My father used to say, “Chuck doesn’t do anything in halves.” He was right: sometimes its a virtue and sometimes a curse. He and my mother taught me to cook, sometimes using cookbooks, like Julia Child's, but more frequently just winging it. This site is a roller coaster ride of recipes, articles, ingredients and anything else that involves cooking and presenting food. There is something here for everybody from beginners to experts.
Soom Tahini
Sesame seeds ground into a paste. Simple. It is a healthy, basic ingredient typically used in hummus and can be used on vegetables, salads, and meats. I found a great product made in Philly by a company called SOOM. Only problem is that it is kind of expensive buying it through Amazon. So I contacted the company and arranged to purchase it in bulk quantities at a much, much cheaper price. It will be in the office soon for sale.
Cooking Temps
Chicken breast 165
Chicken thigh 170 or more
Pork med well 145
Pork med 140
Rack of lamb med rare 131
Beef very rare 125
Beef rare 130
Beef med rare 135
Duck Breast 126
Salmon med 118
Disclaimer: USDA stds dictate much higher temps. To be super safe, cook everything until it is dry and crunchy