http://chefdarian.com/blog Chef Darian's Blog Thu, 28 May 2009 21:33:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I recently taught a cooking class that was all about fun and simple summer salads. I mentioned that I really liked to use homemade mayonnaise when making potato salad (and of course what BLT would be complete this time of year without great Mayonnaise and fresh from the garden ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2009/05/28/mayonnaise-not-a-mystery/ This past weekend I worked with The Dining Diva at the Sip and Stroll for the Grand Wine and Food Affair in Sugar Land, Texas. We were promoting all food Texas! I learned some interesting things and thought I would share them. 1. Buy local - ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2009/05/01/go-texan/ Well, the Dining Diva and I went on another road trip. This one a little closer to home - Tomball. Beverly and her family are the owners of the Arbor Gate. If you need plants, herbs, rosebushes, trees, pecan oil, pear infused vinegar and the list goes ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2009/04/09/the-arbor-gate/ Okay, so it is Spring Break and I have headed to the Hill Country. It is a week of relaxation and going through antique and second-hand stores. Don't forget eating. I was in Fredericksburg on Monday. I sent a text message to my good friend the ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2009/03/18/what-are-they-thinking/ I recently taught a class in Cuero, Texas at the Cooking Depot. It was a lunch class with about 30 wonderful women in attendance. I think it is safe to say that a good time was had by all. Good food, good company and most of all, ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2009/02/14/how-about-a-recipe/ Well, It has been a few weeks since I returned home from Ireland and I haven't made one post! I am a little ashamed of myself. I have gotten back to the routine of school only to realize that on May 15 it will be over! The ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2009/02/04/not-forgotten/ One day left at the Castle! It has been an eventful four months and is coming to an end rather quickly. As it turns out, my last day will be Christmas Eve and it will be a 12 hour day. Turkey, ham, stuffing and the works are ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2008/12/23/on-the-eve-of-christmas/ Can you believe that Christmas is only three short weeks away! Wow! And to think when I arrived here way back in August that Christmas so far away. Not any more. With Christmas just a few short weeks away that means that my time here is ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2008/12/02/three-short-weeks/ As I sit here thinking about going to work (yes, sometimes you have think about it before you can get out of bed) I am staring out of my bedroom window. The view is amazing. I have the biggest chestnut trees in my view and their leaves are ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2008/11/18/the-times-they-are-a-changing/ Well, in case no one in America knew, the financial crisis that has hit the US has really hit Europe pretty hard lately. As an American it has been a little tough. We get blamed for a lot of things and this is no different. I promised ... http://chefdarian.com/blog/2008/11/13/the-credit-crunch/