Chef Jesse Therapy

Posted by Rosie on October 24, 2009

The other day I attended a cooking class by Chef Jesse at the Adult School in Maplewood, NJ. This class was great therapy after a long hard work day. My brain was tired, feet were tired and just plain too much life drama.

I joined others who enjoyed watching and listening to Chef Jesse as he prepared a special meal while teaching us tips about sources, gravy, marinades and grape oil.

I did not know the other folks but when the class was over I felt that we should all do this every week at different homes. I think that if we met just one more session ,instead of one night, it would have happened.

Well, the meal was awesome so when I saw this annoucement about his upcoming radio broadcast with Joan Hamburg I just had to share it with all my readers.

Chef Jesse’s Pumpkin Bisque will be featured on ‘“The Joan Hamburg” Show” for recipe of the week, Wed Oct 28, Listen live @ 12:25 pm  for phone interview with Chef Jesse talking about the recipe and hints and tips for the home cook. Wor radio 710 HD AM

Please note that I simple love listening to Joan Hamburg. She is refreshingly honest and informative. It is going to be a great show.

Now, I plan to cook plenty of soups this winter. I am not a soup maker but hey, I’m a baby boomer and it will be part of my boomer therapy. Fun, fellowship and fantastic hips. (I mean slimmer hips)

Seriously, soups are a wonderful meal and warms up the bones. If you get a chance listen to Chef Jesse. I think he is probably the James Brown of the kitchen. My dream is to one day I will be able to afford him as a personal chef for my family , folks sick and shut in,and seniors who deserve great food but no longer cooking much.

Trust me Chef Jesse is great and later I will share more. But if you listen to the show let me know how you liked it.

You can follow Chef Jesse on Facebook.

Is Baking Your Passion? Eating Good Baked Items Your Passion?

Posted by Rosie on October 30, 2008

If cooking or eating good, oops I mean great food is your passion then you simply must visit Cooking With Deney.

Ok, let me back up a bit. I went to Beverly Mahone’s blogtalk radio show today. After listening to a great show, I decided to see what I missed last week. It was all about starting your home-based bakery. Now, it just so happens that I know a lot of great cooks. Sometimes I use my imagination and pretend but more often I am on the eating side.

It was awesome to hear a baby boomer who is still doing, teaching and empowering others like Denay. Her site provides opportunities to learn in person, private or online. In addition, she has a place to ask questions. Yes, I asked about my hairdresser who has a great Chile dish  and wants to market it.

She also has a blog where you  can get even more insight into her cooking, philosophy etc. I especially liked what she had to say about the Food TV Network.

So visit when you get a chance. I am going back. Thanks Denay!

PS You must meet a personal friend of mine, named Chef Jesse!

I do believe when I can afford it I want you to do the baking and Chef Jesse  to do the cooking as a meals on wheels for folks sick and shut in and seniors I know. It is one of my dreams.