Branching Out Into the Land of Extraordinary
Among the unexpected delights of having a career in food is the near-constant discovery of new foods and flavors. Even after more than thirty years, I still come… Read More »
Tabouli Wrap
Summer has finally—reliably—come to Colorado, even at my elevation of 7400 feet. Nights are cool, days are still unpredictable, with anything from withering heat to chilly winds to… Read More »
The Simple Step Beyond Ordinary
In the introduction to Extraordinary Vegan, I made the following point: “It’s been said that variety is the spice of life, but that’s not exactly right. Surprise is… Read More »
White Corn and Kabocha Squash Soup
With food, I’m almost always looking to go where I haven’t gone before, and invent something new. It could be as simple as a new ingredient—either new to… Read More »
Pear Sorbet with Chocolate Sauce and Pear Chips
During my time as pastry chef at a billionaires’ country club in California back in the mid-nineties, I had access to an ice cream machine that would punch… Read More »
Zucchini Soup with Chives and Mint
Spring has finally come to Colorado—not that anyone living at my elevation would know it by looking at the chilly mist-covered mountains. The nighttime temperatures still occasionally dip… Read More »
