Honouring special dates on the calendar is a great opportunity to try something new at the dinner table. This Saturday is the Mexican celebration of “Cinco de Mayo” (Spanish for the fifth of May) and thus is a perfect time to share this recipe with you. Although avocados are grown […]
Chef Dez – Your Personal Chef
In our arsenals of cookware, I believe most people have at least one (or more) “non-stick” pans they rely on for certain tasks. From non-stick coatings to ceramic and titanium pans, and even well-seasoned cast iron ones, they are out there. But what about the good ol’ tried and true […]
A few weeks ago, I went to the supermarket to pick up some fresh ginger root for a cooking class I was teaching. I only needed a couple of tablespoons so I broke off a small knob and proceeded to the cashier. She rang up my purchase and it came […]
What is hairy, unattractive, and available in almost every major grocery store’s produce section? No, it’s not an unshaven produce manager with “bed head.” They are coconuts. Most consumers tend to buy coconuts dried or canned instead of fresh. After all, who wouldn’t be somewhat afraid of this intimidating, seemingly […]
One of the biggest influences of my career, and what I enjoy the most, is the inspiration and interaction of people. To put it simply, we all have taste buds and eat food every day, so we have a common denominator; we can connect and relate. For me, however, it […]
