Pumpkin carving, So the body of "Lub" the snail is a white pumpkin, the head and tail of the snail is a butternut squash, "Joe Pumpkin" is made of a black gourd for his body, a mini pumpkin for his head and Indian corn for arms and legs. This was a...

So my final class in school is being the guest chef at Zupans Wine Cellar (Burnside location) here in Portland, Working under a fantastic Chef named Kathrine Case. My day-to-day is focused around this table and the pairing of fine wines from around the...

Turkey Pot Pie, In Puff Dough;So this dish requires simplicity, Turkey, Carrot, Celery, Onion, and Peas in a Chicken Stock Reduction finished with a Blond Roux. serves 4Puff Dough (They sell it at most grocery stores in the freezer case, you can even...

Halibut Cheeks:These little gems are the pride of the fish, pure texture, and pure flavor of the sea, I wanted to find a way to showcase its natural beauty. So, I wrapped it in a herbed French crepe, then baked in the oven at 375'f for 8 to 9 minutes....

Chocolate Soup:2 pounds Toasted Re-hydrated Chilies (Mix of New Mexico, Hatch, Red Peppers and Jalapeno)1 cup AlmondsLarge Onionlarge Tomato1/4 cup Sesame Seeds1 3.5 oz Bar Dark Chocolate2 qt Beef Stock1/4 cup Chopped Garlic1 tsp Toasted Cumin...