"The Back of the Napkin" - A Food Blog

Ice Sculptures in Boston

Ice Sculptures in Boston – Even Ice Luges & Martini Bars No elegant event on the north shore of Boston is complete without a glittering ice sculpture gracing the buffet table or fun and colorful ice luges and martini bars….

20 Essential Cooking Charts, Measurements, Conversions & Equivalents

   Uncategorized ,,,   June 8, 2015  Comments Off on 20 Essential Cooking Charts, Measurements, Conversions & Equivalents

20 Essential Cooking Charts Measurements, Conversions & Equivalents That You MUST Have in Your Kitchen That Will Teach You All of the Basics and More: (from www.omgfacts.com by Chelsea DeBaiser) 1. For when you live alone and you don’t feel…

Anguilla – The Culinary Capital of the Caribbean

Anguilla is The Culinary Capital of the Caribbean Anguilla – The Culinary Capital of the Caribbean: Chefs John and Dan Martin of Essential Chefs Catering present “The Food of Anguilla, British West Indies – The Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” and…

“Prep School” – Basic Essential Recipes To Know

There are some basic, essential recipes that every cook should master before the age of 30. Whether you are a college student living off campus, a new graduate moving into your own place, a newlywed, or even a newly divorced…

“Gear of the Year” ~ Essential Cooking and Kitchen Tools

   Cooking Tools ,,,,,   January 17, 2015  Comments Off on “Gear of the Year” ~ Essential Cooking and Kitchen Tools

Every chef needs essential cooking and kitchen tools. In order to become an excellent home chef, all you need is a good recipe, your essential tools, and patience. With a well-stocked kitchen, you will be able to take on any…

“Meat and Greet” ~ The Best and Worst Cuts of Beef

   About Meat ,,,,,,,,,,,,   January 13, 2015  Comments Off on “Meat and Greet” ~ The Best and Worst Cuts of Beef

  “Meat and Greet” ~ The Best and Worst Cuts of Beef: People ask us all the time what the best and worst cuts of beef are.  We tried to summarize it below as best as possible: Grades of Beef:…

“The Gouda Life” ~ All About Cheese

   All About Cheese ,,,,   January 7, 2015  Comments Off on “The Gouda Life” ~ All About Cheese

All About Cheese: Cheese is nutritious food made mostly from the milk of cows but also other mammals, including sheep, goats, buffalo, reindeer, camels and yaks. Around 4000 years ago, people started to breed animals and process their milk. That’s…