, and student of the culinary arts. After receiving his juris doctorate degree, he was hired as a law clerk to the chief judge in Las Vegas, Nevada. While his love of the law has not waned, his passion for the law as a career did. With the encouragement of his wife, he jumped in with both feet to change careers and finally pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a culinary professional. Along this path, he has completed culinary courses, written a blog about the experience, landed an externship in a Michelin 1-star French restaurant in Vegas, succumbed to arthritis of the back, and written cookbook reviews and articles for ChefTalk. And even though the economy and realities of kitchen life has taken its toll, Ruben is continuing to pursue that dream.

Interests (Hobbies, favorite activities, etc.):

Cooking and Photography

What I do for a living:

Write, cater, and assist in community fundraising food events.

Culinary Experience

Other

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Mexican Food Recipes: Sweet Empanadas
written by BenRias 11/30/11 at 8:04pm
Pumpkin Filling
written by BenRias 10/31/11 at 11:09pm
Chili peppers
BenRias posted in this thread in The Chef's Garden 6/5/11 at 5:39pm | 7 replies | 258 views
Fajitas - Probably not "real" mexican but I like them but can't reproduce them
BenRias posted in this thread in Recipes 6/2/11 at 2:35pm | 9 replies | 514 views
Favorite cuts...
BenRias posted in this thread in Q&A Forum With Steven Raichlen 5/25/11 at 5:47pm | 1 replies | 143 views
Your inspirations...
BenRias posted in this thread in Q&A Forum With Steven Raichlen 5/25/11 at 5:39pm | 6 replies | 188 views
Mexican Food Recipes Carne Asada
written by BenRias 5/23/11 at 1:04pm
Increasing Recipe Yield
BenRias posted in this thread in Professional Catering Forum 5/10/11 at 10:59am | 3 replies | 477 views
What are the good restaurants in Hawaii?
BenRias posted in this thread in Restaurant Dining Experiences 5/4/11 at 12:50pm | 19 replies | 608 views
Mexican Food Recipes Ceviche
written by BenRias 5/2/11 at 11:11am

 

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