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One of the first things I did before I opened the doors to my restaurant was RESEARCH. Of course, that included the standard go-to’s of demographics, competition, foot traffic, etc., but I also researched the local growers and producers in the area. Why? Well, one of the big trends in culinary over the last several years

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Hello to everyone reading this! I hope you are well. Every year around this time, I feel compelled to send out my annual, “please take care of yourselves while you are working in kitchens in Arizona in the summer” message. We all know that even in air conditioned kitchens in Arizona, it’s still gonna be hot,

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Among the stunning red rock formations and the majestic Coconino National Forest, a new culinary adventure awaits at Seasons at Seven Canyons. Renowned for its nature-inspired dining, Seasons offers an immersive experience as captivating as its location in Sedona, Arizona. Executive Chef Cord Chatham is an ACI graduate transforming the dining scene at Seasons with his

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I come from a hotel and resort background. I worked at a 5-star resort for over 14yrs. I’m considered a jack of all trades because I can, and have, done it all. But even as a younger cook, I had always wanted to learn as much as possible about each station in the pastry kitchen, work

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I’m 42 years old, and I’m not too proud to admit that as cliché as it sounds, “40” hit me like a ton of bricks. Long story short, I’m trying to slowly make some dietary changes because if I reach my ultimate goal of living forever, I should probably start to look a little closer at

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