Author Archives: Chef Rena

Thought of the day

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Chef Rena

Remember: It is not leftover, it is pre-cooked ingredients.

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I opened my mouth and…

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Chef Rena

… I am co-ordinating a friends wedding potluck.  Yikes! Just like with any food event, this has it’s pitfalls, but if this can be pulled off, I hope that the happy couple never know that anything might have gone wrong. … Continue reading →

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Drying herbs, car method

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Chef Rena

Depending on how you gather your herbs and how much you want to spend to dehydrate them, you can spend hundreds of dollars on equipment. I am someone who never knows what I am going to have to deal with … Continue reading →

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Label it, damnit!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Chef Rena

This is a gripe of mine.  When I go into the cooler at work or the refrigerator at home, I want to know what and how old the item I am looking at is.  If it isn’t labeled in some … Continue reading →

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Customer service

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Chef Rena

There are times when I really don’t know why people complain about restaurants. Yes, food can come out wrong. Yes, sometimes things could be a little cleaner or a little faster. What I do not understand is when it is … Continue reading →

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Surprise desert

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Chef Rena

My client today wanted a crumble. Usually not a problem, but she only had three apples and the recipe usually calls for at least eight. Hmmm. Never fear, Fixer is here!

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March garden shots

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Chef Rena

It is incredibly warm this year. That means that the perennial plants in the garden and yard have started to green and pop up far earlier than usual. Not that I am complaining, but I wasn’t expecting to have fresh … Continue reading →

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Burger King Frappe

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Chef Rena

I have to admit that I eat from fast food places. The one I eat at and from the most is Burger King. It isn’t because they make it my way or that they are better than anyone else, it … Continue reading →

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Pantry Snapshot

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Chef Rena

I was coming into the kitchen this morning and was blinded by the sun. Looks like I need to dust and clean a little, as well as reorganize. Soda in with the cans?

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Chef Rena’s top holiday munchies

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Chef Rena

I was asked to put a “Holiday” event menu together and I had to ask them, “Which one?” When most people think Holiday, they usually think of the grouping of holidays usually starting in November. I love most holidays and … Continue reading →

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