Louisiana has been described as a “cultural gumbo” in which each of the different ingredients is identifiable, yet all have blended, affecting each other.  A complex blend of Native American, French, Spanish, German, English, African, and Italian influences creates a unique regional culture. These people have merged to become the Cajuns and Creoles – the [...]

The Mid-Atlantic region, with its mild climate, abundance of river valleys with rich soil, and extensive coastline, was the perfect environment for the orchards and farms established by the early settlers who emigrated to America from England, Germany, the Netherlands, and other western countries. People from all over the world who have been attracted to [...]

Cuban Lasagna Video I decided to incorporate to of my favorites in Cuban food, picadillo and plantains. Then I thought what should I do? I will make lasagna, yes Cuban lasagna. The plantains replace the noodles and the filling is the Picadillo, with some white cheese. Hope you enjoy it.

This week was all about vegetables. We made some tempura vegetables, steamed broccoli, grilled zucchini and squash. We roasted acorn squash, and made some artichoke bottoms. On day two of our lab we glazed carrots, they where excellent. We stir-fried summer squash, made some cauliflower gratin, made the famous movie, “Ratatouille”, it was allot better [...]