Archive for 2012
GOOD FOOD TAKES TIME (Good Cooks take the time needed)
May 10th, 2012Hooray hooray for the month of May! Its time for a new menu and new learning’s. I have a good feeling that this month will be an appreciation of patience. The best things in life take a bit of time. … Continue reading
WHEN THE MOON HITS YOR EYE LIKE A BIG PIZZA PIE….
Apr 21st, 2012Pizza, originally from Naples Italy, is practically an American pastime. I consider it an important part of my right of passage into the working world. It was a given that in those days all of my clothes be covered in … Continue reading
EUREKA
Apr 11th, 2012Its official…I finally like octopus!! I wasn’t sure this day would ever come despite my efforts to order it at every authentic Greek, Italian, and sushi restaurant that boasted the best of the best of these intelligent eight legged sea … Continue reading
INTROSPECTION
Apr 3rd, 2012It has recently come to my attention that I may no longer be the “spring chicken” I once was. Not that I am that far out of the woods mind you, but my new venture has proven a bit more … Continue reading
KATIE B’s POST, who doesn’t love a field trip?
Mar 23rd, 2012Who doesn’t love a field trip??? Getting out on the open road to see and do new exciting things. My destination this week was Red Ridge Farms-Oregon Olive Mill, a trifecta of fun! Not only is it home of the … Continue reading
KATIE HERE, WEEK 3
Mar 16th, 2012Have you ever wondered why they call cooking, “a labor of love?” Well now that I am privy to the inner sanctum of the EVOO kitchen, let me tell you, it is nothing short of a hurricane of tasks; all … Continue reading
SO BEGINS KATIE’S BLOG
Mar 6th, 2012We have all heard the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Well lets just say last year, my glass was never empty. Then I got to thinking about those wonderful words. I realized that I was always happiest … Continue reading
INTRODUCING OUR NEW INTERN, KATIE B
Mar 5th, 2012This past week started a three month internship with Katie B. Katie is not coming to us out of culinary school. She is instead a highly motivated interested and passionate home cook who wants to see if the culinary business … Continue reading
CREATING SALT FROM THE SEA
Feb 12th, 2012During the winter we are getting busier and busier trying to get some traction on the many balls we have in the air. One of those is our salt project. We’ve been interested in getting a salt product made from … Continue reading
BUSINESS BLISS
Jan 25th, 2012It is trite but true. Being in business for oneself means there is never enough hours in the day. It means we’re always doing something for the business, and it means we sometimes over commit. Don’t get me wrong we … Continue reading
JANUARY STARTED THE BALL ROLLING AGIAN
Jan 12th, 2012Anymore we don’t need reminding that following the celebrations of the holidays & ending another year brings opportunity to reinvent, renew, refurbish an refresh in the New Year. The media lets us know that with the turning of the calendar … Continue reading
