Author Archives: crusco

With the coming of fall comes the wonderful produce we associate it with. Buy some Granny Smith apples
and try making the Tart recipe that follows…

Any time I am doing cooking classes or demonstrations it seems students find the chef tricks of the trade to be so interesting. Whether it is me sharing with them or them sharing knowledge they picked up from a chef friend, it seems to excite everyone involved.

One of my favorite summer vegetables is an impeccably ripe tomato. It’s fresh, light, and juicy – perfect to eat as is or to use in many different dishes. The harvest time for tomatoes is generally from the third week in July until September or early October. There are so many varieties from the little sungolds that pop in your mouth to the Campari’s that are perfect for stuffing to the beautiful heirloom varieties that are just bursting with flavor!