Cooked Foods Are Why Humans Are Smart

The human brain is a calorie hog – it has to be to do all the work it needs to do. Around 200,000 years ago we figured out the joy of cooking, and our creativity and intelligence took a great leap forward. It seems by using the process of cooking to break down our food before [...]

Social Intelligence And The Biology Of Leadership

I have always been fascinated by the function of the brain, so when I came across this article in the Harvard Business Review, I just had to share it with all of you. The information and research presented is especially useful to any of you who doubt the power of the “gut” in decision making, or [...]

A Culinary Team Building Group Game

here's a team building game for groups of any size with a culinary (and engineering) flavor!

Discovery Your Secret Ingredient!

I asked my first chef mentor, “What’s the secret to your success from all of these years cooking for others?” I expected something from the cooking Holy Grail of information or something. I mean, after all, this guy has done it all. Cooked on a cruise ship, entertained royalty and dignitaries, so I figured that this [...]

When a Pinch is Not a Pinch!

I was sharing a 4th of July summer salad recipe with a friend on Facebook and referred to a measurement as “a pinch” ,for one of the ingredients. Which brought up the question, “what exactly is a pinch”. Well I know what a pinch is to me, but I wanted to see what a [...]