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Greetings!
Food Wine and Art!
Come visit me at Kirkland Uncorked this weekend. I will be doing a grill demo from 2-3:00 on Saturday inside the Tasting Garden. What's on the menu--how to grill salmon to perfection, miso marinated salmon in sushi hand-rolls. And then.....
Give me the mic! For the 4th year, I will be emcee for the Kirkland UnCorked Grill-Offwhere three top female chefs, donned in red chef jackets, will face off in the highly anticipated grill-off on Weber grills Saturday at 5:00pm.
This is your chance to see three masters grill up a storm, all while raising awareness about heart disease, the number one killer of women. (I have previewed the dishes, they are so amazing, you will say, grill-on girrrrls!)
Want to get up close and person? Come see some of the best women chefs and cheer them on--I love heckler's in the crowd when I am up there a talkin'
Go now, do not delay and while you are there, view our upcoming cooking classes, they are not here for long folks so take advantage now...... Naomi
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3 tips for faster prep time in the kitchen
| | Tip 1: Read your recipe carefully and assemble ingredients.
Now I know that sounds obvious but do you read directions before you assemble something new or after you can't figure it out? Yes, me too but in the kitchen that can lead to less than perfect results and if you are going to put in the effort, why not weigh it to your advantage. The practice of mise en place (everything in its place) is getting all your ingredients washed, cut and measured before you begin to cook. In Asian cooking this is a must, as cooking times are intense and short and your dish can over cook with just a few minutes too long in the skillet. Mise en place your meal and you will feel like a TV chef in your own kitchen!
Tip 2: Combine jobs.
I am not advocating multitasking but doing the little jobs between big ones. When you are in the kitchen, look around and do the few dishes in the sink while you are waiting for your burner to warm up or wipe out that cupboard that is closest to the stove. You will find that those little cleaning passes will add to your accomplishments of the day and each day, your kitchen gets a bit more orderly and a pleasant place to nourish yourself.
 Tip 3: Take a Knife Skills class with us
Tuesday, July 20
I may sound like a broken record but it is true, you will save yourself so much time and add so much pleasure to your cooking with practicing and learning the right way to hold, cut and care for your knives. It is one for the most useful and potentially dangerous piece of equipment we have and their is no class that we get before we buy our $2000 or $19.95 set. Learn to use your tools! If you are decent weilding your knife, come and we will show you something new and wonderful.
Also, you eat dinner in this class!
Chef Toby Kim will teach you how to chop and dice an onion fast; process garlic three ways; and slice, dice and mince vegetables for even cooking and eye-catching meals. Learn tips on proper knife selection for your needs, how to care for and keep you knives sharp for fast preparation. Sign up here!
Here's what Toby's students have to say:
I really enjoyed the class! Just getting all the little tips and tricks and being able to ask questions is so much different that just finding a recipe and trying to figure it all out on my own. - Anastasia L.Toby Kim is personable and skilled at talking as he works. I was impressed with the technique for cutting up a pepper.- Carolyn G.
Toby's past experiences and humor added interest to his demo. He took time to teach a variety of ways to prepare ingredients. Another enjoyable learning experience. Thanks!- Pat L. |
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Everyday Asian Pantry: Southeast Asian Noodles - Renton Uwajimaya
Thursday, July 15
Each week our Renton Uwajimaya classes focus on a different Asian country's pantry to allow you to explore and learn about authentic flavors and culture in little sizable bites. Chef Toby will demonstrate an dinner and then give you a guided tour of Uwajimaya so you can learn about, and how to choose, ingredients for your own pantry.
This week's recipe is Lemongrass Shrimp Noodle Salad. Learn to make a delicious Southeast Asian noodle bowl that's perfect for summer weather. This recipe brings together a delightful taste in contrasts: chewy noodles, cool and crisp herbs, and sizzling stir-fry shrimp. Teach me noodles!
When you visit Uwajimaya this week, pickup the in-store flyer with Chef Toby's and my recipes. The cool photo of a Thai breakfast buffet is my picture from Koh Samui. Don't miss it! Our favorite recipes!
 Sushi I: Basic Rolls - Bellevue Uwajimaya
Wednesday, July 21
Our students have the prettiest rolls, if you want to learn the secret tips only chefs and grandmothers know, then this class is for you. This is the last time we'll offer this class this summer. I want it!
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