She-Crab Soup Festival Returns to Virginia Beach, Presented by the Culinary Institute of Virginia
If you’re a Hampton Roads seafood lover, you’ve no doubt heard of the East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic. Now in its 10th year, this year’s... Read More
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St. Jude Fundraising Event Comes to Casual Gourmet
Half the Proceeds from Casual Gourmet Event to Support Research and Treatment of Childhood Cancer Culinary Institute of Virginia (CIV) is offering home chefs a... Read More
The Grillmaster: Grilling and BBQ Tips for the Home Chef
Does anything say summertime better than good weather, good friends, and great BBQ? There’s nothing like the flavor of ribs or burgers prepared on a... Read More
Learning Cajun Cooking: Mirepoix vs. The Trinity
A quick search online turns up more recipes than there are atoms in the universe. However a wise chef once surmised that only a few... Read More
The Ins & Outs of Mise En Place: Learn to Organize Like a Gourmet Cook
Practice may make perfect, but preparation makes perfection without breaking a sweat. No one knows this better than the acclaimed culinary wizards of France. Like... Read More
Making Bread from Scratch: 5 Quick & Simple Breads for Beginners
Baking bread from scratch is possibly the most viscerally exciting areas of cooking to explore. With a little time and effort, you can transform a... Read More
Cooking Cuban: 3 Trusty Cuban Kitchen Staples
If you’ve ever visited Miami’s Little Havana and you’re familiar with all of the sights, smells, and culture of Cuban food, then you already know... Read More
Tips that Stick: How to Make Homemade Pasta
When you want to make a nice meal, pasta is one of the first options that come to mind. But this leaves you with a... Read More
Relationship Goals: Why Couples Who Cook Together Stay Together
The old saying goes that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach . . . and well, the same can be said... Read More
Cooking With Chocolate & Cocoa: Valuable Tips and Techniques
Throughout history, chocolate has been considered a food (and beverage) of the Gods. Ancient Mesoamerican cultures such as the Aztecs and Mayans considered chocolate as... Read More
How to Make Sushi: 4 Things You Have to Nail Every Time
Stevie Wonder crooned it best, “Isn’t sushi lovely? Isn’t hibachi wonderful?” Okay, okay . . . maybe that’s not exactly how it goes, but the... Read More
Gloriously Green Dishes to Make for St. Patrick’s Day
Everyone loves a holiday, especially holidays that bring out bright colors, food, and festivities! St. Patrick’s Day food traditions are usually about beer, corned beef, cabbage,... Read More
Perfect Pairings: Tips for Choosing a Wine to Accompany Your Meal
Creating amazing dishes and excellent, almost chef-like meals at home is always fun and your creative juices can flow freely; but many people struggle with... Read More
Learn to Cook Like the Pros: Mastering Knife Skills
If you have basic cooking skills, you’re ahead of the pack – many adults are sorely lacking in the culinary-knowledge department. But just being ahead... Read More
Good to Great: 5 Cooking Techniques You’re Missing the Mark On
Even if you’re the master of all things Cajun in the kitchen. Even if you’re known for whipping together restaurant-quality food like Gordon Ramsay and... Read More
5 Top Takeaways of Healthy Cooking Classes
You love being in the kitchen, the smell of your next culinary masterpiece sizzling in the pan, enjoying the thrill of creating something delicious out... Read More
6 Plating & Presentation Tips to Make You Look like a Gourmet Chef
Gourmet chefs seem to be able to put together these stunning meals, where every ingredient is carefully placed in what looks like a 3-D food... Read More
5 Reasons a Couples Cooking Class is the Perfect Date Night Idea
Choosing the appropriate activity for any date night can be a little tricky (especially on the first date). Dinner and a movie is the norm,... Read More
Team Building Cooking Classes: A Recipe for Success
As an employer, do you sometimes feel that productivity levels in your organization could improve? If only your employees had better morale, or if they... Read More
4 Undeniable Benefits of Enrolling in Cooking Classes
Whether you’re a budding home chef, have your sights set on something more creative or just love food, taking cooking courses taught by an industry... Read More
The Clever Kitchen: Learning How to Cook for Food Allergies
If you have ever cooked a meal for friends or family with food allergies, chances are that you found it to be challenging. Trying to accommodate... Read More
16 Cooking Terms to Make You Sound Like a Bona Fide Cooking Pro
A good chef can take an ordinary chunk of cheese and make something grate. To learn to cook at home, you do not knead a... Read More
Holiday Cooking Crash Course: 8 Tips to Get You through the Holidays
Enjoying delicious homemade meals with loved ones is one of the best parts of the holiday season. Not only do the holidays give you a... Read More
Saucy! Why Learning Mother Sauces is Key for Every Great Home Cook
Every chef worth his or her salt earns the tall hat not by memorizing a gazillion recipes, but by mastering the foundations of cuisine. Before... Read More
Holiday Cookies Class: We Came, We Saw, We Cookied
Okay, so I’ve ruined my fair share of cookies. It’s hard to admit, but I’ve been the impatient baker whose cookies spread clear across the... Read More
5 Ways Couples Cooking Classes Could Spice Up Your Relationship
“Date night” is a great way long-time couples stay connected within their relationship; it’s a time to focus on you + me = we. A... Read More
