Food, food, food. Most of my greatest memories have food wrapped up in them. From burnt hot dogs on a camping trip with the kids, to preparing and serving an Italian, 6-course meal that went from 6PM to 2AM. One thing I’ve noticed over the years, when we’re sharing a meal we’re also talking about food, and what the next meal might be! I come to my passion for food honestly. My father was an awesome Chef, and my mother was one of the best southern cooks I’ve ever known. I grew up with great food on the table and my career gave me an opportunity to experience different cuisines and cultures from all over the world.
It’s my intention to not focus entirely on recipes. I want to share techniques that have worked for me and variations that can change how a dish taste. Most will be simple, but I promise there will be some real “projects” that take time and it will be way more than worth it. Especially when you see the smiles and hear the “Ooooos and Ahhhhhhs” when you present your dish. I’m open to suggestions, but remember the title of this blog, It’s My Kitchen, so that’s where most of the ideas and discussion will be focused. In addition to recipes, I’ll share entire multicourse menus that I’ve developed myself, for friends and people I really care about. I also plan to share my opinions about spices, herbs, cooking techniques, kitchen tools and anything else that might be remotely related to the joy of eating, cooking, sharing and discovering food.
So….Welcome To My Kitchen….
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Who knew a brief phone conversation would lead me down to this wonderland. Hey Mike love the website and the recipes!!! Erica from work
Thanks Erica. I hope you enjoy the recipes and the stories.
I love pork tenderloin! I can’t wait to try this rub, looks tasty.
Thanks Kari. I hope you like it too. I’ve got another rub I like even better and will be sharing that one in the future.
Can’t wait to try some of the recipes!
I made the chicken dish with pesto the other night! We loved it! Thanks Mike for sharing!
Looks good Mike. I like to do some cooking myself at times.
Can’t wait to try and make one of these recipes!
This is a great idea!
I’ll be following this Blog for sure ! After enjoying your chicken picaata at the beach…I want some more. This will be fun and delicious. Thanks Mike for including me.
I am fortunate to have tasted so many of your amazing recipes. Looking forward to see what you have cooking up!
Mike, I am so glad to see you are starting a cooking blog! After enjoying some fabulous food in your home I hope to glean some of your cooking secrets!!
Having also eaten and so enjoyed some of Mike’s kitchen/grill creations, I am looking forward to reading his blog! Something I realized about Mike (and even heard him say this) ‘he cooks with love for those he loves.’ I believe that food prepared with love -for the food and for those being served – has become a lost practice and I believe Mike can show us how to begin this for our families and friends again. Mike, Frank and I are going to enjoy reading and learning from your blog!
I have eaten in your kitchen before so i’d Say we have a lot to look forward to.
Awesome Mike. Look forward to the unique foods that I have already enjoyed camping and at your home. Oh, I’ll pass this on to my sons who are pretty good cooks in the kitchen and on the grill.
I have had the chef’s Ratatouille and it was delicious! He can turn vegetables into a scrumptious meal. Thank you for showing that food can be more then something quick and out of the box. Looking forward to our next meal together.