by John McGran Because I’ve worked in the weight loss and wellness sector for the past two decades, it isn’t unusual for a friend or acquaintance to ask, “So, what’s the best way to lose weight?” Well, after 20 years in the field of diet, fitness and nutrition, I’ve chewed on many definitions and plans … Read more
by Steve OrrOne of my favorite film moments comes from Mel Brooks’ History of the World, Part One. In the scene, Moses comes down from the mountain cradling three stone tablets. As he steps forward to tell the Israelites of the commandments God has sent for them to follow, he says, “The Lord Jehovah has given … Read more
by Michael Davis, CEC Introduction Smoking and BBQ has turned into somewhat of a regional cultural thing. While smoked foods are eaten all over the country, in the Eastern United States from Texas to Carolina smoking/BBQ is a “Thing.” This “Thing” is a culture that has begun, LOW and SLOW, (Low heat/ slow cook with … Read more
by Brian D. Peffley CEPC, CCE, AACIntroductionThe first demonstration here is that of pate choux. Pate meaning paste and choux meaning cabbage. Paste that looks like cabbage. Which is one of the main items made with pate choux. Cream Puffs, a rich golden exterior with a hollow center often filled with a pastry cream. Eclairs … Read more
By John McGran I’ve been overweight and working to lose weight ever since I graduated high school 40 years ago. But it’s only the past three years that I’ve been able to take off – and keep off – the 65 pounds that had been dragging me down, making me feel badly about myself and putting my … Read more