…to what ends up on the plate. Josh’s basic approach to his cooking for the competition come down to a few things; it’s a matter of using what’s in front of him, applying his years of experience as a chef, and simply cooking. No fluff, but common sense. For Josh, it’s all about no stress, being creative, good technique, and a beautiful presentation. It comes down to his philosophy in life, which is easy to see in his food. Being a part of the commu…

…wet or sticky, add a few tablespoons of flour at a time until the dough is coming off the sides in a uniform mixture. For example: it is very wet here in Portland, so I had to add 1 extra cup of flour to the dough to get it right. You can also mix the ingredients in a large bowl until combined. Then knead on a lightly floured counter by hand for 12 minutes. Once dough is uniform, cover with clean kitchen towel and place in a warm place to double i…

…t time in my life! Fast forward to now… I still wear them. Lol! OK, I have new pairs of Birks, but I wear the old ones around the house. I totally wear my Dead shirts. So I’ll be purchasing a new tshirt from the show this weekend. And I’ll be going with my brother, and Brian to both shows. It’s a historic event, they have not played in twenty years since Jerry Garcia passed away. It’s called the ‘Fare thee Well’ shows, a fifty year anniversary cel…

…letting me know you did so! If you already like my Facebook page, leave a comment below letting me know you do! Good luck! For an extra entry: Leave a comment letting me know, have you ever had squash tacos? Grilled Yam Taco with Roasted Poblano Yogurt Sauce & Tillamook Package Giveaway! Makes 8-10 tacos Ingredients: 2 large red garnet yams, cut into long wedges 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly…

…en to 350 degrees 1. In a large bowl add oats, cinnamon, and salt, stir to combine well using a spatula. In a medium bowl add olive oil, honey, and vanilla. Whisk to combine using a fork. Add the liquid to the oats mixture, using a spatula, mix well. 2. Place oat mixture on a parchment lined baking sheet. Spread evenly, pressing down lightly to compact the mixture. This creates larger chunks after baking. Place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes,…

…een an interesting summer to say the least. I’ve found myself embarking on new adventures, cooking on farms with kids, working events for charity, and packing up our home. I suggested an already posted recipe for my monthly TV cooking segment on AM Northwest but my producer suggested otherwise :). It was a blessing in disguise. I found myself recipe developing in my head over the weekend, grocery shopping, and getting into the kitchen, camera in h…

…must go with the flow, and things always work out for the best for us. Our new home is beautiful. It is also in a pretty neighborhood, giant luscious tree lined quiet streets. I have a huge new kitchen with a plethora of counter space, and bright white light for amazing pictures. I am looking forward to settling in to work in that space. There is a huge front and back yard for us and the kitty girls to enjoy, and tons of room to stretch our legs….