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About Chef Andy

A personal chef with a professional chef background. I will be sharing my experiences and passion for food. My ideas on flavors and my journey through life.

Personal chefs cooking up big business in Orlando

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Chef Andy

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Personal chefs cooking up big business in Orlando

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Chef Andy

Posted: Feb 18, 2013 11:21 PM EST Updated: Feb 20, 2013 11:31 PM EST By Kimberly Wiggins, Reporter – ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO) -Too busy to cook, but long for a home cooked meal? More locals are turning … Continue reading →

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A Month’s Worth of Links for New Year

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Chef Andy

For the New Year, may I suggest following Mark Bittman. An excellent writer, author and chef who I greatly admire and follow.  A man who gets me to think about food and where and how we either gather it or … Continue reading →

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Clean Out Your Spice Rack: The Shelf-Life of Seasonings

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Chef Andy

New Years Resolutions: Salt in the only spice in your pantry that doesn’t go bad. You should keep an eye on the age of all others. When milk or bread is past its prime, it leaves little doubt. And we … Continue reading →

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Sushi mania: 489-pound tuna sells for $1.76 million

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Chef Andy

The dish has become a global favorite. But there are concerns that its popularity is further endangering the world’s fish supply. By Bruce Kennedy Jan 8, 2013 10:20AM Kiyoshi Kimura, president of Kiyomura K.K., left, helps carry a fresh whole … Continue reading →

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Tortoise Creek Wines Zinfandel “The Chelonian” Lodi 2010

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Chef Andy

What am I drinking now? Tortoise Creek Zinfandel, ” The Chelonian” Lodi 2010 Here is a wine that totally caught me off guard. I was not expecting the nose, flavors or finish when I just happened to pick this wine … Continue reading →

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Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Chef Andy

Here is a recipe that I just love and especially around this time of the year. Fun, easy and an absolute crowd pleaser. It can be served alone, as a first course or complement your holiday meal. Roasting the squash … Continue reading →

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Soy Tofu Smoothie Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Chef Andy

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup silken Tofu sof 1 cup canned pumpkin well chilled-organic 2 cups soy or almond milk- or 2 cups of ice cold water ¼ cup agave 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice Directions: Blend the tofu, pumpkin, milk/water, agave … Continue reading →

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MasterChef Casting Season 4 : Official Casting Site For MasterChef Season 4 on FOX

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Chef Andy

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago and Miami are hosting open casting calls for Season 4 of the Next MasterChef.  This event is an open casting call for amateur chefs from Chicago and Miami to prove their culinary … Continue reading →

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Nine Exceptional Omakase Menus Across the U.S. Thursday, Feb 16, 2012, by Gabe Ulla

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Chef Andy

Now I’m learning and so I pass it on too you. I admit that I did not know what a Omakase Menu was, but I researched it and came across this excellent article. I hope you learn a thing or … Continue reading →

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