A Cup of Rice and…

Fried Rice   This week I had the pleasure of working with a group of Nutrition Assistants to develop culinary and food demonstration skills at the Seattle Culinary Academy.  These women have an important role in society.  They are first-line educators, whose job is to teach the women receiving food assistance [as part of the Special […]

Layer and Build Flavors

 Pasta with Marinated Chickpeas, Grilled Vegetables and Sausage  This spring I had the pleasure of working with senior students at the Culinary Academy of Seattle Central Community College.  The project required them to prepare a meal that meets strict limits on calories, sodium, fiber, fat and saturated fat, use seasonal and nutrient-rich ingredients and employ […]