The Cook’s Kitchen

I recently had the opportunity to try gourmet olives by King Cuisine. This company has created a wide range of products from olives to hummus, tapenades, and salads to name a few. Everything is packaged in the Netherlands and has a rather long shelf-life for fresh olives - approximately 6 weeks.
Upon my first […]

Right out of the bottle, this sauce hits you with spiced up flavor mirrored with a wonderfully rich tasting mouth-feel.  It’s not watered down like store bottled ketchup nor is it as sweet as many familiar brands on the market.  A simple scan of the ingredients shows that the lineup is entirely organic and gluten-free, […]

I have experimented with more olive oils over the years than you can shake an olive branch at: refined olive oils, virgin olive oils, extra virgin olive oils, first cold pressed olive oils, infused olive oils… you name it, most of it has found its way into my pantry at one time or another.
And while […]

When the Margaritaville Fiji Frozen Concoction Machine arrived it was a very easy setup. The instructions were straightforward and in no time the step-by-step set up had the machine ready to produce some delicious frozen beverages. The craftsmanship and quality were apparent at the onset, and the weight of the machine gave a […]

I adore kitchen gadgets, and this can be proven by my large drawer full of them.  I am talking about those hand-held tools that are meant to make life easier when making a meal.  When I first noticed chefs using the Microplane 40020 Stainless Steel Zester Grater on TV, I kind of pushed it to […]

I grew up in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY in one of those second generation Levit type homes built for the veterans of the Korean War (ours was built by Sid Farber) and just far enough from the city to still be a bit country but definitely suburburan. We had a tract house on about […]

Spice is Nice!

The winner of the fourth annual People Choice campaign, Death Valley Chipotle chips beat out flavors such as Wicked Hot Sauce, Mango Chili, Jalapeño Salsa Fresca, and Orange Ginger Wasabi. In addition to the winning flavor, the colorful bag is emblazoned with fan tributes shared during the fourth annual People’s Choice campaign.
Upon opening […]

When growing up, BBQ was a Weber Kettle Grill and Kingsford briquettes. I’m sure propane grills existed, but I don’t recall seeing many as a kid. Now the kitchen has literally moved outdoors with sinks, gas burners, refrigeration, and more. 2007 was a record setting year in the BBQ industry. 2008 looks to be even […]

We eat a lot of salads with our dinner, so I had to jump at the opportunity to try a new line of dressings. I am already a big fan of Wish Bone’s Spritzers because you can put just enough dressing on the salad to get the flavor throughout without drowning the lettuce in a […]

Anyone who knows me would say I am a pasta fanatic. I adore all types of pasta, and will eat it simply with a bit of olive oil or with a flavorful sauce. So, when the opportunity to taste a new brand of pasta was presented, I jumped a the chance. I […]