Marrying a chef? What you need to know before saying “I do”

As Chef half of this duo, I hardly get a chance to write directly on the blog due to my hours but I contribute often with menus, recipes, food prep, instructions, responding to comments and even editing. Turns out that The Steward discovered that I make a decent editor -strange if you know me- but I find it is easier to edit her writing than mine.

We have found that one of the things that makes our blog unique is the combination of talents that we have and how we have merged them in life and work. But it has not always been easy.  All of my chef colleagues and friends understand how difficult it is to manage both work and marriage especially when your job is so demanding.  Our wives also seem to instantly understand each other’s experiences. You see, when it comes down to it, you have to live the life to understand. There is a misconception that all the lining of a chef’s jacket is made with gold leaf.

Being a chef is a very tall order.  I think it must be even harder to be married to one, so here is my list of things I feel that anyone who is thinking of taking on one till death really sit and marinate on. Continue reading

Emile Henry Urban Colours Ramekin Gift Set giveaway

When is a ramekin not just a ramekin?  This time! When you separate the goose from the gander, Emile Henry of France shines way above the rest! Since our last giveaway in January, we have been trying to find just the right thing  for you. We usually rotate between gifts picked by either Chef or Steward (agreed on by both).  After our very practical Zwilling Henckels knife giveaway, it was time for something fun, funky and downright adorable- writes The Steward, while The Chef rolls his eyes at such utter ‘girlyness.’

Jokes aside, we picked something fresh- this brand new set from the Emile Henry 2012 collection which has just arrived in the Middle East.  Aren’t you excited?  Continue reading

Viva Mexico! A Fiesta of Beef Burritos, Ceviche and Salsa for Cinco de Mayo

Grab your straw hat, your sunglasses, some sun block (or sun tan lotion if you please) and all the books you have yet to budge on your reading list. We are going to Mexico!

Where is the plane ticket? No need. Break out the entertainment system and put on some Mariachi music or Carlos Santana, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass or even a little Buena Vista Social Club.  While you are it, shuffle your feet to the beat of the drums because during the time you save up for the actual plane fare, you and I are going to get our salsa on in the kitchen! Continue reading