Brunzli – Swiss Chocolate Cookies
These chocolate cookies are great any time of the year, but during Christmas times they are a must with my family. Perfectly baked they are crisp and crunchy on the...
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Born in Bern, Switzerland, Thomas followed in the footsteps of his mother and entered a three-year cooking apprenticeship program and graduating it at the age of 20. Working a few short stints in a winter ski resort and a city hotel in Basel/Switzerland during the following years he took the opportunity to work in New York in 1986. What was originally planned as a one-year experience in New York lasted three years and went on to a global career, which led him to Australia and on to Hong Kong in 1990. For the past 15 years, Thomas has explored South East Asia and it’s cuisines and regional specialties. He worked in some of the most exciting cities in the world - Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok and his culinary style reflects the many experiences and the people he worked with. Throughout his career, Thomas liked the challenges and diversity of hotel operations. He recently joined a Hotel & Restaurant Management school in Manila, Philippines as Senior Culinary Faculty.
Braised Rabbit Leg with Mushroom Filling in Grappa Raisin Sauce
My grandfather has always raised rabbits, for sale and own use, on his farm. Growing up, I was introduced to rabbit as an alternative meat to chicken or pork. A...
Braised Beef Short Ribs in Spiced Orange Tamarind Sauce
Back some years ago, I was working with Liana Doyle and very talented chef and great personal friend. Liana had been working in the USA for some years before making...
Homemade Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles
This was this year’s surprise Valentine’s Day gift for my wife. While I was in charge of the coffee flavored ganache, our two boys were eagerly rolling the truffles, shaping...
How to Cook Artichokes
Artichokes are native to the Mediterranean countries and are widely used in the cuisines of southern Europe. They make a great addition to any salad or appetizer buffet. The edible...
Chimichurri
Steak sauce Argentinean style Some of the best beef comes from Argentina and with it comes one of my favorite steak accompaniment. This thick parsley-olive oil paste is as commonly...
What is Confit? Confit Explained by a Swiss Chef
Confit, the word comes from the French “confire” meaning to preserve. And ultimately that’s all confit is: a method of preservation. Fortunately it is also a very tasty way to...
Can dried fruits replace the goodness of fresh fruits?
In winter, when fresh fruits on the market are both limited and usually imported from warmer countries, we often use dry fruits as an substitute for fresh in cooking and...
Fruit Platters – All-day & Everyday Snacks for any Occasion
A fruit platter is a great addition to any meal whether you are hosting or are the guest at an event or gathering. You can never go wrong with a...
Salt – How much is Good for Us?
Food which is not salted tastes dull. Food that has been overly salted, tastes just as off and additionally is not healthy for us. Many of us are so unsure...
Essential Barbecue Tools & Utensils
Choosing the right tools and equipment for the right job is important. BBQ tools in general all have long handles as the flames of a wood fire or the heat...
Cooking Materials – Choose the Right Material for Pots and Pans for the Right Job
Choosing the right cooking materials – pots and pans – can be an expensive and difficult task. There are quite a few different materials to choose from which may or...
Simple Tips to Improve Your Food Photography
Photographing food so that it looks good and is in the correct light and capturing the essence of the dish, while showing some relevant background may be tricky at times...
Table Centerpieces – The Focus of your Dinner Table
Centerpieces, accent pieces, pictures, paintings and decorations you might have in your home, are there to direct the focus to a particular spot, place or area when entering a room....
How to Serve Caviar
Caviar, although plentiful and in abundance not too long ago, has become rare, expensive and at times almost unattainable. The century old traditions of catching and preserving the roe of...
Accentuate your dining table with layered table linens and elevate your dining experience
During the festive season and for that matter for any occasion to be celebrated, preparing the food is a major part of the event and needs to be planed for...
Nuts, Wholesome Goodness in a Hard Shell
Since the earliest of time and even before agriculture was used by the Greeks to produce better food resources, nuts were a staple food and nutritional source in the diet of man....