Chef BrianGrease, Fries, and Life Lessons: My First Taste of the Kitchen GrindIt was 1979, and I was 15. A different world, a different time — one where bowling was everything. I’d been bowling since I was 10, and by…Oct 1Oct 1
Chef BrianMy Time as an Apprentice Under Michelin-Star Chef Igles Corelli in Ostellato, ItalyThey tell you that Italy will change you. But what they don’t tell you is that it’s not the sprawling vineyards of Tuscany or the crowded…Sep 26Sep 26
Chef BrianFinding My Footing: Growing Up in Chevy Chase, DC”Growing up in Chevy Chase, DC, was like living in a pocket of quiet brilliance. The neighborhood hummed with energy — an almost tangible…Sep 18Sep 18
Chef Brian“Surviving the Fire: My First Year Out of Culinary School”Excerpt from new book coming out in 2025Sep 10Sep 10
Chef BrianThe Ultimate Guide to Fall Comfort Foods: Embracing Seasonal Flavors and WarmthThere’s something magical about fall, isn’t there? The air gets that crisp edge, the kind that makes you want to pull your jacket tighter…Sep 3Sep 3
Chef BrianThe Psychology of Comfort Food: Why We Crave It and How to Make It HealthierLet’s talk about comfort food. Yeah, that guilty pleasure that beckons us like a siren call when life takes a nosedive. You know the drill…Aug 27Aug 27
Chef BrianBreaking Bread: The Transformative Power of a Home-Cooked MealCooking at home is more than just the act of preparing food. It’s a ritual, a gesture of love and community that has the power to bring…Aug 23Aug 23
Chef BrianThe Secret to Mind-Blowing Mac and CheeseLet’s cut the crap — mac and cheese are more than comfort food. It’s a slice of Americana, a dish that, when done right, can transport you…Aug 20Aug 20
Chef BrianPerfectly Cooked, Fluffy Scrambled Eggs: A MasterclassScrambled eggs — seemingly simple, yet often tricky to get just right. A common breakfast staple, they can easily turn into a rubbery, dry…Aug 16Aug 16
Chef BrianThe Day I Learned the Importance of a Great Sauce: A Journey from Aspiring Cook to Sauce MasterThere comes a moment in every aspiring cook’s life when the realization hits like a lightning bolt: food is more than just sustenance; it’s…Aug 14Aug 14