Hello everyone: As most of you know, I am founder and director of DirectionFive Health -commonly known as either DirectionFive or simply D5. D5 is a culinary and nutrition program for kids. This Saturday, September 15th is our second annual fundraising Gala and not only is the food and wine delicious and The Pat Jordan… Read More

Brining Basics Brining is simply the technique of submerging meat, fish, or vegetables into a salty and often times flavored solution. Brining is an easy way to add additional moisture to leaner cuts of meat that can tend to dry out during cooking. Brining works best with meats that are naturally mild-flavored such as chicken,… Read More

These are not everyday recipes, but special occasion recipes. First you put on the brown rice (short grain) to cook while you make the curry paste, then the curry sauce, then cook the salmon (poach, grill, bake, saute or cook on a salt block like I did) then assemble. If you’re a vegetarian substitute eggplant… Read More

This is going to be a really fun event. Register soon because the maximum number of participants is 20. Hope to see you there!