Challah…….Wait For It!!!!!
…….Lujah! Now be honest. What did you think I was gonna’ say? Hee Hee!! Emerging from the storm of WEEK 6, we entered the relative calm of Chef Meyer’ Baking 101. In the culinary world, a wee rivalry...
View ArticleLive Love Laugh…..Laminate!!!
Heid’s Blog is brought to you today by the numbers ‘8’ and ‘1’, and the letter ‘L’. If you’ve ever taken a Baking or Pastry class, you’ll get that reference immediately. If your only thought was of the...
View ArticleOur French Farmer…um, Cowboy!!
When I think of Chef Jean-Marie Rigollet, I think of gratitude. Not my own, but his. He is one of the most grateful people I have ever met. He is completely and utterly serene in his own skin and is...
View ArticleMom! Look What I Made!
My new teacher, Chef DeWitt, is so neato! She gets really excited about everything and smiles all the time; except when she acts like you after Dad didn’t get his list done! We get to color; make...
View ArticleThe War of the Roses!
What the hell is it with all these roses? I learned how to make one out of a tomato many moons ago and left it at that. These past three weeks I’ve worked with molten lava sugar, marzipan and...
View ArticleThese are a few of my favorite things!!!
Whether it be a conductor with his baton, a mason his trowel, a wizard his wand or a Chef her knife, the tools of your trade become an extension of yourself and a priceless possession. The other day...
View Article……and then this happened….
Yeah, but first, this happened…… . Oh, and then a few of these came through, …que donning the straight jacket. I’m not quite sure what Durant’s has to do with it, but crazy is as crazy does. So, I got...
View ArticleThe Cereal Killers Have Left the Building!!
The night before the first day of school I grabbed hold of my gratitude rock, sent my thanks out to the Universe and made one wish, “Please give us a great team!” Wow, that rock wishing is some...
View ArticleThe Weekly Whet Your Whistle ~ Senior Rio Anejo
This one is for the late Chef Glenn Humphrey! This guy adored his tequila and a little bird told us that this was his fave! No cocktails here, just a sippin’ shot of this agave goodness and a bit of a...
View ArticleHeidi, Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza and Uber Cool ACI Chefs
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View ArticleThe Negroni
Freelance food, beverage and travel writer, Christina Barrueta contributed this little beauty for us! I gotta’ party more with this gal!! A traditional Italian classic – the Negroni – has long been...
View ArticleSoup of the Week ~ Chef Matt Taylor’s Gazpacho
Was lucky enough to get to taste this little beauty in the Chef’s Private Dining Room at Gertrude’s. Gotta’ say that little shot of iced cold Vodka over the top made me one Happy Heidi! Tomato and Red...
View ArticlePlaying with Chef Matt Taylor of Gertrude’s and Christina Barrueta of...
This was fun!! I LOVE MY JOB! http://www.intothesoup.com/files/2016/02/Into-the-Soup-Matt-Taylor-Christina-Barrueta.mp3
View ArticleNo More Chilly Nights!
Come join yours truly as I judge the “No More Chilly Nights” chili cook-off in Chandler on Saturday, February 20th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $40.00 per person and benefit The Clothes Cabin...
View ArticleArizona Culinary Institute Wine Flight School February 17th
ARIZONA CULINARY INSTITUTE SPRING 2016 WINE FLIGHT SCHOOLS Join Arizona Culinary Institute Chefs and Students as they present the next in their series of Wine Flight Classes on Wednesday February 17,...
View ArticleChef Joshua Hebert’s Popcorn Soup
Joshua Hebert, Chef/Owner of POSH in Scottsdale Arizona sent us this recipe for Popocorn Soup. He’s my brotha from anotha motha and I love this guy! Thanks, JOSH! INGREDIENTS 1 cup unpopped popcorn...
View Article7 Chefs ~ This was Kick Ass!!!
We’re missing a few of these boys on the show, but it was awesome sauce none the less!! Don’t even ask why I didn’t grab the photo opp with these cuties…must have been the Rhone & Rye:) Photo...
View ArticleDine Under the Stars with Tonopah Rob’s Fresh Farm March 19th
Savor the Flavors of Tonopah Robs! Join your fellow farm to table enthusiasts on Saturday, March 19th, to “Dine Under the Stars” at his farm in Buckeye, AZ. The menu will be prepared and executed by...
View ArticleWeekly Whet Your Whistle ~ The Rubee!!
Daniel, the mixologist master from Proof at 4 Seasons Resort Troon, threw this little ‘gem’ together for us in a blink. He didn’t have exact measurements, but who cares!! Maple Bitters Chocolate...
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