Seafood, for some people, can be intimidating. I know when I first began cooking I stayed away from seafood. I pretty much only had it when I ate out. Now, I cook all kinds of seafood. I’ve even made a ceviche using fresh scallops at the restaurant. My recommendation for those who are trepidatious about
During the summer, my home refrigerator is full of berries. My kids eat every berry under the sun and love them all. I usually end up having more than any human can eat before they are no longer fresh so I’m always using them in cakes, muffins, and compotes. At my restaurant, The Secret Garden
When we first opened the Secret Garden Cafe back in 2013, we were primarily a lunch spot. The main reason was because the kitchen was so tiny and were very limited on kitchen equipment. The previous restaurant, was a sandwich shop and they sold a lot of cold served items and were known for their
This recipe is great if you are in the mood for something sweet, but not too sweet. This is my version of a pound cake except I add a little bit of vegetable oil to the batter to help the cake stay light and moist. I make this cake for my family quite often because
If you’re in the mood for something sweet and unique this is a great recipe. My sister, Hannah makes delicious cookies and some how manages to get them to look exactly the same. I asked her to share my favorite from her repertoire, which are these chewy chocolate fudge cookies. She told me that she
