October Tip of the Month: Beer and Food Pairing
In honor of Oktoberfest we are going to talk beer and food pairings this month. Living in San Diego, we are incredibly lucky to have some of the very best beer around. Long gone are [...]
September Tip of the Month: Bake a Perfect Pie!
This month we are going to talk about fruit pies, since apples and pears came in season last month. The key to a great fruit pie is plenty of juice to give the filling flavor. The [...]
July Tip of the Month: Produce Picking
With all the beautiful produce out this month, we thought some tips for choosing wisely would be fun and useful. First up: FIGS. Choosing a delicious, ripe fig is a bit challenging. Figs don't really [...]
June Tip of the Month: Skewer This!
It's grilling season, so let's talk skewers! Everyone loves a kabob, but there is just one small problem. All of the foods used for the kabobs require a different amount of time on the grill. An [...]
May Tip of the Month: Grilling Corn
Corn season is finally here! Honestly, we look forward to this all year long. Our tip this month will help you make delicious grilled corn without all the mess. The first step is cleaning the corn. Keep the husks [...]
April Tip of the Month: Oil Smoke Points
This month we’re talking about smoke points for cooking oils. There are many oil options based on flavor, nutritional content, and of course the smoke point. Let's first define that term. It is the point [...]
March Tip of the Month: Holy Guacamole!
March is the first month of the year that avocados are in season. To honor our beloved avocado again this year, we are going to talk guacamole. Honestly, who doesn't love guacamole?! Making a great [...]
February Tip of the Month: How to Handle Spice
Hopefully you generated a bit of heat this Valentine's Day. In keeping with that theme, let's talk about where the "heat" comes from in peppers. A chile pepper's spicy heat comes from the pith and ribs of the [...]
December Tip of the Month
This month's tip may take you a bit out of your comfort zone but that's what we are here for! While entertaining, we encourage you to serve appetizers or small bites in the kitchen. We [...]
November Tip of the Month
Thanksgiving is a great time to gather family and friends. Last year we suggested that you set your table the night before so you could enjoy the decorating process without the stress of cooking, managing [...]