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Influential Sauce by Rachael Afra

Influential Sauce by Rachael Afra

Tomato: the one sauce I could ramble about all day long. I consider it perfect, both in mastery and flavor profile. A beginning chef would make a limited number of...

Influential Sauce by Rachael Afra

Tomato: the one sauce I could ramble about all day long. I consider it perfect, both in mastery and flavor profile. A beginning chef would make a limited number of...

But-tah! by Rachael Afra

But-tah! by Rachael Afra

Butter is one of the most flavorful fats when rendering natural fat. After reading today's blog entry, you'll know more about butter and ghee.     Chef, is there a difference...

But-tah! by Rachael Afra

Butter is one of the most flavorful fats when rendering natural fat. After reading today's blog entry, you'll know more about butter and ghee.     Chef, is there a difference...

Compliments by Rachael Afra

Compliments by Rachael Afra

Imagine the arrival of a long-lost friend at your house. They are the focal point of your evening, as everyone sits around the dining table and awaits a lavish feast...

Compliments by Rachael Afra

Imagine the arrival of a long-lost friend at your house. They are the focal point of your evening, as everyone sits around the dining table and awaits a lavish feast...

Cheese Finale by Rachael Afra

Cheese Finale by Rachael Afra

Cheese tools are imperative when entertaining. A tip: Each cheese should have a knife or tool to keep it fresh and safe from cheese cross-contamination. Remember, if you have a...

Cheese Finale by Rachael Afra

Cheese tools are imperative when entertaining. A tip: Each cheese should have a knife or tool to keep it fresh and safe from cheese cross-contamination. Remember, if you have a...

Put It Together by Rachael Afra

Put It Together by Rachael Afra

Let the fun begin with cheese boards! With the information on cheese learned, it’s time to shine at a party or treat yourself. When making cheese boards, I enjoy all...

Put It Together by Rachael Afra

Let the fun begin with cheese boards! With the information on cheese learned, it’s time to shine at a party or treat yourself. When making cheese boards, I enjoy all...

The Non-Melting Point by Rachael Afra

The Non-Melting Point by Rachael Afra

Non-melting cheeses will not melt with direct heat or sitting out on a super-hot day. Halloumi, paneer, feta, queso panelo, queso fresco, cotija, and soft goat cheese are non-melting cheeses...

The Non-Melting Point by Rachael Afra

Non-melting cheeses will not melt with direct heat or sitting out on a super-hot day. Halloumi, paneer, feta, queso panelo, queso fresco, cotija, and soft goat cheese are non-melting cheeses...