…consistency and peaks from the whisk, which is important. I also wanted to test out the smaller cup which has its own blender attachment for it right inside of the cup. I chose to blend the cheese I needed to fill the Chiles. I wanted to test its strength, so I chopped the cheese in large chunks instead of small. I was very impressed by how easy that tiny cup blender chopped up the cheese. I had all the cheese I needed, and measured out for me in…

…d. This event’s net proceeds go to two charities, No kid Hungry and Hunger Free Oregon. This is the most important value for this event. It is spectacular, known world wide, and very special because of what it is obtaining for so many children. I am honored to be a representative of this charity, and so grateful that Feast has chosen me as press to spread the word. I get to meet many food celebrities from our area, and the country, eat the best fo…

…super flavorful. It’s vegetarian, but can easily be made for vegans, dairy free, or add chicken for non-vegetarians. I love making soups for comforting, warming, and larger meals that are for dinner and lunch leftovers. It may be an easy and quick dinner to make, but isn’t that wonderful when you can get such a lovely and flavorful meal on the table for your family in less than an hour? The prep is ten minutes though, then it cooks away on the sto…

…he buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture. Using a spatula, gently mix to combine. DO NOT OVER MIX. Mix until the flour is barely combined with the buttermilk. Place the mixture in the cake pan, and place in the oven for 35 minutes. 3. While the cake bakes work on the mangoes. Peel the mango first. Then cut each side off of the seed. Place face down, and slice 1/4 inch slices. In a medium bowl, place the reserved 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspo…

…une ONLY, to enter this giveaway. To enter you must do BOTH… 1. Leave me a comment below answering this question, “What dish are you most excited to try?” 2. “Like” my Facebook Page, AND leave me a comment below letting me know you did. If you already “like” it, let me know in the comments below. If you do not do BOTH, you will not be entered. If you do not have a Facebook page, let me know, and sign up in the top right side of this page, for emai…

…Regency Grill – I enjoy seeing all my colleagues and being involved in the community. It’s a fun rush competing under a time limit and seeing what everyone does. This event is a great way for Chefs, purveyors, and foodies to have a great experience to taste and see what is in offered in our area. Thank you for having me! Will Shine from Hearsay Restaurant – I enjoy competing because it gives us local chefs an opportunity for some healthy competiti…

…hands, mix to combine well. Note: While you want to mix it all together to combine well, gently combine to keep the texture of the meatball light and fluffy. If you mix it roughly, the meatball will be dense and tough. 2. Make about 15 golf ball sized meatballs. Place meatballs in pan or oven safe dish, place in oven for 30 minutes. Remove and place on paper towel lined plate to allow to rest for a few minutes. 3. Transfer to a plate and serve wit…