Archive : Cooking

I’ve always loved cheese. (Who doesn’t?) It really does make everything better. I can not resist a nice grilled cheese sandwich or a burger with some bacon and a ton of melted cheddar on it. I was excited when I received the opportunity to do a taste test through the Foodbuzz Tastemakers...

The night of November 14, 2010, we hosted our Chef Tom Cooks POM Wonderful dinner party. As the guests arrived, they were greeted with the sweet scent of pomegranate oil permeating through the stairwell. Upon entry into the kitchen the appetizer aromas were aplenty – our guests could not stop...

Over the next week I will be hosting an invite only POM Wonderful Dinner Party. I will be sharing some great dishes with my guests that feature pomegranates. Be sure to check back for a full recap including all the recipes I prepared. I will be posting my menu in the next couple days.

It has been awhile since I ran a giveaway on here and since I was recently given a few non-stick skillets to try out, I figured I would offer it to my readers. I have been using one of these skillets for the past week and I have been very happy with how my food doesn’t stick which allows me to...

I made a mean burger last night! I sauteed some onions in olive oil and a touch of white wine. Cooked some thick cut bacon. Add some Cheddar and a nice bun. It was amazing! Took a snapshot of the complete meal…

Do you love cheese but you’re not familiar with a particular cheese variety? Do you like trying new cheeses? Refer to this handy guide for 33 popular cheese varieties from Wisconsin. Contains cheese descriptions, cheese storage guidelines, buying tips, handling and cooking guidelines and tips on...

Fresh peppers can be roasted directly on a gas burner, grill or under the broiler. If you use the broiler you’ll need to turn the peppers periodically to get them evenly blackened. Cook until charred all over and then transfer to a plastic zip top bag to sweat. Seal the bag and let steam 10 minutes...