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Sheraton Phoenix Downtown has announced the appointment of Dominique St. Pierre as its new Senior Sous Chef, marking an exciting new chapter for the hotel’s acclaimed culinary program. In this leadership role, St. Pierre will oversee daily operations at Carcara, the hotel’s signature restaurant celebrated for its Sonoran-inspired dishes and locally sourced […]
I firmly believe that if you are excited about food and cooking, and you’re not limited by too many specific dietary restrictions, you should be willing to try anything. To that end, when I go out to a restaurant, and I trust that the cooks know what they’re doing, I […]
As a Chef Instructor there are several rewards, other than financial, which validate and justify all the years of learning, practicing, and hopefully perfecting my craft. One of the warmest and fuzziest feelings I get is derived from a student’s successful completion of a project or assignment. Towards the end […]
Artisan cheeses are products of excellence that can be enjoyed in numerous ways such as paired with wine as an hors d’ oeuvres , used as a component on a charcuterie board, or as an after-dinner offering in place of desert. The enjoyment of artisan cheeses can be enhanced by using classic cuts for presentation. Prior to making cuts, allow the cheese to sit at […]
Orange wine is actually made from white grape varietals sourced from Italy such as sauvignon vert, ribolla gialla, and pinot grigio. Traditionally these varietals would be fermented in stainless steel tanks or oak casks after having the skins and stems removed. In the case orange wine, the grapes are left to ferment with the grape skins left on the grape pulp. […]
Artisan cheeses are products of excellence that can be enjoyed in numerous ways such as paired with wine as an hors d’ oeuvres , used as a component on a charcuterie board, or as an after-dinner offering in place of desert. The enjoyment of artisan cheeses can be enhanced by using classic cuts for presentation. Prior to making cuts, allow the cheese to sit at […]
