I finished this book this morning and it really moved me.Tuesday’s with MorrieMay 21, 2022May 21, 2022
Kindness in the Kitchen MattersRunning a commercial kitchen can be a daunting task most days, although for different reasons. Around holidays like Valentine’s Day or…Mar 1, 20221Mar 1, 20221
A Chefs Guide to Self CareThe term “self care” is a major talking point these days; it’s everywhere. But even the mention of those words always made me a bit…Feb 14, 20221Feb 14, 20221
Five Keys to Retaining a Strong Kitchen StaffI have been fortunate in my thirty plus years as a chef to have worked with some amazing people. The restaurant business attracts a wide…Jan 23, 20221Jan 23, 20221
Stone Soup of KindnessOne of the greatest things for me about working in restaurants is that I love to eat, and eat well. Especially soup. I love soup; always…Jan 21, 20223Jan 21, 20223
How to cook great food and find peaceWhen I think about my life in spiritual terms and how that relates to my cooking, I realize that when I’m happy and spiritually fit, my…Oct 29, 20211Oct 29, 20211
My Tale of Becoming Smoke FreeOne day I sat on the couch contemplating our lives, I was about to head off to one of my last few shifts at Bob’s waterfront disaster, and…Jul 8, 2021Jul 8, 2021
A Chef ReconsidersSometimes, on a dull-feeling day, maybe when I don’t have to be into the restaurant until later than usual, I start to ruminate over the…May 8, 2021May 8, 2021