You know that list of fantasy dinner party guests, alive or dead? Admit it. You know you have one. Everyone does. In my imagination, I’ve had dinner parties with Oprah Winfrey and even Saddam Hussein. I like a little danger with my amuse bouche.
by Big City Chefs, 2011 We are undeniably smack-dab in the middle of the entertaining season. And whether you’re looking to hire a private chef to make your parties effortless, or you’re an aspiring Martha Stewart who loves to impress with your own culinary accomplishments, here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the creative holiday...
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If you’ve never brined your turkey before, you are missing out! Brining is an amazing process which actually seasons the meat from the inside, mitigates overcooking, helps maintain color, and aids in caramelization. Brining is the key to a successful turkey on Thanksgiving day, and Chef Alex wants to share his recipe for a...
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When I think of food the first thing I think of flavor, texture, appearance, smell…the basics. I think about pictures in food magazines. I think of Food Network where cooks like Paula Dean, in less than half an hour, convince me that my life is nothing without butter. But I also think about holidays,...
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Like the chefs at Big City Chefs…I absolutely love to travel. We all love wandering around museums, experiencing different cultures, and learning about different people and places; but, one of our favorite things about traveling, do you even have to ask?! The food of course!! Exploring market places, learning about different cooking styles, ingredients...
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by Jourdan Janssen, Big City Chefs writer I don’t know why, but in my opinion, the best food when I am traveling generally happens to be the cheapest, and often comes from hole-in-the-wall mom and pop operations. If you are traveling with someone from the area who can point you in the right direction, usually where...
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