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Eat Happy, Beat SAD

February 23, 2012

Up to 15% of the population is affected to some degree by SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) or what most of us call the winter blues. Low light levels effect our natural circadian rhythms, and natural light directly affects brain chemistry. We took this issue to our resident Food Gypsy Health & Wellness Advisor, Dr. Josef Kubinec, because positive mental health is just as important as good physical health. Time for a little Food Vibe with Dr. Kubie.

Feeding the Dragon – A Lucky Lunch

January 18, 2012

Among the things I find interesting about the culture of cuisine is the underlying symbolism behind food and no where is that more relevant than in Asia. Some call it superstition and cast it aside but I have long enjoyed the interpretation it brings to the kitchen, the table and the daily practice of feeding ones self; body, mind and spirit.

A Beginners Guide to Caviar

January 13, 2012

Often we try things without the benefit of good advice and then wonder why we’re so underwhelmed. That is the experience many first timers have with caviar then they stand there saying “what’s the big deal?” Consider this your personal guide to caviar with Chef Benoit Gelinotte’s Caviar Do’s and Dont’s or, as I like to call it; The Gospel of Caviar According to Chef B So you can get it right the first time (or the next time).

Scaping Summer ~ Garlic Scapes

July 7, 2011

From time to time, our resident Food Gypsy Health & Wellness Advisor, Dr. Kubie, drops us a line on what’s good for yee old bod. On the Food Vibe today: garlic scapes. Mmmmm garlic.

Sprouting in the Kitchen

April 21, 2011

Sprouting chickpeas? Really?! In the Gypsy Kitchen? Oh yeah, we’re spouting chickpeas, because it’s fun. Nothing I like more than growing things then eating them. When we talk about food in terms of fuel and energy think for a moment about the amount of energy that a seed produces to grow. Sprouting increases the protein, essential amino acids, enzymatic activity, vitamins, and fiber content.

Technique – How to make a Fondant Rose

February 16, 2011

As an added Valentine’s Week Bonus Feature. Tossing a little pastry technique your way compliments of Wendy van Velthonven from Thimble Cakes

Sexy Food – Natural Aphrodisiacs

February 14, 2011

It’s HOT in the kitchen. Valentine’s Day; a much hyped, often loaded, celebration of love. In doing a bit of Food Gypsy research I unearthed a few natural aphrodisiacs that could add a little heat to your table.

Fowl Talk – Trussing, Roasting & Wine Tips

December 24, 2010

Nothing more annoying than your turkey/chicken/goose/ duck falling apart in the oven, stuffing all over the place soaking up all

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Essentials in the kitchen – Burn Treatment

November 19, 2010

When you work with fire, chances are, sooner or later you’re gonna’ get burned. Ching Wan Hung (also written “Jing Wan Hung”) Chinese burn ointment. I have a big tub of it in my locker at Le Cordon Bleu which I apply liberally to the scorched, splattered, sizzled and fried flesh that arrives there.

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