Author Archives for Scott Anderson
When A GE Cooktop Flops
When building my house a few years ago I had the joy of picking out kitchen appliances. One item I selected was a 36-inch GE 4-burner propane gas cooktop - Model JGP628CEC1CC. I thought I was getting the upgraded model but when it arrived and was installed it turned out to be last years […]
Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade - Money Saving Meals
“Money Saving Meals” could not have hit the bookshelves at a more opportune time. With everyone tightening their belts and watching every penny spent the shortcuts and dollar saving strategies presented certainly make preparing the family meal much easier. You realize that simple foods are once again becoming popular and flavors are just as bright […]
Kitchen Aid 5 Speed Blender
My KitchenAid KSB5WH 5-Speed Blender bit the dust this past week and I gave KitchenAid a call based upon reading several reviews at Amazon.com. They apologized for the damage to the blender and offered a refurbished unit as replacement.
They sent me a KitchenAid KSB580NK 5-Speed Blender with similar features and so far it’s lived up […]
Knife Skills for Chefs
Coming off my latest American Culinary Federation Competition has given me some new insight into my culinary knife skills. I’ve been working in the field for such a long time that I’ve learned to take some creative corner cutting techniques to get the job done on the fly. These same techniques have also cost me […]
G.u.S. - Grown Up Soda
In stopping at a local grocery store in Virginia I came across these delicious not-so-sweet carbonated beverages. They are surprisingly flavorful and delicious with a light carbonation. The flavors available to try were Star Ruby Grapefruit, Dry Valencia Orange, Dry Meyer Lemon and Dry Cranberry Lime. Easily and clearly my favorite beverage of choice is […]
Genisoy Chunky Peanut Butter Fudge Bar
I recently sampled a variety of Genisoy products and found them to be a high-quality, non-GMO soy product. Their lineup of soy protein bars is quite impressive and equally flavorful. The Southern Style Chunky Peanut Butter Fudge bar is very moist with a delicious nutty texture and flavor. The chocolate coating completely enrobes the bar […]
Creamy Ranch Soy Crisps by Genisoy: Non GMO
As I sit here eating the better part of a bag of Soy Crisps I was pondering the thought of never going back to oily, fried, messy potato chips. I had my doubts about these crisps. They looked like puffed up hockey pucks. But let me tell you, the taste is outstanding! A serving size […]
Low Fat Brownies
During the holiday rush it’s nice to be able to sit back and enjoy a flavorful cup of hot cocoa and a rich chocolate brownie. Then soon after you may feel regret on the choice you made.
Well, have no fear, for these brownies are rich, moist and full of flavor. They can be cooked in […]
Holiday Festive Punch
In going over holiday menus and trying to facilitate a variety of requests to match time restraints this punch recipe has become a flavorful time saver. It was given to me by my grandmother and has become a family mainstay, as well a terrific crowd pleasing holiday punch at catered events. You do not need […]
Patak’s Sweet Mango Chutney
Patak’s has a very broad line of Indian cooking sauces, curry pastes, chutneys, pickles and pappadums. I’ve used several but this chutney really caught my attention when I opened it to sample the “…exotic fruits preserved by cooking in sugar and spices.” At first, I thought that it was too sweet and had a harsh taste but […]
