Ed

Ed is certified as a ServSafe Food Handler and licensed cottage food operator. For years Ed has enjoyed making good eats and watching other people cook even better eats. Traveling to places all over Connecticut and America looking for something to eat, Ed has learned that to make great food all you need is passion, curiosity and a willingness to learn. The journey never ends - which is a good thing because the journey is what Ed loves most.

White Bread

White Sandwich Bread

White sandwich bread – nothing beats this bread for BLTs, grilled cheese or a classic PB&J. It’s no wonder this bread is a staple in America. I was taught how to make this bread by my mother – this is her recipe. We made this together when I was a wee lad using a large […]

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Pane al Latte

Pane al Latte

Pane al Latte – Italian milk bread. This bread is a traditionally made sourdough bread using old dough and an overnight cold proofing. This recipe creates a slightly sour, soft and creamy bread to serve with most Italian dishes. You can make Pane al Latte into any shape you want; small buns, pan or hand-formed

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Challah

Challah 18 Bread

Challah bread is a traditional Jewish bread. In Israel we tend to see a lot of challah with sesame seed topping but that is optional. Authentic and traditional Israeli challah bread that is parve and served on Shabbat. To view the 6-braid technique watch this video. Read this article for more information on Challah and

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Food Safety Stamp

Food Safety

Following good food safety practices by storing and using food ingredients properly can mean the difference between making an enjoyable meal or making someone sick. Being safe in the kitchen and handling food ingredients properly isn’t just for commercial restaurants. Food-borne illnesses do not discriminate between residential and commercial kitchens. An executive chef doesn’t want

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Cinnamon Buns

Cinnamon Buns

Delectable, gooey and full of cinnamon goodness. They remind me of the famous ones you get at that place, you know the one. So because my wife forbids me from making them any other time of year, I only make these cinnamon buns at Christmas; now a long-standing tradition. The icing is cream cheese based

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