Red Chef Speaks

Happy rainy Tuesday, friends and readers! Let’s have a little real talk today (don’t look at me like that, its all good I promise). First off, I want to say thanks so much to everyone who has been writing to tell me how much you enjoy my posts. This blog (I guess you’d call it? Is there a better name?) is intended to function as a sort of interactive “proof of concept,” where I can test out ideas, explore some new topics, and learn the ins and outs of educating… Read More »Where oh where has the Red Chef gone?

*Note: This post originally appeared on The Red Chef of NJ Facebook pageToday’s post is titled “You Don’t Win Friends with Salad.” Maybe I should back up a little. A major food struggle many of us deal with in the summertime is that it is much too hot to do any real cooking. A light saute isn’t too terrible, but turning on the oven to roast and bake? Making full meals with boiling pots and sizzling pans? Even if you’re in a position to afford the extra cooling costs that… Read More »You don’t win friends with salad

*Note: This post originally appeared on The Red Chef of NJ Facebook page It’s a beautiful day for the end of the world, and to try something a little different! Today we’ve got a special guest author to talk about a critical food skill I’ve gotten multiple requests for, and is probably the first thing people think about when considering food self-sufficiency: Jarring and canning. Jarring, canning, and pickling (which we’ll focus on separately another time) allows us to preserve food for long shelf-stable periods, especially the perishable fruits and vegetable… Read More »Intro to Canning, by special guest blogger Baking in Bucks

*Note: This post originally appeared on The Red Chef of NJ Facebook page Happy June, fellow survivors! American summer is here, and it’s starting to look like we may all make it out of this yet. That makes this a great time to talk about growing food, and non-traditional gardening for those of us without the option of outdoor planting. Growing your own food even in small amounts is really helpful in stretching out store bought supplies, and is a huge asset for food independence. But because of the effort and… Read More »Grow it at Home – Fennel, Fungi, and Fish, Oh My!

It always seems wrong to wish a “happy” Memorial Day. Like saying “happy Yom Kippur;” nice sentiment, wrong context. No tip today folks. Get off the internet instead. Remember someone important. Hug a relative. Do an act of good. Or just get out there and enjoy the sunshine