Puff pastry demistified

Join me for my next cooking class on 

Tuesday 5th June 2012 in 

Mt Vernon at 

6:30 pm

to learn everything about puff pastry, 

it is not as complicated as everyone makes it to be.

Looking forward to see you there

http://www.gretchenskitchen.com/whats-cooking/class-schedule/?month=6&yr=2012#jd-calendar

An interesting and healthy take on breakfast pancakes

I recently came across a gluten free, dairy free pancake recipe and decided to try it out. It has a nice and nutty texture to it.

Here is the recipe for you to try out.
It yields about 8 4" pancakes.
I spiked mine with some organic blueberries and topped with a little maple syrup:

1 Cup almond meal (finely ground almonds)
2 eggs
1/4 Cup / 60 ml water
2 Tablespoons oil (I used grapeseed oil which has a high burning point and no flavour)
1 Teaspoon baking powder (double acting)

Upcoming cooking class - 12th March 2012

Don't miss my next cooking class on 

Monday 12th March 

at 6:30 pm 

in Mt Vernon at  

http://www.gretchenskitchen.com/whats-cooking/class-schedule/

Feast & Famine of a Culinary Vagabond

Here is a great easy read about a not so easy life. From the far end of then pre. WWII east Germany to the far west of the United States the biography of a great chef and wonderful friend. 
You'll enjoy it: 
http://www.amazon.com/Feast-Famine-Culinary-Vagabond-Memoir/dp/0615544401

Fun class on Tuesday 21st Feb.

Thanks to all who attended the class.

Looking forward to meeting you again soon!

Broccoli stuffed ravioli

Pictured here are home made ricotta, Pecorino Romano and broccoli stuffed ravioli served with a beurre blanc

Another version with Romanesco:

21st February cooking class

I am pleased to inform you about my upcoming cooking class that will take place at Gretchens in Mount Vernon (see class schedule and registration info: http://www.gretchenskitchen.com/whats-cooking/class-schedule/).
I look forward to see you there.