Kitchen Tips | Tourné Cooking

by Suzanne Hanzl | Jul 15, 2017 | Kitchen Tips, Recipes | 0 Comments

Do you want to know what is stupid good?  (I don’t care for the term stupid – it’s actually prohibited in our home but I am quoting one of my students here). Thai Peanut Sauce. Ah, Thai Peanut Sauce.  Not only it is irresistible and totally worthy of eating right out…

by Suzanne Hanzl | May 2, 2017 | Kitchen Tips | 0 Comments

It’s February and according to the little fuzzy fellow we are in for another six more weeks of winter. However I don’t think we experienced the first six weeks of winter this season. I visited my herb garden today only to find more signs of spring. My rosemary is lush…

by Suzanne Hanzl | Dec 9, 2015 | Kitchen Tips | 0 Comments

Check out this video from Jamie Davis Films!   https://vimeopro.com/user2654411/the-perfect-pomegranate   LET’S GET COOKING!…

by Suzanne Hanzl | Sep 9, 2015 | Kitchen Tips | 0 Comments

Converted all my knives from 20-degree blades to 15 degrees. Wow, now we are talking sharp. Fabricating this 8 piece chicken was a snap. Already down one band aid from bumping one of the knives! They will require a little more maintenance but so far I think it will be…

by Suzanne Hanzl | Jan 19, 2015 | Kitchen Tips | 0 Comments

One of the greatest joys I love about my cooking classes is all the questions that come up.  Of course, I always hope that I can impress and quickly spit out the answer however every now and again a question arises that requires follow up…and if you know me, you know…

by Suzanne Hanzl | Jan 10, 2015 | Kitchen Tips, Seasonal | 0 Comments

I believe that nature’s cycle of growing produce is designed perfectly to meet our health and nutritional needs. If this is not true, they why do we get so excited about asparagus in the spring and crave vine ripened tomatoes in the summer? Seasonal eating not only…

by Suzanne Hanzl | Dec 17, 2014 | Kitchen Tips, Seasonal | 0 Comments

So…yes again it is that time of year already! As much as I love this time of year, due to the overindulgence of food and gatherings, I find it can be stressful when it comes to selecting the perfect gift for that perfect someone. Over the years, I have tried to select…

by Suzanne Hanzl | Dec 3, 2014 | Kitchen Tips | 0 Comments

Most of us can relate to the saying “Spring Cleaning” however for me Fall is the season to take inventory of my pantry, specifically my spice pantry. Yes, I do cook with spices year round and to the level of obsession sometimes, however fall and winter menus tend…