Three weeks ago at the Blogher ’12 Conference, I had the opportunity to meet and talk to Helen Roberts, Kikkoman’s first non-Japanese chef. She has been with the company for 27 years and currently oversees Kikkoman’s Kitchen and the development and testing of a wide variety of on-trend Asian, American and international recipes for home cooks. Me and Kikkoman's Helen Roberts While I’m a big fan of the Kikkoman line of Soy Sauces, and use it (the 50% less sodium version) in marinades and meat dishes all the time, Helen had me sample … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
How to Make Grilled Kale – Video
August 29, 2012 By 5 Comments
I'm learning most of the roadblocks I created in the kitchen were mental roadblocks. I simply didn't have the confidence to try. With a little confidence (and patience) I'm not only cooking, but, I've moved away from my comfort zone of spaghetti and red sauce and I've ventured deep into unknown food territory. For me, it's been a complete thrill to cook with new foods that taste great and are easy to make! This summer, my biggest "Aha moment" was my discovery of kale. And now, my entire family has adopted a new favorite … [Read more...]
Secret Recipe Club: Peach Cobbler
August 27, 2012 By 11 Comments
Yay! It’s my favorite day of the month, I get to reveal my Secret Recipe Club assignment for August. I’m honored to be a part of this diverse group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases the dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not otherwise … [Read more...]
Introducing My Judy the Foodie in 3D
August 23, 2012 By 5 Comments
It's been just over a year since I began this amazing culinary adventure. What a ride it's been! I never expected My Judy the Foodie to have grown with such momentum. I simply imagined me struggling through Mom's recipes in my kitchen, writing about my experiences, hoping the story would resonate with someone. I never dreamed of opportunities where I'd be sitting across the table from Iron Chefs, judging food competitions, meeting tv personalities, writing reviews of some of my favorite kitchen products-- but, I've … [Read more...]
