This past week I hosted several cooking sessions with a variety of groups. The menus varied and the most common question by members in each was, “What is your favorite recipe or food to prepare”? I must say cooking for a few years now and on the journey it has provided me…I can’t say as of now I have the answer! There are so many great Holiday foods to consider, seasonal favorites that get me going (fresh figs and cherries are available now), the summer farmers markets offer an abundant supply of treats to play with…the list goes on and on. Chefs at particular restaurants feature special’s, which is not necessarily a signature dish, but typically they favor the ingredient and know how to cook it properly. Although today I focus on more of the “health and wellness” cuisine I still prefer to eat most anything or at least give it a try! Although our website www.chefbernards.com offers a variety of recipes and ‘how to’ videos you can see the tags of other host who offer fine recipes. Also, Magazines provide us with interesting outlooks to everyday recipes and then inspire us to use our creativity to build on and try something new…any favorite publications you have? I like Cuisine at Home its easy and simple to follow. The details and pictures make you want to make what’s on every page…so what’s your favorite dish to make or who inspires you?

Thanks + ciao Bernard Kinsella